Reviews Angie's Kitchen

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Martin Porter
+5
Chicken satay was succulent and perfectly seasoned. The laksa was ok and the service excellent. There are no frills here but it is a clean and pleasant place to enjoy good Malaysian food.
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Joel Kerber
+5
Great friendly hosts and the Nasi goreng kampung is the specialty. Shame they will be moving on around May. Hope they turn out somewhere again in the near future.


Apr 08, 2018
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TonyF3
+4
Very nice nasi goreng kampung! Gem in the middle of the university precinct! Not dure why i have missed this place in 18 years. Will definitely come back hahaha
Sep 12, 2017
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Jay
+4
This is a relatively authentic Malaysian place - very mom and pop feel to the restaurant and the furnishings won't remind you of a classy place, but this place certainly makes up for it with their food and service. It won't be the best I've eaten, but their service is quick, friendly and humbling.
Jul 22, 2017
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Ffionachua
+3.5
The food here is quite tasty, and is definitely along the lines of Malaysian cuisine. However, it is not the best out of all the Malaysian restaurants I've tried in Auckland, so far.

The rice in the Hainan chicken rice could do with a stronger chicken flavour, whereas the mee goreng that I had could do with a bit more colour.

Also, the Teh tarik was a bit lacking in froth and colour (a mixture of it not being "pulled" enough and a lighter brew of tea served).

All in all, these are very minor details and could very well be suited to some with a taste for a milder flavours.

The one gripe that I have with this store is the fact that they charge $1 for a takeaway container (on top of that, the container provided is not one of the high quality plastic takeaway boxes, but the cheap porous polystyrene containers).

Of course being Malaysian, I would never waste food, so I paid to take home my leftovers. On the plus side, the food serving is decent and each meal could feed two adults who eat moderate portions!
Jan 04, 2017
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Michelle Ma Belle
+4
Husband and I have not visited this place since University since it is tucked away in the side street. However the other day when we were in the area and suddenly remembered the place, we thought we had to come dine here!

The guy serving us was friendly, with a wicked sense of humour. Husband started with the rose syrup with condensed milk - a Malaysian specialty apparently. The colour was bright pink and gorgeous, and he really enjoyed the taste. It was a bit too out there and overly sweet for my liking to be honest!

The Hokkien noodle was just as tasty as we remembered - saucy and hearty. I was very grateful that they were happy to make my stir fry rice noodles vegetarian my replacing meat with lots of tofu and vegetables :) Although I thought the flavours could be more intense.

The serving portions were satisfying and perfect for one. We ended our meal by sharing a sago pudding. The brown sugar syrup at the bottom of the dish was just heavenly, reminded me of the caramel sauce on Taiwanese puddings. The sweetness was also perfectly balanced with coconut cream.

Was a bit sad that this is apparently their last year here :( Would love to come and visit again before they are permanently gone!
Oct 02, 2016
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Heidi Chapman
+3.5
A humble little restaurant across the street from the O'Rorke Hall. My friend and I just wanted a little something, not a big meal so we ordered a chicken satay appetiser to share. I personally thought the food was good but not mind-blowing and a little pricey ($20 in total). I saw the guy behind me had a massive portion of noodles so it's probably worth it for the mains. The food came promptly and the service was friendly.
Jul 27, 2016
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Benedict Uy
+4
Came for lunch specifically for the sago pudding. We had quite a large table (about 10) so we had pre-ordered during booking. The food was good and quite tasty and most items were under $20. Most of the items on the menu is generally quite tasty. I thought that the sago needed more sauce (coconut and Gula Mekala) but otherwise was good.
Jul 23, 2016
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Aiman Iqbal
+4
Once a month went here for some food. The chef and waiter is friendly. The food, yeah its pretty good. However, the price is a bit pricy compared to the asian-cuisine restaurants I've visited in Auckland CBD.

Good place to go if your place is nearby and you dont mind spending some extra $$
Jun 08, 2016
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HJ
+3.5
Listed in Metro's top 100 cheap eats, we thought we'd give this place a try! Tucked away from the main road, it's very convenient for uni students nearby. Parking isn't the easiest, as you'll often find in the city but once your there the service is friendly and the restaurant has a nice casual vibe to it. 

We ordered the Mamak Kuay Teow Goreng and Tau kwa chien – both dishes were a reasonably portioned and a decent price. The Tau Kwa Chien was quite refreshing with the combination of cucumber and sweet chilli but the tofu was a bit dry. We thought the Mamak Kuay Teow Goreng was good, the flavour was there but was missing its authentic kick! 

