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Mutiara Malaysian Restaurant
83/100 (846 ratings)
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"Fantastic cosy malaysian restaurant, with authentic flavours! Excellent friendly service from the waitress, plus the chef was very personable,..."
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"Chef Roy truly is a great host. From the friendly conversations that made the place feel homely, to the mouthwatering dishes. Best dish at Mutiara..."
Raul Vasudevan
"Love this place. Really friendly chef. Tasty food. Love the whole fish dish, eggplants, and all of the appetisers here. Would..."
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"There is love in the food here, the type of home cooking love. Definitely somewhere to go if thatā€™s the type of comfort youā€™re looking from, all..."
Saphic Chan
"*zomato gold*ā€¢ Beef Rendang, flavors were authentic and the meat was very well-marinated and tenderā€¢ Claypot Noodles, comfort food for..."
Arianaaa
"I've been lucky enough to have eaten at this wonderful restaurant for the past ten years. The food, staff and atmosphere are just..."
Richard Moulton
"Ordered the Rendang, Char Koay Teow and Squid Sambal. They were awesome. If you're looking for authentic Malaysian cuisine, this is the place to go...."
James Wee
"Been there for a few times, never disappointing. Brought my family over who came for a holiday in New Zealand for a lunch and they were totally..."
Fiona Anyi
"A bit pricey for the ambience and seating which is cramped. But that's where the negatives stop.We had vegetarian options as 2 out of three..."
Gastrophilist
"One of my favourite Malaysian local with awesome lunch specials and I usually swap between the clay pot chicken rice and bami mee goreng which hit..."
Richie Chewy
"Coming to Akl and having good Malaysian food you canā€™t find in the provinces and this place is fantastic from a value lunch menu to great dinner..."
Gilbert Lawrence
"Been here a few times and never been disappointed. The staff are friendly and helpful.Everything we have ordered has always been hot and..."
James
"Yummy, authentic and full of amazing flavours. Have had takeaways from here a few times. They're also in the Entertainment Book which is an added..."
Natasha Cutting
"Pam and I use to visit Mutiara over 10 years ago regularly when living in St. Heliers, it was then one of the best Malaysian restaurants in Auckland...."
PamTony Melbourne
"Great food, great service, great venue. I recommend 100% to anyone who loves Malaysian food. Thanks to Mutiara for an amazing night. We will be back..."
Jared Royce Price
"Sons 19th birthday, his choice to come here! The chicken Satay with chunky peanut sauce, and money bags are ā€œmust haveā€ starters. The Assam curry..."
Mion.stock
"I went to mutiara with my friend for take away on Friday evening as it's my friend 's favourite restaurant. We took away char ho fun and mee goreng..."
Pankaj Sharma
"We have enjoyed the lunch in Matiara Restaurant many times. The service is always good and attentive. The food are very authentic Malaysian tastes...."
Philip Chu
"This is an absolute must if you love Malaysian food.Service was really good and attentive.We ordered the Mee Greng and Nasi lamek whcih was..."
PK
"We have eaten Malaysian food at other places around Auckland and Mutiara for us ticks all the boxes.From the ambiance, the service, the range of..."
Monica
"Food here is authentic to the cuisine of Malaysia. The satay sauce is spicy and made from blended roasted peanuts and with real chilli, not like..."
Sharon Lim
"We have been coming here for lunch as a group for several years now. We leave the menu up to the Chef Roy. We are forever delighted with the food and..."
Brenda Hill
"Amazing, I have been a chef running kitchens learning and enjoying food for a few decades, Mutiara has all ways been a place i wanted to try ,its ..."
Conal Bills
"Mutiara is probably the cheapest Restaurant along Ponsonby Road and we control the outside seats from Friday midday!Ā One mate (RIP) used to..."
Christopher Charles Dunn
"I had chicken rendang and ayam mesak merah with my husband tonight...it was amazing! Great service and the food was outstanding. Definitely will be..."
Michelle
"We had a fantastic evening here using First Table and really enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and warm and efficient. Atmosphere is great. We had..."
Rachel Schuurman
"Been visiting NZ for a week plus, happy to have found this restaurant to cater to our local Malaysian tastebuds. The Chef was kind enough to cook a..."
