Victoria Consuelo De Guzman
+4
My friend and I came here one evening for a dinner instead of working out. I did not regret it though because this place was yummy. This is not the first time I have been here of course, but it has been a while since because I was trying out a lot of new places. However coming back here feels like coming home.
I ordered mee goreng along with the salt and pepper squid. I forgot what my friend ordered as her main but she also got the malaysian tofu salad - which I devoured without hesitation. It was hot and cold dish at the same time, a little sweet, tangy and salty, with pillowy and crunchy from the peanuts. MY TOTAL FAVOURITE
The mee goreng was a massive portion. I could not finish it all to myself yet I already have a very big appetite. I think the portion would suit at least 2 person setting where they can share food along with other items. This was not a let down at all because for the price I paid, the food was delicious and it was a generous serving that I ended up packing some food for my lunch the next day- WIN!
Everything was nicely seasoned that I couldn't stop eating it until I couldn't breathe anymore, you know what I am sayin' lol. We had alcohol (my pick was a cider) with that which was great because I love alcohol with high carb food, a cheat is always great with another cheat HAHAHA.
Now on to the disappointment - the salt and pepper squid. It was chewy, actually too chewy that it was hard. It felt like my jaws were having a workout, and it was completely forgotten. I never even took it home.
In the past occasions I have been here, I believe I may have ordered the Teh and Milo Ais, Chrysanthemum Tea, and Root Beer - both are yummy but I think my favourite drink with Malaysian food is now cider. Omg I would so transform Malaysian food into bar food. Is that feasible? I don't know.
In terms of food, since it has been a while, I couldn't fully recall exactly what it tasted like. I had their nasi goreng, vegetarian mee goreng, satay chicken and spring rolls. However, none of those occasions left a bad taste to my mouth that I would never go back again. Same with this experience, if I was invited to go and eat there again, I so would. I might try out their sambal beans next time though - remind me. hahaha
If you appreciate the flavour from 'wok', this is the dish you need to try. First time in New Zealand, I tasted 'breath of the wok' in the stir-fried noodle. Just a little pricy.
Have come here a couple times now and the experience has been consistently great. The side dishes are all great. Presentation is nice and I like the boxes that they come in. The stirfried noodle dishes are all great and come in really big portions. Definitely recommend for sharing too.
I love Malaysian food and really enjoy it every time I come here. The laksa is amazing and so are the curries. The seating area is a bit small but the food definitely covers it! Will return!
Delicious food and good size servings, the curry chicken roti was my favorite. We also ordered the me goreng and sambal chicken which were also very tasty. I like that water was provided free of charge.
I assure you that Mamak has the best ever Mie Goreng noodles in Auckland! Their special sauce is not too strong with just the right amount of seasoning and spices. The prawns are perfectly cooked, not over nor under. The portion size is also very big; even though I eat quite a lot, after finishing this I was quite full. Definitely would recommend to people who have only had instant mie goreng noodles and would like to try a fancy mie goreng dish! :)
Ordered spicy mamak mie goreng for takeaway and it tasted like back home! Ha nice! Sometimes when i want spicy, New Zealand spicy is not spicy. But they make mie goreng really spicy which is an exact what i wanted.
I've tried the laksa, roti, KTM and nasi goreng but nothing beats their Mee goreng. They have good portion and meals are cheap. I get takeaway often and sometimes dine in. Their beer prices are also cheap. Food is served quickly and service is great.
Good Malaysian restaurant in chancery! Very nice ambiance, shop also clean! Their nasi lemak is one of the best in town! Their sambal is to die for
Great food and service! Really loved it. Inside was full, me and my friend have to sit outside. The staff was very friendly and turnned the heater on as soon as we seated. I have ordered the Ktm soup, it was the best seafood noodle soup that I have ever had!
Ordered the C5 Char Kuay Teow + Mee, it took approx 20mins for the food to arrive at our table, it was very busy on the day but it definitely did not disappoint! It was such a huge portion, it was delicious and overall experience was great! Clean little store and staff are nice.
Always a great meal at Mamak at a reasonable price and good portions. Customer service is also always good. Only thing is that the interior is pretty standard - what you’d expect at a cheap-eat place, and the toilet is a shared one outside that you need to get a key for to use.
Ordered the mee goreng and salt & pepper squid.
I’ve had the mee goreng before at Takapuna Mamak, this dish has plenty of squid and sprouts, which makes it worth it.
Also, the portions at Mamak are super generous, I couldn’t finish my meal and I have quite a big appetite too.
It was my first time trying the salt and pepper squid appetiser, the portion was big for this too. The outside batter for the squid was very crispy but the squid itself was very soft and cooked perfectly. - a new favourite for me at Mamak
I enjoyed both dishes but the highlight was the salt & pepper squid!!
(sorry, I was too hungry to get photos 😂)
Best Malaysian food ever. Must have a visit if you’re in Auckland. Friendly customer service. No reserved parking for customers but has off road parking available near by. Big portions of food per plate. Has indoor and outdoor tables to enjoy food. Highly recommended. :)
Ordered curry laksa, fried squid and goreng with my friend. The broth of the laksa is thick but not as rich as the one i've tried anywhere else but the chicken was very tender and tasty. Fried squid is not rubbery and soft to eat, I really love it. And this place is really packed during lunch time so better be early or quite late 😂
Food - 8/10
Ambience - 9/10
Cost - 10/10
Staff - 10/10
Excellent service and delicious food at great prices! I loved my Sambal Chicken, and the Laska was equally good according to my friend. HUGE portion sizes though - took us over an hour to finish!! The dumplings were a bit bland in my opinion, but other than that everything was perfect!
I'm not an expert in Malaysian cuisine, it was my first time eating Malaysian dishes. I absolutely loved it! I had the Mamak mee goreng and the roti curry chicken......DELICIOUS. Both full of flavour. Portion size is good for the price.
Simply the best sambal sauce I ever had in Auckland. Tender juicy chicken and gorgeous sambal sauce makes me eat lots of rice. It’s just too good that I could just eat rice with the sauce.
I love all the menu.....
The taste is really nice,but the place too small for me,its not kids friendly ...
But overall its dosen't matter for me ;)
3.5/5 Taste
4/5 Display
4/5 Quantity
3.5/5 Customer Service
Pretty good Malaysian Restaurant in Auckland
Their laksas are one of the best. Perfect soup, big portion and good quality fillings.
Other dishes were not so my style every time I tried them.
I’ll just stick to laksa
This place doesn’t disappoint and is definitely worth the mula!!!! I had the chicken curry and roti canai. The roti was massive and was almost like there was 2 pieces rather than one. I did struggle to finish but all that means is I have now sorted lunch for tommorow #winning the chicken curry noodles were also nice but a huge serving again! The meals can almost be shared between two.... cheap date feels
I love Mamak! Seafood Laksa, Tofu Salad, Nasi Goreng (Sometimes Nasi Lemak) with a beer - Sorted! I just want to order more and more because everything tastes great. It’s a small busy little restaurant but there always seems to be a seat available. I also love glowing and bustling little Chancery Square where it’s situated. A definite recommendation if you’re in the mood for Malaysian food.
This is one of my favourite restaurants as I have been here few times. They serve delicious food and the place seem to get packed very fast. My favour dishes from them were the sambal chicken on rice. The sambal was very fragrant and not very spicy. The portion size us generous and their laksa is something that definitely needs to be tried it was so yummy.
Best Mie goreng & Laksa Malaysian restaurant in town. Everything is just perfectly cooked & seasoned. The portion is very generous too. I also ordered rhe salt & pepper squid which is also nice. Service is fast and staff are super friendly. Highly recommended!
For years I have come to this restaurant just to satisfy my craving for one thing.
Nasi Goreng!
