TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Uncle Man's Restaurant & Takeaway

88/100 (2374 ratings)

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"We came here for a casual dinner before town using zomato gold, and had heard great things about the roti and it definitely lived up to the hype. The..."

Ellen Getty

"Uncle Man is an institution. Forget about mediocre malaysian places that try to be what this place is. You won't find a better mee goreng or roti..."

Amindha Fernando

"Grabbed a Laksa for dinner and was surprised by how filling the Laksa was even though the bowl seemed rather small. The Laksa was so filling and the..."

I_like_pickles

"One of the best authentic Malaysian cuisine in..."

Josephine

"Large portions and homely food. Not a place for a first date as everything is quite Malaysia kopi tiam vibe. Brother rates it as one of the best nasi..."

Ming Lee

"Lots of yummy things at Uncle Man's. I had the Chicken Laksa and Roti Tissue. You see the cook hand-roll the rotis by hand which is awesome. Can't..."

Coral

"Great value for money, tastes great always. Good variety on the menu. I always recommend Uncle Man for Malaysian and it hasn’t disappointed anybody..."

JDub

"The place is a bit dingy, but the food here is really good. We got the seafood laksa. The soup was really nice. We also got the kuey teow goreng...."

Sean Theroux

"I’ve been wanting to come here for such a long time but who can be bothered to go up to k road.Service: 6/10The people who served us..."

Grace Huang

"Great food. Excellent prices...."

Steve Cleland

"Love this place we have tried almost the whole menu..."

Bronwyn Weber

"This is more Indonesia taste then Malaysian but we enjoy the nasi lemak, nasi briyani, satay, roti canai always. Well done and keep up good..."

Jaws The Tastler

"Great place at great location! Amazing food. must try all the dishes. However "MAGGIE GORENG" is their specialty. Quality food with reasonable..."

Manik Bhatia

"Dinner worth full marks. Everything is perfect. Excellent Malaysian cuisine of many options. Nicely presented. Not expensive at all. Usually..."

Pig Cat

"Uncle Man’s do the best roti canai’s I have ever tasted, you can choose from different options of curry, but the Dahl one is the best in my..."

Lily

"Best Malaysian place for roti canai, beef rendang, maggi mee goreng, nasi lemak and all the Malaysian drinks. Their specials are so good..."

K

"One of the best, if not THE BEST Malaysian place I’ve had in New Zealand! I’ve been recommended this place by my Malaysian friends so many times,..."

Louise

"One of the best malaysian joint in Auckland! Their kwey tiaw goreng and mee goreng always so good! They also come in a very generous portion for the..."

MCP

"My partner and I have recently started exploring Malaysian food(after trying some at KL) and so far have found it exotic yet giving the vibes of..."

Salmontrotter

"The food tasted amazing and it's hard to find better value for a dinner out. I would recommend the beef rendang with rice, roti is a bit bland...."

Jeannette Salim

"Food: Portion size is okay. Nasi Lemak was salty. Finished rice and still had half of the main left. Atmosphere/Interior: old. 1970s..."

Lisa

"Beautiful Malaysian food served. The roti canai is soft and fluffy. Just too good to the original from Malaysia. Curry laksa itself was too spicy and..."

Robin Tay

"Oh my lord. Uncle Man is a legend. There is no cuisine that beats Malaysian, and goodness, this is the best Malaysian food Auckland has to..."

Brandon Huang

"Usually get the usual nasi lemak but was feeling adventurous today and got the biryani with lamb - what a good choice. The lamb shank is very..."

J Eats

"It's become a weekly regular for me. The roti and curry, satay and the teh tarek takes me back to my trips to Malaysia as a youngster..."

Lance Tie

"Uncle Man's is a great casual lunch option for those working nearby. Menu has good range with a variety of spice levels, so there’s something for..."

Raymond Tiong

"Authentic Malaysian food alert!!Portions are generous and full of flavour. Definitely recommended.The only thing I didn’t like was..."

Darren Big Belly

"Really nice Malaysian food with lots of seating! Came at 7pm on Valentine's Day, ordered, got our meal in less than 10 mins, so quick!!! Bought the..."

Persian Foodie

"Fabulous food every time I've been here. Lovely staff and incredible hand made roti. Definitely a must if you love authentic Malaysian cuisine!..."

Natasha R

"Came here with a group of 4 of us. The service was great and the food came out pretty fast. Food tasted authentic and the overall ambiance of the..."