Ahmad Mohamed
"We had our team dinner at Mutiara and had a fantastic time there. Roy was really helpful in helping us decide on the different dishes in our set..."
Yingwei Tok
"A number of us old boys have been frequenting Mutiara Malaysian restaurant for a number of years, we have tried a large number of restaurants in the..."
Roger Revell
"Delicious food,love the atmosphere with sound service. We enjoyed a lots. Food was good in portion and tasty with reasonable price. Best Malaysian..."
Manoj Basnet
"Awesome restaurant. I lived in Malaysia for 10 years and have found Mutiara to be the most authentic Malaysian cuisine in Auckland. We regularly eat..."
Scott
"I went here to have dinner tonight with my Boyfriend. My friend recommended me to visit this restaurant as she's malaysian and I am Indonesian (our..."
Haryanti
"Been here couple times with my family. Delicious food, amazing location and always love the athmosphere. Last time here I had Nasi Lemak. My ultimate..."
Chelsea B
"went there last friday with my mates. first time trying their Chicken Char Kway Teow..It was amazing! The best CKT I ever had. The staff there..."
Dan Brigham
"Mutiara is one of my go to restaurants. Can thoroughly recommend the chicken sambal and beef rendang. Always good, with excellent service. Best..."
David Read
"All 4 of us really loved the food and that includes the children. Ā When we asked for mild it was spot on what we wanted. Ā Service was great. Can't..."
Zoe Wang
"I consistently went here for lunch several years ago and recently went back to find that it is still just as good. The best cheap lunch in Ponsonby...."
Finn K
"Although the place is small but it makes up for its ambiance. With the decors, one will feel being transported to Malaysia. The food were excellent..."
Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell
"Lovely little place on Ponsonby Road. Ā Reasonable prices, good servings sizes and friendly staff. Ā We had the chicken satay start and the scallops..."
Mairi Frances Cochrane
"Delicious! Roy is a legends can't wait till next time when we come for an entree. Satay is delicious. Gotta write 1940 characters can't wait to come..."
Annie Cliff
"Mutiara Restaurant at 66 Ponsonby Rd, has been rated in Aucklandā€™s top 5 Malaysian Restaurants. And it is well deserved. I have been..."
Patrick Lee-Lo
"Cheap and cheerful little place that does BYO. Came here on a First Table booking and paid around $30 for 2 people for dinner. Very reasonable!..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Best Char-ho fun in Auckland šŸ˜ Must try. The rendang is so popular and absolutely delicious. Char ho fun is not in the dinner menu but you..."
ArcHee Mgr
"Their Claypot Chicken Rice is by far one of the best dishes in this area. Although I rarely eat Malaysian food, their cuisines somewhat tend to..."
Tavita Milford
"Price is not bad in their location and service was superb. All.the staff were friendly and accommodating. As usual I ordered my favorite char Kew..."
Jane Bmg
"Staff were all veryyy friendly. 4.5 as Ambience is not enticing and some items on menu needs to be arranged beforehand. For a first timer like us, we..."
Liksya
"Our family dined at Mutiara and the food was exceptional. Ā The customer service was very friendly, Ā and every dish was very tasty. Ā My personal..."
Brooke
"Mutiara very standard Malaysian cuisine. Underwhelming customer service! I dined with my wife and a friend early Saturday evening 17/12/2016 . Upon..."
Grant Fyfe
"This restaurant has it all. Great neighborhood restaurant that ticks all the boxes. Been coming here for years and the experience never fails us...."
Sue Ormsby
"Have eaten here many times, and the food is always amazing. Personal favourites are the lamb shank curry (2x Ā big and tender shanks), any of the..."
Alex Gee
"Love this place so much that it was my first meal stop off the plane from London! We've been coming to this restaurant for 19 years as a family and..."
Nadia Narayan-Niu
"I started going to Mutiara in late 1998 and quickly became a regular, Ā the food has always been consistently good and everything on the menu tastes..."
Jesse Locke
"Top food great staff, always a good meal will be taking 2 large groups for a meal. Book ahead if you don't want to be disappointed. Ā Love it :)..."
Martin Wu
"I love this place - my friends and I have our BYO nights here all the time. The food is fab, the service is amazing and it's just general good vibes..."
