TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated October 2024

Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant Parnell

86/100 (1967 ratings)

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Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

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Red Curry

Pad Thai with Tofu

Cakes

Scallops

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Fish

Blue Elephant Curry

Salad

Fried rice

Green Curry and Pork Belly

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Blue Elephant Spicy Crispy Pork

Scallops

pineapple fried rice

Almond Chicken Curry with Rice

Duck

Tom yum soup

Red Penang Curry

Pad Thai

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Prawns

Red Curry Chicken

Vegetarian Spring Rolls

Duck Red Curry

Stir Fry Chicken

Noodle

Green Curry

Lamb Massaman Curry

Beef

Sit down

Asian

Thai

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Cash Only

Reservations

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

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Highchairs Available

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Full Bar

Lunch

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Mid-range

"We ordered a red duck curry and a chicken green curry. My preference for food is often more on the savory side, I really enjoyed my red duck curry..."

Sophie Wang

"Highly recommend scollop and pineapple fried rice .Very good environment with friendly..."

Tian Sweetly

"Excellent food with excellent customer service. Went with friends and ordered Tom Yum soup, curry puffs, spring rolls, elephant curry, green curry,..."

NPN

"Very friendly staff. Paid attention to small requests, no fish sauce, no shrimp paste. I've had better red curry though. Vege spring rolls were good...."

Pritika Sharma (Veg)

"A great little Thai restaurant down a little alleyway off the Parnell Rise.The food here took us back to Thailand.We ordered the..."

Brizzle

"Very Authentic traditional Thai food. One of the best Thai in Auckland. Blue Elephant offers a good variety of food on their menu. Excellent flavored..."

Lucy

"5/5 Taste5/5 Display 4/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer ServiceBest Thai mid-fine Dining Venue AucklandThis is based on..."

곰정안

"Really aromatic curries . You can tell they put a lot of love into their food. Love the fact they have been there for years. It’s the second time..."

Dolce Far Niente

"I had dinner with friends here recently. The restaurant is tucked in a cute little alleyway that’s easy to miss if you aren’t looking well. The..."

Marnelli

"My favourite place to go for a special dinner. I love everything about this place. Service, ambiance and food exceptional. Highly..."

Tammy Ockerse

"Went with a group of friends and we all thought this was the best Thai restaurant we had been to in New Zealand the food is amazing every dish we..."

Aman

"I love this place! Food is one of the best, cozy, very reasonable price and everything taste so great. Customer service AAA++++. Everyone we took so..."

Sunvi Ahsan

"Food is very good. At lunch time, sometimes you have to wait very long time to get food. When the staffs are busy, they would rush to service people,..."

Aston Patterson

"The best Pad Thai The New Yorker has ever had, and that’s saying something! Tender satay chicken entree, with one of the most nuanced peanut sauces..."

Liz Bradley

"3rd time here for family dinner and thank god we made reservations because it was very packed at 6pm. The big tables were gone so they had to join 2..."

Jason Zhang

"Came here for my mum’s birthday dinner on a Tuesday. We got 8 dishes, which we shared between 8 people. Namely these were Duck salad,..."

Oksana Zhang

"Very friendly staff, quick service and amazing food and drink!! They do have a BYO wine and it is defiantly a good idea to make a booking rather than..."

Rani

"Amazing service, with friendly staff. The food and drinks were amazing and the atmosphere is very calm and relaxing. Been here a few times and will..."

Swetha

"Omq, this place is awesome. The food is yum and the staff is kind and lovely. The cute little elephants at each corner of the restaurent make it more..."

Happy

"Absolutely amazing service tonight from the staff at Blue Elephant, not to mention the amazing food that we received as well. Highly recommend this..."

Natasha

"Lovely setting, authentic Thai food (you could actually taste the spice), love the traditional greetings and that the staff are Thai. Beautiful..."

Dini

"I must say I was impressed by the ambiance. It was so cozy and warm. This place has these little quotes about wine. Loved it. It has some stories on..."

Anupama Samantroy

"Blue Elephant is one of my favourite Thai Restaurant. They use fresh ingredients, lots of herbs, lime and chill which I love about their..."

Chico

"There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, but this is one of the better ones. Tucked down one of the side lanes of Parnell Rise, there are nice..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Blue Elephant is my favourite restaurant to go to! To start with the staff are all amazing! The food is to die for - curry puffs are the best..."

Rachel Wheeler

"Best red curry I have eaten in Auckland as they have the option to increase the spice level to Thai hot, which is what my cravings always need...."

Aanchal Manchanda

"Thai is my favourite food in the world!! This cute hide away Thai restaurant is one of my favourites to go to for lunch with my work friends!!! It's..."

Sam Smith

"We came on the spur of the moment. Great choice. Fabulous food and service. Magical menu and we loved the atmosphere. Very friendly. We felt..."

Wendy Hewson

"Went there with high expectations, hearing that it was an amazing place. But this place did not fail to impress me. Amazing presentation of food..."

Beardie

"Came here for a dinner for three. Started off with the following entrées:1. Aroy Dee Thai wrap (choose either duck or prawns or both) - We..."

Nia T

"Went here for a dinner on a Friday night. It was quite busy so book ahead. Food was nice. Just a bit expensive but you are paying Parnell prices...."

Karina O'Connor

"I came here earlier this year on a holiday and I had a lovely experience. The dishes were reasonably portioned and tasted amazing too! Although..."

Lazypandah

"I love Thai food and can't stop recommending this place enough. Their service is impeccable and the food is just delicious. I had the chance to talk..."

Good Advisor

"A warm, quaint and cozy little Thai restaurant within the Parnell village.Went on a date first then went back quite a few times. A great..."

Arpita Mandal

"We had dinner here tonight, after reading the reviews how good the food was and home welcoming the staff is. The food is good and yes the staff is..."

Divya Talreja Ramnani

"Very happy to meet the real green curry dish there. What a pretty green color! Good smell good taste. The crispy pork dish was also good texture...."

Michelle Hwang

"Top service , top food Is my fourth times I have dined here always the food and service is amazing, The waitress looked after us an..."

Roby

"What a fantastic experience. Personable staff that give you an authentic experience. Platter for 2 as an entrée was an experience in itself. Shared..."

Howard

"This is my favorite Thai Restaurant. When you enter they greet you in Thai and make you feel welcomed. They offer to take your coats and hang them...."

Sheiar Al Osachi

"I came here with some friends for lunch on a weekday. Maaan this place wasn't the easiest to find. The service was quite good, if anything..."

Alex Turner

"I'm not even the greatest fan of Thai food, I find "average" Thai basically inedible. This place stands out. Really sweet wee location set back off..."

Kate Moran

"A lovely place, the staff were super friendly and most importantly the food was amazing! Loved their pad Thai and the fish that we had ordered!..."

Sheena Kumari

"Great authentic Thai restaurant. Food and service is great. Only possibly improvement could be more water being available at tables. Nice cosy..."

Darren Jay

"A great little Thai place hidden quietly in Parnell. The place was really busy but staff managed the service both professionally and carefully. Food..."

Christian

"Best Thai food I have eaten in Auckland. Highly recommended.Service: 4/5Wait time: 4/5Environment: 4/5Food..."

