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Selera Malaysian Cafe
85/100 (3006 ratings)
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Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang
spring roll
Noodle
Sambal Chicken
MEE Goreng
Hainanese Chicken Rice
Beef
Beef Curry Laksa
Cendol
Chicken satay
Chicken Curry Laksa
Char Kway Teow
Malaysian Seafood Laksa
Satay Chicken Skewers
Selera Deep Fried Tofu F
BBQ Pork Laksa
Curry
Great Won Ton Soup
Prawns
Plain Laksa
Carrot Cake
Beef Rendang Combo Roti Canai and Selera Tofu
Laksa
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Fried rice
pineapple fried rice
Chicken Laksa
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"Havenā€™t had Chicken Laksa in awhile. I guess Selera have one of the better laksaā€™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 canā€™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: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ—Interior: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ—šŸŒ‘Service: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•Recommend: šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•šŸŒ•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
"Weā€™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 šŸ¤¤ 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
"Havenā€™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 thereā€™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
"Itā€™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 donā€™t run out :) The portion sizes are HUGE so are..."
Lum Lum
"Canā€™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.Ā  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. Itā€™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
"Iā€™m rating them solely based on their salt and pepper chicken, because thatā€™s what I always order when I go there. I donā€™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..."
FroyošŸ¦
"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 Iā€™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. Ā 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 ā¤ļø 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.Ā 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 ā€“ 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. Ā In my opinion, Ā 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 āœ…Pricing āœ…Packed full of dinersāœ…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 didnā€™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!! šŸ‘ŒšŸ¼ 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 Ā 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 Ā 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!Ā  TheĀ noodle and rice dishes are as good as it gets out of Malaysia especially theĀ beef rendang,Ā 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 Ā 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 canā€™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. Itā€™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 veryā€ 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. Itā€™s a little bit white spicy (I donā€™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..."
Rafael del Rosario
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"Fantastic cosy malaysian restaurant, with authentic flavours! Excellent friendly service from the waitress, plus the chef was very personable,..."
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"Chef Roy truly is a great host. From the friendly conversations that made the place feel homely, to the mouthwatering dishes. Best dish at Mutiara..."
Raul Vasudevan
"Love this place. Really friendly chef. Tasty food. Love the whole fish dish, eggplants, and all of the appetisers here. Would..."
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"There is love in the food here, the type of home cooking love. Definitely somewhere to go if thatā€™s the type of comfort youā€™re looking from, all..."
Saphic Chan
"*zomato gold*ā€¢ Beef Rendang, flavors were authentic and the meat was very well-marinated and tenderā€¢ Claypot Noodles, comfort food for..."
Arianaaa
"I've been lucky enough to have eaten at this wonderful restaurant for the past ten years. The food, staff and atmosphere are just..."
Richard Moulton
"Ordered the Rendang, Char Koay Teow and Squid Sambal. They were awesome. If you're looking for authentic Malaysian cuisine, this is the place to go...."
James Wee
"Been there for a few times, never disappointing. Brought my family over who came for a holiday in New Zealand for a lunch and they were totally..."
Fiona Anyi
"A bit pricey for the ambience and seating which is cramped. But that's where the negatives stop.We had vegetarian options as 2 out of three..."
Gastrophilist
"One of my favourite Malaysian local with awesome lunch specials and I usually swap between the clay pot chicken rice and bami mee goreng which hit..."
Richie Chewy
"Coming to Akl and having good Malaysian food you canā€™t find in the provinces and this place is fantastic from a value lunch menu to great dinner..."
Gilbert Lawrence
"Been here a few times and never been disappointed. The staff are friendly and helpful.Everything we have ordered has always been hot and..."
James
"Yummy, authentic and full of amazing flavours. Have had takeaways from here a few times. They're also in the Entertainment Book which is an added..."
Natasha Cutting
"Pam and I use to visit Mutiara over 10 years ago regularly when living in St. Heliers, it was then one of the best Malaysian restaurants in Auckland...."
PamTony Melbourne
"Great food, great service, great venue. I recommend 100% to anyone who loves Malaysian food. Thanks to Mutiara for an amazing night. We will be back..."
Jared Royce Price
"Sons 19th birthday, his choice to come here! The chicken Satay with chunky peanut sauce, and money bags are ā€œmust haveā€ starters. The Assam curry..."
Mion.stock
"I went to mutiara with my friend for take away on Friday evening as it's my friend 's favourite restaurant. We took away char ho fun and mee goreng..."
Pankaj Sharma
"We have enjoyed the lunch in Matiara Restaurant many times. The service is always good and attentive. The food are very authentic Malaysian tastes...."
