Roti john

Roti john is a beloved street food hawker dish from Malaysia and Singapore, essentially a savory meat omelette crepe. It consists of a fluffy, spiced minced meat and egg mixture, often with onions and herbs, pan-fried until golden and served on a soft baguette or roti bread, typically with chili sauce.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a hearty source of protein from the meat and eggs, with significant carbohydrates from the bread and moderate fat from the cooking oil and meat. A typical serving provides a substantial energy boost, with a rough calorie range of 400-600 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	22 g
Carbs	42 g
Fat	24 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	850 mg
Iron	4 mg
Calcium	120 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg RAE
Vitamin C	10 mg
Potassium	350 mg
Phosphorus	200 mg
Zinc	3 mg
Niacin (B3)	5 mg

Per 1 roll (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, Roti john is a fascinating example of culinary fusion, blending Indian-Muslim 'roti' traditions with local Malay and Chinese flavors. Its name, an Anglicization of 'John,' is thought to reflect its colonial-era origins or a common name used by vendors.