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Hey guys, hope your day is great. Here is a Throwback Thursday post of my visit to Aunty Menaβs Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe located in Cuba Street, Wellington CBD. They serve a range of popular Malaysian without the use of any meat products in itππππ. Come check it out.
Satay Sticks x4 π’ $9
The mock meat had a chewy texture that needed a bit of time to get used to. There was a mild, nice amount of seasoning to give each piece some spice πΆ to it. Peanut sauce had a nice nutty π₯ and sweet flavour to it.
Chow Mee π $14
The presentation looked lovely, very colourful and filling when I first saw the plate. Noodles + Veggies were cooked well with a sweet touch from the chilli sauce. Mock meat had an interesting texture, but good enough to taste similar to chicken. Overall, I was happy and it was worth the money.
Laksa π² $13
For a non-meat laksa, this dish was really well replicated. The soup was rich and creamy taste consisting of lemongrass ππΏ + hint of coconut π₯₯. Great serving size and range of veggies, mock meats, and noodles to make it a hearty, lunch meal.
Final Words
I had a good experience at Aunty Menaβs. The interior is compact + non-modern, but donβt judge a book by its cover. Service is friendly, but when going into the restaurant, I would pick up the menu and get seated first in order to not crowd the front area. Definitely recommend this place if you want a different twist to Asian food or want a meal that is free from meat. Peace out ππ½βπ½
I liked that they used fresh veges instead of frozen which is a big plus, for example broccoli was crunchy and there was fresh bokchoy, but it wasn't enough tofu. Curry was yammy but a bit too salty for me, I still really enjoyed it. Felt like I was rushed to leave the place. Would have liked more friendly service.
Very nice and cheap vegan asian restaurant, however its always quite packed with limited seating and extremely overheated in the restaurant. The food is delicious and suitable for vegetarian and vegan eaters.
Affordable, vegan, delicious and fast.. LOVE!!
Nice cozy place. I tried Tom yum (large) soup with extra veggies along with some Pan fried dumplings. Soup was perfect for this cold weather, didnβt feel like anything was missing as it was vegetarian soup. Dumplings went very well with chilli oil and soya. All in all food was great and the service was good. Will be heading to this place again whenever I crave for vegetarian food :)
P.S - Next time will add food pics lol xD
Friendly staff, I often come here to purchase vegan dishes for my daughter.
It always busy here, a wide range of vegan dishes on offer, we will definitely come back
A great place to go if you are/are going out with someone who is vegetarian or vegan - i am not - and i loved the food. It is so tasty and very cheap, the service is very quick. The vibe and setting of the restaurant is very chilled and relaxed which is nice
I love Aunty Menas! My go-to place for vegetarian. Iβm not even vegetarian but their food is so good, Iβd probably choose it over a lot of non-vego options. Cheap, filling and delicious, what more do you need
This place is so good, the atmosphere isn't high class however the food is fantastic. Definitely recommend the roti curry, noodles, and fried rice.
Vibes are really great. Would 100% come again.
Cheap n cheerful and delish! Love that I can eat anything on the menu here and not worry about criss contamination in woks etc. The food came out fast and in large portions. Decent choices for kids but portion sizes are still big so maybe a reduced size/prize offering would make it more kid friendly. I can't wait to sample more of the menu laksa and roti chenai in particular. Gets very busy very fast as people have mentioned so pays to get in early.
I am a meat lover but I love this place food quick hot and tasty , the portions are large and economical/cheap what more can you ask for. This place is casual dining and usually really busy
Simple and delicious. Full of unique mena charm. Always satisfies. Working my way through the menu slowly. And itβs next door to my work! #winning
I have just transitioned into a vegetarian lifestyle and I must say if you are missing meat this is the place you want to go! All the meat is mock so everything is vegan/vegetarian and tastes delicious! I have the Roti Chanai. The roti was delicious! The curry did quite have the same texture/thickness as ones I have had in the past but it was yummy all the same! The service here is great and they are super popular, would recommend!