Joy Eats

"The food here is tasty. I especially like the Roti Canan as it is very nice with the butter and chicken curry and the roti is not oily at all. The..."

Hungry Bear🐻

"Had lunch here on several occasions. The restraurant was pleasantand the service was friendly. The food was tasty but on our recentvisit to the..."

Tony Wan

"The most authentic Malay food in Auckland, served with a laid back ambience. Try their roti canai, mee goreng and nasi lemak. It tastes just like..."

Petra Ong

"Great food with generous portion and decent price. Friendly service. It didn’t take long to get my food served. Good place to stop by for a quick..."

Quinn Mai

"Being a Malaysian myself, a friend of mine recommended me to try this place out and I am glad I did. The Roti Canai with Chicken Curry was delicious;..."

Gerald Chan

"Great little spot with massive portions for the price paid. Absolutely love how authentic the food is, all their staff are very knowledgable about..."

Ayaan Shaikh

"Been here many times and I have yet to be disappointed with the quality of the food. It's very close to what you'd get from a mamak in KL. Prices are..."

Adrian Lim

"This place is bomb af. The place seems small and may get a little crowded but none of that matters once you try the food. So far I've tried the roti..."

Pop Kawn

"Takeaway for office farewell, they ordered seafood fried rice, fried noodle, tahu kampoeng and the best one is satay.. love the peanut sauce and all..."

Erin - Gold Code For 20% Off : CATH6386

"Excellent and genuine service, good portion of food yet affordable price, great and tasty food, what more could I ask more? :) would definitely be..."

XinYin Lim

"Me and my partner (who is Malaysian) really enjoyed the food. I ordered the seafood laksa, which at first looks small but actually is a really..."

Ilona Halim K.

"This is the place to come for authentic Malaysian food (typical Malay food & Halal). Best roti freshly made in front of you. A variety of hawker food..."

Little Borneo Girl

"We loved this place!! The food was the best Malaysian food we’d tried in Auckland, particularly the delicious beef rendang and roti. Portions were..."

Shannon Em

"I LOVE THIS PLACE SO MUCH! Their roti canais are delicious, the char kway teow is soo good and I love their bee hoon soup. They have the nicest milk..."

Chai

"Uncle mans is like a 2nd home to me. The meegoreng is just what i could always use. Always the same goodness. Idk how you gould find any negatives..."

Abhi

"One of the best place to have cheap food. But quality is higher than other Malaysian food outlets in AKL. Went queen street and k road both outlets...."

Hasith Kandaudahewa

"Great place and atmosphere. Hands down one of the most authentic Malaysian food around. Have tried almost everything on the menu including the Azizi..."

Ghetto Reviews - Str8 Up G

"Uncle man made me loving Malaysian cuisine. These three things I must recommend to all foodies - Mee Goreng, Seafood Laksa, and Roti Canai with added..."

Edwin Gu

"Authentic Malay Malaysian food. Legit roti making skill and real tasty mamak mee goreng. Bring you back to Malaysia instantly. Where you can taste..."

Jessie Tan

"Absolutely delicious food. Particularly the Nasi Lemak - rendang, laksa and the Roti Canai are favorites. Good service and good value. One of my..."

Bevan M

"Love this place! Been here twice now and it is simply great food at a great price with great service. We came as a large group and it was busy so..."

Linlin

"Overall a positive suprise. We had the Mee Goreng, the Kuey Teow Goreng and the Nasi Biryiani Ayam.Our food came quickly and they were very..."

João Plácido

"Best Malay restaurant ever! Always eat Nasi Goreng here! and my husband gets the chicken or lamb biryani! I would really like to try the rose milk..."

Richa Azmeer Khan

"We are pleasantly surprised by this place, the decor is very basic but the food is amazing! We had roti, Char kway teow and their daily special the..."

Misscocolitten

"Regular staple for solid Malaysian flavours and delicacies , had the lamb shank biriani plus ice coffee which hit the spot all the time ! Also watch..."

Richie Chewy

"My partner and I had a really nice dinner here on Sunday. Highly recommend potato patty as a starter! They are crispy and golden on the outside and..."

Super(･_･;Phoebe

"Came here for dinner. The place isn't anything fancy, it's basic and just how I like my Malaysian restaurants. I ordered the rendang, their version..."

