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Satay House, Sale Place, London

Satay House, London’s most established Malaysian restaurant, combines traditional recipes and
family-run affability with modern culinary techniques and sleek contemporary design. With an
overall design concept devised and undertaken by industry leaders, Bentheim (Wagamama,
Groucho Club), both floors of Satay House’s 70 cover restaurant exude a sleek confident
sophistication by mixing vivid block colours and smooth oak tables and leather banquettes, with
Hibiscus wall reliefs and wicker chairs. The modernisation does not detract from the original
ambience and service, which remains friendly, relaxed and homely.

Satay House opened its doors in Paddington, London in 1973 – one of the first authentic
restaurants of its genre and soon paving the way for others. Since its inception, the restaurant’s
founders, the late Jaaffar Shawal and his wife Zaharah Hashim, have strived to bring the
unique and delicate flavours of Malaysia to London, using experience from their hotel and
catering ventures in their home country; The Shawal Restaurant and Lumut Hotel and Beach
Resort.

Satay House emerged as an answer to the lack of traditionally Malaysian restaurants in the
capital, with Shawal and Hashim pinpointing the need to provide the Malaysian community in
London with an authentic taste of home, whilst offering their country’s unknown colour and
diversity to new markets. The establishment remains family run today.

The current daughter and son team, Fatizah and Irqam have continued their parent’s dreams
and hard work, endeavoring to move with the times whilst not forgetting their culture or the
venue’s loyal customers. The success of their enterprise can be measured by the clientele which
includes Tun Dr. Mahathir bin Mohamad, the fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, members of
Brunei Royal family and Jimmy Choo.

The menu at Satay House is both varied and traditional, with each dish directly descended from
family recipes and modern dishes from Malaysia. The menu at Satay House boasts a variety of
noodle and rice dishes and grilled options perfectly complement the richer curries coconutinfused
and beautifully fragrant choices, including a range of aromatic, exotic desserts. The
restaurant’s namesake, the satay, served on skewers with the distinct spicy peanut sauce is one
of the signature dishes, whilst the noodle-based Kway Teow Goreng and grilled mackerel ‘Ikan
Panggang’ have remained popular choices. The chief policy of Executive Chef Mohammad Junus
Wahab is to use fresh ingredients and only authentic produce, often sourced directly from Malaysia.

Sample Menu

Satay - £6.10
6 skewers of chicken or lamb marinated in spices and herbs and char-grilled. Served with
peanut sauce, cucumber, rice cubes and onions
Nasi Lemak - £7.50
Steamed coconut rice with Sambal prawn, cucumber, fried anchovies and boiled egg
Ayam Percik - £5.70
Grilled chicken cooked in coconut milk and spices
Mee Bandung - £6.30
Spicy egg noodle soup with prawns, beef, egg and vegetables
Ikan Panggang - £8.00
Grilled whole mackerel served with tamarind sauce
Rojak Buah - £5.20
Mixed fresh fruit & vegetables tossed in a spicy sweet shrimp sauce paste & peanuts
Sago Gula Melaka - £4.00
Steamed tapioca seed pudding, palm sugar and coconut milk, served chilled

Satay House has several additional services, including bespoke menus for private parties of up
to 35+ covers and offering a standard take away and a deluxe package ideal for entertaining in
the home. The basement restaurant has large plasma screens that can be used for presentations
in business meetings booked at the venue.

www.satay-house.co.uk
Satay House
13 Sale Place
London
W2 1PX
T: 020 7723 6763
E: info@satay-house.co.uk

Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante – The Authentic Taste Of Spain

Voted Best Wine List – Square Meal’s Imbibe Magazine 2007

Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante – the home of warm Spanish ambience, delicious
tapas and award-winning wine provides Londoners with an authentic taste of Spain in the
middle of The City. For over 15 years, the family-run Barcelona Restaurant group has been
bringing a buzzy and convivial atmosphere usually found on Los Ramblas to its four locations
boasting an extensive tapas menu created from directly sourced Spanish produce and the
finest selection of Spanish wines all served in a vibrant setting.