This was my third time here and I have thoroughly enjoyed everything each time. The food is cooked so quickly and everything weβve ordered is delicious. I love that itβs a fully vegan place - walking in and knowing I can eat anything in there is such a great feeling.
The BBQ steamed buns are delicious! My favourite has to be the satay skewers - they are so packed full of flavour. I tend to order a few entrees rather than a main as I get to try more. Iβm going to have to venture out of this and try some mains now that Iβve tried all the entrees I want to.
Yum Vegetarian foods! We ordered nasi goreng and wonton vege soup, and surprised how they can make vegetarian foods taste that good. The sago longan dessert (no option) was amazing too.
So good! Large portion sizes, quick service, quick preparation, really lovely staff. All of the starters are amazing, I could eat them for mains!
Very tasty laksa and veg chicken curry. Cosy and homely feel too. Will eat here again! The portion sizes were also very good and it was fairly busy at 6pm on a week night, but service was not affected.
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After looking for a lot of fancy restaurant options, me & my partner always end up visiting this place for the simple, delicious, comfort food that they offer.
Like most Fridays waiting for a table is a must & I am amused how staff here don't care of losing out diners by telling upfront - that the minimum wait time for a table is 1hour! Readers I have to tell you all, on any busy day it has never been 1 hour wait. We have easily got a table with in 15mins & done with dinner in 1hour.. So don't buy that line!!
We always go back for our favorite Mock chicken laksa. The serving is generous, the coconut broth is mild yet packed with flavour!
However we did try out our least favourite dish on our last visit which is- curry noodles, the menu says served with veggies, condiments & soya curry but it was served with big chunks of potatoes & a curry tasting like potatoes! Potato curry & noodles is definitely not for my palate.
This place definitely serves Best Vegetarian Malaysian cuisine with great value for money!
Aunty Mena's is a delight!
Being a vegan it is such an easy place to go to and feel free with the menu options! I seriously can't stress enough how care free you will feel with choices at this place.Β
The food is pretty great and not too pricy, just a classic asian food joint. Recommend.Β
Love the coconut rice too and often go for the Mee Goreng! :) Go Aunty Mena!
Went here for lunch with a couple of the cousins and really did not expect much from a shop where the inside resembled a local food outlet in Asia and that just served vegetarian food but I was pleasantly surprised.
We ordered the satay, the bbq steamed bun and the fried drumsticks for starters and the laksa, char keow teow and Nasi Lemak for mains.
All the food was exceptional and it did not feel at all that there was no meat. Everything was cooked really well with all the flavours these dishes would normally have. I was really impressed with the bbq steamed bun and the char keow teow.
We were there for lunch and this place was packed. Staff were still very curtious and polite even with all our ignorant questions on how these dishes would taste without meat.
It is really awesome that Wellington has a fully vegetarian restaurant which is not only busy bit serves really nice food.
Food - 9/10
Customer Service - 8/10
Ambiance - 8/10
Price - 8/10
Would I return - most probably
Tasty food, good service, nice atmosphere. It has no steps so accessible to wheelchairs, but the tables get really close to the counter and some chairs can't be passed easily if they have people sitting in them - which, most times we've been past, they do...which can only be a good sign! I had a conversation with my waotress about the sort of noodles the Laksa came with, and from this she picked up I was looking for gluten free and was really helpful about altering my dish to suit me. And another waitress was able to answer my questions about the gluten in an ingredient.
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I have many fond memories of Aunty Menas. It was a real highlight for me before I moved to Wellington and would just visit. The vegetarian and vegan range is terrific. I have only had one negative experience here over the past 10+ years of dining here. My only criticism would be the menu needs a bit of an update. The service is friendly but not exceptional, it's just a reliable place to eat predictably I think. Β My husband and I have worked our way through the majority of the menu and the flavours are repetitive, as are the ingredients. I'd love to see a few new dishes on the menu, and the menu could definitely be simplified and improved. What I love about Menas is that you know what you'll get, it's kind of like going back in time and eating out. Their make-over (fresh paint) a few years ago made a big difference. I think they should continue this and replace the well worn tables, and have a wee refurb. Menas has the potential to continue on as a Wellington icon but it needs to contemporise somewhat in order to do this.
