Halal per Google reviewsInstagrammable Sit-Down Aesthetic
FSA 5/5 ★Cafe · Malaysian · Street Food · London
Makan Cafe
270 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TY·£12–£22 pp(Dessert Lounge & Café)
Cuisine Style
Cafe & Malaysian
Dessert Lounge & Café
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What to expect at Makan Cafe
Makan Cafe is an instagrammable sit-down dining room located on 270 Portobello Rd in London (W10), specialising in Cafe, Malaysian, Street Food cuisine. It operates as a dedicated halal kitchen (Halal per Google reviews) where no pork or non-halal meat is handled and is a strictly 100% alcohol-free venue, making it a trusted choice for diners looking for transparent halal standards in London.
Atmosphere-wise, it is particularly well suited for date nights with your spouse, family meals with kids and in-laws, solo dining and quick midweek bites. Diners typically spend around £12–£22 pp (Dessert Lounge & Café), which covers plated signature dessert or brunch dish, mocktail or speciality coffee in a sit-down lounge. Practical details include an official FSA food hygiene score of 5/5★, step-free wheelchair access.
🍽️ Cafe, Malaysian, Street Food💷 £12–£22 pp (Dessert Lounge & Café)✨ Instagrammable Sit-Down✅ Dedicated Halal🚫 100% Alcohol-Free
Usual Spend GuideDessert Lounge & Café
£12–£22 ppTypical per person
What this usually covers: Plated signature dessert or brunch dish, mocktail or speciality coffee in a sit-down lounge.
Full Visual Menu & Dish Guide✓ Curated Cafe Menu & Guide
Menu & Signature Dishes at Makan Cafe
Browse Starters, Mains, Grills, Sharing Platters & Desserts · Usual spend: £12–£22 pp
Menus on other sites may be out of date, and delivery app prices can differ from in-restaurant prices.
PopularAll-Day Desi Breakfast & Masala Omelette Paratha
£8.95Flaky layered butter paratha, spiced 3-egg masala omelette, chana and house chutneys.
StartersAll-Day BrunchPopular
Butter Chicken & Cheese Loaded Paratha Roll
£6.95Warm flaky flatbread rolled with pulled butter chicken, melted cheddar and pickled red onions.
StartersStreet Food
PopularDubai Pistachio & Knafeh Belgian Waffle
£10.95Freshly pressed golden Belgian waffle topped with crunchy toasted kataifi pistachio cream, melted milk chocolate and gelato.
MainsViral HitVegetarian
Warm Skillet Triple-Chocolate Cookie Dough
£8.95Freshly baked in a cast-iron skillet with molten Belgian chocolate chunks and Madagascar vanilla gelato.
MainsWarm Dessert
PopularSaffron & Cardamom Tres Leches Milk Cake
£7.95Pillow-soft sponge soaked in saffron-infused three-milk cream and topped with pistachio crumble.
DessertsBest Seller
PopularSlow-Brewed Royal Karak Chai & Kashmiri Pink Tea
£3.95Signature cardamom-spiced Karak tea or pistachio-topped pink Kashmiri chai brewed fresh.
Desserts100% Alcohol-Free
Representative Cafe / Malaysian / Street Food menu & guide for Makan Cafe calibrated to its verified spend tier (£12–£22 pp).Own Makan Cafe? Claim free to customize exact dish prices →
Smart Suitability Breakdown
£12–£22 pp · Dessert Lounge & CaféWho is Makan Cafe best for?
With Wife / Date Night✓ Top Match
Features a Instagrammable sit-down setting well suited for couples and anniversaries (£25 – £42 for 2).
With Family & Kids✓ Family Friendly
Welcoming atmosphere for families, parents, and children with sharing-friendly dishes (£45 – £78 for 4).
Group Size & Events1 – 8 Guests
Verified Dining Facts
Halal Status CheckedTransparency Trust Vault
Halal Assurance
Halal per Google reviews
Reported as serving halal food via Google Places & public diner reviews.
Alcohol Policy
100% Alcohol-Free
Strictly 100% dry venue — no alcohol served on the premises.
Kitchen & Prep
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Frequently Asked Questions about Makan Cafe
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Is Makan Cafe in London halal?+
Makan Cafe (270 Portobello Rd, London W10 5TY) is verified on DinebyMe as Halal per Google reviews, verified via our UK Halal Audit & public diner reports. Kitchen preparation: Dedicated Halal Kitchen (no pork or non-halal meat handled on the premises).
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