Sonia Matta
"Excellent food and service. Ask for Chef Special 3 Course Meal. Though the chef may not be able to be oblige during busy periods. We were lucky. Very..."
Kamal Matta
"delicious, beautifully presented food with the kindest service and a homely atmosphere. the food is fresh and the flavours are all interesting and..."
Sherna
"Came here for a BYO birthday dinner with 10 people. Staff were very accommodating and put up with us marvellously ( as any BYOs I've been to aren't..."
Trixibelle Swan
"Overall experience was great. However, the portion aint that great and a bit expensive for the amount of food u get. This restaurant is in between..."
Hung Quoc Bui
"Had lunch here on weekday, not much ppl were eating there. I tried roti bread with curry beef and mango lassi, the taste is alright and the size is..."
Flora
"The best bloody beef rendang I've ever had, top notch spot for a BYO. Staff was really friendly and every other meal I tried was absolutely..."
Steven
"Had the nicest dinner here (vegan). Highly recommend the steamed fresh vegetables topped with bean curd and peanut pieces (with an extra serve of..."
Lucia Zhang
"Had dinner on a Tuesday. Began with a complimentary deep-fried prawn on spinach, as amuse bouchƩ. Sea-food tofu soup, butter prawns, egg-plant with..."
Latte333
"Very simple and very basic (not a common approach in Ponsonby!). Service was quick so that you can easily get in and out within a lunchtime. Cheapish..."
David Boshier
"My 3 colleagues and Ā myself dined at this authentic Malaysian restaurant last nite . what a bunch of friendly staff (especially Sandy and Chen) and..."
Pritesh Patel
"We came with a large group for dinner and found the service was both attentive and efficient. The restaurant was completely full that night with..."
Lucy Eats
"Mutiara is a small Malaysian restaurant. There are some Malaysian restaurants in Auckland but hardly any one is good and consistent. Its simple..."
STRADS
"Came here for lunch today with work colleagues and throughly enjoyed the food.Tasty and well priced this little Malaysian restaurant on..."
Johann*
"I visited Mutiara on a Monday and they had a few tables. Busier than other establishments in Ponsonby. I am always keen to try new dishes and asked..."
Folcarelli Stephen
"You'd think that a restaurant on Ponsonby will charge an arm and a leg for their food but Mutiara is an exception. Lovely Malaysian food and generous..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Mutiara is my favourite restaurant for Malaysian food. The food is delicious and excellent value for money. I would definitely recommend the..."
Gerard D'mello
"Wow what an amazing evening we had at Mutiara, the venue was great , the staff were friendly and professional and chef Lai was an gracious host ,..."
Dave Taylor
"Always great. I've had dinner here many times, and it's always great, has great atmosphere, and great staff. Also, very affordable. The only problem..."
Ryan W
"I have had the pleasure of dining in this restaurant when it has just been myself and when it has been full. I stay next door at the Quest and my..."
Patrick
"Mutiara Restaurant always has high quality food with great service at very reasonable prices. I've tried a bunch of dishes here over the years and..."
Mimioguy
"A bloody Gem! Discount the reviews from the Malaysians, I would suspect there are other motivations. Sufficient to say, whenever I've been there, the..."
Jim Archibald
"I came here last week and ate the most delicious chicken curry I have ever had.The service was friendly and fast.I would highly recommend..."
Alan
"In my entire trip to Auckland, this has to the best restaurant I've ever been to. The wonderful smell that accompanies the setting has made me feel..."
Bernard
"We usually come to dine in this restaurant with family and friends and we love it everytime. This time however we took our 11 month old very busy..."
Rana Askari
"Love the food here, have been coming her often for the last 10 years. The servings are generous and the prices very reasonable and its always..."
Fiona Quinn
"I work next door to this great little restaurant.The food is great, very authentic and really cheap.They are incredibly friendly and..."
Ron Redel
"I have enjoyed both the attentive service and excellent food EVERY time I have been at this establishment. Its quiet enough to talk, warm and..."
Scott Stacey
"One of the old restaurant. Decor seems dated now. Still holds very authentic look.Food is simply delicious. I just love Nasi..."