Wonderful place to get filling food~Really enjoyed the nice big Mee Goreng (I'm not actually sure about the name...)which can feed a king lol
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Friday dinner here. Unassuming place, easy to walk past. We went on a recommendation.
Eclectic no frills place, which I quite like.
Decent menu options, quick service. We ate early as heard it can fill up quickly after 5pm.
Food arrived quickly.
I ordered the Dumpling Tom Yum. They had run out of dumplings but offered won tons instead. That was fine.
My partner ordered the Laksa, which came with vegetable balls, tofu, kao-fu and noodles.
Big portions. Very hot (heat) and very tasty. I would definitely recommend letting your meal cool a little as a couple of the chunks of veg in my Tom Yum were very hot!
I thoroughly enjoyed my Tom Yum. Flavoursome soup, not overly spicy. Lots of crisp veg. Big chucks of broccoli and cauliflower. With slices of carrot and bean sprouts. The won tons were superb. Whatever the filling was (some kind of minced mushroom I think) were extremely enjoyable.
My partner thoroughly enjoyed her laksa, especially the sauce. However, she felt the ratio of veg to noodles was off. Loads of noodles and little veg. Would have preferred more veg. She left about half the noodles.
Overall this was a great meal. Friendly staff.
Meal cost $25.00, so great value too.
Great place to get some cheap filling food! The bbq 'pork' buns are delicious and I've been back twice to have them. Nice big plates of noodles! Very casual place to eat, canteen like and the food isn't mind-blowing but it's great to have such a varied vegetarian menu
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So I have to start of by saying everything here is delicious. The tricky part, is knowing whether or not some of the items are healthy and just spiced really well - others are clearly deep fried but if you know they're deep fried it's a conscious decision as opposed to thinking somethings healthy and realising after 20 visits it's not. Anyway, the tofu skewers (flat things) were probably the best there! They were chewy but the spice was so damn good. The BBQ "pork" bun was average, my long time veggie friend adored it but maybe because I've eaten one more recently, about a year ago, I could tell it wasn't the same but definitely keen to try the curry bun next time - although sadly not GF. The curry balls were amazing, the nuggets tasted like
McDonald's but healthy and the fried mushrooms had a sweet sauce so it was like sweet and sour mushrooms which was fab! Overall definitely will return. The place had a good vibe but it would be amazing if they had another restaurant that had a more upmarket feel. This isn't somewhere you would go for "a nice meal" based purely on aesthetics but you'll definitely eat a nice meal. Ya? Ya.
Hmm - not a vege but open to delicious food - unfortunately this experience was not great advertisement for Vege restaurants.
The food started arriving after an hour - and it took a while to all get to the table.
Even then one of our party gave up watching us eat & returned to the counter to ask for her dumplings (her only meal) - and was told they would be another 5mins - this while watching other tables that arrived after us being served, finishing and leaving.
Ok - that was the review from the table - they did then apologise and insisted we not pay.
A good outcome to a poor experience with tasty food.
as a big meat eater was slightly skepitcal. but they delivered a great veggie lakasa and extra chilli for me. would eat again here. good value and very large portions
I am not a vegetarian and probably never will be. Having said that I enjoyed my meal at aunty mena's. The food was good and the price was about right.