Francis Lockwood

"This is probably one of "The" best thai restaurants in Auckland. Delicious meals packed with balanced thai flavours, must try Blue Elephant Spicy..."

Al Kumar

"Amazing service! The restaurant is well designed and has an elegant atmosphere. The food and wine was absolutely delicious. This is a high quality..."

Floyd Moratti

"Amazing service, great food! Love the outdoor setup! Cozy place for a cold night. Very authentic service, food arrives super quickly and tastes..."

Reuben Pereira

"Situated in Parnell, hidden inside one of the little alleyway is this awesome authentic Thai restaurant which you have to come! We ordered entree..."

TinaS

"One of the best thai food ... Lovely staff .... Went for a friends birthday and it was completely worth it. Bar also had some authentic thai drinks..."

Pmaroo

"I was pleasantly surprised by the restaurant. I say quality wise it's pretty good although I feel like each dish is about $5 too expensive. The..."

Cmys001

"Nice cosy place in heart of parnell town..... went w a group of friends... nice cosy atmosphere.... we did not have a booking but staff accommodated..."

Amit KALE

"Best Thai in Auckland and the service is unbeatable. Was sick and craving thai - called Blue Elephant and even though the kitchen wasn't quite open..."

Kim W

"Perfect, perfect, perfect! Start to finish. Amazing food, wonderful staff, relaxed atmosphere. Cannot recommend more or praise highly enough. Can't..."

Bella Kate Mackintosh

"1st of all best Thai food in Auckland , secondly they have the most courteous staff ever... Very attentive ... Thank you for an awesome dining..."

Anvi Shah Kadakia

"Such a good restaurant with authentic Thai food. The best thai food I've tasted so far. Lovely staff and excellent service. Will definitely be coming..."

R

"Very cosy little restaurant tucked away from the main road. Good food and service. Good portion sizes and prices.Recommend to..."

LiannJ

"Quite simply the best Thai food in Auckland with reasonable pricing for the quality you get. Great hospitality and a very good location as there are..."

Anand Patel

"Beautiful place with delicious food and lovely staff. Went here for lunch ($13) and had the pad thai, spicy noodles and panang curry. Serving size..."

Keith

"Gorgeous Thai food and a really authentic experience and ambiance. All four of us were more than impressed with our meals, mentionables were the..."

LouLou

"We chose Blue Elephant due to the good reviews and they did not disappoint. The first thing you notice is the warm and genuine welcome and the..."

Joseph Mavumkal

"Delicious food. Hands down the best Pad Thai here in Auckland. Consistent service; always smiling and friendly. They even manage to find us tables..."

Dallace Wulf

"So quiet on Monday! There are so many Thai restaurants in Auckland, I don't know what authentic Thai food taste like, the food in Blue Elephant..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Awesome service. Delicious Thai food. I had the vegetarian noodles and it was yummy! This has become my favourite Thai restaurant! Will definitely..."

WongTable

"Beautiful food. Top notch service. Nice setting. Ideal 👌the duck was absolutely delicious. Menu provides many options, especially for the..."

Brett Randell

"Delicious tasting Thai food , make a booking as usually very busy ! Portions are quite small but are so tasty which makes it worth the price..."

Kirstie

"Very authentic Thai food that we can get in Auckland. The restaurant is located behind the main row of historical shops on Parnell road. The price of..."

Cindy Ong

"Dined here for a date night, it was lovely. Food was amazing, the tom yum soup was super packed with flavours compared to other thai places. Pad thai..."

CD

"Time and date: Wednesday Dinner 2 weeks ago, previous visit was in 2011Food ordered: Basil and ginger pork stir fry, duck curry, toufu stir..."

Cheap Cheap Foodie

"The food was really tasty, specially the soup. Ample sweet chilli dipping sauce was really good, good place and also friendly staff..... highly..."

Peter

"One of the best restaurants that I've come across in Auckland. I would rank Blue Elephant at the top in all the sectors - •Food - The is the..."

Priyanka Samik Patel

"This was the best thai food I've had in auckland. Service was excellent. Highly recommended. We all loved it. Everyone had excellent food. ..."

Jazz

"We tend to set spring rolls as the benchtest for Thai restaurants. Not disappointed as they have a unique taste with vegetarian black fungi. Ample..."

BeeQueUU

"Highly recommended by my boss, she decided to treat some of us a nice Thai dinner after a hectic week at work. I’m a huge fan of Thai cuisine and..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Best tom yum soup for a Thai restaurant in Auckland, got all sorts of surprizes in their seafood tom yum!Nice cosy environment, great for..."

Tony Ma

"Very cute and cozy restaurant. Three of us came here for a birthday dinner. The service was excellent, and the staff were very friendly. Food was..."

Dublin

"Dined in a few times, outstanding!!!!The service was fantastic and the food delicious. My favorite dish was the pork ribs, but..."

Larik

"Recommended by a well traveled work mate. He was over and suggested to go here. Quite frankly, this would be one of the best Thai restaurants I have..."

Kyle Pitman

"Excellent food , excellent service, excellent atmosphere.Been this restaurant 3 times already but always consistent...food wise n service wise..."

Jason

"Awesome service.. definitely made us feel welcome and were always asking if everything was ok. Love it and will definitely bring my freinds. Keep it..."

Roshnee Patel

"We just visited for a special occasion (our last night in NZ after living here for a year) and could not be happier with our experience. The service..."

Kyle Kastner

"I went here with high hopes for my birthday dinner. it is a cute cosy location with great atmosphere. it is not too loud and the music was fitting...."

William Laughton

"Went for the first time after reading brilliant reviews and i must say i was not disappointed one bit. Food was great and some unique ingredients on..."

Neepz706

"We have been going to this little yet amazing Thai restaurant. Blue Elephant is our favorite restaurant for Thai food. To develop the taste of Thai..."

Samik Patel

"Absolute best Thai food I've had in Auckland. Tucked away in a cozy little restaurant with a very authentic feel, we were greeted with smiles. The..."

Emma Gerlach

"If I had reviewed the Bue Elephant after going the first time before Christmas it would have been a straight 5 stars. We had the duck curry with the..."

Anke Rintelmann

"We have a fab night at the blue elephant. The service was great. Most of our food was tasty and up to expectations. I do have one complaint and that..."

Diiya McCaw

"Awesome awesome awesome, especially the Blue Elephant Curry and Massaman Lamb Curry. The Blue Elephant Curry is out of this world, never tried..."

Cam W

"The best thai food I have ever had!!! Amazing and original, the food has the real thai spices. Tom yam soup is my favourite thai meal and I can say..."

Rachel

"Wife and self dined at Blue Elephant hidden down the lane next to the ANZ in Parnell. It was worth the hunt. Food excellent, staff charming and..."

Roger Honeybun

"Yummy!!! We went with a group of 6 and we all very much enjoyed our meals.Fantastic service, setting and food. The best thai I have had in..."

Melissa

"Fantastic, authentic Thai food, wide variety on the menu. If you like fish try the "Chubby young blue elephant" - delicious! Attentive and super..."

Tim Graves

"WOW!!! Pure pleasure...the best Thai food I have ever had. Karen and Wayne are fantastic hosts and have created a first class intimate Thai dining..."

