TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

"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..."

Victoria Consuelo De Guzman

"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..."

Foodreview Eat

"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..."

Emma

"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..."

Renie

"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..."

Julz

"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..."

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"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..."

Fossil Enzi

"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..."

G1k

"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..."

MCP

"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..."

Rlcforever20160414

"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..."

💓 K

"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..."

Sandy Hsiao

"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,..."

Jenny Kim

"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..."

Coffee Macarons

"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..."

Appol Marion Abay

"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..."

Homayra Shafiq

"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..."

Food Lover

"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..."

Tomo

"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..."

Iimmm

"3.5/5 Taste4/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 3.5/5 Customer ServicePretty good Malaysian Restaurant in AucklandTheir laksas..."

곰정안

"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..."

#fatlyfe

"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..."

Floyd Moratti

"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..."

Jade

"Best Mie goreng & Laksa Malaysian restaurant in town. Everything is just perfectly cooked & seasoned. The portion is very generous too. I also..."

The. GIANT. Eater

"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..."

Jack C

"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..."

Yenyn Goh

"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..."

Sehaj Mehra

"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..."

Selene Nguyen 🌸

"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..."

The Poor Foodie

"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..."

Bianca

"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..."

Sandra Judy French

"A great experience every time, with extremely quick service, low prices and excellent flavours. Only down side is that indoor seating is a bit..."

Vivian C

"Busy! The Veg Meeting Goreng was good, broccoli good, dumplings great. Asian and local beer choices available for $6.50+. Prices were cheap, portions..."

Mega

"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..."

Dxlche

"Definitely one of my favourite Malaysian restaurants. The food is simple but flavourful. They offer vegan options and accommodate other dietary..."

Stephanie Tan

"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..."

EAT Girl 👑

"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..."

Farah Mohammed

"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..."

Ian Pann

"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..."

Kevin Wong

"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..."

Jasmine

"Food:Excellent portion size, good taste n great value for money.During our visit we tried the soft shell crab, roti with chicken curry,..."

Naziminator

"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..."

Aimee.

"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..."

Thom

"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..."

HRS

"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..."

Jade0289

"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..."

Ellynn

"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..."

Helen I.

"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..."

Jessica Bush

"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..."

ShoRt

"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..."

Rezwana Ahmed Seeme

"Tasty food but a little greasy. Fairly large portions and reasonable prices make the meals value for money. Fast and friendly service. Informal stool..."

Gautam

"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..."

Orient Express

"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..."

Pamela Mansell

"A beautiful Malay restaurant in chancery square. I m big fan of Malaysian cuisines Because they are collaborating with Indian dishes that makes..."

ANKIT

"I have been to Mamak 4-5 times. Service and quality is not only excellent but consistently excellent which is impressive.Food arrives..."

Scully

"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..."

Tavita Milford

"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..."

Lia Yosaatmadja

"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..."

Andrew Smith

"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..."

I_like_pickles

"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..."

Raymond Tiong

"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..."

Steve Hall

"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,..."

Praneeta

"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..."

Bella Qian

"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..."

Kirsten

"Amazing restaurant or take-away. Have been a couple of times now and have been absolutely blown away every time. Staff is wonderful and..."

Brianna

"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..."

Andrean

"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..."

Diner8Here

"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..."

S Ansari

"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..."

Jeremy W

"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..."

Medium_Rare

"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..."

Ryan Wong

"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..."

Sabrina Chae

"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..."

Manic Diner

"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..."

Javier Yebenes

"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..."

Athena

"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..."

Linh 💛

"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..."

Neyotalks

"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,..."

Anastasia Kadir

"Great food, decent prices, friendly staff.Smallish venue.Half and half indoor outdoor in Chancery.Had the laksa and..."

FoodiePhysician

"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..."

Alix

"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..."

Michelle Hwang

"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..."

Mat

"Cheap, hearty portions, great taste!Located at the edge of chancery Very busy and limited seatingWish they expanded !Their..."

Thegreeats

"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..."

James Wong

"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..."

Miss Kiki

"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..."

T A

"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..."

Benedict Uy

"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..."

Vicki Ko

"MAMAK is definitely the place to go for decent authentic Malaysian food, with friendly staff and reasonable price. We Both ordered Curry chicken Roti..."