Philip Chu
"This is an absolute must if you love Malaysian food.Service was really good and attentive.We ordered the Mee Greng and Nasi lamek whcih was..."
PK
"We have eaten Malaysian food at other places around Auckland and Mutiara for us ticks all the boxes.From the ambiance, the service, the range of..."
Monica
"Food here is authentic to the cuisine of Malaysia. The satay sauce is spicy and made from blended roasted peanuts and with real chilli, not like..."
Sharon Lim
"We have been coming here for lunch as a group for several years now. We leave the menu up to the Chef Roy. We are forever delighted with the food and..."
Brenda Hill
"Amazing, I have been a chef running kitchens learning and enjoying food for a few decades, Mutiara has all ways been a place i wanted to try ,its ..."
Conal Bills
"Mutiara is probably the cheapest Restaurant along Ponsonby Road and we control the outside seats from Friday midday!Ā One mate (RIP) used to..."
Christopher Charles Dunn
"I had chicken rendang and ayam mesak merah with my husband tonight...it was amazing! Great service and the food was outstanding. Definitely will be..."
Michelle
"We had a fantastic evening here using First Table and really enjoyed it. The staff were friendly and warm and efficient. Atmosphere is great. We had..."
Rachel Schuurman
"Been visiting NZ for a week plus, happy to have found this restaurant to cater to our local Malaysian tastebuds. The Chef was kind enough to cook a..."
Ahmad Mohamed
"We had our team dinner at Mutiara and had a fantastic time there. Roy was really helpful in helping us decide on the different dishes in our set..."
Yingwei Tok
"A number of us old boys have been frequenting Mutiara Malaysian restaurant for a number of years, we have tried a large number of restaurants in the..."
Roger Revell
"Delicious food,love the atmosphere with sound service. We enjoyed a lots. Food was good in portion and tasty with reasonable price. Best Malaysian..."
Manoj Basnet
"Awesome restaurant. I lived in Malaysia for 10 years and have found Mutiara to be the most authentic Malaysian cuisine in Auckland. We regularly eat..."
Scott
"I went here to have dinner tonight with my Boyfriend. My friend recommended me to visit this restaurant as she's malaysian and I am Indonesian (our..."
Haryanti
"Been here couple times with my family. Delicious food, amazing location and always love the athmosphere. Last time here I had Nasi Lemak. My ultimate..."
Chelsea B
"went there last friday with my mates. first time trying their Chicken Char Kway Teow..It was amazing! The best CKT I ever had. The staff there..."
Dan Brigham
"Mutiara is one of my go to restaurants. Can thoroughly recommend the chicken sambal and beef rendang. Always good, with excellent service. Best..."
David Read
"All 4 of us really loved the food and that includes the children. Ā When we asked for mild it was spot on what we wanted. Ā Service was great. Can't..."
Zoe Wang
"I consistently went here for lunch several years ago and recently went back to find that it is still just as good. The best cheap lunch in Ponsonby...."
Finn K
"Although the place is small but it makes up for its ambiance. With the decors, one will feel being transported to Malaysia. The food were excellent..."
Emmelyn Fuentes Rosell
"Lovely little place on Ponsonby Road. Ā Reasonable prices, good servings sizes and friendly staff. Ā We had the chicken satay start and the scallops..."
Mairi Frances Cochrane
"Delicious! Roy is a legends can't wait till next time when we come for an entree. Satay is delicious. Gotta write 1940 characters can't wait to come..."
Annie Cliff
"Mutiara Restaurant at 66 Ponsonby Rd, has been rated in Aucklandā€™s top 5 Malaysian Restaurants. And it is well deserved. I have been..."
Patrick Lee-Lo
"Cheap and cheerful little place that does BYO. Came here on a First Table booking and paid around $30 for 2 people for dinner. Very reasonable!..."
Lucyeatsakld
"Best Char-ho fun in Auckland šŸ˜ Must try. The rendang is so popular and absolutely delicious. Char ho fun is not in the dinner menu but you..."
ArcHee Mgr
"Their Claypot Chicken Rice is by far one of the best dishes in this area. Although I rarely eat Malaysian food, their cuisines somewhat tend to..."
Tavita Milford
"Price is not bad in their location and service was superb. All.the staff were friendly and accommodating. As usual I ordered my favorite char Kew..."
Jane Bmg
"Staff were all veryyy friendly. 4.5 as Ambience is not enticing and some items on menu needs to be arranged beforehand. For a first timer like us, we..."
Liksya
"Our family dined at Mutiara and the food was exceptional. Ā The customer service was very friendly, Ā and every dish was very tasty. Ā My personal..."