Tania McFall

"the best Thai food we've ever had!! This restaurant is amazing! there were so many flavors in each bite of our meal ~ The prices are very..."

Karen Short

"All three of us gave this lovely, charming restaurant full marks.-Love the menu which had some unique offerings, in particular the herb parcels..."

Praveen

"We went here tonight after reading the great reviews on this site. It was REALLY delicous! We eat Thai at least once a week, and we will be going..."

Chris

"Nice and friendly environment. The staff and the food are superb. Our children loved the presentation of the carrot flowers and the chance to have a..."

Arsene Lupen

"Excellent food, specially their prawns were ultra delicious. The banana dessert was extremely wonderful too. Went for my wife's birthday there. will..."

Paeterasp Vevaina

"Fantastic food awesome atmosphere, fab staff, would recommend to anyone wanting a nice relaxing night out with friends, you can't go wrong. Their..."

Letitia

"Our last meal in New Zealand was at the Blue Elephant, and what a fantastic memory to leave NZ with. The Blue Elephant is hidden away in Parnell Rd..."

Grant Harper

"This is the best Thai food I have ever eaten. In fact, it is better than Thai food. It should have its own distinct category, 'Blue Elephant Food'...."

Paul Mizow

"I heard about this place from this web site. We were celebrating a family members birthday and we didn't really want to visit the city - after all -..."

Craig Johnson

"What an amazing journey for your taste buds.Truly the best Thai Cuisine I have ever tasted.The decor and the service is also..."

Tony Miller

"My absolute favorite Thai restaurant in Auckland. The food, service and atmosphere are consistently excellent. The atmosphere is tranquil,..."

Rob Ford

"Simply the best Thai food I have ever eaten, friendly service with a lovely ambiance. All dishes ordered were cooked to perfection, the..."

David A

"Undoubtedly the finest Thai restaurant in Auckland. From the warm, friendly and relaxed atmosphere to the luscious, exquisite, tantalizing food,..."

Tony Douglas

"We found the Blue Elephant from a deals site and we challenge anyone who say this is not the best Thai restaurant in Auckland. That is why we have..."

Darryl & Sopida

"I would rate this a ten star if I could.. the food is great and the service is just as good as the food :) it is in lovely, quiet cosy location......"

Nikole Mckenzie

"Wonderful restaurant, a great dine out experience. Place is dimmed with lovely fittings lit by candle lights. It is atmospherically romantic with..."

Tanna Wang

"Absolutely superb. Each dish was fresh and each had an exquisite characteristic flavour. better than most Thai restaurants in Auckland, which..."

Damian Batson

"Blue Elephant serves up some of the best Thai I've ever had. Always fresh ingredients and clean presentation you wont be disappointed here. If I..."

Justin Flitter

"We had dinner there for the second time last night,we have eaten at nearly every major Thai restaurant in Auckland and again it was by far THE BEST..."

Ralph Baramee

"just been there for dinner with my partner and I have to say that is probably the best Thai restaurant we´ve ever been here in Auckland (and we´ve..."

Carolina Tapia

"My partner and I arrived the restaurant after 9pm since we couldn't find a parking. Even though we were late for our reservation, the staff(later we..."

Gregory Oshiro

"I dined here on the weekend after buying a voucher deal. The service was amazing, Karen and Wayne were great hosts and made us feel extremely..."

Natalie

"We first went to Blue Elephant as we had purchased a voucher deal. Our first experience was lovely. We were seated and assisted quickly with very..."

Ashley Kerlin

"We regularly go to the Blue Elephant, the food is fresh and delicious, and the service is excellent. Highly..."

Joel

"Lovely authentic Thai restaurant. I go here regularly for lunch. Pleasant decor, fantastic service and the lunch menu is beautifully presented,..."

Myra Cohen

"I haven't really been a huge fan of Thai food, but I loved my lunch here at Blue Elephant. It's tucked away down a little alley from the main road so..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Came here with a friend and booked for a table outside. It is a beautiful restaurant and they even have thick blankets you can use. However my seat..."

Lillian

"Blue Elephant is tucked into a small alley off Parnell Road, giving it some privacy from the bustle of the main street. First appearances, I was..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"I am not a big fan of Thai food, so that does play into my rating. I went to Blue Elephant for dinner as one of a group of six. The service was quite..."

Neala

"Yum yum yum. This little restaurant in parnell has an amazing vibe and the best food! We had a big party here for my friend and it was such a nice..."

Simonie Lam

"Love the food and all the dishes we ordered. Had to wait a little bit to be seated after we had booked our reservation because it was super busy. But..."

Charishma C

"the food is really tasty and authentic. Except the restaurant is quite small, everything I have ordered is..."

寇芸萱

"The best Thai restaurant I’ve ever been to. The food is so delicious and the staff are just amazing with their beautiful silk outfit. The..."

Rheea B

"First time here and it was amazing! Staff were friendly and accommodating, great atmosphere.I was surprised by the quality and quantity of the food!..."

Zuri Za

"The Blue Elephant is a must visit. I brought my family here for dinner, and we all enjoyed! I would recommend booking prior, as they can get quite..."

Darsh Kumar

"Blue Elephant Thai Restaurant is a must-visit spot in Auckland City for vegans and vegetarians looking for delicious Thai food. The welcoming..."

manika gautam

"This little restaurant punches above its weight. The shared platter for two was absolutely delicious and the lady that served us took the time to..."

Fiona Brown

"Had chicken satay skewers and lamb massaman curry. The chicken was tender, the satay sauce was delicious, plenty in 1 serving so really good to share..."

Hitesh Patel

"Great hospitality, great portions worth the price..."

Lipe Kaloni

"Our 2nd time here, once again amazing food and top notch customer service by Kay, Esther, Bim. You gotta well respectful staff there love the way..."

Aakash Virdi

"We were the second diners to arrive so it was nice and quiet then filled up quite fast, so make sure to book in advance! The servers are awesome,..."

Tusi Filipo

"Let me start with probably the most important part: the food was delicious and it arrived quite quickly. I had 🐔 stir fry and a 🐔 soup. I..."

Rising Star

"This is a very high-level Thai restaurant in Auckland. They have spacious seats, with creative dishes and traditional Thai-style meals on the menu...."

Olga Blokhina

"Great service and great Thai themed restaurant tucked away from the street. Ordered the blue elephant friends dish from the chef's special and it did..."

Ashlee Hetterscheid

"If you love Thai food, this is where you should visit! Awesome dining experience in Auckland Central with nice people around. Great customer services..."

Stella Kwan

"Wanted to try this place for awhile, since it is one of the top Thai restaurant in Auckland. Had the sweet chilli fish and the blue elephant curry. ..."

Wilson Shum

"Great food, and incredible service. The place had a lovely ambience and everyone serving the food was so kind and polite. We ordered vegetarian..."

Anisha Chawla

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"Haven’t had Chicken Laksa in awhile. I guess Selera have one of the better laksa’s available in Auckland. Though I feel the broth is a..."

Mae Goh

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"Great stuff. Not only authentic but taste great!..."

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"Crowded and cramped up but the food they serve is absolutely delicious. Food is served only after payment is done ,very quick service. Loved the..."

