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Awana Restaurant

85 Sloane Avenue, London SW3 3DX, England
+44 (0)20 7584 8880
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Ranked #4,764 of 9,840 restaurants in London
3.0 of 5 stars 82 Reviews
Price range: 19 AUD - 32 AUD
Hours:
Sun - Sat 12:00 - 14:30
Tue 18:00 - 22:30
Wed - Fri 18:00 - 23:00
Sat - Mon 18:00 - 23:30
Cuisines: Malaysian
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Good for: Bar Scene
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Chelsea
Description: Awana restaurant, in London's Sloane Avenue in the heart of Chelsea, is one of the most stylish places you���ll ever sample Malaysian street food. Holding the title for London's finest Malaysian experience, the satay bar and restaurant are a welcoming blend of lush silk panels, glass screens and dark wood interiors. Fine Malaysian eateries are a rarity in London, which makes Awana even more appealing - no wonder a young, well-heeled Chelsea crowd flocks here to sample the imaginative and extensive dishes. And if you think you���ve had chicken satay, you won���t believe how delicate and different the Awana offering is. It���s a revelation. Don���t miss the kari ayam or a spicy sambal. Never had Malaysian food before? The Malaysian Journey tasting menu is a great place to start. ���Awana��� means ���in the clouds��� - this is heavenly dining indeed.
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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I had dinners at the Awana restaurant several times and I thought that due to the great experiences I had every time, it was worth posting a review to recommend this restaurant. The service is amazing, very sharp, kind and professional. Even though the restaurant is always full, you never have to wait too long for your dishes. This restaurant... More

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croydon
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52 reviews 52 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012
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I have eaten much better, more authentic Malaysian food in hawker centres & street markets in Malaysia & Singapore. The extent of the menu at Awana is limited than I would have expected and hoped for. It does not take me long to decide whether I want to pay for surroundings or food quality. C & R Cafe & Restaurant,... More

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Audubon, Pennsylvania
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 March 2012

A group of six coworkers and I had dinner recently at Awana on the advice of our hotel concierge. We were in an awful hotel, so that should have tipped us off that the recommendation would not be reliable either. Awana bills itself as a Malaysian/Thai restaurant, but the Thai dishes must be on a special menu because we didn't... More

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Haslemere, United Kingdom
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47 reviews 47 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

This place was really buzzing - lots of folk in their early 20's out for a good time; couple of large tables and lots of couples and foursomes. Waiting was terrific. Calm, polite friendly and very efficient. We saw them handle a table of a dozen women with real ease. You can see the chef working in the kitchen, courtesy... More

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See 7 more reviews by Britbiztraveller for London
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2012
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We went on a Groupon offer, and were surprised to find that the main did not include rice so this instantly added £10 to the bill for 2. This included a compulsory 12.5% service charge. The starter was 2 bland prawn filled spring rolls the width of a pencil cut in 2, without a garnish in sight. The main -... More

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London, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012
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Visited this restaurant last night and was very unimpressed. The food was mediocre at best, and the service was some of the slowest I've experienced. We went on a Groupon deal, which perhaps had something to do with the above, but if so they have completely missed the point of Groupon - to attract new customers (as I know for... More

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Weybridge, England, United Kingdom
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2012

We attended the restaurant believing that the offer was for a selection from the menu. This was not the case they have a special 'Groupon menu' with limited dishes available. Although these dishes appear on the main menu they are simplified. So with 4 jasmine teas, two bowls of rice and a portion of ice cream the additional bill came... More

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London, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012

This restaurant would not survive anywhere else in London other than in Sloane land with a clientele on the door step with more money than sense and no taste. Some dishes were adequate though none were exceptional - however in one main beef dish the meat was stringy and virtually inedible. Smart décor and waiting staff in uniform do not... More

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Windsor, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

The atmosphere was good, service was good however the portion sizes were tiny!! i dont really eat much however i was still hungry after fininshing my 3 courses and so was my partner. The main courses were a starter portions and the desserts sized like 2 petit fours on a plate. Will not go again.

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See 3 more reviews by HappyeatingPP for London
St Albans, Hertfordshire ,England
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Had a dinner here with another couple. We all enjoyed our meal, although there were a few problems with some dishes but they were promptly relpaced, so no big deal. The meal was rather expensive but it's expected in Chelsea, so I can't complain too much. Food was lovely. Service was good. Good selection of wine - overall 4*.

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