Brooke
"Mutiara very standard Malaysian cuisine. Underwhelming customer service! I dined with my wife and a friend early Saturday evening 17/12/2016 . Upon..."
Grant Fyfe
"This restaurant has it all. Great neighborhood restaurant that ticks all the boxes. Been coming here for years and the experience never fails us...."
Sue Ormsby
"Have eaten here many times, and the food is always amazing. Personal favourites are the lamb shank curry (2x Ā big and tender shanks), any of the..."
Alex Gee
"Love this place so much that it was my first meal stop off the plane from London! We've been coming to this restaurant for 19 years as a family and..."
Nadia Narayan-Niu
"I started going to Mutiara in late 1998 and quickly became a regular, Ā the food has always been consistently good and everything on the menu tastes..."
Jesse Locke
"Top food great staff, always a good meal will be taking 2 large groups for a meal. Book ahead if you don't want to be disappointed. Ā Love it :)..."
Martin Wu
"I love this place - my friends and I have our BYO nights here all the time. The food is fab, the service is amazing and it's just general good vibes..."
Sonia Matta
"Excellent food and service. Ask for Chef Special 3 Course Meal. Though the chef may not be able to be oblige during busy periods. We were lucky. Very..."
Kamal Matta
"delicious, beautifully presented food with the kindest service and a homely atmosphere. the food is fresh and the flavours are all interesting and..."
Sherna
"Came here for a BYO birthday dinner with 10 people. Staff were very accommodating and put up with us marvellously ( as any BYOs I've been to aren't..."
Trixibelle Swan
"Overall experience was great. However, the portion aint that great and a bit expensive for the amount of food u get. This restaurant is in between..."
Hung Quoc Bui
"Had lunch here on weekday, not much ppl were eating there. I tried roti bread with curry beef and mango lassi, the taste is alright and the size is..."
Flora
"The best bloody beef rendang I've ever had, top notch spot for a BYO. Staff was really friendly and every other meal I tried was absolutely..."
Steven
"Had the nicest dinner here (vegan). Highly recommend the steamed fresh vegetables topped with bean curd and peanut pieces (with an extra serve of..."
Lucia Zhang
"Had dinner on a Tuesday. Began with a complimentary deep-fried prawn on spinach, as amuse bouchƩ. Sea-food tofu soup, butter prawns, egg-plant with..."
Latte333
"Very simple and very basic (not a common approach in Ponsonby!). Service was quick so that you can easily get in and out within a lunchtime. Cheapish..."
David Boshier
"My 3 colleagues and Ā myself dined at this authentic Malaysian restaurant last nite . what a bunch of friendly staff (especially Sandy and Chen) and..."
Pritesh Patel
"We came with a large group for dinner and found the service was both attentive and efficient. The restaurant was completely full that night with..."
Lucy Eats
"Mutiara is a small Malaysian restaurant. There are some Malaysian restaurants in Auckland but hardly any one is good and consistent. Its simple..."
STRADS
"Came here for lunch today with work colleagues and throughly enjoyed the food.Tasty and well priced this little Malaysian restaurant on..."
Johann*
"I visited Mutiara on a Monday and they had a few tables. Busier than other establishments in Ponsonby. I am always keen to try new dishes and asked..."
Folcarelli Stephen
"You'd think that a restaurant on Ponsonby will charge an arm and a leg for their food but Mutiara is an exception. Lovely Malaysian food and generous..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"Mutiara is my favourite restaurant for Malaysian food. The food is delicious and excellent value for money. I would definitely recommend the..."
Gerard D'mello
"Wow what an amazing evening we had at Mutiara, the venue was great , the staff were friendly and professional and chef Lai was an gracious host ,..."
Dave Taylor
"Always great. I've had dinner here many times, and it's always great, has great atmosphere, and great staff. Also, very affordable. The only problem..."
Ryan W
"I have had the pleasure of dining in this restaurant when it has just been myself and when it has been full. I stay next door at the Quest and my..."
Patrick
"Mutiara Restaurant always has high quality food with great service at very reasonable prices. I've tried a bunch of dishes here over the years and..."
Mimioguy
"A bloody Gem! Discount the reviews from the Malaysians, I would suspect there are other motivations. Sufficient to say, whenever I've been there, the..."
Jim Archibald
"I came here last week and ate the most delicious chicken curry I have ever had.The service was friendly and fast.I would highly recommend..."
Alan
"In my entire trip to Auckland, this has to the best restaurant I've ever been to. The wonderful smell that accompanies the setting has made me feel..."
Bernard
"We usually come to dine in this restaurant with family and friends and we love it everytime. This time however we took our 11 month old very busy..."
Rana Askari
"Love the food here, have been coming her often for the last 10 years. The servings are generous and the prices very reasonable and its always..."