Not sure if I would make a special trip to return but would be worth checking out for those in the area.
Jun 03, 2016
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Richie Chewy
+4
Been a regular at Angie's kitchen for several years now and always have my fav Hainan chicken rice and also wa tan hor noodles and hits the spot most of the time which we had this time . Other fav include the mee goreng and char Kuay teow. Not the best in Auckland but it's ok once in awhile to try it out. Parking is always tricky so avoid peak times as it gets busy with students closeby the university and AUT with hostels and apartments around the area . Well worth checking out if in the area !
Jan 07, 2016
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Di
+4.5
I came to Angie's kitchen a copy of days ago but it was already full during lunch time, I went to City campus last Wednesday and decided to give another try. I ordered a Angie's special which was fried egg noodles with chicken, fish cakes, heaps of veggies and special sauce. So good!!!
Nov 15, 2015
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Melissa May Tauch
+4
Angie's kitchen is a very cute little place on mount street. I've been here a couple of times and it doesn't disappoint. I've had the the noodles but quite keen to try other dishes next time. They have a range of yummy authentic Malaysian dishes that are packed with flavours. Service was friendly and welcoming so overall pretty good eat.
Oct 07, 2015
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Ashish Bijwe
+4
Ambience: 3/5
Cleanliness: 4/5
Service: 4/5
Food: 3.5/5

Food quality is just ok. If you are ordering Roti Canai, you will be disappointed to know they use Kawan brand, the frozen pack of roti canai.

I recommend you try Nasi Lemak and Nasi Kandar(only available on Sunday's). It's has strong Malaysian flavours and close to authentic Malaysian food

Restaurant is really small not really suitable for big group of people, although they do take bookings for max 20 people, but there is hardly any place for you or other patrons to walk. Although they do have level 1 with big round table, but they won't really open unless downstairs is really full.
Sep 20, 2015
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Charles Deng
+3.5
Went there for dinner last night. It's a great place to sort out dinner at as it's close to the uni. Food were good; especially the lasi lemak. They also serve traditional desserts. Prices for food are reasonable.
Sep 02, 2015
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Preet Sehaj
+4.5
Great food! Loved it! It is worth the prices! Its in a very hidden location and a very confined place. The staff is very accommodating and friendly!
Aug 25, 2015
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Brenda Phu
+4
We came in as a group of 15 on a Sunday afternoon and the staff were so accommodating. Our food came out reasonably fast and was all consistent. The man who served us was so friendly and we apologise for not communicating properly. I ordered the Nasi Gorend Kampung for $14.50. It was delicious with generous sauce, variety of meats; fish, shrimp and chicken. The fried rice was great with nice flavours and less common veges like celery in the rice. I would fault them on the price as the portion wasn't proportionate to the price. And not all of our food came out at the same time. With a difference of 20mins from the first to last plate.
Aug 02, 2015
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Dianca Mitchell
+4.5
If you're looking for authentic Malaysian food from the heart, look no further. Annie's Kitchen may not have Mamak's ambience or decor but it am certainly makes up for that in taste and service. Food has been on point every time I have gone and I can proudly say I am now a regular customer. Service has always been familial and friendly and recommendations are always welcomed. Definitely a place for a hearty Malaysian feed!
Aug 01, 2015
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Zoe Huang
+4.5
It's quite a hidden and small restaurant but it was busy when we came in. We ordered Chicken Nasi Lemak(tastes good, but I dont know why they want to dye the rice into blue, heard it's not natural color),Asam Laksa (with rice noodles, tastes like Tomyum but slightly different) and Pandan dessert (with marinated coconut shreds inside. So yum~~i like it very much~~). Average $15 per person.
Jul 30, 2015
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Victoria
+3.5
Sorry, didn't love it. It was authentic but a bit of the sweet side. I just have very high expectations for malay food with parents from Singapore and Malaysia and having eaten in both countries. It wasn't bad but I wouldn't go back.
Jul 20, 2015
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Annie Ren
+3.5
I had a nice and filling lunch here today! All the "Char" menu looked really tasty and I eventually decided to go with the "Hokkien Char",it was really tasty and had a very strong flavour and well-charred. However I thought the flavour was a little bit too strong and salty by the end of my meal. I'd have loved something refreshing to go with the meal such as cool cucumbers or a drizzle of lemon juice. It was only after I ordered that I realised they have a really interesting "Nasi Lemak", which turned out to be BLUE rice so that's definitely something I would go back for.  I also had a classic "Teh tarik", which is Malaysian hot milk tea. The first sip was slightly sugery for some reason but it was very a very rich, dense and milky drink that was ideal for a winter meal. The price was a little bit of a setback as I was expecting around $10 dishes for lunch menus, but their average price was $12/13, which could be because they are a small, family-operated "kitchen" style restaurant. I would definitely be keen to try their blue Nasi Lemak rice and some authentic Malaysian desserts next time!
Jul 14, 2015
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Nk Zeng
+4
I can't remeber the name of this dish. But i think it's quite tasteless. You know i hope it might be salt or have a feeling of omelet more that these. But the restaurant is located in a good area. Next time i will try another menu :)
Jul 06, 2015
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Sheena
+4
I have been here once before a few years ago. Today we decided to visit Angie's for lunch and it was especially good because it was so close to uni!

