TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Restaurant 88

87/100 (1928 ratings)

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"Best meal we have had in ages. Our groups of friends meets every 6 weeks at different restaurants for dinner. This has been the best meal we..."

Kim Weber-Swain

"Amazing service staff very friendly and attentive, food was delicious, great atmosphere, not rushed, relaxed dining very pleasant date night..."

Cindy Sinkinson

"Food was really good, but the restaurant wasn't busy and I still waited 1 hour for the food. Not impressed by the slow service. The duck..."

James Ong

"Lovely ambience and lighting. Creates an experience. Lovely and warm. Small but creative menu.Not one specific vegetarian main choice tho. When..."

Swanangel

"This is not your standard Vietnamese. The dishes are refined and definitely a bit different. The fresh rice paper rolls came with a very tasty..."

Megha Dogra

"Some of friends recommend me this restaurant . So, my friends and my had lunch in here. Good food but served with small proportion of rice...."

Victoria Huang

"We had dinner at this restaurant during our recent visit to Wellington. The restaurant was pleasantly decorated. Nice atmosphere. Service was..."

Tony Wan

"Went for dinner with friends, got some tofu noodles and creme brulee for dessert, they were yum. They have a decent selection of drinks too. Would..."

Shaily Uppal

"Such good food and service. Have been a few times to Resturant 88 and have always enjoyed my meals. The spring rolls to start are yummy and my..."

Sharon Harvey

"This place is incredible!! Having just got back from a trip to Vietnam I wasn't holding my breath for food as good as I'd had there. But this place..."

Emily Pavey

"Loving the duck grabs! Such a tasty dishes even its the entree one ! The young coconut water was also amazing as well beef shaking was also really !..."

Lexie Vi

"Lovely and beautiful green Enviornment. It's so green and clean. Waiters are really friendly. For entre we had the coconut calamari which was really..."

Amorita Maharaj

"Hands down one of the best meals I've had in Wellington. Great fresh flavours and generous servings. Staff were attentive and there is an awesome..."

Angela Liu

"Awesome as always, large portions and the most like the food we had in Vietnam, although more expensive. Our kids love it there and we shared two..."

Woodzey

"Visiting NZ again. Flew in today and wanted something fresh and clean to fight my jet lag and was not disappointed. Best Vietnamese Pancake I've had..."

DL

"Great food- especially they have some choices that not often seen in usual Vietnamese restaurant. The setting is also quite nice. Not very cheap but..."

Christian

"The food they served in the place was so so so delicious!!! But a bit expensive, I had Vietnamese mini pancakes as en entree, and curry fish with..."

Di

"Always a good feed. Lately foods been a bit slow but wasn't a bother. Always fresh and tasty. Staff are welcoming and efficient and the menu has..."

Roisin King

"Have been there few times now and seen couple of iterations of the menu now. Every dish is packed with excellent Vietnamese flavours. I remember the..."

Mathew George

"Wonderful family meal tonight. Extremely busy for a Sunday evening, not one spare table available. Everyone enjoyed their meal, service was as..."

Fiona Breen

"The food at this restaurant is truly inspired. From mini prawn pancakes to succulent chicken, to quirky cocktails and lashings of fresh coriander and..."

LucyGoosey

"A great restaurant. Having a booking we were seated immediately upon arrival and the service was A+. We dined as a large group for a staff Christmas..."

Catherine Reweti

"Nicely decorated with friendly greetings from staff. Beautiful food presentation and good selections. Quite and cosy environment is good for romantic..."

Jojobaby

"A great restaurant with great service and great food. We shared our meals and ate everything. Mongolian beef drunken chicken and the beef salad were..."

Kate S

"Yummy authentic Vietnamese food! The first impression is positive, we were shown our booked table straight away, in intimate dark corner,..."

J Isla

"Enjoyed every aspect of our experience here. The food is fantastic - probably the best Vietnamese cuisine I've had outside of Vietnam. The service..."

Lee

"It's been many years since I came here - not long after it started I think. Back then it was OK, but not startling, and for that reason it lapsed out..."

Duncan Galletly

"Great ambience, lots of natural light and interesting decor that makes you feel rather relaxed. Food was flavourful and well-worth what we paid...."

Hungry Turtle

"Lunch with wifeService - OutstandingFood - Best I have had outside Vietnam and better than a few when I was there last so highly..."

Tasty Food Muncher

"I was recently in Wellington for work and caught up with an old friend. My friend wanted to try Restaurant 88 and I was open to something new so as..."