And for years, the taste have not changed at all. It is still in my opinion THE BEST fried rice anywhere in New Zealand.
Of course the other menu items are also good. I just love my fried rice a bit more. For a mere 14 dollars, you get a plate piled with enough fried rice to make you go wow. The fried egg on top is just a great touch to make it visually appealing.
Other killer combo is their Roti paired with Chicken Curry. Absolutely delicious.
16 June 2018, hard to find here,
My husband order Mamak mi goreng, he give 3 star.
I order KTM soup , which is the only non-spicy meal show on the menu. I say very delicious , may be is because I'm too tired after walking around in the city, finally get a meal, everything taste delicious.
May be come again to taste the other meal.
Just one things, we ask the staff where the toilet, they give us a key, walk out turn left , touch the sensor then the door open.
If you aren't Asian but would still love to explore the flavours of savoury with sweetness and mild hotness, this is the place to go. Quick service and helpful staff. They will guide you on what to order and how to go about it. The food isn't spicy at all and is subjective to likeliness.
Mamak always makes my tummy happy! Big portion of food for decent prices. Came here after work for yummy food! Food came from kitchen really quick too.!!!
Very tiny place but their food is a hidden gem!
I’m a big fan of laksa and their seafood laksa is yum! And the price was very friendly also ($14)
Will come back to try other food!
Good enough that we went back the next night. Highlights r sambal squid balls,veg nasi goreng, char kway teow and soft shell crab. Beers r well priced n a nz cider too. Wine a bit expensive tho. Service is a+ friendly, quick and efficient. Outdoor area with patio heaters or indoor. Just a little bit of salt needs to be added to the batter for the soft shell crab and the salt n Pepper calamari and I'd look at changing the accompanying sauce to a sambal or something else salty instead of the sweet chilli. Anyway great size serves, great value and great location. Thanks to all the team for 2 awesome meals! :)
Quick and easy Malaysian food! Had a lunch meal here- stuffed roti telur (onions and egg) with chicken curry and dal, while my friend had chicken curry and rice. Spot on on taste.
Don’t come looking for ambience here, but good Malaysian food that’s easy on the pocket too.
A great experience every time, with extremely quick service, low prices and excellent flavours. Only down side is that indoor seating is a bit cramped.
Busy! The Veg Meeting Goreng was good, broccoli good, dumplings great. Asian and local beer choices available for $6.50+. Prices were cheap, portions big.
Tucked away near the staircase of Chancery, this little restaurant is a hidden gem of Auckland city. They have a wide range of Malaysian delights and their curry rice never ever lets me down.
Their drinks are extremely reasonably priced here too, around $5 for the mega glasses of milk tea/ milo shown below. I also believe their Heineken is around $6.
Definitely one of my favourite Malaysian restaurants. The food is simple but flavourful. They offer vegan options and accommodate other dietary requirements. The service is good. Prices are quite affordable.
We came here with friends, i had Nasi Lemak - Beef Rendang. A lil bit spicy for me. But still love their food. Big servings and reasonable price.
This place definitely has the best Malaysian food in Auckland! They have a great selection, full of flavour, huge portions and you barely have to wait.
I've been here twice and we have ordered a range of dishes - roti curry chicken, beef randang, curry chicken laksa, mee goreng & chicken satay. I can't say I was disappointed with any of it. The portions are huge so we ended up taking a lot of it away. The flavours and level of spice was amazing.
The only downside is they are often busy and have very limited indoor seating. I'm not a huge fan of sitting outside especially as there is a shisha place next door. You can make reservations though if you are planning on going there.
I would definitely recommend to anyone who hasn't tried 😊😊
had the vegetarian meegoreng and it was good. nice portion size and was served fast. customer service was good. the noodles was flavoured well, but just found there to be a little bit too much onions in the it
Heard about this place few times but never saw it till a mate showed us. It's right down the back and can br easily confused with the Al fresco dinner next door. Food is crazy good and feels very authentic. Roti is off the chain good. Laska is also good, not noramlly a fan of coconut cream curry but this one was one of the better ones. New lunch time eatery found!
A friend told us about this amazing Malaysian restaurant.We ordered so many dishes and really pigged out ! The chicken curry , prawns, fried rice and satay was just to die for . Will definitely revisit on my next trip to Akl
Food:
Excellent portion size, good taste n great value for money.
During our visit we tried the soft shell crab, roti with chicken curry, nasi lemak. Everything was great n the rotis were world class.
Service:
Very attentive n friendly service
Ambience:
The restaurant is nestled in a nice corner of Chancery square with some outdoor seating as well for the smokers. Indoor seating can get a bit cramped up during busy time. But again that's a fun in itself.
I don't think they do reservation but usually the best time is to go around 6 or after 8pm. Lunch is usually busy throughout the day
I M a regular here n one of my fav Malaysian place... only request plz bring back the Roti Tissue dessert
The actual restaurant is quite small with not that many seats. However the food here is authentic. I loved the roti chicken curry- the roti was super fluffy and yum. The nasi goreng was also delicious and full of spices and flavour. However some of the other dishes were quite greasy and oily and didn't taste that great.
Great homey Malaysian food in the cbd. Place is small but generous food portions, with what i would say is the average price for Malaysian restaurants in Auckland. Personally not impressed at all with their rendang. Side dishes are yummy.
arguably the best roti curry chicken that taste so much like home made food. the roti canai are soft and light while the chicken curry is full of flavours. the the tarik or chai is delicious and refreshing. it is slightly on the sweeter side so if you don't like your chai sweet then do not try this. this place is perhaps one of the best Malaysian places in Auckland.
Update:
Their Mee goreng is beautiful! Everything of this plate was just perfect! OMG, I couldn't stop eating this after I tried the first bite.
The Nasi goreng was nice too. But it would be better if it had more spicy flavor in it.
The tofu salad was simply deep fried tofu with sweet chilli sauce on it. It wasn't bad but I doubt if we are going to order it again.
My favourite spot when I'm craving Malaysian food!
The space is small and don't expect fancy interior here. But their food is absolutely awesome and the portion is very generous!
This small space was super busy, packed with people. But I really enjoyed dine in here-- made me feel like sitting in Malaysia and enjoying authentic Malaysian food!
I found this place when I first got to Auckland. My mom and I love this place as it has decent prices and portion sizes. I always left this place feeling so full. The beef rendang is always good and the noodles are always delicious.
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Love this place! Been here a number of times in the past. As far as cheap eats go, you can't go wrong ($13 - $16 p/main) and large portion sizes.
Had the Mamak Mee Goreng, the dish was nice but could've done with more heat (i asked them to make it hot) but their hot still seemed very mild (i have also experienced this in the past here, so you'll need to ask for extra chilli on the side - be warned, the chilli sauce is a lil. oily). For $14 you're not going to get many prawns as expected, but overall the dish is tasty (baring in mind that for a noodle dish it is quite sweet).
My partner had the chicken curry and although it was little oily and the sauce was somewhat thin, the portion size for this dish is decent (think 3-4 small whole thighs). Overall the flavour was tasty but it could've had a bit more puch.
The place itself is tiny but when we went there were seats available (only outside, so lucky it was a nice day)! The waitress that served us was nice (nothing special) but having been here before i don't expect much from the service anyway (you wouldn't come here for the service, you'd come here because it's value for money).
This is my first time to have the dinner there. it's Awesome, I like the Laska that is creamy and cheap in city. I would like to try their roti next time my bf.
Super quick service and they were kind enough to let us sit and eat slowly even though they were about to close.
I ordered the char kueyteow mee and it was quite tasty. However I feel very thirsty afterwards. Generous portion and nice big prawns! Friend ordered the fried rice and looked pretty good too.
Good place to have some Malaysian and enjoy the Chancery vibe.