Founded by father and son team Martin and David Dalmau in 1991, Barcelona Tapas y
Restaurante began as a small family-run basement tapas bar on Bell Lane. They now boast
4 restaurants, with locations in Lime Street, Well Court and Middlesex Street in The City
and in Dulwich, South East London, yet the family-run principles remain the same. Despite
being within walking distance of each other, each venue is individually designed and created
with a unique atmosphere in mind, although all the Barcelona restaurants boast trademark
Gaudi-inspired mosaics, bright terracotta colour schemes and a relaxed typically Spanish vibe.
Lime Street’s brightly painted and buzzing basement bar feature marble topped bars and
mosaic tiles, is situated close to Leadenhall Market and Lloyds of London and is ideal for
smaller parties, whilst the Middlesex Street restaurant, set over 2 floors provides many
dining options whilst allowing space and privacy. The Well Court venue includes an intimate
Cava Bar boasting a huge range of vintage and rare varieties as well as a large bar area
section, perfect for post work drinks or an all-evening shindig. Barcelona’s Dulwich site on
Lordship Lane is ideal for family lunches, offering special offers for children and familyfriendly
seating.


Barcelona has recently extended its specially sourced products out of the restaurant’s
kitchen and into the home. Individually sourced on frequent trips to the North of Spain by
owner David Dalmau, the products on Barcelona’s extensive deli list are of the finest
quality and often not available in the UK. Pick from the finest Spanish meats, cheeses and
wine, or try some typically Spanish sauces, desserts, condiments and delicacies – all
packaged and ready to take away. The products are all used in the restaurant’s kitchen, and
can be bought individually so diners can recreate their favourite Barcelona dishes at home,
or select their favourite olives and wine to take to a dinner party that evening.

Each Barcelona restaurant offers a huge variety of traditional and contemporary Spanish
tapas dishes, from well known Tortillas and Paellas to Barcelona’s own recipes, including
delicious stews, vegetable dishes and salads, all cooked by the finest Spanish chefs and with
fresh specially sourced produce. Highlights of the menu include:
- Fabada Asturiana £3.25
Asturian pork & white bean stew with Chorizo, morcilla and tomato.
- Mejillones Con Sofrito £3.85
Mussels served in a sauce of finely blended tomato, onions, garlic & white wine.
- Samfaina £3.55
A pisto of slow cooked tomatoes, aubergines, peppers, courgettes and onions.
- Habitas Salteadas £5.75
Baby catalan broad beans cooked with Iberico ham, white wine and mint.

Barcelona Tapas Bar y Restaurante has recently been voted Wine List of The Year
2007 by Square Meal’s Imbibe Magazine and this award-winning collection includes an
extensive range of Spanish Rioja, Cava and Port, as well as many fine wines from all over the
world. Highlights from the wine list include:
- D.O. La Mancha 206. El Muro 2005/06 (House White) £10.95/£2.95
Clean, Zingy Mouthful With Vivid, Floral Notes.
- D.O.Ca Rioja 251. Muga Barrel 2006 £21.95/£5.95
Fragrant And Aromatic, With A Scent Of Honey.
Viura & Malvasia Grapes
- D.O. Conca De Barberà 167. Grans Muralles 2001 £95.00
Exotic Aromas, Flavours Of Vanilla, Fruits And Spices.
Monastrell, Garro & Samso Grapes (14.0%)

Barcelona holds special wine-tasting evenings every month, inviting one of the Spanish wine
makers from its wine list to host a dinner and tasting session and live music evenings
featuring Flamenco guitars and dancers as well as film and Jazz evenings are also on
Barcelona’s regular repertoire.
With its flexible private hire capabilities Barcelona Tapas y Restaurante Barcelona’s four
sites can cater to any private booking, whether it is a relaxed dinner for 4 or a Champagne
party for 200, as well as being able to provide outside catering to business meetings, outdoor
events or weddings.
www.barcelona-tapas.com
For Enquiries & Reservations
Call 0845 4900 512
Or
Email reservations@barcelona-tapas.com