The best of the best. Good service but most of all good food. I usually go for the mock chicken laksa or curry noodle but have never been disappointed with a meal there. A bit more expensive than most Malaysian places but you get what you pay for
Yes!!! Reasonably priced and totally delicious vegetarian/vegan grub. Id go for dumpling laksa, get some roti on the side and mop up that soupy shit. The dumplings in general are just delicious, made by some nice nanas in the restaurant (maybe Aunty Mena herself)
On my first visit I had the Mee Goreng noodles which were so delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the veges were fresh and perfect crunchiness made them just amazing. Reasonably priced and good portion size for healthy food.Β
So visited second time this week and had the Hokkein Mee noodles and to be honest, the chef knows how to maintain consistency when preparing great food. I just loved the noodles. Will try the Nasi goreng on my next visit.
After hearing such great things about Aunty Menas I thought I would give it a go. I had the laksa which was really good! The vegetarian fritter balls it comes with are pretty amazing....so delicious. The rest of the laksa was pretty good although I wish the sauce was a bit more flavoursome! And I wasn't crazy about the noodles it came with.
You can see the food being prepared in front of you and I really liked that I saw all the vegetables going in to my dish as they all looked very fresh! My friend had the noodle curry which she also enjoyed, but didn't like the noodles it came with either.
Service was super fast! And prices were really reasonable. Would definitely be back to try some other dishes on the menu
Not a vegan or vegetarian but was curious about Aunty Mena. I had the curry noodle dish which was very flavoursome and filling! I love a good curry and Aunty Mena's delivered. Would prefer a different kind of noodle as the ones that came with the dish were quite chewy and too thick. Would be keen to try the laksa next time. service was fast and friendly!
Aunty mena's is fantastic. The best choice in Wellington for vegetarians and Vegans (I have a lot of vegetarian and vegan friends so it's an easy place to please everyone.) Their laksa is to die for especially the golden vege balls that it comes with! The service is so fast and the people are so lovely. Highly recommend!
Went there twice. Laksa is my favourite dish and it tastes similar as the dish I had in Malaysia. My Kiwi friends recommend dumplings. Unfortunately, it is not my dish.
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Being one of the only exclusively vegetarian restaurants in wellington I had wanted to try aunty menas for a long time! I had the curry noodles which was recommended to me by my sister. It had these delicious fried vegetarian dumplings or wontons or something in it which were the highlight for me. I would say it's the same quality as most cheap asian restaurants but it definitely does has some different things on the menu worth trying that you wont find elsewhere. I will definitely be coming back to try more things π
So yummy! Spring rolls with mushroom in it and veggies ππ½ The veggie balls are also so tasty! Time efficient, clean and great service , definitely recommend .
I'm a bit of a regular, courtesy of a vegan friend I was put into this place. The food is great and the service is great. Cool atmosphere and a great place for a starving vege-o!
Really impressed. I originally thought the Zomato rating might have been because its 'vegetarian' and there are not many full vego places out there but it was actually really good and the service was really good too - Wife and I are not vegetarian just FYI. We shared the Canton Fried Kue Tiaw and the Fried Vermiceilli and they were both really impressive dishes, the chilli sauce is flavoursome and packs a punch but its on the side so you can use at your will which is really nice. I would absolutely return and bring others, or recommend you try Aunty Mena's Vegetarian. Top stuff. Didn't find the food oily and the ambience was really nice, people out enjoying themselves, singles, couples, families and just friends having a feed. Pretty impressive of any restaurant in Wellington to be honest.
Good 'ol reliable Aunty Mena's. Whenever we didn't want to go out out for dinner or cook, we could always rely on takeaway from Aunty Mena's. When we needed to grab a quick bite before a night out? Aunty Mena's. When we were hungry and didn't know what we wanted to eat...Aunty Mena's!
This place is great. No matter what I ordered I was always pleasantly surprised. I find it even more intriguing that the entire menu is vegan/vegetarian. I'm impressed by how many different Asian dishes they were able to replicate as if there wasn't any meat missing. And they were all so flavorful. My favorite is the Hokkien Mee.
The interior is simple, no frills. The food does all the talking. The people that work here are also very friendly.
