Kawen By Uncle Roger Will Open in Chinatown London This April

Malaysian super influencer turned restaurateur, Uncle Roger (aka Nigel NG), is coming to Shaftesbury Capital’s Chinatown London this coming April to debut his new pan-Asian concept, Kawan by Uncle Roger, at 12 Macclesfield St. Nigel (@mrnigelng) has a worldwide following of 5 million. A hero to kids who love Asian food, he is known for his hilarious reels and his infectious humour. Kawan by Uncle Roger will be his first restaurant in the UK, and will be launched in collaboration with Keng Yew (co-founder of YiQi, SanHao, Dozo, and The Eight) and celebrated Malaysian Executive Chef Daren Liew (Nanyang Blossom, SanHao, Duddels, and Hakkasan Group). Spanning c1600 sq ft with c60 covers, the menu draws on a wide range of Asian cuisines and family-style dishes, reinterpreted through a modern British lens. Rather than focusing on strict regional authenticity, Kawan celebrates flavour, comfort, and generosity. Adopting Asian cooking techniques and seasonings adapted to suit British produce, tastes, and the dining culture. Fried rice sits at the heart of the menu, serving as a canvas for flavour and technique, alongside a broader selection of Asian–British hybrid dishes. “I’m so excited to be launching ‘Kawan By Uncle Roger’. “Of course there will be [...] The post Kawen By Uncle Roger Will Open in Chinatown London This April first appeared on Luxury Hospitality Magazine.