I ordered a prawn noodle soup. It initially came with egg noodles but when I asked to swap for rice noodles it cost me $2 more. I did it anyway but I don't really get why it costs that much to switch noodles when some restaurants don't charge for it at all...
However, my food came within five minutes. So quick! And it tasted pretty good.

My friend wanted to order the nasi goreng and instead was recommended another dish by the waiter. It came out as an omelette filled with rice. It was pretty cool actually and apparently tasted good as well. We shared a sago pudding afterwards. The sago was good! But we weren't too sure what the brown sauce at the bottom was.

The restaurant is quite small, and the tables are quite cramped but this is really good for a uni student's lunch! Average prices around $13 for a relatively big portion of food. I would definitely come back here again!
May 11, 2015
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Esha Jang
+3.5
Good food and good service. Also nice that's it's close to Uni ????
Aug 22, 2014
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Jim Wang
+5
It is a warm little place for people who are hungry for Malaysian/Singaporean cuisine. I came across Angie's Kitchen when I was staying in an apartment nearby while I was in Auckland for a short business trip. So decided to pay a visit. I've ordered Kuay Teow Soup and it was just wonderful, the portion is big and the price is reasonable. Also, they have some of the most traditional Malaysian/Singaporean dessert. So I decided to go for Ice Kacang take-away, then again, the portion and price is what I was looking for. Overall, it was a wonderful experience eating at Angie's. Would definitely return and order something different! Highly recommended to those who are home sick!
May 14, 2014
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Ashley Young
+5
Angie's is one of my favourite places to go for a quick and tasty meal that is kind on the wallet. The staff are always friendly and the portion sizes are generous. I can't stop getting the hokkien char, char kuay teow, tau kwa salad, and teh tarik. Angie's also has a good selection of Malaysian desserts; personally, I find the kuih ketayap are a delicious way to end a meal. The restaurant is quite small so it can get rather busy and bustling; but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy their food, they also do takeaways!
Jun 22, 2013
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Taryn Saggese
+4
Angie's is a great little place. The food is tasty and great value for money. I also mean to try different things from the menu but it's hard to drag myself away from the old favourites of Hokkien char or mamak mee goreng. Will keep coming back :)
Jun 01, 2013
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Angie Lau
+4
I heard a lot bout them thus me n my friends went and have a try! We ordered hokkien noodle (nice fragrant when its served-taste nice), asam laksa (spicy, full of flavour n big portion~yummy:taste just like those I had in Penang), mamak mee goreng (a bit different than Malaysian usual style but I like their home-made sauce anyway) & sago pudding (perfect to end the meal with).
Service is good, clean environment. Good price.
I will definitely go back again.
Mar 19, 2013
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Rod
+5
Angies Kitchen is a great place with friendly service and superb food. Prices are very reasonable. While the place can be very busy at times and sometimes you can wait quite a while for the food it is certainly worth the wait whether you are a fan to Malysian cuisine or are new to the experience. Char Kuay Teow and Hainanese Chicken Rice are my favourites with a special mention to Chicken nasi Lemak!
Jan 05, 2012
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Karen Fernandez
+4
They have PETAI!!! I had some, then had to bring some home for my Malaysian friend - she almost cried, she was so happy. Highly recommended for all Malaysians!!! Reasonably priced, and they have dishes nobody else has. (The bandung or rose syrup drink was waaay too sweet though).
Sep 23, 2011
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Rufina Pragono
+4
Overall very satisfied with this malaysian restaurant, although have been disappointed by the last 2 visits. But I can recommend everyone, to avoid disappointment, come to this restaurant not during rush hour (especially lunch, terrible!), and order Char Kwe Tiauw. It's the best menu that I have tried so far and the most reasonable price (Assam laksa is not recommended, too pricy and tastes bitter). Coming to this place when it is busy will result in 35-minute waiting time until the food comes (it usually only takes 5 minutes when not busy), food is cooked in a hurry so will not taste that good.
Sep 16, 2011
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Adeline
+4
Angie's Kitchen never fails to disappoint me and my guests. Food is authentic, tasty, affordable and wide-ranging. Our only gripe is that it doesn't do individual/separate dishes to go with rice. If their individual dishes are sooooo yummy, imagine what they can whip up with if they started serving separate dishes to go with rice. :)