Very nice food and friendly people. First time tried was very happy. In deed ordered over the phone to pick up. Recently had an accident when i explained my condition that cant take stairs, a very nice girl came with my order to drop it to my car. Very good customer service. Well done.
Tasty food but a little greasy. Fairly large portions and reasonable prices make the meals value for money. Fast and friendly service. Informal stool seating and tables fairly close to each other makebthis a place for a quick meal.
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Mamak has been one of my favorite places to eat since discovering it a few years ago and having returned several times, I can say with certainty it offers consistently tasty, authentic Malaysian food.
Food
Char Kuey Tiao is one of my all time favourite dishes and out of all the Auckland eateries I've tried, Mamak is the only one that does it justice. Mamak's version is unique in that it offers a combination of the typical flat rice noodles with a bit of egg noodles as well. It's packed with the usual good stuff - egg, shrimp, etc. and an adjustable level of spice. A surefire winner where you can't go wrong.
Another big winner is the Chicken Laksa which has the perfect blend of cream (coconut) and oil (chilli). It gives you enough bean sprouts, noodles and chopped and boneless chicken. A reliable choice that hasn't failed to impress which also happens to be the best laksa I've tried to date.
Other mains I've tried are Nasi Goreng which while perfectly adequate was hardly memorable (though I don't recall this ever having been the case anywhere); Nasi Lemak Beef Rendang which was good but beef not as tender as I would have liked and the Curry Noodles which were a bit of a letdown.
The appetizers however, were very forgettable. The dumplings were light on the filling and felt like Korean dumplings - thin, crispy skin but empty on the inside. The curry puffs were a bit too starchy and fried chicken not very crispy and juicy. The chicken skewers though were moist and tasty and spring rolls light and delicious.
Ambiance
The place is very cramped and often full but service is extremely quick. It's not as comfortable as other Asian places and the seats are just stools without backrests. Service can vary from acceptable to cold - sometimes I feel they do not appreciate my business.
Overall
Any flaws the restaurant has as a whole are forgotten when digging into the noodles that rest in front of you. Underwhelming appetizers are sort of negated by how filling (and reasonably priced) some of the mains are. There are plenty of things to try on the menu but once you find that main you love, you'll wonder why you'd even want to try anything else and will keep coming back for more.
The roti here is amazing! The chicken curry roti is the fav dish I've tried so far.
The chicken bites were a little disappointing, a lot of fat and coating but not a lot of chicken.
Service is prompt and friendly.
The restaurant is small and doesn't have a huge amount of seating. Come early or get it takeaway.
A beautiful Malay restaurant in chancery square. I m big fan of Malaysian cuisines
Because they are collaborating with Indian dishes that makes them more delicious. I went with my friend
We had chicken laksa & Roti canai bawang that was so delicious.taste of spices were balanced.staff was very friendly.I will surely suggest this place to everyone that like chicken laksa.100% money worth
And I will surely come back : )
I have been to Mamak 4-5 times. Service and quality is not only excellent but consistently excellent which is impressive.
Food arrives quickly even when busy, always piping hot and generous portion sizes. The Sambal Chicken, Roti Chicken Curry and Beef Rendang are some of my recommendations. Very delicious!
The other thing I appreciate is that the dishes are made proper spicy unlike a lot of restaurants who make it 'kiwi spicy'.
Their spicy Sambal Chicken is by far my favourite from this restaurant. The first and last time I was here was during mid-semester break in semester 2 last year. Thought it was a good idea to go somewhere fancy for once and came here instead. One of the greatest decisions ever made
I haven't been to mamak for years! But since i read the review by I_like_pickles i was inspired to go there.
Anyway we went there for lunch the other day with a couple of girls from work.. and the food was just as lovely as I remember it. I had the seafood laksa this time because i have not tried their laksa before.. usually I would always get the nasi lemak or their murtabak with dhal..
One of the girls had the nasi lemak with crispy chicken bites, and the other girl had the tofu salad. All of us enjoyed our food!
The laksa was so creamy, although the coconut cream was not too thick. I enjoyed the sambal, it definitely hit the spot. Although it was a hot summer day for spicy soup, i thought it was worth it. I had ice cold teh tarik afterwards and it was delicious!
The only downside is that the place is quite small so make sure you book or come in early. Overall mamak is awesome!! Good value for money, and tasty food! Highly recommended!
Great price, great food and always a go-to place in town for my Malaysian fix. Love the vibes in Chancery - only the outdoor seating sometimes gets a bit cold at winter.
In the chancery square is Mamak. This place gets so busy at meal times you have to wait for seating. The restaurant is quite small so you have to wait a while.
Service is pretty quick so you really have to wait on how quick diners are and whether or not they stay and chat after their meal.
They do have some seating outside but the seating area is pretty basic lol. The food is worth the basic seating haha.
Top picks:
Teh tarik beverage.
Roti canai- I loved all the side dips and sauces it comes with.
Nasi lemak- flavoursome with all the sides and condiments
Laksa- thick creamy and tasty soup
I found Mamak a bit pricey for what you end up getting. It used to be one of the top places to go in the CBD for Malaysian food, but now I would much rather go to Papparich.
Went along for a lunch, had soft shell crab which was good, and then Char Kway Teow. was a bit surprised to find round egg style noodles in it with some flat rice noodles making up a small amount.
Having said that it tasted good, and would go back, good food at a cheap price :)
One of the best laksas i may have had. This place should really consider expanding out of that tiny eating area on chancery square. Well presented, delicious and great value for money
Really loved the place! Saw good reviews on here so decided to give it a shot. Tried the spicy curry chicken and the beef rendang. The curry chicken was amazing! It was filled with flavour and the roti they served with it was out of this world. The beef rendang was watery and bland but the rice they served with it was good. If you go, definitely order something with the roti.
Been wanting to have Malaysian food for a while, so decided to pop in for lunch on a cold rainy day. We were seated quickly, and I must say, the staff were nice and service was efficient. I ordered the Char Kuey Teow, which is a popular stir fried noodle dish in Malaysia. Since I can't eat spicy, I told them to change the spice level to mild. When my food came, it smelled so good and the portion was perfect. The noodles were nice, and there were prawns and meat included, etc. It gets real busy during lunch hour, but Mamak is definitely a place to try!
Amazing restaurant or take-away.
Have been a couple of times now and have been absolutely blown away every time.
Staff is wonderful and very into it. When explained dietary needs, they are very hospitable and filled with information about what you can get and what can be altered in the particular meal to suit your desired preference.
Quick service and wonderful pricing with good portion sizes. My meal came within 5-10 minutes fresh and with amazing flavours. I shared an entree of Curry Puffs with a Vegan version of the mee-gorang, a smokey dish with marinated flavoured tofu, lavished with noodles and strides vegetables.
Highly recommend!
A good place to have a quick, nice and tasty Malaysian lunch in the city.
The food is nice (above average) but a little bit more depth in flavour will make their food to another level.
best of malay, muslim and indian as name means, hear is quite popular in Aussie land with queues out da door and came down here got a table easily to try the soft shell crab entree snack and quite scrumptious indeed to the taste and mild spice.
Awesome Malaysian food! Loved the nasi lemak and the mee goreng. There is a bit of waiting to get a table, depending on what time you are here for a meal. The lunch hour I guess is the busiest. But the food never the less delicious. Good service, friendly staff.
It's been awhile since I last had lunch here and frankly I'm not sure why it has taken me this long to come back. The food was very tasty and the Roti was freshly made. The dishes were authentically made and service was very fast. I ordered the Mamak Mee Goreng and the Roti together with Teh Tarik. All were done at a good standard.
The only downside of this place would have to be the restaurant size and the amount of seating area. Due to the lack of space inside, seating can be a little tight. There are seatings outdoor but that tends to be quite tightly spaced too.