The staffs were friendly. I was greeted warmly once i entered. It wasnt packed with people (which is good as i dont like crowd). My chicken laksa arrived quite quick. (Not to my liking, but i am a non vegetarian so my opinion here might not be legit) Am really impressed with the idea of the chicken mock. The chicken thighs that the other customer ordered also looks yummy from afar!
Always loved the food here! Such a variety of options considering it is a Vegetarian restaurant and they're all cooked to perfection consistently every time I have been in there. As a restaurant I would rate it a 4.5 because of the bland interior and often long wait for food. Service is very friendly and I have always loved going here. Would definitely recommend!
Best Malaysian / Chinese food in town. By far the best vegan food I have ever tried. If you go there, try the Curry Noodle, Roti Chanai or Curry Laksa. They are amazing. Ohh, do not forget the Vege Balls, or Peanut Satay. Heaven on earth!
As always Aunty Mena's delivers the goods! I opted for the normal laksa forgoing my usual mock chicken laksa and all the great flavour was there. My only issue was one of the two tofu in the dish was far too spongy and was comparable in texture to a kitchen sponge.
I was first introduced to Aunty Menas a few years ago when I was vegan and fell in love with the food and staff so much that I still come here regularly even though I now eat meat! Affordable, delicious and friendly this place is great with friends and family. The 'chicken laksa' and the 'nasi goreng ayam' are my go to favourites. Even fussy eaters will find something yummy to eat here! I heart you Aunty Mena!
Amazing food at the heart of Wellington!
Amazing Malaysian food at relatively affordable prices in the heart of Wellington! The laksa was out of this world! A must try if you're ever in the mood for something coconutty. With some lovely noodles to add to the dish.
The nasi lemak is another delicacy that should be on your to eat list. It's a national dish that Malaysians cherish and is usually had in the morning for breakfast, however lunch is also acceptable. It was missing the classic 'sambal' or chilli paste that us served with it, however still a complete dish with authentic flavours running through the whole dish.
I love Aunty Mena's because it is affordable, good food that is also vegetarian. I reckon the best thing on the menu is the Veggie Ball Laksa - noodles, veg, amazing sauce and crispy veggie balls make it unbeatable any day of the week. The location is awesome too, right on Cuba which is convenient for both eat in and takeaway. The one thing I would say is that you have to time your visit carefully - such a popular spot means there is sometimes a wait!
Customer service is great, the food isΒ yummyΒ andΒ inexpensiveΒ and the place is nice, great for hanging out with friends.I'm sure everyone agrees that it isn't easy looking for a vege/vegan place which serves delicious food.This is the place. The dumplings and curry noodles are must-try.
Its really hard to find an amazing restaurant that caters purely to vegetarians/vegans. I can not stop raving about the service and food. The staff are very welcoming and attentive but the food is just the icing on the cake. i can not complain about one single thing, everything that I've tired on the menu so far has been spectacular and very nicely priced.
There have been many veg restaurants in Wellington over the years, over 15 in the past 30 years, from my recollection. Only one has lasted, and that is Aunt Mena's. The popularity of this restaurant is proof of the quality and price of the food, and of the friendly staff. The menu is extensive, which can make it hard to choose at times. Someone mentioned the loo, and although it's nothing to write home about, it's clean and tidy, and compared to many out there, is fine. .
The food is beyond amazing. The atmosphere could be improved, but it is clean. The food is what really matters and to be honest I'm not looking around much when a plate of delicious food is placed in front of me. Perfect for students :)
I love Aunty Mena's have been going there since it opened.
The staff are friendly, the food is amazing, particularly the laksa and the curry noodles. The vege balls are great. The food is great value. And while the interior decoration isn't spectacular, I have always found it to be clean and pleasant place to dine.