Jamez Hill III

"I’ve been here over 5 times, good for meeting up friends or taking the whole family. Always great! Real value for money. Authentic taste. Try their..."

Ray TheRealist

"The best lamb briyani and nasi ayam!! The chicken nibbles are nice too. The virgin pina colada was too funky for me. Overall it was cheap for a..."

Amanda

"Portion is good. Good value for money. Food is ok, pretty average. Seating is quite crowded. This place is slightly overrated. Ok for a quick lunch...."

Khloe

"Recently, we paid a visit to a highly recommended restaurant on K Road, Uncle Man. They serve really good Malaysian food with an authentic menu which..."

Azana Bhatia

"Been here several times..I tried one if their dishes which was on special..can't remember what it was but it came with chicken and also a dry..."

Ms. Piggy Loves Food

"Uncle mans has the best roti in Auckland and for that alone it’s worth a visit! Their roti canai with chicken curry is a must have and there’s..."

David

"Best Malaysian food in town. Great atmosphere, food was served on time, and the staff were all friendly. Perfect for satisfying your authentic..."

Sammarougi007

"Hands down the best quality and cheapest Malaysian restaurant in Auckland. If you're looking for Malaysian food in Auckland, go here (seriously!)...."

Asianfood4life

"Best Malaysian Restaurant in Auckland! The Char Kuey Teow and Mee Goreng dishes are my favourite, never disappoints. There is Uncle Man Express in..."

Sally S

"Good service, friendly staff.We order Wat Tan Hor($12.50) , and kuey teow goreng ($12.00)too salty.My husband order teh..."

Yenyn Goh

"Friendly prompt service. There were quite a number of tables filled despite it being a tuesday lunch time, I could only imagine how packed they would..."

Vivian C

"The best Malaysian place in Auckland in my opinion.Not very expensive, average pricing but really good authentic Malaysian food, the staff is..."

Partha Mukherjee

"The roti is a must - wonderful and flakey - i ordered roti canai, curry puffs and stuffed tofu - all fresh , hot and tasty - and really more than i..."

Toby Marris

"Been recommended here by a friend, said food here is very authentic. Rendang beef and roti was very nice, not too sure about the laksa, soup was..."

Food Explorer

"Good prices. Serving sizes are bigger than average, and the food has heaps of flavour. Staff are friendly. Food did take a while to come out, but it..."

James

"This was my first time in this well known restaurant. I had the seafood laksa which was mild and flavoursome, just the way I like it. There were both..."

Mei

"Stopped by for a birthday lunch. We had around 10 people so we booked ahead.we were seated and were able to order when we were ready...."

Benedict Uy

"This place serves reasonable authentic Malaysian food. For two people $30. The satay is pretty good. The roti chana's are up there. Their desserts..."

Alas

"I visited to just try the Roti Canai and it lived up to the hype.The Roti are big and flakey, plus they are made fresh. The Curry Chicken or..."

Noms Burger

"As a person who lived in Malaysia half of my life, I have been to many different Malaysian restaurant in nz, and without a doubt I can say, this..."

Troy Choi

"One of the best Malay meals I've had outside of Malaysia - would highly recommend the Roti Bawang and the Kuew Teow. Friendly staff and nice vibe...."

Heybigsy

"The food is in a big portion and yummy. A should try place. The price is affordable. Lots of varieties from malaysian food, chinese food and western..."

Nasirudinyusoff

"Was craving for South East Asian food, and wanted to explore K Road and their eateries! Uncle Man's was the place to go! Realised they had a lunch..."

Kirsten

"Satisfying my craving over nasi lemak. The best squid sambal I've ever tasted in New Zealand. The ambience felt when you enter the restaurant; would..."

Najwaroza

"Wow this place is so good! Came here with a friend, ended up ordering 2 more takeaway dishes - nasi goreng is our favourite, they don't skimp on the..."

Lo9ve3r 4s

"Serving tasty and flavorful food with huge portions make Uncle Man one of the most value places to dine in. Place can be quite busy so food may take..."

Ann Castillo

"My friend introduced me to Uncle Man about 5 months ago and I got hooked. Affordable comfort Malaysian food is their specialty. It's always crowded..."

Linh 💛

"This place is officially my favourite Malaysian restaurant! We ordered the megoreng, Mehoon goreng and roti canai. The dishes were full of..."