Overall I would recommend this place if you are after a simple lunch or dinner. The price of the dishes is fairly standard for the CBD and there is a good variety of Malaysian food to choose from. It might be challenging to have a meal here with young children due to the tight spaces.
Certainly recommended. 👍🏼
We had a leaving lunch for one of the crew members and we all had an voracious appetite.
When we came in to the restaurant, we noticed that many of their tables had 'Reserved' signs on them, so we thought the restaurant was fully booked. What we found out, however, was that they just put the sign on the tables to make the place look full. When we asked if the place was booked, we got given a table straight away.
Aside from that puzzling situation, our group loved our dining experience at Mamak. We ordered a chicken curry, satay chicken curry, chicken murtabak and a char kway teow. Our orders took around 10 minutes to come out and our food looked absolutely scrumptious.
Our meals also came in large portions which were packed full of flavour and, to my delight, piping hot.
Showstopper: Murtabak and satay chicken were fantastic.
Overall Grade: B+
Place is small but is always busy and food tastes great, would recommend for a casual lunch. I got the kuey teow and wasnt too oily and good serving size.
I tried the nasi lemak curry chicken and enjoyed every moment of it. The curry chicken was delicious, and the sambal added the extra boost. The portion was very filling. Their fried soft shell crab is definitely recommended
Dined here last night for the first time. As I entered the restaurant, I was immediately hit with the delicious aroma of spices and sauteed meat - I don't know what was cooking at the time but whatever it was smelled good!! I had the curry chicken noodle which was extremely tasty and full of flavour with just the right amount of heat. The chicken portions were generous and tender. I couldn't finish it..the portions were huge and it was so filling! I saw a waitress whizz by with a Milo dinosaur drink and wished I had ordered one. The restaurant was packed, would have preferred the outdoor seating for space and comfort but my friend was cold so had to tolerate being packed in like sardines indoors. This is clearly a popular establishment for lovers of Malaysian food. Would definitely dine here again but next time, I'm sitting outside and ordering a Milo drink!
Great place for a quick weekday lunch. Value for money is really good and you will never regret paying too much for what you get.
The restaurant itself is really small and not fancy, but the outdoor seating adds another 7-8 tables to the inside 5-6.
Service was very good and all staff looked after my table very well.
Food was delicious and all portions were generous, it's perfect for a big guy's lunch.
I will be back for sure.
Booked a table for two on saturday night. When we arrived we were seated quickly, the place was buzzing. Seating is not very comfortable and too cozy. We ordered chicken mee goreng (hot) and salt and peoper squid. Food arrived in aboit 10 minutes- the noodles were great but not spicy at all. We did not eat our squid as it was very mushy and almost uncooked inside. No seasoning at all- just tasted like a deep fried mystery.
Reasonably priced and centrally located so that is a plus.
Hands down the best Malaysian restaurant in the heart of city 😉 I come here at least once a week for either dining in or takeout. My favourites here are Chicken Laksa and Roti Curry Chicken 😊The KTM soup is also a must-try for the cold days ❤️ if you want something mild, try the Mamak Nasi Lemak Beef Randang, if you want something spicy, try the Sambal chicken or if you just want some finger foods, order the Soft shell crab and Chicken satay. Of course you can never go wrong with the classic fried rice Nasi Goreng 😄 Mamak also serves very tasty vege dishes and great Malaysian milk tea. Since the ownership changed, the food and customer service is not the same, but they are bouncing back strong. Love love love it here 💓 Highly recommended!!!
I ordered vegetarian mee goreng and I loved what I received. The staff is friendly and the place is nice to dine in. I will definitely visit again when I'm in the region.
Once in a rainy day, I was craving for Malaysian food and tried this restaurant.
The service was good, waitress are friendly, foods was quick, and the taste quite authentics with a good price👍🏼 Definitely will come back.
Great food, decent prices, friendly staff.
Smallish venue.
Half and half indoor outdoor in Chancery.
Had the laksa and curry chicken noodle - rich, flavourful, spicy and the curry chicken had really tender and juicy chicken chunks.
Also had ais coffee - sweet and creamy.
Good value for money although slightly more expensive for malay food.
3.5 Yums
Great cheap eat restaurant! Generous servings, amazing appetisers. Lovely service. Have only been once, it's a bit out of the way from our usual spots (Britomart/Ponsonby)
Very satisfied with serving size, lovely price and good taste. Service is quite warm-hearted. The deep fried tofu dish was very yummy. Did I achieve 140 characters?
I've wanted to dine here for so long and tonight I finally had the chance.
We approached the small eatery and were greeted kindly by the waitress. I ordered the chicken curry with roti and my partner ordered the chicken laksa. We thought my dish was average but still nice. The laksa on the other hand was definitely more enjoyable. It's probably the nicest tasting laksa I've tried thus far.
All in all, Mamak is a nice little place to visit for a quick Malay dinner.
Cheap, hearty portions, great taste!
Located at the edge of chancery
Very busy and limited seating
Wish they expanded !
Their meigoreng is delicious and it's massive you could almost share between 2
Definitely recommend !
They recently opened another in takapuna as well so if you're in the shore no need to come all the way here :)
06-DEC-2015 : Been here a few times over the years and is one of the better Malaysian food places in town. This time I had the Roti Telur Bawang and Chicken Satay. The good part is that the roti is freshly made but the condiments / sauces could be better. The curry sauce was weak and I did not like the dhal mixture. The Satay was nice and could do with more sauce. My friend had the Mee Goreng and he said it was very good.
Come here lunch time on a week day and this place is pumping people in and out. Very popular.
I dined here when it first open and remembered that the food was good, so when I ate here a few weeks ago, I had high expectations.
I ordered the roti canai with chicken curry and mamak mee goreng.
They told us that there will be a 20 min wait for the noodles which we were fine with.
It didn't feel like it took 20min it felt much faster.
The noodles were good, saucy and full of flavour and what you would expect of a well made mamak mee goreng.
The roti canai was ok - the dhal was so watery and bland, I think it's a big mistake putting it on the plate. You can't scoop it up with the roti because it is the same consistency of water. The curry was also ok - I think my opinion of it is not as high as what it would of been if it wasn't for the dhal on the plate.
I would like to try the laksa, but my expectations will be a little bit lower next time.
I think bit over priced place.. Food was very average.. Nothing very special.. Went with frds so it was good time.. They need improve their service for sure...
Delicious range of Malaysian food. I found that the batter on the soft shell crab had a nice taste but it got quite soggy. The fried noodle/kweh teow was really nice. The sambal that they had was really good. The best part was the milo dinosaur. Large portions of tasty food which doesn't cost a lot.
I'm a big lover of Malaysian food, especially Laksa and Mamak has not failed me.
Although during dinner hour, Mamak is extremely busy and most of the time you will have to wait for a seat and service can be a little slow. The restaurant is quite small but cozy.
They're portion sizes (especially for laksa) is big and very filling, worth the price. And the food tastes delicious.
MAMAK is definitely the place to go for decent authentic Malaysian food, with friendly staff and reasonable price. We Both ordered Curry chicken Roti $15.50. Generous portion of tender Chicken and mouth watering curry sauce! It came with two pieces of Roti which were cooked perfect !!!! A must go !!!!!
This place is super busy! You'd be lucky to get a table without waiting for a while. The place is very small and quite crammed. There is outdoor seating too.
We ordered the spicy soft shell crab for entree. Was amazing! So good! My friend ordered the roti curry chicken and damn, that roti was good! Nice and fluffy. Potatoes were nice too. Would be nice if they were cut a bit smaller. I had the satay chicken rice. Was good. The chicken tasted nice. Had this nice crispy coating over it.
The only downside is, everything on the menu spicy besides like one dish which isn't for you if you're don't like or can't handle spicy food. And also, don't come here when you've got an ulcer in your mouth! Bad idea!! 😂😓
Service wasn't bad considering how busy they were. Food arrived quite quickly. And very good portions.