Fiona Quinn
"I work next door to this great little restaurant.The food is great, very authentic and really cheap.They are incredibly friendly and..."
Ron Redel
"I have enjoyed both the attentive service and excellent food EVERY time I have been at this establishment. Its quiet enough to talk, warm and..."
Scott Stacey
"One of the old restaurant. Decor seems dated now. Still holds very authentic look.Food is simply delicious. I just love Nasi..."
David Johnson
"A favourite casual eatery that we keep going back to. Best dish? Well, we have about 6 dishes we really enjoy. Good service and friendly staff. Money..."
Jonathan Bowen
"Simply the best in NZ. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the awesome experience. Meet Roy the owner chef ..he gave us such a dinning experience that..."
Felix Pillay
"5 star plus!Fabulous food with friendly service and good ambience.Roy and his team have looked after us for the past 15+years and..."
Pete
"As we read the reviews and found out that Mutiara is probably the oldest Malaysian Restaurant in New Zealand based over 12years ago. The consistency..."
Jagdish Singh
"I tend to eat here mostly for lunch, although have been here a few times for dinner, the food is probably the best Malaysian food around & the..."
Tom Kelly
"Mutiara has been my family favorite restaurant for years. I am Indonesian but I love Malaysian Food as its ingredients are very similar with ours...."
Windy Smith
"Terence and I have been going to Mutiara at least once a month for the last 12 years and we're shocked to read bad reviews which we feel are totally..."
Susan Castaneda
"The most amazing food we have had in Auckland. Great service, friendly staff and a tour of the kitchen proved the food was fresh and standards were..."
Sam Ingham
"We had our staff party here a while ago and we had a great time, the mango juice is amazing. Its hard to actually find mango juices available in..."
Linda
"I came here for lunch today and had the most delicious chicken curry.Every time, without fail the food is great.Not only is the food good..."
Alan
"Best Malaysian in Auckland- and we've tried most!Lunch is outstanding- the Chicken Claypot in particular is amazing. Dinner perhaps even better,..."
Andrew Dixon
"My Husband and I discovered Mutiara some 14 years ago and we have been going there on a regular basis ever since. Every special occasion we come to..."
Roksana
"I love Malaysian food and Mutiara has now become my favorite Malaysian joint, especially for lunch. Their lunch specials are super great deal and the..."
Amit Tripuraneni
"I just returned from my OE & have a friend gathering at Mutiara a few days ago. They have keep the standard of food as good as before. I have..."
Siew K Yap
"Having lived in Malaysia for many years I am always on the lookout for good food from the area. Mutiara is far and away the best I have come across..."
John Daley
"Excellent service,great food and good wine selections.The Ikan bakar and the Egg plant with salted fish,and the mee goreng was a hit for us.Will..."
George Vergis
"Delicious food and wonderful staff, we are regulars here and love the option of BYO too. The laksa is..."
Rose
"Not much keeps this away from 5-star rating: food quality and the attention of the staff justify it. Mutiara is one of Auckland's secrets; something..."
Peter Houlding
"Mutiara is a little bit different from other Malaysian eateries in Auckland, as they serve good ol Nyonya style dishes. Nyonya style dish is a type..."
YellowBlankets
"Food is delicious, the portion was big, and the service was good. As I am allergic to seafood, they separated the dishes for us. The chef even came..."
Mong Na Boon
"Food had great flavours. Chicken Sambal was very..."
Anona Pak
"Mutiara never disappoints. Authentic Malaysian food taste, I feel like I'm back in Malaysia everytime I eat here! The best one in Auckland so..."
mameemonsterr
"Mutiara Malaysian in Ponsonby was an exceptional dining experience and one Iā€™d been eagerly anticipating. During a night out along Ponsonby Rd..."
Taylar W
"Entered the restaurant without much expectation, but it turned out to be a memorable experience. The food is too good and the service was..."
Re R
"I am a foodie. I honestly recommend to try this place. You would not regret. I try to go to new restaurant to try new dishes. While I was walking..."
blue dragonfly
"Went for a second time. Food was authentic with all dishes excellent and very tasty. The chef is Malaysian who knows Nonya cuisine. If you want a..."
Tim Chaffe
"If you're looking for authentic Malay food in Auckland, look no further than Mutiara Malaysian Restaurant in Ponsonby. My recent visit on a Friday..."
Mat Weir
"Amazing food and atmosphere, Lots of great vegan options if you..."
Jack Sutcliffe
"We ate here Friday evening. Mutiara is a Cool little restaurant. Very busy. Staff still attentive. We had Beef Rendang and Chicken with Cashew. Both..."
Jane Lake
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