Trin

"I have been a regular to Uncle Man's since being introduced to it by my Malaysian friend 3 years ago. The service and quality of the food remain..."

Christina

"Authentic Malaysian meals by Malaysian chefs. Taking my friends here for late dinner, we rang before we arrive to make sure no need to wait as there..."

CocoOnFire

"I feel like me and my friend can be the official spokesperson of this place. They have the best Malaysian food in Auckland. I usually get the Mee..."

Ellynn

"My family thoroughly enjoyed the delicious nasi lemak, maggie goreng, roti canai with beef rendang and virgin piña coladas. We will definitely be..."

LSnag

"I am Malaysian. I grew up eating Malaysian food and i know how each dish should taste like. I can tell you this cafe serves the most authentic..."

Dennis Kee

"The food is always great here. Fast service, good value, and friendly staff. I usually get the noodles, which come with chicken, fish ball and prawn..."

Greg Potter

"Me and some friends had a dinner here. It was lovely.Foods were delicious (4/5), with comfortable ambient (4/5), the service was great as..."

Kho Lidya Merina

"Definitely my favourite spot for Malaysian food! Ultra love their FRIED EGG NOODLES "mee goreng"! Super goooood! So much love for their "teh tarik"..."

Annie Low

"Probably the only place in Auckland where I can get roti like that make it in malaysia. Satay is also quite good too and the only place in Auckland..."

Clement Loh

"Finally managed to dine there. No regrets. Came for dinner and it was not busy at all. The food is delish with lot's of flavour . I am giving 4 stars..."

Katerina

"The best food is always found in the simplest of places. This is definitely one of them. I've heard good reviews through friends about this place so..."

Jeremy W

"Great authentic experience, nice roti canai and noodles. Some adequate vegetarian options available. Parking can be difficult considering the..."

MegWantsVeg

"This hidden gem on K road, absolutely authentic Malaysian food with full packs of flavor. I had the seafood curry laksa and I enjoyed it. Will..."

Yvonne Huang

"Pleasant dining experience, booked prior to dining for a work do, had the Sweet and sour sauce and food was served hot and reasonably. Service was..."

Spencer's Reviews

"Ordered their Nasi goreng. It was ok, nothing great. Slightly disappointed as I was expecting better going by the reviews they had..."

Bhavya

"This Malay place is just as popular as Newmarkets Seleras and has the best of 3 worlds of malaysian, chinese and kiwi so bring yer mates who are..."

Diner8Here

"Had a wild munch here at about 3:30pm on a Sunday. Ordered a Nasi Goreng, Chicken curry with roti and a vermicelli noodle soup. Flavours second..."

KBoy

"K' Rd has become foodies heaven and Uncle Man certainly is one to be exited about.As soon as you walked in, you feel like you stepped into..."

Cupy Dee

"The food was flavourful, quick and friendly service and if you crave some good malaysian food - this is one of the place you can go to and have a..."

Arvin Raymond Dsouza

"Had the best chicken satay ever! Love the rotis and the friendly staff. Definitely the place to go for malaysian food! Portions are big and you get..."

Rana El Haddad

"Truly excellent mee goreng and roti. To die for. And very reasonable price. I was recommended this place as being best Malaysian in Auckland and was..."

Hannah

"I love Malaysian food and uncle man's one of the most authentic places in auckland (apart from the random burger and fries side menu they have......"

Ffionachua

"Bang for buck, this place is quite unbeatable if you're looking to eat authentic mayalsaian food. The people were friendly and service was reasonably..."

Vinmanrules

"I love it when you find good Malaysian food in town, and if only I worked in town and could have the pleasure of locking in a regular lunch here like..."

Keith

"It's a touch over 12.20pm on a Wednesday working on K'Road...and that means, it's Uncle Man chicken curry and roti day. Locked in the calendar week..."

Jason Linnell

"The best place for roti canai in Auckland. Freshly made, nice and soft. It goes well with the curry chicken too. The nasi ayam is nice too. Service..."

Jasmine Tay-Paepae

"visit them often. nice and tidy restaurant, very fast services and friendly people there! I love their foods! 💕If you want to try REAL Malaysian..."

LISA NAM

"First time, here, had the Chicken Biryani. Not that i know much about Biryani, but this was like a deconstructed one, compared to an indian one...."

Roger Dalton

"Got recommended here by my friend and holy crap it was delicious. For three people, we ordered a Mee Goreng, Chicken Biryani, Chicken curry Laksa,..."