Food 24/7

"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..."

Queena

"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..."

Miss2thfairy

"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..."

Gemma

"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..."

HJ

"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..."

Auckland Foodie

"One of the best sambhal chicken I've ever had.Loved the shrimps, the nasi goreng and the roti canaiThe wait was a bit long but worth the..."

Globalfoodlover

"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,..."

Paola Gee

"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..."

Hoori

"Small yet a packed joint. Great tasting food. Chicken sambal awesome and truly spicy to my liking. Fast service at a really reasonable..."

Prasath

"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..."

Shirley Yu

"I love laksa & definitely see this as one of the top places to go for a laksa..."

Maye Elle

"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..."

Rojas

"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,..."

Katerina

"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)..."

Zoe Huang

"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..."

Annie Ren

"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..."

Josh Law

"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..."

D

"Mamak is authentic Malaysian food that is highly recommended by everyone that goes there. It is located in the cosy Chancery area. We..."

Jess Pendergrast

"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..."

Ninjunkie

"Authentic Malaysian food! Was recommended to this eatery by several friends and love the food here! Laksa so good that we each got one..."

Kelly

"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..."

Twintail

"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..."

Sungsam7

"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..."

Rose

"Excellent value for money. 2 meals and drinks $35 total..I had roti chicken curry - very tasty So good we went back a month..."

Egon Ronnie

"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..."

Trin

"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..."

Spedandsara

"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..."

Sophia O-W

"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..."

Savio Valladares

"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..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"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..."

Erica May Dean

"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..."

Where.iate

"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..."

Vivek

"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..."

Laura Hunt

"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..."

Johann*

"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..."

A

"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..."

Moira McFarland

"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..."

Louise

"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..."

Nikita Patel

"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...."

Neila

"Is well placed in the heart of the city.Quite popular amongst students and tourists. Food is relatively good however very limited..."

Arpita Mandal

"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..."

Charissa

"Cheap and delicious. The laksa is huge and very flavoursome...."

Simone Cooper

"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..."

Onkar

"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..."

Bettina Tran

"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..."

Zuber Mohammed

"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..."

Shak

"Visited this place 4 times. Consistently good, ingredients are fresh, and the servings are good-sized. Quite an extensive menu, the laksa is spicy..."

Merv Lowe

"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..."

Lito Banal

"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..."

Jamini Pulyadath

"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..."

Keith

"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..."

Bella Donna

"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..."

EeLaine Yeoh

"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..."

Karen Fernandez

"Absolutley love Mamak!! Favorite restaurant in all of Auckland. We have eaten here almost every week for the last year. Food is always fresh,..."

Kendra

"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..."

Megan Sih

"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..."

David Boshier

"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..."

Rebecca

"3 words YUM YUM..."

Deborah Gallop

"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..."

Ziera

"Great authentic food and well priced. They're busy for good reason, so best to make a reservation if you can. Good friendly..."

Sam

"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..."

Yusoff Kamal

"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..."

Jean

"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..."

Grant Harper

"I've been here many times, even bringing friends along. Love the food. It's authentic, tasty and reasonably-priced. Service was impeccable..."

Adeline

"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..."

NomNomPanda

"Nice food and drinks. Great selections on the menu, ordered nasi lemak with sambal telur and Neslo (typical Malaysian meal), perhaps the best nasi..."

Charis Beh

"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..."

MS LKDG

"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..."

Flyingkiwi

"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..."

Heartshrooms

"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..."

YellowBlankets

"I really enjoy the diversity of Malaysian food - the interesting fusion of Indian, Chinese and Malay. At Mamak, you can enjoy this delicious cuisine..."

Danny

"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..."

Rebecca Smith

"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..."

Jessica A

"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..."

Ju W

"A simple Malaysian restaurant with choices of authentic Malaysian dishes. I enjoyed their Char Kway Teow and the chicken bites. Also, their teh ais..."

Pat Steffi

"I ordered roti canai, but it tastes really different to Malaysia, the roti is too thick...."

Xin Wen Tee

"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..."

Nazaretha Cortez

"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..."

Simon Hamid

"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..."

riri

"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..."

Ghe Rosales

"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..."

caitlin cunningham

"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..."

Irma Ravagli

"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..."

April S

"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..."

Michael Davidson