Overall, would definitely come back -esp with my Malaysian friends as I think they'll like it here. It seems quite authentic to me.
Makanan memang enak 😌🙏🏼
I hardly bother with Malaysian cuisine however this place is quite nice. I have been several times. I believe the pictured dish is the best. Huge portion. Not many areas of seating.
This is a great place if you're looking for some spicy, or not so spicy Malaysian food! The dishes are all huge, and only cost around $12 each! You definitely get your moneys worth! I've tried their Mee Goreng, mild, and it comes with egg, prawns and bean sprouts. I've also tried their Nasi Goreng, Nasi lemak (fired rice) which have quite a sweet and sour taste, but i don't mind it. I've had their chicken satay curry. This was nice, but quite spicy for me.
Overall this place sells, cheap, big, tasty malaysian food, but the restuarant is only small, so we normally get seated outside as theres not many seats inside. This can be a hassel in the winter, when its freezing cold outside!
Tucked away in Chancery lane, right in the heart of the city. Expect to wait for a table during peak times as this place always seems to be busy. We waited for a little while but it was well worth it. The service is good and the staff are relatively friendly despite being rushed off there feet. My partner and I ordered the Malaysian tofu salad entrée and the Vegetarian Nasi goreng main. The main was on the smaller size compared to other Malaysian places we have been too, but was sufficient enough for dinner. The food is really tasty and packed full of flavour. The seating arrangement here isn't the best but is ideal for a small groups. I would happily go back here. This would be great in the summer eating in there out door area. One of our favourite Malaysian places in town!
Craving roti? How about a spicy sambal chicken? Mamak hits all these points and more. Tucked away in its little corner in Chancery, this place always delivers. It's Malaysian done well. Great prompt service makes the most of the lunch rush.
One of the best sambhal chicken I've ever had.
Loved the shrimps, the nasi goreng and the roti canai
The wait was a bit long but worth the time waiting for the quality of food and I wish they open a restaurant so will visit them more.
Drinks are bit expensive Infact more than the food
So better concentrate more on food
The overall experience was truly great
Will love to go there again
Again, like all of my Mamak visits, I was impressed with the good portions and how quick the food came out. Today we had their char kuay teow, chicken curry roti and the soft shell crabs.
Although the char kuay teow and chicken curry were good, I feel that there could be improvement in the flavour- tasted a bit bland and not as flavoursome compared to the other dishes I had in my last visit. The soft shell crabs however was delicious. There was a lot of meat, the batter was flavoursome and it was cooked well.
I would still return to Mamak thanks to their good portions and relatively good price and ambience but I hope they make some improvements in the flavour department!
It has once of the best Malaisian food in Auckland and price is very reasonable, the place is small and usually full. I always enjoy having food there , but with having such a bad customer service I'm not happy to go there so often, they didn't give us extra spoon to share one food for two! And the staff are not friendly at all and always in hurry to get your order and don't have time to answer your questions!
Small yet a packed joint. Great tasting food. Chicken sambal awesome and truly spicy to my liking. Fast service at a really reasonable price.
Best Malaysian cuisine I've had! Like it soooo much! Four of my friends and me went there for lunch at noon and the seats were all full. We ordered all the cuisines that are recommended on the menu list cos we had no idea which one to pick. Every dishes looked so delicious. As a result, they were all good and worth a try for every one.
I will definitely go here again!
I love laksa & definitely see this as one of the top places to go for a laksa
Having lived in Malaysia, quality Malaysia food is hard to come by here. Mamak offer one of the best Malaysian options in the CBD. Im a huge fan of their chicken laksa, great combination of favor that isnt too salty mixed with ample servings of chicken and noodles.
I love going there for lunches. This small place is always full of people, constantly busy for a good reason . Love their chicken curry and roti, full of flavour dishes. Well priced dishes.
Although the restaurant is small and hidden, it’s quite busy at lunch time. All the tables are occupied. My friend ordered Char Kuay Teow ($13.5) with noodle, squid, prawn, egg & beansprout serving on a strip of banana leaf. The dish smelled very nice and the taste was a unique mixture of salty, sweet and spicy. I ordered curry chicken Laksa noodle soup ($13.5). The bowl was as twice big as my face! The chicken was tender and the curry Laksa was milky and not very spicy for me. Both dishes are highly recommended as well as the restaurant.
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Had my first authentic Malaysian cuisine at this place. It is situated at the Chancery and this place is always so busy! Luckily, we only had to wait for a little bit before we got a table for two and fortunately it's inside too! I imagine that it would be really nice to sit outside in summer, but not so much in winter as it was very windy and cold.I have to say I didn't expect much before I tried their food but their Mamak Mee Goreng really blew me away! I've always been a noodle fan and also since this dish got the name "Mamak", I expected it to be one of their most special dishes. The noodle was really tangy, combined with ample prawns and fritters. The sauce was thick and seeped through the noodles. It was really yummy but slightly too salty for me. I also tried the Roti Curry Chicken as I've always thought Roti's an Indian dish. I have to say their roti was thin, crispy on the edges and soft in the middle. It's also got a sweet wheat scent.To compliment the meal, the Teh Tarik is a most-have! As I've mentioned earlier, personally I found their food a bit too salty, so having a nice warm pulled milk tea to compliment with the food was great!Overall, I would want to go back to have their curry puffs and the Nasi Goreng. :)
It's got to be a toss-up between Mamak and KK as the best Malaysian in Auckland. Mamak wins on atmosphere and the soft shelled crab! It is slightly more catered to Europeans,which makes it a comfortable place to eat at.
I was expecting the Mamak that I'm familiar with from Sydney and Melbourne when I first came here, and this Mamak seems to be more of a mom & pop joint. That of course is not a bad thing, and the food was quite good! Satay chicken skewers were tender and delicious, and while the roti canai dipping curry wasn't as flavourful as I expected, still made for an excellent meal. Will definitely be coming back
Mamak is authentic Malaysian food that is highly recommended by everyone that goes there. It is located in the cosy Chancery area.
We ordered the roti canai ($11), spicy sambal chicken ($14.50), “Mamak” nasi lemak ($14.50) and a side of garden broccoli ($8) to make the meal a little healthier. The food was incredible, full of flavour and cheap. It’s perfect if you are on a budget, a student or just want some delicious food without spending lots of money.
For dessert we decided to try Teh Tarik ($4) which is a hot Malaysian tea beverage made from black tea and condensed milk. It’s one of my absolute favourite drinks so make sure you try one if you find yourself at Mamak.
Highly recommended – I can’t wait to return again soon to get my tea and Malaysian cuisine fix.
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Mamak, which is a word of Tamil origin used in Malaysia to describe the Muslim community whose forebears migrated from South India at least a thousand years ago. Therfore, creating a fusion of Malaysian and Indian style of cooking that is absolutely wonderful.
What a perfect name for this small food place yet packed with foodies in Chancery,Auckland. The name is so well represented that if you are after some good old fashioned, malaysian street food. Then, Mamak is the only place for you. Yes, an authetic malaysian street food style cooking that is just absolutely delicious!
It has been our second time here at Mamak and the food has always been great. There’s a lot of options in the menu but we went for our favorite Nasi Goreng. This time we paired it with the spiced fried Mackerel which was divine. The flavors of the mackerel with spices on it was just appetizing. It had a nice crunch with just the right amount of kick at the end of every bite. The Nasi Goreng has always been an instant favorite when I first tasted it. The whole mixture of the dish is perfect, from the rice to the seafood and mixed veggies. It all comes together creating a great simple dish. They also offer drinks such as “kopi”which is black coffee with condensed milk, very tasty. As well as their popular milk tea that really goes well with their food. This tea can be very sweet though.