Lisa V

"Been here multiple times now. From groups varying from three people to about 15. All times, food and service is immaculate. Highly..."

Kalani

"Tempted by the high rating, we went for a lunch at (Vietnamese) Restaurant 88. It was a Sunday & we were not the earliest customers. We ordered beef..."

STRADS

"I very nice place to eat. Good service and great food. Always reliable.! Had the Lemongrass chicken with coconut noodles, so good and worked..."

Trencherman's Travels

"Good place for a group or just two people. Food is always good and good portions. Atmosphere is always good. Baby chicken and rice a high..."

Hubert Cheng

"A great little gem on Tory Street, that gets real busy in weekends, so a booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment!The service is always..."

Jean Coteau

"This place is always busy, so if you are interested in visiting, I would suggest you make a booking to avoid disappointment.I have dine..."

Rosemary Young

"This year's birthday celebration was low-key – I had a group dinner with close friends at Restaurant 88 last night where we got to catch up over..."

Angelica Woolley

"Dinner kicked off with a good start, all tender and juicy in the form of caramelised baby back ribs, slowly baked in a deliciously sweet tamarind..."

Heneedsfood

"Yum! This place was fabulous when we went. We went for our anniversary and foud it to be nice a quiet/romantic. No kids in sight! The food was spot..."

Humbleluxury

"I've dined here a number of times and always try to have something different! While there have been no disappointments, my favourites have been the..."

Connie Consumes

"This was a pleasant enough experience. I really enjoyed the entree, much more than the main. I didn't think there was anything special about the..."

Damage

"We were on our way to another restaurant when we were passing by Restaurant 88. My wife loves Vietnamese food so we stopped and had a look at the..."

Hal

"Our meals at this place were deeelicious. I love vietnamese food and this place did not disappoint. I think it is a little bit pricey for what it is..."

Sophie Hunter

"When you think Vietnamese food, you imagine fresh herbs & zesty flavors. And that's exactly how to describe the food. A very unique and different..."

Sue

"Absolutely great! This place provides great food each and every time I dine here. The service is great and it shows that the staff really care. I've..."

Desh Gunatunga

"Dined here on a Saturday night with 4 friends who live in Welly (I live in Palmy) who had recommended it...and boy was it worth the recommendation!!!..."

Kirsty Andrews

"Have just my husband's 50th birthday dinner at Restaurant 88. Booked here because we've never been disappointed with the food or the service..."

Esther H

"Came here with friends in an effort to try something new, the food is delicious and well presented. Good portion sizes as well. Staff were attentive..."

Jake Lei-Sam Wallis

"My friend had recommended Restaurant 88 to me on many occasions so I thought I'd give it a go on Wednesday night. I really enjoyed the whole..."

Robert P.

"Go here a lot and never been let down. The food is always amazing.Sometimes the staff are a bit hit and miss but that just adds to the..."

Mark Roy

"Visited with a group of seven, on a relatively busy night.Aside from having run out of Vietnamese beer, it was hard to fault. Staff strike..."

Ian Stronach

"Came here on a Friday night. Was incredibly busy. I recommend booking. My partner and I had to wait at the bar for what was going to be 30 minutes..."

WineListPlease

"We are a family of 5 all with different tastes and we all really enjoyed our food. The service was fantastic, the staff were attentive, friendly and..."

Grace

"Had a great meal with friends a couple of Saturday nights ago.The food was fantastic, but the service was a little slow, no problem more..."

Claire

"Had a marvellous evening - surprised how full you were on a Tuesday which is a testament to both your food and service. The food was delicious -..."

Simon Friend

"We have been coming here since the days when you didn't need to book. Luv luv luv the food, always fresh, service is great. You gotta try their main..."

Lana Hiko

"We have been to Restaurant 88 many times in the past and have always had great meals and good service. I am still disappointed that the beef skewers..."

Ron

"I needed a place to take my partner to dinner for our anniversary, and I chose Restaurant 88 based off the reviews on this website. I wasn't sure it..."

Hannah P

"I'm not sure how much point there is in writing this review as they seem to have so many good ones already. We have dined at 88 four or five times..."

Jeremy Williams

"Good food and service, very..."

Vincent G

"I have dined here about four times and the food is outstanding as is the service. The entrees are just amazing in variety and also in taste -..."

Maggie Paul

"Best food ever! I have been here at least five times + can't wait to go back! The beef lemongrass salad is incredible. Service outstanding - even..."