Kathryn Zhou

"Been here twice in a week. Totally loved the food. Best Malaysian in Auckland. Service and staff are so lovely and super fast. Tried chicken curry,..."

I'm Hungry

"The food here is good. Roti canai with daal is amazing value for money freshly made roti and flavoursome daal. Service is hit and miss..very cold..."

Deen Khan

"Quiet at 5:30pm on a Tuesday night. Quickly served and friendly waitress. Ordered 3 dishes and 1 to take away $51.50 in total so reasonably priced...."

“Dailee” 25% Off Zomato Gold

"Best Malaysian food in Auckland! Authentic, delicious and satisfying. Cheap pricing, generous portion size, me and the hubby are regulars (come here..."

Debbie Gibson

"Awesome 😊 love the food here. It is SO tasty and so well cooked. Just yum. The people are always really friendly too. The roti cani is..."

Fountain Abbey

"First time here today. It's a tiny place with very little seating. It's a public holiday and there's alot of people there during lunch time. Food was..."

Vanessa

"I been there 3 times, i finally found a good place to eat roti canai with authentic sambal sauce, i love everything from this place, just wish it was..."

José Ignacio Petitpas Ramirez

"If you are a foodie looking for an authentic Malay experience then you cannot find better than Uncle Man. It's not a place to impress a date or..."

Max Freemynd

"Been there for dinner. Halal Malaysian food. Loved their food. Had chicked laksa, wonton, fried rice, sambal squid. Good taste. Reasonable price...."

Polash Shariful Hasan

"I have walked back and forth past this place for months not going in, but finally did, and wish I had sooner. They have Martabak! One of my most..."

Sacha Richmond

"food quality for cost is definitely worth a visit alone!!!not the most appealing in terms of looks but great food and quick service make up for..."

Stuart Harris

"Uncle Man, one of the few places in Auckland where you can get a decent Roti Canai :) Tucked away in a little shop along Kroad, this tiny store sits..."

Kellie Lee

"Went there when it was so busy. Lack of staff but the woman that served us was so friendly and I'm happy with her hospitality. I would recommend..."

Michelle Chua

"Really good authentic Malaysian. Not a fancy place but boy is the food good. And cheap at the price most of the mains are $12-13 and so delicious...."

David Palfreyman

"First time I had food here was from lantern festival and I really liked their satay so I searched where the shop is. Can't believe I've walked passed..."

Tanz

"The best place for Malaysian food ! so tasty. Love the chicken laksa !!! Very yummy tofu and also nice fried flat noodle !!!. But the restaurant..."

Nguyễn Hằng

"Amazing Food! Cafeteria Style. Closest to Malaysian taste as I have eaten in NZ. Service is fast!Teh Tarik glasses are big, wish..."

Miraaz Peerbhai

"Food is delicious! Had the fried meehoon and Maggie goreng, tasted amazing. It's also inexpensive and the service is great. Looking forward to trying..."

Jaya

"Came here on a rather busy Saturday night - there was barely any space to sit, but some quick thinking managed to get me a table. Understandably,..."

Danny

"Lately I've been craving Laksa... So in search for the best Laksa in town, we decided to visit Uncle Man's due to its high rating on Zomato...."

Mat

"It's a good outlet for nice Malaysian food at a rather decent price. I'd have marked half a point down for the ambience, but at the prices they have..."

Grubking

"This was my first malaysian food experience and I can say it was really worth it.I had Nasi Goreng, which is a fried rice with seafood, egg..."

Diogo Reck

"Cheap and cheerful! Dinner for two, for $20.. Doesn't get much better that! Uncle mans is a little hard to spot along the busy main strip of K road..."

HJ

"This is a MUST-GO place if you love malaysian/singapore cuisine!! Authentic malaysian style cuisine- tried wat tan hor, char kway teow, mee rebus,..."

Eonapeony

"This place though! We ordered their roti canai, mee goreng, mee rebus, nasi dagang and some other rice dish I didn't really care for. Our waitress,..."

Jasmine Chai

"I have been meaning to go and visit these guys for food for a while now. Always had snack or just a takeout teh tarik.I ordered the chicken..."

SnobNom

"Cold water, nice price, taste delicious. I ordered Mi Gorang. This is the first time I eat Malaysian food and it is successful. I want to come here..."