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Pig Cat

"Taste: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗Interior: 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑Service: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕Recommend: 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕I LOVE THEIR..."

Mon.

"We ordered hainanese chicken rice and seafood curry laksa. Chicken was tender and my Malaysian bf said it tasted authentic. Rice wasn't as fragrant..."

Sophie Wang

"Best malysian place in auckland, delicious Laksa and the char kew teow is delectable. Consistent delicious food everytime we go, only negative is..."

Moli Nhem

"Best laksa in town. Authentic Malaysian restaurant without doubts. Love their seafood laksa, char keuh tiaw,fish collar noodles, mee goreng, just..."

LilianMonaghan

"Went here for the first time tonight, my partner and I stumbled across it by chance after the original restaurant we had planned to go was closed. We..."

Ashlee

"Did you watch that hawker food scene from Crazy Rich Asians and really wish that you could try it in real life? Well, turns out that they didn't..."

Matthew Yang

"Been there many times and always good. The staff and friendly and helpful. Food wise, the hainan chicken is a great treat to yourself, as the rice is..."

Kun_xiao

"We’ve been here twice. During the first visit, I ordered the Hainan Chicken and my wife ordered the Beef Rendang. They were delicious! Worth the..."

Nik Kho

"Holy cow that is a big bowl of laksa! Deliciously spicy creamy goodness perfect for a winters day. Ambience not far from a hawker market, fast..."

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"These portion sizes are out of this world, and while the prices may be 6 times more than what you would find in Malaysia, the ingredients and..."

Licheng Sun

"A good Malaysian restaurant for a quick meal , their famous laksa is really good. My partner will literally drink all the soup ... Had been..."

May Hung

"Amazing place!! Fills up quiet fast but staff are quick to seat you and make you comfortable. We were a group of 3 and ordered the bbq pork laksa to..."

Tanya Brain

"Portion size is amazing :) Taste is amazing :) Kinda pricey but i guess that's what you pay for amazing. Will definitely return a few more..."

Keane Lee

"Haven’t been here in a while, but the place is still as busy as it always is. There is so much variety to choose from and there’s never a long..."

Louise

"Service-3.5/5Food- 4/5Ambience- 3.5/5Had the beef nasi lemak-rice was aromatic with the coconut and pandan flavour...."

Jho Meets Food

"It’s a cool little Malaysian street food place. Prices are not high and the portions are big. You can feed 2 hungry people with 1 bowl of..."

BelaIna

"everything was good. especially the noodles. it is the best Malaysia fried noddles i have ever had.100/10 for the noodles!!! Would..."

Sijing Chen

"Laksa dishes are great for a hearty meal. Make sure to come early or on a non-busy day so they don’t run out :) The portion sizes are HUGE so are..."

Lum Lum

"Can’t go wrong with this Malaysian restaurant! Beautiful Laksa, soup noodles and fried noodles. Good portions sizes. Bound to please..."

Ellie Siu

"Walked past here a few times and noticed the place is very popular, decided to give it a go. Surrounded by expensive restaurants in the area, you..."

Bright One

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Persian Foodie

"Vege laksa is so nice!!!! Also the roti. It’s always my first choice Malaysian restaurant!!! Portion is really big too!! Cheap but good quality..."

Aishwayah

"Malaysian food for office lunch, already ordered twice from Selera, one for sweet and sour pork and the other one for their Hainamnese chicken rice...."

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"One of our favorite malaysian restaurants to go to. On peak hours its more likely that you will end up in queue, they dont accept reservations as..."

Jvix Gamboa

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Anna

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Donna

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Anitha Narayan

"Myself and my partner tried out Selera after stumbling along it in New Market one day. We live on the shore and make the trip once every few weeks as..."

Ellie Walker

"The laksa is quite nice and huge - probably a 2 person serve for most. Chicken curry was nice too. Busy and you might have to wait a little for a..."

Natasha R

"Amazing dinner and swift friendly service. Beef rendang was top notch, tender and flavourful. Chicken laksa, need I say more when almost each table..."

CYYTee

"I went here two days ago and got seated immediately with my partner. I was surprised with how busy it was and the wait time for the food was barely..."

Brittany Guarino

"I’m rating them solely based on their salt and pepper chicken, because that’s what I always order when I go there. I don’t know if that dish is..."

Chris Gin

"Went to this place Mid July 2018. Had a the seafood laksa, Roti and chicken , and the Satay chicken, all were so delicious and so satisfying. The..."

Niraj Malinga Meegama

"So good here!! My mum is from Malaysia so this is like a little slice of home. Super authentic flavours and great range of dishes, I ordered the Char..."

Ju An Teo

"4/5 Taste4/5 Display 3.5/5 Quantity 4.5/5 Customer Service Very popular Malaysian Restaurant in New MarketThis..."

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"Authentic Malaysian restaurant located on the corner of Khyber Pass, Newmarket.Selera is always packed full of people so be sure you count..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"Full of authentic flavour, generous portions, fast and fresh, I love this place. The atmosphere is buzzing with happy, satisfied people. Family..."

Gracehunt24

"Food is great and well priced. You get a decent amount of food for the price you pay would definitely recommend. Try and go early on the weekend to..."

Romina Kolesnik

"New menu updated, kindly requested from the manager to upload this online. Hopefully this helps as they have contacted Zomato already and waiting for..."

Jenny Zhao

"One of and if not the best Malaysian food I've had. Their food is flavourful and always consistent. Staff are friendly and polite and the shop itself..."

Froyo🍦

"We got an outside table for dinner on a Friday night and we received very prompt friendly service which helped to elevate the experience. We..."

Vivian C

"Selera in the middle of Newmarket is busy until late most nights of the week. It is a great spot for Malaysian food dine in and takeaway. Great..."

Matadors

"Have been this Malaysia restaurant several times. Although I’ve never tried any traditional Malaysia food at their original place, I believe all..."

Yafenxu123

"Really enjoy this place, simple good food. First time we visited we had the Laksa and the other rice dish pictured which I have forgotten the name..."

Farah Mohammed

"Went for lunch with friend. Food is ok, but service is poor. Have to order food from the front desk by yourself, no staff attend to you at table..."

Vivian

"Very prompt service here! Got all our 6 meals within 15mins, super fast. Nice friendly waitresses. Food was REALLY good, like surprisingly good. I..."

Georgia Vossen

"Tried Nasi Lemak with Sambal Prawns.....what a fantastic combination of spice, fish and coconut rice! Really hot for a normal kiwi taste buds but you..."

Twarita Dhorje

"This place proves that you cannot judge a place by its appearance. It's a shabby dining place, but food is fabulous!We ordered:1...."

Benz Chan

"Very nice Malaysian cafe type restaurant. Lunch prices are great and service is very quick. I often try the Mee Goreng or the Chicken Curry Laksa...."

Rohit

"Selera does pretty good Malaysian food, particularly better than many others which tend to have the curries taste instant, which I'm quite sure is..."

Thom

"Food: 3 1/2***Service: 4****Atmosphere: 3 1/2 ***Price range: $15-$25/personWorth it: 3.5***Went there for lunch &..."

Salina Cheung

"This is my favourite 'cheap eat' in Auckland, you can never go wrong with Selera! My favorite Malaysian restaurant, the roti is second to..."

