Happy Lok Diner — Restaurant in Wales

As someone from London, who went to university at Warwick, and has eaten at many Malaysian restaurants/establishments between the two places, people in Cardiff have no idea how good they have it.

The Roti Canai is better than Roti King’s. Buttery, flaky and served with a delicious curry dip (Roti King’s isn’t very buttery or flaky).

Beef Rendang coconutty with complex spices.

The Nasi Lemak is fabulous. From the coconut rice to the chicken. My one point of criticism is that I’d prefer to see more anchovies and peanuts going with the fish, but the Sambal Oelek (traditional Malaysian spicy shrimp paste) ordered as a separate sauce is extremely delicious and completes the dish.

No doubt the star of the show was the Char Kwey Teoh (Stir Fried Rice Noodles). These… THESE. These stir fried rice noodles were noticeably better than any I’ve had in London and I’ve eaten in places (Rasa Sayang, C&R Cafe, Golden Dragon, Wing Yip Restaurant, Plum Valley) and are the best I’ve had in the UK hands down. Packed with ridiculous flavour and blessed with the most fragrant wok hei I’ve savoured in the UK, it is delectable and to die for. I’ll certainly be back at Happy Lok when I ever...

My first order at this restaurant having been recommended by friends for their Malaysian dishes especially the Nasi Lemak and Char Kuey Teow. My experience with the food is mixed - the Nasi Lemak chicken rendang and the sambal were excellent although there was little curry gravy and only a teaspoonful of sambal given; but the rest of dish was not good value for the price of £13.50 - coconut rice was not very fragrant and I couldn't taste much coconut in it, the fried ikan bilis and peanuts were paltry (smallest bits of anchovies I have ever eaten!) and only a small half boiled egg in the dish. It's overpriced. The char kuey teow was OK, so too was the fried mee hoon with vegetables, but both could be less oily. Overall average score for my first order. Their customer service was very good with pleasant and friendly lady helping me with my pick up. I will try the nadi lemak again and some other Malaysian dishes next time and hope there will be improvement, especially...

After spending years trying to find a gluten free Chinese I found this place! First time I ordered was 2 weeks prior, I had the rice noodles as chicken chow main , chips , chicken fried rice and a Malaysian curry -ALL gluten free. Was so happy to return, I had done the same order and double checked over the phone it was again, all gluten free. Which they assured me it all was! Chips came pale and uncooked (vile) and were definatley not salt & pepper as I had requested. The chowmain was NOT gluten free as they had used egg noodles rather than the rice noodles! And the curry was portion sized just about enough to feed a child! I called up and they said they could give me “complimentary” chips next time (lol) as if there would be a next time. Avoid if you are celiac - they’re clearly not as clued on as they make out. I am not angry, I’m just...