David Johnson
"A favourite casual eatery that we keep going back to. Best dish? Well, we have about 6 dishes we really enjoy. Good service and friendly staff. Money..."
Jonathan Bowen
"Simply the best in NZ. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the awesome experience. Meet Roy the owner chef ..he gave us such a dinning experience that..."
Felix Pillay
"5 star plus!Fabulous food with friendly service and good ambience.Roy and his team have looked after us for the past 15+years and..."
Pete
"As we read the reviews and found out that Mutiara is probably the oldest Malaysian Restaurant in New Zealand based over 12years ago. The consistency..."
Jagdish Singh
"I tend to eat here mostly for lunch, although have been here a few times for dinner, the food is probably the best Malaysian food around & the..."
Tom Kelly
"Mutiara has been my family favorite restaurant for years. I am Indonesian but I love Malaysian Food as its ingredients are very similar with ours...."
Windy Smith
"Terence and I have been going to Mutiara at least once a month for the last 12 years and we're shocked to read bad reviews which we feel are totally..."
Susan Castaneda
"The most amazing food we have had in Auckland. Great service, friendly staff and a tour of the kitchen proved the food was fresh and standards were..."
Sam Ingham
"We had our staff party here a while ago and we had a great time, the mango juice is amazing. Its hard to actually find mango juices available in..."
Linda
"I came here for lunch today and had the most delicious chicken curry.Every time, without fail the food is great.Not only is the food good..."
Alan
"Best Malaysian in Auckland- and we've tried most!Lunch is outstanding- the Chicken Claypot in particular is amazing. Dinner perhaps even better,..."
Andrew Dixon
"My Husband and I discovered Mutiara some 14 years ago and we have been going there on a regular basis ever since. Every special occasion we come to..."
Roksana
"I love Malaysian food and Mutiara has now become my favorite Malaysian joint, especially for lunch. Their lunch specials are super great deal and the..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"I just returned from my OE & have a friend gathering at Mutiara a few days ago. They have keep the standard of food as good as before. I have..."
Siew K Yap
"Having lived in Malaysia for many years I am always on the lookout for good food from the area. Mutiara is far and away the best I have come across..."
John Daley
"Excellent service,great food and good wine selections.The Ikan bakar and the Egg plant with salted fish,and the mee goreng was a hit for us.Will..."
George Vergis
"Delicious food and wonderful staff, we are regulars here and love the option of BYO too. The laksa is..."
Rose
"Not much keeps this away from 5-star rating: food quality and the attention of the staff justify it. Mutiara is one of Auckland's secrets; something..."
Peter Houlding
"Mutiara is a little bit different from other Malaysian eateries in Auckland, as they serve good ol Nyonya style dishes. Nyonya style dish is a type..."
YellowBlankets
"Food is delicious, the portion was big, and the service was good. As I am allergic to seafood, they separated the dishes for us. The chef even came..."
Mong Na Boon
"Food had great flavours. Chicken Sambal was very..."
Anona Pak
"Mutiara never disappoints. Authentic Malaysian food taste, I feel like I'm back in Malaysia everytime I eat here! The best one in Auckland so..."
mameemonsterr
"Mutiara Malaysian in Ponsonby was an exceptional dining experience and one Iā€™d been eagerly anticipating. During a night out along Ponsonby Rd..."
Taylar W
"Entered the restaurant without much expectation, but it turned out to be a memorable experience. The food is too good and the service was..."
Re R
"I am a foodie. I honestly recommend to try this place. You would not regret. I try to go to new restaurant to try new dishes. While I was walking..."
blue dragonfly
"Went for a second time. Food was authentic with all dishes excellent and very tasty. The chef is Malaysian who knows Nonya cuisine. If you want a..."
Tim Chaffe
"If you're looking for authentic Malay food in Auckland, look no further than Mutiara Malaysian Restaurant in Ponsonby. My recent visit on a Friday..."
Mat Weir
"Amazing food and atmosphere, Lots of great vegan options if you..."
Jack Sutcliffe
"We ate here Friday evening. Mutiara is a Cool little restaurant. Very busy. Staff still attentive. We had Beef Rendang and Chicken with Cashew. Both..."
Jane Lake