Regardless, it is our 'fail-safe' Malaysian restaurant!
Jun 22, 2011
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Sue Wong
+5
A friend of mine told me about Angie's Kitchen, it's his new favourite haunt and being Malaysian myself, I'm always keen to try out another Malaysian restaurant.
The restaurant was warm and inviting, Angie's family are absolutely lovely and very hospitable. I love that the menu has photos of some of their popular dishes and because of this, I couldn't help but order the Prawn Noodle Soup, sambal eggplant with prawns, tea tarik and a sago pudding. All of the dishes I ordered were mouth wateringly aromatic and delicious. With each salivating bite, memories came flooding back and I just couldn't wait to tell my Mum about the place. I almost ordered a third dish to take home with me but it was closing time. My goal is to try as many dishes as I can from the menu...this Malaysian will definately be coming back for more!
May 19, 2011
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Han Huang
+5
I don't think I have been so excited about a restaurant to actually create an account on this website and comment on that specific restaurant. From my personal experience, my meal at Angie's Kitchen was superb, though it was only my first time to eat there. I first found out about the place from a suggestion a friend gave me. I must say was I pleased! Though it was a cold breezy day, the environment was heart warming with the cheerful laughter and uplifting chit-chat around us. I particularly like the service- utensils were served with disposable gloves (which was one thing I saw very necessary but never done in restaurants) and great detail to tidiness of placing of utensils/ fish tank/ curios and other interesting objects that are intriguing yet not odd. The food came in very generous portions, large clean cuts of meat/ seafood, everything was well spiced or seasoned and you could taste, that everything was very fresh. I had a taste of what my other friends bought and boy, was I huge disappointed; of the inability to buy more of the dishes there! The dishes, either the rice or noodle dishes were all very superb and surpassed my expectations. Don't get my started on the dessert part; what seemed like an ordinary custard like dessert turned out to be an extra-flavour intensive traditional rye dessert with lychees; mouth-watering indeed! I was so gobsmacked of the quality of the food I did not think about how much I was going to pay for it. Being a conscious spender and careful foodie I am very thoughtful on how I spend my money on various dishes in restaurants. Initially I was tending to pay 18 dollars for the wonderful meal that I had, which I later found out to be 11 dollars only. As you can see I was bewildered of how such a quality meal could have such a small cost it it. The only concern is the space of the walkways to the counter, but this is insignificant compared to the quality of the food produced at the restaurant. I'll be sure to visit Angie's Kitchen in the(near)future.
Was going to change to 4 stars considering the lack of parking in the area but food still outmatched this statement.
Nov 06, 2010
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Ezra
+5
Great, warm and welcoming atmosphere. The Char Kuay Teo is delicious. I try to go here a couple times a week. Very reasonable prices as well.

Bottom line, I love this place.
Mar 26, 2010
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The Brown's &
+5
Another gem in Singapore/Malaysian cuisine! Halal! Highly recommended!
Sep 04, 2009
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Vivien @ KJAS Blog
+3.5
Angie's Kitchen is just round the corner from Mount St, and is a great little hidden away nook to get a quick Malaysian food fix. It's quite small, and was jam packed of people hunched over wooden tables, so it all felt quite cozy and busy. You know a place can't be too bad if it's full of people. I opt for the Kuay Teow Noodle Soup, which has smooth translucent rice noodles, chicken meat slices, fish balls, fish cake slices and strips of lettuce all in a piping hot broth swimming with black pepper. The pepper wasn't too spicy and actually really added to the dish as all the meat and fish involved are quite bland. I liked how the meats weren't too heavily seasoned or cured, so you could focus on the smooth texture and slight aroma of the noodles which were skilfully cooked al dente. Nothing too remarkable, but with a wallet-friendly cheap eats menu and a cozy atmosphere in a convenient location, it's ideal for popping by for a quick lunch.
May 22, 2014
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Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks
+4
Angie’s Kitchen was my local Malaysian haunt when I was employed at the university. It was a mere two blocks away and I could make it there, have delicious home-style Malaysian food and be back at my desk within the hour. Now that I’m a good 15 minutes away (not including finding a park, then dashing from the carpark), lunch at Angie’s Kitchen is a special trip or relegated to the weekend (which is not a bad thing, - there is a dish which is only available on Sundays, see below).

