When Malaysians find themselves far from home, there's a collective longing for a universal aspect of our culture, aside from our families and friends, and that is undoubtedly our local cuisine.

For Malaysians residing in London, we may have discovered a slice of home for you if you're yearning for authentic local flavors but are uncertain where to turn. A UK-based content creator and food enthusiast known as Melissa, under the moniker @melineko1315 online, recently shared her dining experience at a Malaysian eatery called Java Fusion, situated at 102 Churchfield Road in London, England.

In a concise TikTok video, Melissa disclosed that the restaurant serves exclusively halal food, and is relatively more affordable compared to similar establishments in the city. Offering insights into the restaurant's background, Melissa mentioned that Java Fusion is a family-run establishment dedicated to crafting genuine Malaysian cuisine.

"Among their classic offerings is the roti paired with chicken curry. However, the standout for me was their nasi lemak; the chicken itself rivaled the best Malaysian fried chicken I've ever tasted," Melissa remarked in the video.

Expressing her enthusiasm for a laksa dish served at the restaurant, Melissa proclaimed that it surpassed all other spots in Central London due to its rich creaminess and robust flavor.

Receiving widespread acclaim online for her discovery, numerous Malaysians, including those residing in London, expressed their excitement over the authentic dishes presented by Java Fusion. Some even expressed intentions to visit the restaurant soon.

"Wow! I might go out of my way for their nasi kerabu," commented one user.

Melissa noted that each main dish she sampled at Java Fusion was priced at GBP9 (approximately RM54), while starters ranged from GBP5 to GBP9 (approximately RM30 to RM54). As for beverages, prices ranged from GBP4 to GBP6 each (approximately RM24 to RM36).

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@melineko1315 BEST MALAYSIAN I have had many malaysian food in london and this one is hidden gem serving authentic and super affordable food! All mains here were £9👀 This is java fusion located in action main lane (16mins walk) #malaysianfood #halallondon #halallondonfood #londonhalalfood #londonhalalrestaurant #londonhalalspots #londonmalaysianfood #malaysianfoodlondon #londonlaksa #halallondonresturants ♬ Ms. Jackson (Instrumental) - Outkast