The best vegan food ever super clean and super friendly people...in my opinion is the best vegan food in NZ. Sometimes we just travel from Wanganui to Wellys because this place...its our treat...i wish they open in Wanganui one day so i can be there every lunch and every dinner.
its my restaurant favorite !!!! awesome vegan meat awesome food super taste i love it..The food is excellent value, ...Have been going for there for 6 years, and every time the food is delicious ;) its my restaurant favorite !!!! awesome vegan meat awesome food super taste i love it..The food is excellent value, ...Have been going for there for 6 years, and every time the food is delicious ;)
I absolutely love Aunty Mena's! Delicious food, every time! Have been going for there for years, and every time the food is delicious. My personal favourite dishes are the Curry Noodle dish, Chow Mee, and their Roti Chanai (amongst plenty of others). Yummy starters, too. As others have stated, the decor is simple, but their dishes are wonderful! The service is always quick and friendly, the prices are good. I also love the fact that their dishes are vegan-friendly, but even my meat-eating friends love to go to Mena's regularly. A definite must-eat place in Wellington!
Aunty Mena's restaurant is my favourite restaurant to eat, so I visit there pretty regularly. The food is excellent value, very flavoursome (without having a variety of chemicals added) and the fresh vegetables are all on view, so you can see exactly what you are getting. On top of this the staff are helpful and polite. Highly recommended!
Just brilliant! Laksa is awesome, staff are friendly. Every time I visit Wellington it is a must stop.
Forget what the place looks like inside and outside, just concentrate on the food and its preparation and taste!
If you want a fancy environment, then please go somewhere else, as this cafe serves outstanding food at really value for money prices... and the staff are quite lovely.
I'm not a vegetarian but my wife is and it's the sort of place where the food is so good, meat eaters seem to forget there is no meat in their dishes!
They do have mock meat dishes on offer for those who need to feel they are getting their meaty fix for the day but go there expecting great food, regardless of meat content and you'll thoroughly enjoy it!
It's great to see that they also cater for vegans, who do have a hard time eating out in Wellington.
I have to disagree with the poster who said that Aunty Mena's is dirty. It is definitely NOT dirty! Like many inexpensive asian restaurants, it has a stark interior with very little in the way of ornaments and decoration. This place is a vegan delight. They have a wonderful selection of chinese and malaysian inspired dishes. Of note - the vege balls with dipping sauce, mock chicken drumsticks, gado gado, roti chanai with tofu & vegetables. I also thoroughly enjoy the wonton noodle soup and fried rice with pineapple. Delicious!
Amazing food and relaxed atmosphere. Truly a delight. I have sampled many dishes ata this establishment and each new concoction surpasses its predecessor. Lovely Roti especially, the best in Wellington.
Great Malaysian Chinese vegetarian & vegan varieties here!
A favourite with us -- there is always something to try by the season - soups, fried noodles, snacks..best of all everything is prepared in a completely vegetarian atmosphere. Food is not spicy here. They even omit mushrooms if you tell them too.
Would recommend vegetarians & vegans here anytime!
I've been to this restaurant at least ten times and have never been unimpressed. The food is amazing. The staff are friendly. The establishment is clean. There is a HUGE variety - most menu items are vegan.
Highly recommend the soya curry, deep fried vege balls and chow mee! Though whatever you order, you won't be disappointed.
A big fan of Aunty Mena's. We've been there several times over the last 6 months and the food is consistently good. Service is fantastic and the menu is very extensive - all vege of course :)
The only drawback is the actual restaurant - it's not fancy but it always seems clean and provided you aren't fussy about the setting, you'll be sure to have a great meal here.
The Laksa is a must!!!!
And it's really cheap. We usually average between $40 and $50 for two of us if we get 3 entrees, two mains and a couple of drinks. But you can easily find a main for under $15 which will fill you right up.
Although this restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, the food is amazing and definitely worth trying. This place is a little gem, they have vegetarian and veganised all the Malaysian food very well. in my opinion, i have tried many different Asian restaurants and curry's and what not, but i think that Aunty Mena's as the best food ever.
Even my non-vegetarian/vegan friends love it!
What i would recommend: chicken nuggets, satay, tofu curry, spring roll, mee goreng, roti, basically anything!