Nix

"Fantastic!! decided to try it after reading the reviews and was not disappointed. Went with some friends and we loved it! The food was fantastic (we..."

Natasha

"My all time favourite restaurant in Wellington! I eat at Restaurant 88 on a fairly regular basis (monthly at the moment) and have never..."

Debbie Tauvae

"Great place to eat. Food was great and service excellent. Went with 5 others and all agreed we would eat here..."

Ana Aukuso

"I LOVE this place! The beef salad is my personal favourite. The staff are lovely and friendly. It would be great if they were able to label some of..."

Ankab88

"Had a great evening here with 10 friends.The food was great and a real delight to get a coffee in an Asian restaurant that tasted great as..."

Selective

"Had a quick trip in Wellington and for my supposedly last night there, we had a very lovely dinner in this restaurant. what an excellent..."

AngeLi

"My friends and I were undecided where to have lunch and decided to try this restaurant. It's quite a cozy little Vietnamese/Asian restaurant in Tory..."

Meixiu

"I have been there couple of times and really enjoy every single dish ordered. My last visit, I ordered pork balls as entree, it was juicy, full..."

Bob Goh

"I cannot wait to go back. Great service, very tasty vegetarian dish, friendly staff. This Vietnamese may not the cheapest but its worth every cent!..."

Susie Robertson

"The food is great here. Friendly staff and a reasonable..."

Peter J

"I and my partner dinning out all the time, I have to say this is the best Asian restaurant in Wellington. The design of the restaurant is very..."

Yvonne Choo

"I've eaten here more than a dozen times and have never been disappointed, delicious and authentic food, quick service and well..."

Amanda

"No trend breaking here. I have been the Restaurant 88 several times now and have yet to be let down. The menu is exciting and the food is just as..."

Daniel

"My partner and I went to this restaurant. it was full booked but the staff made us a table out of the end of the bar because we really wanted to try..."

Regan

"Excellent service, VERY tasty food. Catered for a party of twenty effortlessly on a very busy night. We'll be..."

Geoff Burch

"We were seated immediately when entering the restaurant, and the staff were very attentive during the whole evening. The presentation of the food on..."

Dan Bowden

"Sunday night and the weekend is drawing to close. You need something extra strong to stave off those pre-monday blues. Will it be the drunken crispy..."

Kai Luv

"Loved the food, everything was super fresh and flavorsome. Good value. Attentive & friendly staff. Outstanding care with allergies, I have Celiacs..."

Abbie Denning

"We had dinner at this restaurant during our recent visit to Wellington. The restaurant was pleasantly decorated. Nice atmosphere. Service was..."

Tony Wan

"A quick lunch that didn’t disappoint. Summer rolls were packed full of flavour, and authentic mango sticky rice...."

Shirley T

"Love the taste of Crispy Pork. The set up of the restaurant is very cute and relaxing to eat. Very clean and the staff are very polite and..."

Marilou Suyom

"Great service, delicious food. The Pho’ is outstanding so it’s the Strawberry Sweet and Sour..."

Andrea Merlo

"Fresh delicious food recommend to all ..great friendly service, nice..."

Jodine Waghorn

"Yummy food and cocktails, reasonably priced and cozy..."

Cherry Huang

"Great atmosphere, quiet, pricy, special Vietnamese menu - a lot of dishes hard to find elsewhere with decent..."

s s

"Absolutely delightful experience. Food was exceptionally fresh and filling. A nice way to end the meal with their mango sticky rice pudding. Waiters..."

Fabian Stoffregen

"Pleasantly surprised. Food was amazing! Portion was a little on the smaller side, but very delicious. Service was..."

Alistair Hayward

"Went there for a family lunch with pho, grilled beef wrap and pad viet. The first two were great. Pad viet was a little too sweet for..."

Huong Thai

"Nice vietnamese restaurant. Quite cosy and intimate. So not loud, easy fir dinner conversation. Very attentive staff and quick service from table..."

Ian Sadler

"Fantastic authentic Vietnamese food and great..."

Brett “Baldrick” Simon

"Good experience, with good..."

Nina Smith

"Ate here for dinner on a Sunday night. Food was full of flavour, decent sizes and great vege options. We each had one of the deserts and they were..."

Susie Campgirl

"Dinner for 6 on Friday night, although we ran late they were very gracious and super hospitable. The food was delicious from entrees and mains,..."

Adair Cameron

"Went here for lunch today. Staff was very friendly with good service. Ordered crispy spring roll, curry rice noodles and pork salad noodles, we were..."