Kate DEatz

"This place is an institution in Newmarket and for good reason! They are quick, efficient, authentic and tasty.The laksa here is amazing,..."

Jaffa

"Ordered:Fish collar soupWonton soup-$30The portion of the fish collar soup were quite large and can definitely be shared..."

Jsun819

"Best Laksa in auckland. Mee goreng is delicious. Beef rendang full of flavour, this place always seems busy.staff are nice. Maybe phone order to..."

Jane Saunders

"Would definitely recommend Selera! I've only been there once after walking past every day noticing how packed it always was, and now I understand..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Usually when we come by here we are on the way to another restaurant or its just been a case of no tables available....so just walk on by. I had..."

Bryan

"Absolutely love their food. Good, prompt service and even though they are always packed, the wait isn't too long. Cosy but loud atmosphere. I would..."

Hungryfoxbb

"Love their Laksa and their Flat Noodles ❤️ It is a bit pricy side but it won't disappoint. You get free hot tea for dining in. The Serving size..."

LilMiss Foodie

"Gold cheap eat spot, super tasty and filling feed for a great price! It's crazy how popular this place always is and it's testament to what they do...."

Emma Kostanich

"Had a quick dinner here last night! Just ordered salt & pepper squid (YUM), garlic veges & fried rice! It was busy! Such a great spot for some..."

Sophie-fern Wright

"Been to maaaany Malaysian places. Definitely the best char kuay teow I've ever had! The best part was the noodles, which were amazingly soft and..."

Aretha Chen

"Stopped by for late lunch around 1:30 and it wasn't too busy. It is normally packed. You can get a table and a menu and then you head up to order and..."

Benedict Uy

"Always a winner with their classic hainan chicken rice! I love this place. Price is reasonable and the quality of food is always delicious. Food is..."

Chuchueats

"One of Newmarket's best treasures! It's basically an institution. Everything on the menu is a must try. The only downside is the fact that they can't..."

R-Dee Roche

"Having heard great things about Selera, I came with pretty high expectations, and I wasn't disappointed. Laksa was creamy and flavourful - my..."

AJ

"We got the fish collar soup and the mi goreng. The portion of the soup is insane! Definitely enough to feed two people. The broth along with the..."

Priscilla Khang

"The look of the restaurant caught me off guard at first, but there's a saying that the more rundown places usually have the best food and that..."

Kylie

"This is my favorite Malaysian place. If you dine in I cannot think of a negative. But if you do plan on buying the take away dishes, especially the..."

Vinmanrules

"The nicest and authentic Malaysia food I had in Auckland. Me and my partner's favorite is their Fish Coller Noodles. It is a must order dish..."

BAbyWin

"I enjoy the flavours from Selera. Although some might argue the authenticity of flavours in some of the dishes, I think the dishes are as Malaysian..."

Ffionachua

"Place gets really really busy during peak dining hours. Quick service. Self service for tea and water.Parking is difficult near the..."

I_like_pickles

"Yea an ideal place for a quick lunch or dinner in Newmarket. Very popular and you may need to wait for a while in peak hours.Big serving..."

Tanz

"EVERYTHING is delicious!! Char Kueh Tiaw being my favorite! Their wonton soup is the best I've had! The spring rolls are so fresh n crispy! One..."

San

"Visited in 2014 and found it a bit pricey given the portion sizes – but the quality of food was pretty good. My butter fillet fish was..."

Raymond Tiong

"This place is a busy little restaurant. Hence I had to wait for a little while for my food. You have to order up at the counter and find a place to..."

ShoRt

"One of the best Malaysian place I have been so far.For start I got stair fried round bean and bok choy. Enough for two people.For..."

Farshid Hakimi

"A good place for a hearty lunch on Sunday. It does get very busy and their most popular dish would be Laksa! Good efficient service too. I will go..."

Christian

"The place is always busy which is a good indication on the food that they serve. We come to this place for several times, trying different dishes and..."

Andrean

"An interesting place if you're in the area and crave some Malaysian food. We were greeted right away and given a table. The menu has quite a lot of..."

Clee

"I have been to this restaurant many times especially when I am craving for chicken laksa. In my opinion, their laksa is one of the good ones so..."

Anna Fern

"Yum yum yum! Awesome Malaysian food at reasonable price! Their laksa is so goooood. The deco looks tired but the food makes up for it. The service is..."

Fiona Ong

"My favorite Place to eat in Auckland. I love the curry puffs, fried buns and the Laksa. Its the best you can get. Full STOP. However, I missed the..."

Jay

"Have been here umpteen no. of times including this afternoon, as I work in newmarket. Needlass to mention this place serves very good, authentic,..."

I'm Hungry

"The food here tasted really good and I would definitely recommend this place based on taste alone.This place is always busy so it can be a bit..."

Denise

"Best Laksa I've had in Auckland. Their butter fish rice is yum as well. Their laksa portion is rather big, while the fish & rice portion wasn't well..."

Fadilla Ruki

"Great tasting food served up piping hot and fresh ingredients. Tonight our table had the chicken curry with roti and mee goreng. The curry was so..."

Bobby Anderson

"Ordered for takeaway. Called from work and drove in less than 15 mins it was ready and waiting. Ordered the hainan chicken rice. Good sized portion..."

Chumq

"One of the best cheap and cheerful restaurants in Auckland - this small and casual restaurant is in the Metro Top 50 Cheap Eats and it's easy to see..."

Caroline Jericevich

"Fav eatery in new market! Small and casual but amazing food! Nothing fancy with decor or service (few chairs and table) but food wise packed with..."

Nathalie

"One of Auckland's many Malaysian eateries, Selera probably ranks in the top 5 in terms of authenticity, price and taste in my opinion. Although..."

Kellie Lee

"This has to be my and everyones favorite Malaysian diner, just good food, company, price and a very simple menu to choose from. Always packed every..."

Diner8Here

"This place is always bustling and they made me a vegetarian version of the fried noodles. Really tasty but couldn't help feeling it wasn't worth $15...."

A

"Malaysia is a cultural food hub and you could truly feel that essence in this restaurant. It is however, a bit pricey and for health concious people,..."

Emma Patricia Katili

"Really good food, the chicken laksa and the mee goreng are full of flavours.The only bad thing is, they use so much MSG, that after dining..."

Joshy

"My friend suggested there to me. Ordered one Go Thai Noodles and one tofu salad. Wow! The noodles was exactly sour and spicy and very fantastic. All..."

Michelle Hwang

"Despite living only minutes away and constantly walking past Selera, I had my first ever experience on Wednesday! The food was delicious and the..."

Ati

"Came here around 3pm, not your usual lunch hour but this place was still busy ! We were seated quickly but took them forever at the counter to..."

Food 24/7

"One of my favorite Malaysian restaurants in the town. Always yummy and always busy. It's hard to find a seat at lunch/dinner time. None of the dishes..."

Flora

"Their Hainanese Chicken Rice is my absolute favourite, the chicken is well poached and the stock for the chicken rice is a perfect amount and not too..."

Squigglebee

"Quick service and excellent value makes Selera one of the best restaurants in Auckland to get authentic Malaysian food.We went here on a..."