I assume that Angie is the auntie who occasionally pops her head out of the kitchen, but whoever she is, Angie is one talented chef. The quality can fluctuate at times; I’ve had great food, and I’ve had average dishes.

My regular dish is Nasi Lemak with beef rendang. The rice is cooked with coconut milk, with specks of blue (reminiscent of traditional nasi lemak which is tinged with the blue extract from bunga telang, blue pea flower) and is served with roasted peanuts, sambal bilis (anchovies cooked with chilli and spices) and half a boiled egg. The rendang is often excellent; the beef pieces being simmered in the rich spicy sauce for so long that they easily shred against a fork.

The Mamak Kuay Teow Goreng is the Malaysian Indian flat rice noodles wok-fried with prawns, chicken, tofu, beansprouts, potato and egg in sticky, tangy sauce.

A memorable dish is the Nasi Kandar. Nasi kandar is a special curry meal; the flavoured rice is served with fried chicken, curried fish, three vegetable sides, half a boiled egg and a poppadum. Unfortunately, this smorgasbord of flavours is only available on Sunday.

There are three versions of laksa on the menu. Two are curry laksa (chicken or seafood) which is in a spicy coconut soup. There is also a Penang laksa, which is a assam (tamarind) based soup.

I was introduced to at the assam ikan pari (stingray cooked in a tamarind gravy) at Angie's Kitchen, and have since, I have seen this dish appear on the menus at other Malaysian eateries. It's cooked to perfection here; the stingray flesh still has a slight bite to it, a perfect match to the spicy-sour gravy.

Angie's also does a range of Malaysian desserts and kuihs, which I'm usually too full to attempt. Reservations are recommended for the busy lunch trade. Angie's a great place to introduce Malaysian food to the uninitiated; it's a familiar cafe setting, there is a good range of dishes, and every dish is well presented.

http://easyfoodhacks.blogspot.in/2011/10/angies-kitchen-cbd-auckland.html
Aug 22, 2013
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Benedict Uy
+4
Nice Malaysian place hidden on Mount Street between Symonds and Wakefield street. Tasty food at fairly cheap prices so it gets quite busy during lunch. Not too many tables and they are pack in quite close so it could get quite loud when full. Really friendly service so always wanting to come back for more.
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Evelyn Wai
+4
Angie's kitchen has a great atmosphere and seems to be always packed with people. The prices are typical, slightly expensive for what they give me but given their location and my desperation, its not too bad. Be careful with what you choose because I think the chef is really good at making half the menu and the other half just tastes and feels slightly weird but besides that., its a nice place.
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Matthew Ou
+5
Always a great place for quick meal. Real south east asian food. The service is good, the food is tasty and more importantly it's cheap. Great for students.
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Peter Tan
+5
It is an alright restaurant if you want to get a taste of Malaysian food. Very friendly staffs, highly recommended if you're in the location :)
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Sandy Tseng
+5
Best malaysian in town - have been eating here since uni days. Authentic and not too salty with reasonable price
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Rachel Terrien
+4
Wonderful customer service with a delightful menu. Loved the Laksa- extremely authentic although the Rendang left quite a bit to be desired.
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M C
+4
Good Malaysian food including a range of mee goreng options and has roti canai
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Ray Lee
+5
Used to come here as student back in 2007, i came back again today and food quality is still as good as before!
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Ashish Bijwe
+5
The one of the best Malaysian restaurant in Central Auckland
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Vijay Prema
+5
Surprisingly tasty food, hidden location never knew it existed!
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Desmond Chan
+5
I love their Biryani Chicken yummo!
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Kazuto Kora (Kaz)
+5
Very good Malaysian restaurant.
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Christopher Thompson
+4
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