The atmosphere here in Mamak is like being in a humble restaurant served with an abundance of homely food that’s just very satisfying. You can just hear the buzz of people chatting and enjoying their food. It’s very unpretentious kind of feel. You just go there mainly to enjoy a heart warming meal full of flavor. And that’s all there is to it.
Authentic Malaysian food! Was recommended to this eatery by several friends and love the food here!
Laksa so good that we each got one 😁
Well priced and I can understand the hype! Best to get on early and each time I've come here restaurant is always full and people lining up outside waiting for the next available table!
Definitely recommend and be back for more 😁
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I would have given it a 4, or even higher, if it weren't for the bad-tempered waitress. She was unkind and almost confronting.
I understand that Mamak is a very busy restaurant during lunch times, and that the staff would want to have little interaction as possible with each customers, but when we arrived it was little after 11:30, and there were only two other parties other than us, who'd already ordered. So I don't understand why she couldn't just calmly, and politely address us which I see at all other restaurants.
As more people came in, I noticed that the certain waitress was similarly rude to the other customers, demanding impatiently and putting pressure on them to hurry up. It was a let down, since the other staff looked quite polite and cheerful.
One more thing with the service, since it was my first time there, I wasn't aware that credit cards weren't accepted for prices below $30. Therefore, I had to pay an extra dollar....
Now talking about the food, it was DELICIOUS. I tried the Roti Curry chicken, recommended by many people; the roti was so enjoyable with its fluffy and crunchy texture and the curry chicken was perfect, containing a lot of chicken and potatoes. Absolutely stunning!!
My friend tried the Mamak Mee Goreng (the noodles) which I thought was too sweet and thick, and had a lot of portion.
Overall, I was a little disappointed with the service, but since the roti was so spot-on, I'd love to go back again and try the other rotis.
Highly recommended by a work colleague for almost a year we set out together to sample the goods. A full eatery is a good sign for me but usually if filled with Asians and on this occasion it was not - mainly decked out with local office workers from the area. No worries I thought as we squeezed into a tight corner and ordered laska. Unless you enjoy eating lunch with someone else right up your backside and and another almost touching your left elbow as you scoop to eat...awkward. However I did enjoy the dish and there was plenty of it but once upon a time I worked around K Rd down the road from Sri Pinang and that place still rips my nightie in the laska department tbh. Service was fast. Atmosphere abuzz. Staff eager to get their diners nourished and moved on for other diners. It was by far busier than its neighbouring eateries...It's good and without hyping it up I say you be the judge ?
Finally made it to Mamak after hearing a lot of good things about it. I had a delicious nasi lemak, the crispy little fishes were out of this world good. Super busy on a Friday night, but the staff were efficient and had it all under control. I would totally recommend this place, it's a great cheap option in the city.
Excellent value for money. 2 meals and drinks $35 total..
I had roti chicken curry - very tasty
So good we went back a month later.
Don't expect high level of service. The people are very nice, but rushed off their feet. It's about the food and I'd wholeheartedly recommend it.
Came here for lunch with a group of friends and lucky we came here just before the lunch time rush so we managed to get a table. This place is always full so you really need to be quick! We actually came back twice in a week! We were lucky to get a table every time.
Food was great full of flavour, the only thing that could be improved on is to put more ingredients in their mains. I ordered the chicken laska for the first time and ordered Chicken curry noodles and both were full of flavour, perfect amount of spice but was lacking a bit of ingredients. I had 2-3 pieces of chicken, beans spouts and 2 potatoes. Would be nice if they can add some dry tofu in it too. I felt like I was just eating plain noodles. Other than that there was nothing to fault. The satay chicken sauce for the skewers was on point, could fully eat that as a main with rice. Definitely recommend trying this!
Pricing was real good especially for the location.
The best Malaysian food we've had outside of Malaysia!. We went here on our last night in Auckland - I wish we'd come earlier. The food was fantastic. I had the Nasi Goreng and my husband had Mee Goreng. We were so close to asking the diners next to us if we could just try some of their roti! They didn't look like they were going to finish it!...... We decided not to :(
A friend and I went here for a late lunch around 2pm. We ordered a me goreng to share, soft shelled crab, and an ice teh/milo. The service of the waitress was very fast, friendly and efficient and food came out very quickly after ordering (as there weren't any other people ordering). The me goreng was spicy and very saucy, each bite being more flavoursome than the last. The soft shelled crab was very crunchy and basically melted in the mouth, it was very good. The teh was a great compliment to the food (not too sweet). I highly recommend this place for a bite to eat, if you're looking for good and authentic Malaysian food!
One of the best Malaysian food you could find in Auckland, the food is great and so is the service, seating is very limited so always would recommend Take Away but if you're to find a seat its well located in the end of chancery restaurant so not too busy with people moving aroundThe Satay Chicken Skewers are just yumm and the Mamak Nasi Lemak is absolutely worth trying. Pricing is real good for the location and quality of food but I believe they could be bit more generous with portion sizes. PS This place is always busy so be prepared to wait or pre order
Service can be hit and miss but the place is always busy on account of the reputation they've built up. Spicy soft shell crab is the bomb and the Nasi Lemak is authentic. Portion sizes are serviceable, so wouldn't consider it value for money. Good to visit for sure.
I've been going to Mamak for a few years now and every single time I go there it always constantly surprises me how good the food is. Mamak is affordable and tasty. I would recommend this to anyone!
Although it might take a while to get seated most of the time, as they seem to be always busy, it is worth the wait.
Have been here a couple of times for dinner. As the turn over is pretty fast, naturally the food also comes out really fast. The service is very good also.
I loved their curry and roti, but the deep fried tofu was probably not the best I've tried.
Food :Good in quality though the quantity is bit less for what you pay for . Everything you try here is especial and different from other Malay restra in and around city.
Staff is really friendly and open to feedback .
Service: Good ( 5-10 minutes or maximum 15 minutes on a super busy day)
Ambiance : Open corridor so its nice for people who love food court styled sitting.
Price: Average
Anybody who loves Asian food and wants to try mild spicy food will enjoy eating here. Please note that dinners can be super busy here so make a booking in advance.
I've been here twice now and I absolutely love it! The food is seriously delicious and you get so much for your money.
I came here for dinner and we managed to get the last seat in the place! Tonight we had the curry puffs, satay chicken and mee goreng. All the dishes were really good and had the perfect amount of spice that didn't ruin the flavour.
I'm keen to go back and try more dishes, everything that came out of the kitchen looked amazing.
If you're a huge fan of Malay food, then Mamak is an excellent place to get your fix. While it's set up for patrons to get a quick meal and get out it's still quite a pleasant resto tucked away in the corner of Chancery Square. Excellent food and great service. (Just one thing to note though and that is that there are no high chairs or kid meal options).
Rating out of 5 (5 being the highest):
Food – 4
Ambience – 4
Presentation – 4
Service – 4
Environment – 4
Popped in for dinner with my partner the other night and we shared a wonderful meal with the best chicken and best squid! Cute atmosphere, lovely staff! Will definitely be returning!
A real favourite and at very reasonable prices. This is a real gem in chancery court. It is always busy so be prepared to wait a few minutes for a seat especially if you are in a group. The wait is quite worth it for the pleasure of Malaysian goodness. They took away the heaters outside with only one at the front. Need those heaters back please on a cool evening otherwise inside would simply be too small.
My go-to restaurant whenever I'm in town. Quick, cheap and most of all, delicious. I'm a fiend for the Roti Curry Chicken, but my other favourite is the Beef Rendang. This place is always busy for a reason! You may have to wait for a table if you're in a big group, but I usually get a table for 2 straight away.
Love Mamak!
I think the food here is absolutely delicious, the nasi lemak is my favourite and i always find a big crowd at lunch time!