Danny

"Selera provides some pretty good malaysian food in Auckland in my opinion. The portions are generous and price if not bad. The place is super busy..."

Edmond Shen

"Great staff and amazing food. Had the tofu starter then stir fry green beans with coconut rice for a main! So so tasty, I can't wait to go back...."

Rona Dalgleish

"05-DEC-2015 : Another Malaysian place I like when I'm in Auckland but it's a bit more effort to get to as it's in Newmarket. Love their variety of..."

James Wong

"It was really busy for a week-night which suggests is a really good place to eat. Reasonable amount of seating available (all taken!) and the portion..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"This place is super busy - which is always a good sign. We were lucky enough to get a table for 2 on a busy Saturday afternoon.I really felt..."

Miss Kiki

"Beware of the timing you visit this place, because it's often jammed-paked during meal time!! And once you have dine here, then you would understand..."

TinaS

"Best chicken rice dish in town and also try the laksa and curry chicken which won't disappoint . To avoid the queues, arrive early or post peak hours..."

Richie Chewy

"My favorite takeaway place.. never fails to deliver great Malaysian flavours which are the closest thing to the real deal back in..."

Ivan Koay

"A very good place to eat Malaysian cousin, this is the 5th time we are dining here and it won't be the last! Have been in Malaysia for 5 years and I..."

Danial Shahali

"This is a nice place to have Asian food, predominantly Malaysian. The decor and ambience need drastic improvement. Food quality is overall good...."

#1

"Laksa was spectacular and I don't really like Laksa. The lombak was awesome.. Tasty as hell and kon low mee was different and super good. No..."

Whiskyncigars

"Giant Bowls ✅Pricing ✅Packed full of diners✅Taste?Catching up with an old friend in New Market, we dined at Selera..."

Medium_Rare

"Chicken Laska is on point! I feel like its authentic Malaysian food (sorry if I'm wrong!) and when I asked for 'spicy' and the amount of spice was..."

Cinny

"The BEST Malaysian cuisine I have ever had. Enormous portion all tasting so good!!! really it was treat. Would advise people to have and look at the..."

Kaushikc_32

"I use to live right across the road from this place, and boy was that dangerous when my flatmate and I didn’t feel like cooking. Selera does..."

Helena Chen

"This my friends is a very popular restaurant. A bit small, but they serve delicious food. I would absolutely recommend this place to..."

Ed

"This is probably one of the best Malaysian cuisine restaurant in Auckland. Their Samba chilli chicken is the best I have had in NZ to be honest...."

Nikhil Gujar

"100% worth the hype! The seafood laksa is one of my absolute favourite dishes here and the only reason it's not getting a 5/5 from me is because..."

SS

"Stopped by Serela for dinner with a friend. My Mee Goreng was delicious!! 👌🏼 menu was great and staff were friendly. Only downside was the meal..."

Scott Kennedy

"One of my favourite malaysian restaurants to go to, for lunch or dinner. I come here quite often and the food is always amazing. They have recently..."

Vicki Ko

"Always loved their until one day that they updated their price for each meal. Average increase by $2-3 per dish. Portion is small, dishes are tent to..."

LuciferTSN

"Selera is our go to place whenever we're craving for Malaysian food. We always order their Seafood Laksa as for us this is the best laksa in town. It..."

Patriz De Leon

"oiiiiiii OIIII OiiiiiiiI!!!!!!!okay so my friend said we were going here for dinner and ive never been so i was like yeah ok m8 and we..."

Kp Food Reviewer 2000

"This place always seems to be busy! Specially during lunch times, not one I'd recommend for groups unfortunately as the table size space isn't very..."

HJ

"Best laksa in auckland!Selera is ever so popular its always packed and have to wait to get a table ;) The laksa is amazing, rich..."

Jane

"Oh my!! I have been waiting to come to this place for a long time but it was always busy. Luckily I went there today for early dinner (around 5.30pm)..."

Tanz

"Laksa versus laksa week :)Being a fan of this coconut based curry soup, whenever I venture to a Malaysian place, this is always my first..."

Minily

"One of the best laksa I have ever eaten (and I love my laksa!) The place is always packed at lunchtime but the food delivery is speedy. They have..."

Miss T

"Best laksa I have tried in Auckland!!! Unfortunately the prices have gone up last few years and the portion sizes have gotten smaller but the..."

HangryChow

"Very good food at a very reasonable price. I've had lunch here many times and the portions are generous for the price paid. Staff are not super..."

Javier Yebenes

"Been going to Selena for the past 6 years. The food is amazing! Love their nyonya fried rice and Laksa. Would suggest to go before 6:30pm to avoid..."

CrazyCatLady_EmmaC

"Just went to Selera tonight, an average Monday. The place was just over half full and we got menus brought to us straight away. From the pictures on..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"I once went on a mission to find Auckland's best Laksa, as a friend in hospital said that's what she felt like. After a few good online reviews, I..."

Kirsty Cardy

"Absolutely love the food here, it's a great cheap eat. But the service pretty much doesn't exist. I've been here a lot and quite a few times they..."

Samantha Gemmell

"This is a very popular and busy Malaysian restaurant in Auckland. Though I've been here many times I've only tried the hawker style food here. The..."

Kwan-Lyn

"Really good Malaysian food but always busy. Haven't been back for awhile but need to go again soon. Recently went to KK Malaysian but didn't compare..."

Ryan

"Went to Selera for the first time for for dinner with my wife and my cousin. The staff were friendly and their service was Ok. We ordered the vege..."

Food Is My Love

"This place is very busy and comes highly recommend! We eat here often and we always know what to expect: tasty food with good Malaysian flavors!..."

Susan

"I went there this afternoon around 3pm after finished some work off in the office, I ordered a vegetables laksa plus a piece of roti. I love the..."

Di

"From reading the previous reviews, I had very high expectations from Selera. Upon walking in I was satisfied - the place was acquaint and vibrant. I..."

Rebecca

"Snapper lip enjoying his shredded chicken soup. With a few swimming prawns and extra chilli his lips were really at their snapping best. "Thanks..."

Kahu

"I've been a couple of times, but it's been a couple of years since I've last been as the restaurant is always full. The staff are friendly and the..."

Cheapster

"Selera is one of my favourite places to eat at for Malaysian food. The prices are good and dishes always very flavourful. Highly..."

Jenny Da

"We get takeaway from here on a regular basis... The curry Laska is divine... Order it with a mix of seafood & chicken for extra flavour... My bosses..."

Manda Little

"Came in on a Friday night and was a bit worried as it was busy - not a fan of waiting. However definitely giving high points for service as despite..."

Mele Foliaki

"Best Seafood laksa in Auckland. If you like decent Malaysian food which is affordable, Selera is the place to go. Don't expect the best service..."

Mezza

"I have to say, the famed Selera made me come away with mixed feelings - on one hand, the bustling establishment yet uncharacterful service makes the..."

Gentlepig

"Best ever laksa in New Zealand.It's just very very delicious and they are consistent to deliver the flavours.The atmosphere is a simple and..."

Remchi

"Food 4.5Value 3.0Atmosphere 4.0Service 3.0Its me again ordering Char Kwai Teow!! It's very yummy. but I think I'll properly..."