RyunHwa Kang

"My husband took me to this restaurant saying that the roti and chicken curry is the best dish that they offer, I however ordered Me Goreng. I must..."

Richa K

"My friend spoke about uncle man's quite a few times knowing that I like eating fluffy and crispy roti. We finally got around to trying it and I was..."

Lisa V

"This place's chef is a Malay and that isn't commonly found in most Malaysian restaurant. They do make their roti canai the authentic way. Dough..."

Travels4Food

"Extremely authentic Malaysian cuisine. I had the seafood laksa and a roti planta. The roti was right up there with the best I've tested, and the Dahl..."

Jo Y

"This eatery is tucked away on K'Rd and not the easiest to find. We came here on a Tuesday early evening and craving Malaysian food.We ordered..."

Miss Kiki

"Recommended to everyone. The Rojak Mee and Satay are very authentic Malaysian food. Roti Canai also very good and original. Must try! Best in..."

MikeL

"Pretty generous portions, yet our expectations were maybe too high. The roti is freshly made in front of you. Sort of mediocre curry, and only one..."

Zephell

"Absolutely amazing Malays Malaysian food. Had nasi tomato with ayam masak merah and Mee Rebus. Authentic flavours that you will get in Malaysia..."

3possibilites

"Beef Rendang is probably the best I have had in NZ so far. Spectacular. Prices.. Also spectacular.. Location is obscure but who cares cos the curry..."

Whiskyncigars

"The best authentic Malaysian restaurant in Auckland cook by real Malays. Perhaps also the best Malaysian restaurant in the whole of New Zealand. It..."

Syafla

"One of the best Malaysian restaurants I've been to so far! I ordered Med Goreng and it had rich flavour. Another thing I liked about the service is..."

Razelle Icaro

"You know the roti is fresh as they make it right in front of you! Food is flavoursome especially the dhal with the roti. Portions are small but the..."

Ruby Jilani

"Tiny Malaysian restaurant on K road! You can see how The roti was made freshly in front of you. It tasted as good as it looks. Don't be surprised if..."

JJJiiiiAn

"Great chicken laksa that taste a lot more authentic than most other Malaysian places. Service is friendly with minimal wait time for food, topped of..."

Rojas

"Fantastic Malaysian Mamak food in central Auckland. They do very delicious ROTI! You can see the chef in action - flipping and turning the roti..."

Jade Lim

"It's nice to find an authentic restaurant and to be able to see the food being made in front of you. Ordered the beef redang and roti. Roti very..."

Mary Underwood

"Being from Malaysia, I'm always looking for the best Malaysian restaurant. As there are many styles of cooking a similar dish due to the cultural..."

ShoRt

"I enjoyed eating here. The kuey teow fried noodles weren't bad, but they're different to what I'm used to. The texture was sort of like scrambled egg..."

Stango

"Warisan is the Malay word for heritage. And it’s pronounced Uncle ‘Mahn’. Uncle (or pakcik in Malay) Man’s is a Malaysian restaurant serving..."

Carmella @ Easy Food Hacks

"Food in the restaurant is authentic Malaysian, will definitely be back to try they other dishes. Price is reasonable as well. The only down side it..."

Terence Ng

"Authentic Malaysian. Laksa was really good, also ordered some roti - handmade right in front of you. Good sign of a decent Malaysian place. Roti..."

Ryan

"A very busy small restaurant with delicious food. We had two adults and two children and we ordered several dishes between us. My favourite was..."

Candii Cao

"Uncle Man is a small restaurant, and run with the whole family involved including the help of their Uncle who you’ll easily spot as the man making..."

Heartshrooms

"Being a Malaysian myself, I believe that Uncle man's is one of the few places that makes good Malaysian cuisine. It is the closest you will ever get..."

Sellyna Lee

"Highlight for me.here os the roti which is make live and direct in front of you. The freshest. Nasi lemak is my fave, although admittedly I haven't..."

Mat Randomplay

"My Good Malaysian friend Dan took me here for lunch today, Have to say I was super impressed, If your a Roti fan this is definitely the place to go,..."

Zac Suvalko

"Came in not knowing what to expect. Ordered a mee goreng and family ordered nasi lemak and found it was quite authentic with real flavours. Service..."

Stanton Lim

"I've often heard of people raving about Uncle Man but, if my friend hadn't dragged me to this place, I don't think I would have ever found it by..."

