
Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar
As it is my last week of pregnancy, I’ve been trying to see as many friends as possible as well as eating out almost daily! I refuse to let the swelling and constant waddling get the best of me! There has been a restaurant on my pregnancy radar since I heard of it’s opening, and after reading the rave reviews online, I knew I didn’t have a choice but to visit Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar before I popped. After two agonising weeks of trying to get a booking, I finally managed to snag a table for four yesterday.
Of course, this crazy heatwave hasn’t helped with the pregnancy and I arrived at the Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar a hot, swollen mess; a hungry and excited one, that is. We got ordering immediately.
What We Ordered at Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar
Drinks [£3.00 x 3]
Keeping it basic, I ordered the rose milk whilst the others ordered the lemongrass and chilli cooler (forgettable) and the lime and mint soda.
Not wanting to risk me going into labour right there and then, we opted for the chicken laksa to be of medium heat. This was their traditional hot broth with an additional helping of coconut milk to help tone down the spice level. The laksa itself was heavy on the shrimp paste, but was balanced out incredibly well with a combination of a small amount of creamy coconut milk and other aromatics. Unfortunately, the chicken I fished out were a little chewy for me, but other diners received much larger, juicier pieces than me and enjoyed it! The additional toppings of tofu pieces and sprouts were a nice touch with the tofu puffs absorbing all the soup so that on each bite, there was a burst of creamy laksa in your mouth.
The total bill amounted to £70.64 for four people, including drinks and service, so approximately £18 each. Not extortionate given that the amount of food we had ordered was just right for all four of us! The food at Sambal Shiok Laksa Bar was good, with just a few tweaks needed here and there, but I’m not sure I would be in a hurry to return just yet. Thankfully, I managed to waddle my way home, pregnancy still in tact!
BOOKING IS ADVISED!!
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