Kawan By Uncle Roger

Internet superfame has seen Nigel Ng (aka Uncle Roger) take his brand from Malaysia to the world. London’s Chinatown is the latest beneficiary of this entrepreneurial endeavour. Opening early May, Kawan by Uncle Roger is a collaboration between the man himself, restaurateur Keng Yew and Malaysian executive chef Daren Liew. The MO of the venue is sociability – ‘Kawan’ translating to friend or companion – with a strong emphasis on food sharing. Inspiration is drawn from across Asia for the lively menu with dish names afforded Uncle Roger’s humorous touch. Sarawak pepper belly delight or wasabi boom boom sausage will see chef Liew channel Uncle Roger’s joviality into exciting fare. And of course, a venue could not be befitting of the Uncle Roger name without a headline fried rice dish.