Lucy Eats

"Cheap, delicious, fast service, friendly staff... It's a poor mans rich hotel... All the soups mains starters are very tasty...nice place for food..."

Sharan Rayilla's

"Recommended by friend to try the Roti Canai and Roti Tissue. Really enjoyed both of them. Customer Service: 6.5/10 Food:..."

James

"I am from Malaysia. If you are looking for authentic Malaysian roti canai, Uncle Man is your right choice. Roti here is made in front of you in the..."

Cindy Ong

"Edit 9/8/15 - Ate here for dinner tonight but will have to lower my initial 5 star rating. While I do have a soft spot for this place and still one..."

Victoria

"Honestly, some of the best restaurants are in places you'd probably never think off. I've had Malaysian food before but man, this place blew me away...."

Emmy Ren

"Their roti canai is really something to brag about. Its made FRESH (not frozen and heated like many places do). I love their concept of specialty..."

Annette Wong

"Here is the best Roti canai in Auckland, the one and only one.....we love it as the roti is never oily....outstanding service each time. We had the..."

Halfaspoon Page

"Hidden gem on K road. Their sambal is lip smackingly delicious with the perfect combination of hotness and sweetness. The roti is made fresh and goes..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Excellent meal! Amazing to see the roti being made on front of us and great entertainment for the kids. Everything from the satay to the Coconut..."

Katherine Witchman

"Most Malaysian restaurants outside of Malaysia are 'Malaysian Chinese' cuisine. Uncle Man is authentic 'Malaysian Malay' cuisine which is rare, and..."

Daniel Power

"Saw this place by chance and was a little apprehensive given they do chinese, malaysian and european food. Service was relaxed and friendly, we..."

Charlee Brown

"Awesome char kuey teow and roti. Nice and spicy char kuey teow and the roti is super light and puffy. Defo will go back! Really authentic as..."

Rhys Armstrong

"An unexpected and great find! :) When I first read about this place on Zomato, I was wondering how on earth I had managed to miss a Malaysian..."

Kiwi Foodie

"Roti is really good! Made right in front of diners. The char kway teow was really salty though. ..."

Bobby Anderson

"I heard much about this place so i came here to satisfy my char kuay tiao craving. But then i saw the Mee rebus lunch special and decided to try it...."

Dulcie Raphielle Tan

"I popped into Uncle Man's on my lunch break and tried the Thursday special, which was Nasi Lemak. The person at the front counter was friendly and..."

Naomi Mison

"We went along to try this place out after reading a review about it online. The four of us tried quite a few dishes on the menu including the roti..."

Rice & Kai

"I had been to Uncle Man today and tried their mee rebus, teh tarik (pulled tea) and satay. They are tasty and would definitely come back to Uncle Man..."

Charlie M.

"When I heard through the grapevine that Uncle Man makes roti canai to order, I just had to give this place a go, though I am generally suspicious of..."

Nom Nom Panda

"First time trying Malaysian food so I don’t really have a baseline. Having said that, everything I did order I enjoyed (apart from the Fishcake..."

B Fowler

"An absolute pleasure dining here. The food was amazing 🤩.. I would say this is the best Malaysian restaurant I’ve ever been. The portion size..."

Faith Mirza

"Came in for lunch and got the Wan Tan Hor and Nasi lemak with beef rendang. Both dishes were nice and went down well. They didn’t pack that much..."

Riley Lucas

"This place came out in my search for Malaysian food around town. The pictures and the variety of food look pretty decent so I decided to check them..."

Alex Sutedja

"Very popular place. I’ve had this place marked on my google maps for like 5 years, and I finally went in. I came here because I wanted to eat..."

H S

"Best random decision I made in a 3 months long trip! The food is affordable, absolutely delicious, portion size was big aswell and the staff was the..."

Elisabeth Reiter

"Legendary Malaysian restaurant in Auckland for a reason. Delicious, you crave it whenever you think about it. Dishes are executed so well. A..."

Jesse Tio

"Tucked away in a corner, this restaurant is worth discovering. I particularly fell in love with their dessert, as I have a sweet tooth. Roti Bom and..."

Dr Zuleyha Keskin

"Very good customer service.👍I love their milk tea and Malaysian coffee👍Roti is reasonably priced as well👍They also have a bathroom for..."