I have also tried the chicken curry with roti about 3 months ago, which was also very delicious!
Very authentic food even to the orange plates! The Laksa is perfect, slightly spicy which I like. The roti is perfect crunchy and soft on the inside. The drinks are very flavourful.
Is well placed in the heart of the city.
Quite popular amongst students and tourists. Food is relatively good however very limited choices.
Generous meals size and is pocket friendly too.
Authentic Malaysian place! Good food and can get very busy! Limited space and wish they would expand premises. Good takeaway option and eat at nearby plaza/ garden
Cheap and delicious. The laksa is huge and very flavoursome.
Great food and authenticity is present. Nice friendly staff and will have a chat with you if they're free. Their tea that is the authentic Malaysian tea is just to die for.
Vegetarian options available upon request.
Another one of my go to Malaysian place. Love their chicken curry, beef redang, laksa and pulled tea. It's so good but slightly pricey but understandable given the location
I haven't been here for a while, but i thought i'd post my rating today because the last time i had gone there i was blown away by the food and service.
Went there with 4 of my cousins and we tried 4-5 different dishes, they were all very nice.
Highly recommend their Soft Shell Crab. Try it, you won't regret it!
We came here for dinner a few days ago and both ended up ordering the chicken curry with roti. (I had dhal as well).
The service was quick.
The atmosphere was buzzing and for a second it felt like, I was probably in Malaysia.
The food was delicious and the flavour of the spices was outstanding.
In the past, I have had, what I consider to be among one of the best Laksa's in Auckland here as well.
This was definitely a four star experience.
Visited this place 4 times. Consistently good, ingredients are fresh, and the servings are good-sized. Quite an extensive menu, the laksa is spicy without being too hot. The prices of the drinks are reasonable and there is an interesting array to choose from (Volcano Milo being one). Service is efficient; more perfunctory than friendly. On a warm, sunny day; most pleasant to be seated outside. 4.5 Stars
Big servings and really good value for your money. I can say that the quality will be average, but definitely a place to be whenever you wanted to have a quick meal. Convenient parking at the basement as well. Just hope the the refurbishment works in the area will be finished soon.
I've been to Mamak 3 times now and absolutely love the food here. Mamak was recommended to me by a Malaysian friend who claims the food is very authentic. Love the beef murtabak and the sambal chicken. Have introduced my other friends to this place and they rate it very highly too. The only downside is that they don't take bookings over the phone which is understandable as they're always busy. Only means that we sometimes have to wait for a table but it's totally worth the trouble! Though it's not on the menu, I always order the tissue roti with condensed milk for dessert. It's the only Malaysian place I am aware of that makes it! Overall, highly recommended for a hearty and inexpensive delicious meal in the city.
Great place, is always busy on any day and patronage is always a good sign. The curry laksa and char kuay teow is great :) My parents are Malaysian and love it. Have been frequenting this place since it has opened. Reason for 4 stars is that it is crammed inside, can be cold outside as the heaters are not always on (but maybe I am just a girl) and often there's a bit of a wait since it's always so busy. Would be great if there was more indoor seating. Some dishes could be improved slightly but not complaining as the majority of dishes are pretty awesome and it's great having such a place to go to in downtown Auckland!!
I'm a huge Mamak fan, usually end up there once every week or two. I was born and brought up in Malaysia, return there regularly for holidays and the food in Mamak is much better than any meal I had when I was last there. The sambal is fantastic and the roti canai the only roti I've had in Auckland that isn't sickly sweet. I'm a bit addicted to the Nasi Lemak but my partner has had just about everything on the menu from laksa to satay to beef rendang and he loved it all.
Re the owner. I think he's a great guy, if you get speaking to him he's lovely. People maybe expect too much. This is a CHEAP place to eat in the city centre, the only way he can sustain that is by having a busy restaurant and a speedy turnover. I'm not saying rudeness is ever acceptable - I've never found him rude - but you can't expect restaurant service when you're paying $12 for a main course. Really it's an amazing quality fast food outlet. Eat, enjoy and make way for the next customers.
Came here for dinner with a friend last night, not planned (just happened to be passing by) but very glad we did!
There was one mix up of dishes at the beginning (we ordered a range of tapas-styled plates to share and the owner brought out one we didn't order), but the owner was very apologetic and the problem was rectified quickly. All our food was brought promptly and was piping hot and freshly made.
The highlight for me was a dish of meat-substitute morsels (the name escapes me now),wrapped in pandan leaves and fried. The seasoning on this was excellent, and the texture was almost believable as a real minced meat product. I would also highly recommend the salt and pepper squid. The crispy batter enclosed pieces of soft (not rubbery, yay!) squid and was very moreish.
Would definitely come here again. So, so good.
The food is great, esp the freshly made roti is awesome, but the owner can be rather rude. I think that he thinks he's being funny, but unfortunately, he's wrong.
Absolutley love Mamak!! Favorite restaurant in all of Auckland. We have eaten here almost every week for the last year. Food is always fresh, delicious, the owner Geoffry always knows exactly what we are going to order.
Its BYOW as well which is a bonus.
Try the salt n pepper squids and the Roti Chicken Curry- excellent home made roti.
We always bring our guests here as its a guaranteed excellent feed.
Fast Friendly. Exceptional value for price! Highly recommend Mamak :)
So good! Been twice the past week with family, shared a range of dishes including roti canai, chicken rice, seafood laksa, char kway teow, nasi lemak, vege murtabak and I must say all was delicious! Best malaysian food in Auckland and totally worth the money
I am not Malaysian but have lived in KL and this is exactly how I remembered the food. Right-down to the plastic side plates. The owner is very keen to give you are run through of the menu so that those not familiar with the selections understand the options and taste.
Start with the soft shell crab and try their freshly made Roti's.
Well worth a trip into the CBD for.
Mamak is a small eatery in the heart of the chancery.
Here you can buy authentic malay style meals for under $15.00.
The service is fast and friendly and the owner and operator remembers your face and has a good sense of humour.
If you like Malaysian it's a winner :)
Hi. I came to Auckland for a conference and found this restaurant via the website just few days before I left my country. They served amazing Malaysian foods which were almost similar in tastes and presentations like the one in Malaysia. I had the mee goreng mamak, teh tarik and popiah. Awesome. Nice ambiance. Clean and cozy. The Malay words that they printed on the wall were very entertaining. Very creative. Friendly owners. Great job Jeffrey and wife!
Highly recommend to all Malaysians who plans to visit Auckland someday!!
Ziera was here from 21st November till 26th, 2011
Great authentic food and well priced. They're busy for good reason, so best to make a reservation if you can. Good friendly service
I been to this place many times now and I am not disappointed with the food at all!
Food: It is really delicious. A must try -The dessert prata and the seafood laksa..everything seems to taste authentic...great that is how the end product should be.
Price: Reasonable and they do give you a large portion. Great for sharing.
Location: Suitable for a group of 6 max. Good place for both Lunch and Dinner.
If you like the price of going to the food-court...why not go to a more fancier environment at the chancery square.
Enjoy!
Best and most authentic seafood laksa I have ever had - fresh and plenty of seafood in it, AMAZING rotis. Might need to bring my own chilli however as theirs doesnt quite pack the punch I'm looking for. I'm on a wedding diet which allows me one free day a week and I intend to spend every one of those here. Devine.
Had two great meals here in the last few days. Situated in a nice quiet spot in the city, Mamak has smaller affordable dishes so that you can enjoy more flavours at a reasonable price. I had lamb curry, Sambal prawns, Roti and Soft Shell Crab. All the flavours were fabulous, the ingredients fresh and authentic and the service great. Good price for these outstanding dishes makes this a great place in the city.