Terri J

Little Penang

85/100 (2386 ratings)

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Nasi Goreng

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fried noodles

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Fried Vermicili with Curry Sauce

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Cheap Eats

"Top 3 places in welly, the roti and curry combo is super affordable and f****** delicious, get the vegetable fritters for the full..."

Stephane Gauthier

" The best thing, besides the food, is the portion sizes. They are very generous and not overpriced like a lot of restaurants. Food is delicious,..."

Amy Wilson

"Amazing bak kut teh just like the one I had in KL. Pitty it’s not an everyday menu item. They used to make Tau Fu Fa as well which was the best..."

Ashley Liu

"We had lunch just now . Good taste , good price , good..."

Tian Sweetly

"The rice for the nasi lemak was too moist and sticky. The curry kapitan and nyonya is good. Overall good food. Can consider coming back. Lobak is..."

Chin Jun

"Definitely the best Malaysian food in..."

Tina Park

"This place is usually busy but we were lucky to get a table straightaway. The staff was kindly explaining to us when we have query about the food...."

The Poor Foodie

"Great food! Excellent serving size! Walked in, found something on the easy-to-read menu on the wall, waited a very short five minutes for my food and..."

Yaleman

"This place is really busy but it still worth the wait.Only waited for 5 min before we get a seat.Love the food and they have set..."

Yusoff Kamal

"A cozy place to eat on a rainy Friday night. At first glance the place looks small and packed but we were seated quickly. Despite the chaoticness of..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"Love this restaurant, it’s Malaysian authentic food, big portions at good price, delicious! Definitely will come back again next time when visiting..."

Eevee E

"Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Cost: 5/5 From Auckland and this was recommended by our Malaysian friend. Hands downs, the..."

Jen Lin

"Been here many times. Food was awesome, especially the BBQ pork bun so yummy! The portion of the rice dishes was small compared to noodle ones tho...."

LilianMonaghan

"Little Penang is a great spot for some cheap and cheery Malay food. The teh tarik is amazing, highly recommend getting a mug of that with your meal...."

Steff.ho

"Food is very tasty and comes out very quickly. It is often busy so booking for a group larger than two would be recommended. The staff are not super..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"The place is a little gem for Vietnamese cuisine. A fantastic selection of meals or meals to share and so well priced. Service is quick and the food..."

Mareko Panapa

"Best Malaysian in Wellington by far. I'm from Auckland and come down here a few times a year. Second time I've visited this place and I'm not..."

FoodieBeast

"Have been here twice in the last month, and quite regularly over the past year. Truly amazing Malaysian food, delicious authentic flavours, and very..."

Keith

"This Malaysian restaurant reminds me of home. The menu is unique, so unique that you can even find these in Auckland. The dishes taste very..."

Alex Tan

"Great service! Really good food! They forgot one of my dishes and although they didn’t charge me for it, so it turned out ok. Make sure you don’t..."

Nzcparker

"Very nice food here especially the Nasi GorengThe staff are very friendlyThis place is always busy but it is worth the wait whether it is..."

Tim 51

"We had the Nasi Lemak and Claypot Rice, and found it absolutely delicious! The staff were super friendly, and the food arrived quite quickly..."

Helen

"HIGHLY recommend clay-pot rice with an egg added! Nice Malaysian restaurant, it would be better if more food are provided. However, the environment..."

Vicky Yiu

"Great little place to tempt your tastebuds. From the moment you walk in the aroma of good food abound Service is a bit utilitarian and help..."

Luke Thomson

"Very good, tasty, and authentic Malaysian restaurant I sometimes go to. Always popular and crowded. Surely it’s pricey if you know how much it..."

Inuneko

"Lovely food, we were all new at this place but the way Staff addressed us at the counter while taking order was fabulous, she told each and every..."

Sagar Dani

"Went for dinner with the faimily on Friday night at the Little Penang on The Terrace. Was expecting the restaurant to be very quiet since there is..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"The food here is so delicious, and great portions for the price. I had the claypot rice which was great. The only thing I walked away negative about..."

Alex

"Had Chicken Nadi Lemak which was delicious for $12.90 yesterday. Had lots of flavour, lots of rice,could do with some more egg,peanuts & cucumber..."

Sei

"We went to Little Penang twice in one day. Ordered the Nasi Lemak with Ayam Masak Merah, Mee Goreng with prawns, Roti Canai with Ayam Pedas and Char..."