Summer Z

"Exceeded our expectations. An excellent 👌 place to have your dinner 🍽️. If you like Thai Food, you should definitely go to the Uncle Man's..."

Kreutz Diego

"The food was great. The Satay chicken was the best in Auckland for us, made me remember back to southeast Asia home. Lamb was dried and not hot. Roti..."

Rung -Ch -Rung

"Felt you r eating at kedai makan kampung baru coz attended by freindly malay staff who speak fluent Malay slang..ordered tasteful spicy nsi goreng..."

Hafizbaze32

"Authentic Malaysian food! Have tried most of their menu at this point. Roti Tissue is the best dessert with condensed milk! Also recommend their Roti..."

Elaine Ang

"Love the service Love the food Massive portion sizes Value for money Got the beef rendang with two massive rôtis. Freshly made. Flaky. Lots of..."

Sheenal Srivastava

"Cheap, delicious Malaysian food. I was curious about this place for a long time but usually it is always full. This time I went around 5 pm on..."

The Translator

"Very great Malaysian food. Close to what we had back in..."

Ken Wai

"Good staff. Delicious foods. We like the kwetiauw. Nasi Lemak is okay. The Martabak was too curry to my..."

Muhammad Taqiyuddin

"Tried out Malaysian food for the very first time. And OMG! It was DELICIOUS! We ordered Roti Canai w/ chicken curry and Nasi Goreng (chicken only)...."

Amna Nisar

"If you love malaysian cuisine then this a must try out place. Authentic malaysian dishes available. A part of the restaurant is currently under..."

Shafwana Shafeek

Selera Malaysian Cafe

85/100 (3006 ratings)

Quick Bites

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Plain Laksa

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Beef Rendang Combo Roti Canai and Selera Tofu

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Hainanese Chicken Rice

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Cendol

Char Kway Teow

Satay Chicken Skewers

Curry

Chicken Laksa

Prawns

Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang

Carrot Cake

Sambal Chicken

Laksa

Beef Curry Laksa

Chicken Curry Laksa

Fish

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Fried rice

Selera Deep Fried Tofu F

BBQ Pork Laksa

pineapple fried rice

Great Won Ton Soup

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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

"Portions are really big. Especially the laksa which was super tasty and came in a massive oversized bowl. Lots of meat and noodles and I wanted to..."

Jason Bouwman

"Embraced Selera for lunch for the first time and it was so good. The service provided by the boss was really attentive and he was extremely kind. He..."

Sharon Louie

"This place gets really busy so it's hard to get an indoor table, especially for bigger groups. However, there are outdoor tables available. It's also..."

Y Anne

"Cool Malaysian..."

Daniel Joshua

"You really can’t go wrong with the laksa from Selera! I love coming here on the warmer evenings and have a big bowl of laksa outside! The..."

Emma Sharma

"The Newmarket shop have more options n the uncle is so friendly. Been to the Westfield n the shop, been to both twice each. Newmarket..."

Meng Yee

"Delicious and tasty Malaysian dishes with fast service. Portion sizes are huge and great value for money. The laksa was the absolute best - we..."

Real Slug

"I love the atmosphere of this place, and Ben though it could be a bit cleaner. I had chicken laksa which Was very tasty, other dishes on the menu..."

Marco.salvalaglio1991

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

Alvin Ang

"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..."

Foodaholic

"One of the best Hainaness chicken rice that I had in Auckland. Tender chicken and savory rice, well-matched with the sauce provided. Very clean..."

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..."

Simon Wordsworth

"Selera was a delectable experience 🤤 Their dishes (chicken laska + black bean chicken on rice) were massive in portion and ever so comforting,..."

MeeraTheFoodie

"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

"Had the traditional chicken laksa, chicken with mas sauce and rice as well as satay skewers. Super tasty Malaysian food, one of the best in Auckland...."

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

"Ate here for the first time and am thrilled to find what I think is the best Malaysian food in Auckland! The Seafood Laksa was incredible, couldn't..."

Anna

"Bursting in flavours and such generous portions. I got the smaller laksa and the bowl was good for 2 if not 3 people. Full of flavours and the staff..."

Nusaiba AD

"I ordered the curry chicken on rice and it was honestly so worth the $16. The portions are huge! and i had so much curry left over. They give a..."

Donna

"The best Malaysian street food in newmarket ... friends had the beef rendang and raves about it. I loved their friend rice and service was awesome...."

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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