From the decor it looks like many of the Asian type restaurants down Cuba street. Not so flashy chairs, tables a little squished together but oh my the food! The smell wafting through the dining room, the simple and well priced menu and the flavours are amazing. If you are a carnivore you won't miss the meat. I ordered the curry with vege balls and tofu with naan bread. Aunty Menas is a must eatery in wellington.
Another Wellington institution, one of the best vegetarian/vegan place on the city. The dumplings laksa is absolutely incredible along side the rest of the menu. The stuff is very nice and friendly and the service is pretty fast from ordering to get the food. Great food for non vegetarian/vegan like me.
The restaurant was a bit unkempt but acceptable. Service was ok, but they seemed happy to move people around after they had been seated. Not a problem for us, but could be for others. The food was excellent and good sizes.
Definitely delightful place to go for vegan food. We ordered Deep fried Wonton, Laska Chicken (Mock) and Nasi Lemak and were amazed by the taste and texture of meat (mock). We will surely come back to try other options on their menu. The price is reasonable with a generous portion. The service is ok for a casual-style restaurant, but if you're looking for a quiet and chill place to enjoy your food, this place is not the best choice.
Love to eat here when Iβm in Wellington. So many vegan options itβs great. Tasty laksa and nasi goreng
Whole place is vegan, fast turnover didn't have to wait to long for a table. Not fancy dining simple and great affordable food. Will be back to try more off the menu
Delicious food and friendly service.
An incredible vegetarian / vegan restaurant with a lot of different options. The staff is very friendly and can accommodate any dish to your liking.
I highly recommend it, the atmosphere can easily fit a night out with friends or a date.
One of my all time favourites. Aside from being 100% vegan, all their dishes are an absolute delight and don't break the bank. Personnel is friendly as and always willing to go the extra mile for a guest.
Very glad they're well again after a short downtime due to covid. You guys rock!
Only had the Laksa, strongly recommend, coconut soup, light spice, lots of tofu and a few different textures, udon like thick noodles, yum. Great on a raining day or whenever! Also tofu drum sticks are great.
Amazing vegan food. Everything is vegan. Highly recommend the Laksa, the Roti Chennai, and the drumsticks. Easily some of the best vegan food in Wellington.
For vegans itβs must go!! Best vegan laksa ever, full of flavor, big portions and nice service. 5β¨ are not enough for this gem and the prices are also more than reasonable. If Iβll be someday back in Welli I will definitely come. Thank you!
The best vegetarian restaurant in Cuba street. Good traditional vegetarian food as well as the fake meat kind. Highly recommended π
Absolutely gorgeous vegan food every time! I live in Lower Hutt and it's worth the trip. People travel from Eketahuna for this! Best food hands down vegan or not a must try!
A hole in the wall vegetarian /vegan restaurant with a simple but tasty fare. Menu consist SE Asian and Cantonese dishes. Imitation meat and chicken dishes available. Portions are reasonably sized yet cheap.
I can't praise Aunty Mena's highly enough. I've eaten here several times, and everything was spectacular (especially the Laksa and Dumpling Laksa). Everything is cooked fresh to order at the front of the restaurant, the staff are warm and welcoming, and you can taste how much love and care goes into the food.
Went on a Thursday at 1830 and the place was packed, but we got a table for two quite quickly. We ordered the nuggets for $8 and two mains which were about $13 each. All the food was delicious, portions were pretty huge and service was good and quick.
Delicious food! Love the laksa noodle soup! Great prices and food quality.. I highly recommend it if you are looking for vegan/veg options
So amazing! This is the best of any type of Asian food Iβve had in New Zealand for sure. The steam buns and potato curry were perfect. The service was fast and really friendly. Great location on Cuba st! :)
Delicious curry laksa, vegan and full of goodness. The place is a hole in the wall in Cuba Street, with a loyal following and commendable menu filled with diverse meatless Southeast Asian/Malaysian dishes. Prices are good, and portions are ample.
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