Kelly

"Always come here with friends. They have very good food, good proportion and food price. My favourite is their mummy chicken and hainan chicken rice...."

FlyingMonkey

"Selera serves up authentic Malaysian food and is a great cheap eat. I've been here a few times now and always find myself gravitating here while in..."

Denise D'Sa

"Malaysian at its best! The noodle and rice dishes are as good as it gets out of Malaysia especially the beef rendang, prawn noodle soup and..."

Yan Ong

"Well, I'm only going a four as I've been here quite a few times and it has been a little bit inconsistent. Just a bit, mind! Sauces have been spicier..."

Mini Khan

"Good food and not expensive. Very popular spot for lunch.Good variety of Malaysian food. Not a very big fan of laksa but the laksa here is..."

Adnan Topiwala

"Been twice and both times have been impressed! Had the laksa curry (chicken) and it was one of the best I've ever had! Timing on food (entree came..."

Courtney Maloyd

"The back story: A humble yet cheerful little shop on the corner of Khyber pass and Osborne street, Selera has been a place of happy food moments for..."

A Culinary Affair

"you need to try this!! this place is the best malaysian in town.. the food is so delicious and the prices are awesomely cheap.. just located off..."

Grace Sifa

"This may be a cheap eat but it's a five star for flavour. Never dissapointed when eating here. The soup bowls are massive and sure to fill you! My..."

Foodiesfeast

"Dinner for $17? Yes please!!!After reading consistently great reviews about Selera, my sister and I finally decided to try it out, as it is..."

Georgie @ Georgieats

"After a long absence I went back to selera for lunch today. Same menu very fast and friendly service. Food was nice but not as authentic as I..."

Steve Cleland

"This is the best Malaysian food I've had. Been there a couple of times now and never dissappointed. Quick service, hot and tasty food is all in..."

Supreet Kaur

"Selera is just how Malaysian food should be - hot, crowded, plentiful and good value. The bowls of noodles are large, dishes flavoursome and if the..."

EatsByZee

"I have been here once before and the food is just as good. This place has consistent quality and also cheap to decently priced food. I ordered the..."

Sheena

"Great food, feels a bit like sreet food experience. Would like to be able to pay with my credit card but overal a pleasant experience. Service..."

Dimitrios Konstantopoulos

"Probably one of my favourite Malaysian restaurants. When I go there the place is often packed but the staff and great and attentive and make sure..."

Rojas

"Best Malaysian food around!Get the Laksa and the Roti Canai with chicken curry (bones included) the taste is 10/10Good food, fast..."

Alwayseating

"Food is really delecious....my first visit to an Auckland restaurant.Ordered prawn dumplings and nasi lemak which were just yum!Worth the..."

Aditya

"I am from Penang, Malaysia the state of hawker (street) food. And when I was back in home town I dine out every day and night. I definitely in the..."

Cindy Ong

"My family and I came to Selera for lunch on Sunday because the yum cha up the road had a long wait. I had heard good things about Selera and when we..."

Genie @ BunnyEatsDesign

"This place is always good for a quick bite, that's cheap and has a variety of Malaysian food to try. Their seafood laksa is hands down one of the..."

Sophia O-W

"Seafood Laksa is good tasting and also very price efficient for casual dining. The flavour is rich while sufficient ingredients. The number of supply..."

Suyuan Liu

"This place is a hands down win for cheap and cheerful. I love the huge containers of tea and reliable menu. Staff were friendly and food was very..."

BMG

"Either the chef has a sweet tooth or was having an off day. Dry wonton noodle.sauce was sweet, the wontons were the really good and the only thing..."

Charlee Brown

"The food came fast! Since we had the yum cha at the Grand Park in the afternoon, so our 'combat effectiveness' wasn't that high! 2 small dishes..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Very much falls into the cheap and cheerful catagory. I have eaten from here many times and have never been disappointed. The food is incredibly..."

Bella Lily

"Authentic Malaysian! I'm giving this place a 4.5 just because the place is too small so we always end up standing to wait for a table. But the food..."

AngeLi

"Had been going here for years and the consistency is excellent. The simplistic setting and minimalist atmosphere ensures that the focus is all about..."

Moira McFarland

"An enjoyable authentic Malaysian experience. I had the Tofu and Hainan chicken. Quick service and an extensive menu, although one dish missing is..."

David Hardy

"Service was good , however we got the roti and curry chicken and mi goreng the curry was a bit too salty and mi goreng was ok didn't have a wow..."

Amanda Yim

"This place is perfect for a quick cheap eat because they are super fast and provide you with a massive portion size and great value for money. Can be..."

Katerina Hond

"After seeing some good reviews I decided it was a good time to check out Selera with my mum! It was super full when we arrived but luckily a table..."

Laura Hunt

"A hidden treasure in Newmarket, this restaurant appears humble but has got some of the best food in (arguably) the entire Newmarket area. The staff..."

Marina S

"I absolutely love Selera!My mother has been coming here for a few years now, and I just cannot get enough!The decor is very minimal but i..."

Nikita Patel

"Vegetable laksha is my favourite and alltime pick from this generous food outlet. It serves good portion size meals and perhaps the best..."

Arpita Mandal

"This humble-looking eatery is run by first-generation immigrants from Malaysia, and they serve up wonderfully authentic, delicious Malaysian food...."

Kiwi Foodie

"I am a malaysian,so I know the authentic taste of the malaysian food. I would say they have really good laksa(curry mee) and the nasi lemak was not..."

Thefoodloverrr

"-Really good. I think it is quite authentic tasting, but then again, how would I know really. Lets just say if I was rating it against other places..."

Eat Eat

"One of my fave Malaysian places to eat. Love the chicken laksa and cha kway teow. Been there a few times and it's been consistent. Best thing is that..."

Bettina Tran

"service 3/5environment 3/5food ( quality ) 4/5cost performance ( quantity ) 5/5drink 3/5My favorites: seafood curry laksa noodle ( I don't usually..."

Mira

"Selera is one of the more famous Malaysian restuarants in Auckland. The restaurant is not large, and was already full when we arrived. Luckily, we..."

Heartshrooms

"Looks can be deceiving, this little restaurant is great with good value for money too. The service is not that great, but expected! I Recommend the..."

J.T547

"The best Malaysian place in Auckland. I've been there many times and every time I try to order something I haven't tried before. Always successful as..."

S Moon

"I have been going to Selera for about 2 years now and finally I have found great Malaysian. I can’t go past the Laksa but on the odd occasion..."

Nick Hutchinson

"Superb beef rendang, was told the chicken laksa was awesome, the salt and pepper spicy squid so-so and the service pretty ordinary - arrived early so..."

David Parussini

"Their food is delicious, however a little on the pricey side for what they offer.Authentic taste, and my family love to eat here! Wait time..."

Tony Ma

"Happened upon this place by chance and what a surprise. Very busy so was expecting good food and was not disappointed the chicken curry was to die..."

Allan Hodgson

"I love laksa and was looking for a quick lunch so dropped in to Selera. It was crowded, but I was offered a table within minutes. I was looking..."

Pete Macaulay

"Went here for a quick lunch, almost self-service but excellent value for money. Meals took longer than expected to arrive. Would recommend for a..."