I've been here many times, even bringing friends along. Love the food. It's authentic, tasty and reasonably-priced. Service was impeccable too.
Highly recommended. The laksa is good, mamak mee goreng is yum and roti tisue is just heavenly..
My workmates and I have been having lunch here every week for at least a month now. Although quiet and empty when we first started (the restaurant is relatively new) it soon got to the point where we were being turned away because there were simply not enough tables! Lots of vegetarian choices ensures everyone in the group can be happy. Particularly recommend the mee goreng. The freshly made roti were tasty but almost too crispy.
Nice food and drinks. Great selections on the menu, ordered nasi lemak with sambal telur and Neslo (typical Malaysian meal), perhaps the best nasi lemak in Auckland.
Went for a lunch today with my girls and it's not the usual that we go for malaysian resto. Our food was delicious and I liked the medium taste of spice on it. The place is not that huge and attractive though. I'll definitely come back for their milo dinosaur.
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Although I think of myself as a leader rather than a follower; I'd noticed the great reviews this place has had and had to see for myself. Pushing through the tumbleweeds of a stormy day at the Chancery yesterday we saw an oasis of happy lunchers at Mamak. Although the surrounding establishments were devoid of custom, Mamak was heaving. We were squeezed in and the fun began. I was with a previous employer, for whom I waited in the '80s when she owned Rick's Blue Falcon - most of you won't remember, I know! But, she knows her way around a menu. We shared char kway teow, roti canai (chicken) and S&P squid; which was plenty. The laksa bowls delivered to other tables looked enormous and were mainly devoured by people on their phones. How dexterous to use a spoon, choppies and a phone at once - brilliant! Once we'd surveyed the other diners' meals ours arrived and we were away. The squid was tender and peanut free as requested - thanks! The noodles were thin noodles, not flat rice sticks and frankly, Sri Pinang still does the best in town with a 'wok ha' that is unparalleled. The revelation was the roti - UNBELIEVABLE! How did I not get here sooner? Awesome is a very overused word in this motu but these were totes brilliant. Just superb! On a sunny day this must be one of the best places in Auckland for a swift and satisfying (in every sense) lunch.
Came at 1pm for lunch and it felt like lunch hour had only just started- there was a full house of people and the food smells amazing when you walk in. The Seafood Laksa was huge, full of spice and flavour, definitely big enough for 2 people and had a good variety of tofu, squid, crab nuggets and bean sprouts. There's a roti add on for $4 with the laksa and this is a must try. Their roti has beautifully crisp bits outside, with soft and flaky inside and so good already on its own. Definitely one of the best roti I've had so far. Make sure you get there early as you'll likely have to wait for a table, but it's not too long. There is surprisingly good service too considering how full on it seems to be and asian joints usually have a reputation for focussing on food, not service.
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Mamak is definitely the go to place for Malaysian fix in the heart of town! The owner, Jeffrey, is so friendly that you will feel like he is your own uncle visiting from Asia wanting to feed you food--lots of them. Jeffrey and his wife operate this tiny but always busy eatery (expect to wait for tables on lunch or dinner times); being regulars we were told that Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the best days to go, to avoid the wait.
They make their own roti, which is fresh and fluffy (I recommend roti with the curry chicken). Jeffrey pulls the teh tarik (Malaysian hot milk tea) himself, something that is interesting to watch for those who haven't been to Malaysia for local teh tarik yet. The fried noodles has a hint of curry and very tangy--refreshing and filling at the same time. Nasi goreng is also great, huge portion, and I recommend asking for extra chili! Their appetizer range is great; my favorite is the sambal (chili) squid balls and soft shell crab. I also have occasional cravings for their KTM soup (best for chilly days, or just simply a hangover day). For those who are not familiar with the cuisine their menu has mouth watering pictures attached for every dish sold.
I really enjoy the diversity of Malaysian food - the interesting fusion of Indian, Chinese and Malay. At Mamak, you can enjoy this delicious cuisine for under $15.
Service is quick, portion sizes are generous and the food is spicy and full of flavour. The fact that this place is busy every night is testament to its greatness.
I'd highly recommend the Roti Canai and the chicken curry.
I have been to Mamak a few times and I would say it is one of the best Malaysian restaurants in Auckland. The laksa is enormous (I have never finished it) and all the other meals I have tried are also generous in size. They make their own roti fresh everyday and it is fantastic. I recently branched out from my usual laksa and tried the beef rendang and chicken murtabak. Both were good but not amazing.
Love love love this place authentic, delicious Malaysian food. The best option is to get some small plates and one big plate and try a little bit of everything. So much flavor. The staff was very nice and food came quickly and was fresh. Definitely worth a stop in Auckland!
CURRY CHICKEN NOODLE - A must have dish here.
Served in a massive bowl, full of flavour, veges and heaps of chicken within. This is a flavour punching delicious curry Noodle dish. You must have this here.
Sambal chickens flavour was good, but was very diluted, hence would recommend a skip on it
The staff were friendly.
The environment is a bit out dated, but it still is a delicious dining experience so you forget about the environment.
Will be back again!
A simple Malaysian restaurant with choices of authentic Malaysian dishes. I enjoyed their Char Kway Teow and the chicken bites. Also, their teh ais was icy cold—perfect for hot weather!
I ordered roti canai, but it tastes really different to Malaysia, the roti is too thick. Hmm
I had dinner here with my family, we were so satisfied with the yummy Malaysian food . Portions are big real value for the price . Staff was friendly. We’ll definitely return to Mamak.
Fast delivery of of food to the table. Everything was tasty especially the Satay and sauce. Discount for cash was a bonus. Atmosphere a little noisy and lacklustre but makes up for it with everything else. Well worth the stop if in central Melbourne.
For tapas, I would recommend trying soft shell crabs and sambar fish balls and for mains Seafood laksa & Nasi Lemak. For drinks, you have to try the Malaysian coffee (kopi).
I’ve been coming to this place since 2015 and still have the same quality and taste of food since then. This place can easily be jampack. Luckly when we went its not that busy. They have quick service and staff are nice. Food is always superb!
Best laksa in Auckland. Chicken is cooked perfectly and the food is hot. The chicken noodles are super yum as well. Great prices and genuinely good food. I go here almost weekly. It’s got the hole in the wall vibe but is clean and great service. Small but fantastic! This review has made me decide to go tonight.
I had the chicken curry and it was delicious. Photo is of my colleague's laksa. Can't wait to go back and try something else. Reasonably priced for the CBD too.
Came here for the Laksa.
Pros- big portion. Can be shared for 2. Seafood laksa is the same price of chicken. Good value for money
Cons- the laksa is a little bland. I have expected more considering people have been raving about it.
Overall: would i return back for Laksa? Probably not. I would probably check some other options
Serving sizes are pretty big here (I managed to have half for lunch and the other half for dinner) and the food is good. Service is quick and staff are friendly.
Best Malaysian food ever. Must have a visit if you’re in Auckland. Friendly customer service. No reserved parking for customers but has off road parking available near by. Big portions of food per plate. Has indoor and outdoor tables to enjoy food. Highly recommended. :)
Ordered via Menulog for pick up. Got a Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang and a Seafood Laksa. I would happily say it's the best Laksa I've had in New Zealand. It was creamy and had the perfect blend of flavours. The noodles were springy and the seafood was fresh and not chewy at all. Never skip on the tofu, these morsels sponge up all the juices for a delicious mouthful. Cannot wait to have it again!
Tried their vegetarian nasi goreng, delicious and spicy. Teh Tarik is a bit too sweet for me. Seating area is limited though.
It is quite tricky to find this place. We had mee goreng mamak and teh tarik. The mee goreng did not look and taste exactly like mee goreng mamak, though it helped to overcome our craving for it. A bit pricy but the portion is big. The teh tarik was good. The staff was good and kind. Highly recommended.
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