It seems like only yesterday that Nancy Lam opened her small Indonesian restaurant Enak Enak 18 years ago to introduce Londoners to her unique brand of family-style, Indonesian-inspired cooking – laced with a whole lot of Nancy’s trademark personal spice!
That restaurant has since blossomed into a larger sophisticated space that is more than twice its original size, thanks to a major refurbishment that started in May 2004 and completed in September.
When it officially re-opened on October 14, 2004, it was packed with celebrity guests, friends, old and new customers with plenty of Champs and camera flashes all to celebrate Enak Enak’s new look! They had loads of extra space to party too, because Enak Enak now seats more than 50 people instead of the original 28, while private parties can enjoy customised menus and personal space in its specially designed function area.
Yes, Nancy Lam’s Enak Enak has come a long way since it first put the Indonesian words for “yummy yummy” into the English foodie vocabulary. Nancy prepares her famous satay, barbecued prawns, rendang and other homely dishes just the way her late grandmother taught her, so you won’t find her style of cooking anywhere else.
This is, after all, a family-run restaurant where you get honest-to-goodness cooking. And as many people would agree: food is best when it comes straight from the heart.
What our lovely customers have to say:
“Her restaurant is 500 yards from us, and she is, and always will be, a superb cook. The food is spectacular, but more importantly Nancy is a fantastic host and Ben is a wonderful man. I have always been very well looked after when we visit them, and Nancy gives me much abuse if i dont clear my plate. Its like going to dinner with your mum,… if only your mum could cook superb Indonesian and Chinese food. A wonderful family run place.”
“Came here last night for dinner with the hubby and was very impressed! The interior is very cozy and intimate and the service was very friendly and they gave us great recommendations. We split a few shrimp and veggie appetizers and entrees, tapas style so we got to taste a few different dishes and everything had lovely flavor and I ate till I couldn’t fit any desert! Lovely spot for a BDay or intimate date. I will be back for sure any time I’m in town!”