Phil

"We always go here when craving for Malaysian. I just love the chicken curry! My bf loves the hainanese chicken. This place is pretty much one of our..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"In one word...YUM! Last Friday was the first time I've been to Selera. It came highly recommended to me so I had high expectations for the food, and..."

Mimi Yang

"Selera never lets me down! Every thing I have tried on the menu has been delicious, although my favourites are the Chicken Laksa, Beef Rendang and..."

Liz Aitken

"If you want tasty Malaysian food you will do a lot worse than this place. My favourites are the seafood laksa, roti chanai and the nasi lemak. The..."

Gus

"This is a great little place, which I frequently come back to. Selera is often pretty busy and has a good range of tasty dishes. Its a shame I don't..."

Noms Burger

"My partner and I eat here weekly or at the very most fortnightly and find it hard to try other restaurants when we know the food here is so..."

Meagan Barclay

"Great food + better prices. The Chicken Laksa is indeed amazing - lovely balance of spices and a huge size. The Chao Kuay Teow is perfectly edging on..."

Joshua Walker

"Came here today (on a Monday night) and it was very busy so we had to sit outside. Service is prompt and the seafood laksa is delicious. It was my..."

Jay

"Me and my boyfriend always eat here when we're in Newmarket. Their laksa is AMAZING. Not the nicest interior but the food more than makes up for..."

Maria

"Very delicious!!!! Good serviceGotta try their laksa, it's the best yummmmNot too expensive either, you're looking at about $30 -..."

Ken Choong

"Just tried this place tonight. It was the only eatery packed on a weekday night. We both had the beef rendang. Generous portions and super tasty. ..."

Noemi

"Selera is one of our favourite restaurants, consistently fabulous, quick efficient staff. Best Malaysian in Auckland !! Make sure you try the laksa..."

Julie

"I eat here regularly, they have a pretty good system here, food comes out pretty quick during busy lunchtimes, quality is ok as is the price. I'd..."

Eric Tan VersionTwo

"Was recommended to us by friends and we were pleasantly surprised to find it very authentic and tasty. The Laksa was delicious, it was not too heavy..."

Megan

"We stopped in for a quick lunch on a Saturday and the place was busy, however the service was still really fast. Have the laksa and you..."

David Boshier

"OH EM GEEE defiantly my favourite of all places!! Although I live on the other side of Auckland I absolutely love this place I wish I cud have it..."

Summer Faraj

"Fantastic food! This is definitely one of our favourite Malaysian restaurants in Auckland so..."

Zahra Qasim

"Went there for the second time today and was not disappointed! Believe them if they tell you it is hot... as i found out when i ordered the..."

Joanne Mahon

"Reticent to write a review because I like to get a table when I go there, but they deserve to be packed seeing as they are so cheap and so great...."

Djbtak

"Great Malaysian restaurant, I recently visited there and this place is fairly authentic and had a good selection of food on offer. Very simple decors..."

Lillian

"I had meals here many times when I lived close to Newmarket. The food is very tasty (especially curry with roti and cucumber..."

Huang Fei

"This is one of the best Malaysian places in Auckland. This place is constantly full and having eaten there many times its no surprise why...."

Otis

"This place doesn't look like much from the street, but is full of nice surprises. A 'Must Try' is the Laksa. Chicken or Seafood, doesn't matter, is..."

Scott

"Great Malaysian spot in Newmarket. I had the seafood laksa soup which was huge! I could only eat half. They gave a generous serving of seafood and..."

LucyGoosey

"Selera does really good Malaysian food, it's quite authentic, even my Malaysian friend would agree. The beef rendang is really good but my ultimate..."

Lisa V

"Selera Tofu and the char kwei teow dish are the ones that interest my palate the most when it comes to Selera. Selera has never failed to whet a..."

Charlie M.

"The 4.5 is for their Hainanese chicken rice! - the best we have tasted in Auckland so far. It’s great that Selera serves the Hainanese..."

Miss Nawms

"Fab cheap and cheerful. Love the salt and pepper chicken, beef rendang. Awesome laksa. One serve is enough for two healthy..."

Jason Paul

"Omg hands down the best Beef Rendang I've had in NZ, the flavour is strong and i love how the taste of the coconut is coming thru quite strong on the..."

Jaline Antonio

"I've been to Selera three times now (once for dinner and twice for lunch) and had something different each time. All of the items have been super..."

Amanda @ Move Love Eat

"One of our favourite eateries, serving cheap and authentic Malaysian food. They make you pay in advance these days, but don't let that put you..."

Nom Nom Panda

"I had been craving Malaysian food all week so decided to go to Selera for an early, mid-week dinner. I arrived at around 5.30 and the place quickly..."

Rebecca Smith

"A good laksa is hard to find. So when I ordered at Selera it was with some trepidation. It was a Sunday lunchtime and busy busy busy, with tables..."

Kai Luv

"(Visited on 14 November 2023, reviewed on 6 December 2023) Crowded place due to the restaurant being renowned for great Malaysian food. The braised..."

Hasha Samarasekera

"It was pricey compared to other Malaysian restaurants, but it was worth it. Prawn fired dumplings were so good. The place was so busy, but staff were..."

Geonju Park

"Selera has really good Malaysia food. Authentic and tasty. Slightly on the pricey side but that's..."

Darren Ren

"Ordered the Curry Lamb With Rice, Fried Buns, Curry Fish Balls, Chicken and Beef Skewers, Dirty Fried Rice With Chicken and Broccoli With Soy Sauce...."

Sherman

"Really love their food especially laksa soup very” authentic and yummy. Wonton soup very flavourful and XO sauce fried rice smell really yum and..."

Irene Roviana

"Portions are very generous, can share or save the rest for lunch the next day. Brisket was a little chewy, had to eat the chunks in one mouthful and..."

mazfinny

"We ordered curry noodles soup.. the curry broth not bad..quite authentic. Just their yong taufu still lack of taste.if compare the one have in kl...."

Tang Pei

"Make one dish yummy is not difficult, nearly every dishes yummy is difficult, I love this Malaysia..."

Jim Li

"First time eating here and tried Laksa. The broth is so rich and flavourful! A very generous portion. It’s a little bit white spicy (I don’t feel..."

He Xu

"Genuine Malaysian food. Great laksa dishes. Extensive menu. Generous sized servings. Prompt service even with full house Sunday lunch. Feels like..."

Richard

"Great Laksa and Carrot Cake is superb. Hainan Chicken is the best in..."

klm ltd

"Excellent Laksa, tastes very authentic (me coming from a SE Asian nation, I know my Laksa...). A bit pricey now, as it used to be just $15, but now..."

Francis Buencamino

"My palette had the pleasure of savouring the magic of Malaysian cuisine at this humble yet wonderful restaurant, where the star of the show was..."

Eric Ouyang

"Best Hainanese chicken in the whole New Zealand hands down. Super juicy. Great portion. Lots of bensprouts and very generous with sauce. Must have at..."

Ken Lowe

"Very busy Malaysian cafe that is defenitely more popular than justifiable. The food was good but not enough for a spot on my personal favourite..."

Jessica Ji

"A bit pricey but have generous servings. They also have a store at the nearby Westfield but I prefer to eat at this place. Food is good most of the..."

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