Staffed by friendly expats, this nondescript yet spruce Singaporean/Malaysian gaff must be one of the top ‘cheap eats’ in the West End. It looks, sounds and tastes pretty authentic, and has
become a hub for overseas students and tourists after a taste of home. If you’re new to this cuisine, a single visit barely lets you scratch the menu: try a wholesome staple such as nasi goreng
or chicken nasi lemak, char kuay teow (a rich noodle dish with soy sauce) or spicy beef rendang. Apart from Singapore chilli crab, there’s precious little over £8, and the appetisers are
particularly good value (soon kuey dumplings stuffed with chicken, prawn and turnip are recommended). Skip wine in favour of beer, teh tarik (strong tea made with condensed milk) or Milo malted
chocolate.