K

"On a short visit to Wellington and stumbled upon this lil gem. It was quite busy and we were very fortunate to get a seat as they filled up very..."

Mercy

"This place is WOW! It’s always packed, so make sure you get in early haha. I tried the Hokkein Char and the Mee goreng 😍 honestly it..."

Sheryl

"Best food and service ever! Worth our 30km driving. The fried rice and curry with coconut rice were so so so delicious! We even ordered a second..."

Jinjing Fang

"I would recommend Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng, You can choose their level of spiciness and they taste good, also they are affordable. The price range..."

Jann Montalan

"Authentic Malaysian foodWe really enjoyed our dinner here - we tried the mango kerabu salad, roti with chicken kapitan curry, and claypot rice..."

Suzie Lee

"Fantastic foods and service.really lucky to eat in this..."

Jackson Fan

"Fantastic service, food and value! Great flavours; interesting mixes; wonderful. Very efficient service even when they are really busy......"

Phil Mitchell

"I recommend the Char Koay Teow. Such a lovely autenthic noodle dish with mouth watering aromas and flavors. Staff are very friendly and the..."

Elena Torres

"Ate here during our 2 weeks stay in NZ. Wasn't many authentic ethnic 4-5 star reviewed restaurants from zomato in Wellington (trust me we walked to a..."

Chris

"Down in Wellington for one night and was craving Malaysian food. Little Penang was busy and we had to wait for a table, but was worth it. The dishes..."

Bloo

"Came here last night in the late evening, still packed. Ordered Mee Siam, Nasi lemak and bihun goreng. Very delicious, good portion. Definitely will..."

Edmund Shum

"The food here brings me right back home! I’ll fly to Wellington just for meals here! The Assam laksa really hit the spot with the right balance of..."

Saphic Chan

"Last day in Welly dropped in this place for lunch. Ordered mee siam with chicken kapitan curry, Pasembur salad, fried bbq pork ball & 5 spice pork..."

Vivienne_Moo

"We had the 3 course dinner and it was really good! And it was only 22$ each! The staff was friendly and we only had to wait a couple minutes to get a..."

Megha Dogra

"Portions are very generous, service is friendly and quick, food to lick your fingers and prices will not break the bank! what a wonderful family..."

Cesar Luis

"First time to dine here after hearing good reviews and boy I am so glad we booked here for dinner tonight. Make sure you book a table as they can be..."

888bing888

"Defiantly the best meegorang and roti & chicken curry in Wellington chicken melts in your mouth and serving size is awesome!!! Such a gem..."

Hayley Osborne

"This was my first time at the restaurant but I have heard many good things about it. It didn't disappoint! We go seated straight away (we were there..."

Kjanpants

"The restaurant in Wellington that serve food just like back home.... This is Penang cuisine. Had Koay Teow Thng (rice noodle served with fishball,..."

AA

"Went here last night with a large group of friends for a leaving dinner. Staff were very helpful and attentive when booking and created a set menu..."

Nicole Bates

"Saw good review and finally we got the chance to try it out. Craving for Malaysian food and hope we ordered pasembur and hokkien mee. The pasembur's..."

Colleen Chong

"Ok so this has a lot of hype surrounding it, not sure it quite lived up to it but it was still a good, reasonably priced feed. We got the clay pot..."

Maegan Kennedy

"Fantastic! Decor isn't fancy but the food is great! We ordered a few selections - the nasi goreng, mee goreng, mee Siam and otak-otak with curry..."

Loz Arthur

"This has got to be the Most authentic place in wellington for Malaysian food. Good Value! Would recommend to anyone! Claypot Rice just takes me to..."

Chantelle Aneeta Anthony

"Discovered Little Penang while trying to find Malaysian in Wellington CBD. First impressions were average with fairly stale interior and seating...."

Binula

"Cozy place and great food. Authentic Malaysian food with great flavour n nice balance. Minor side only the service bit slow. Overall we enjoyed..."

Gatel Banget

"This place was pumping, and I can see why....the food here is absolutely delicious. The chicken curry with a side of relish was spot on. Casual..."

Ash Eatz 🍽

"Went here couples of time and the foods were never disappointing. They are famous for the Char Koay Teow but I went the other direction and..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Had the char keoy thiew and it was nice. Quick service and good portion. Would've loved it to be little bit more smokey though. Place is always busy,..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Best char kway teow in Wellington! Went for lunch and it was packed, yet the food came out fast and piping hot. The lunch portion size was fantastic!..."

Christine Olson

"Little Penang is a really authentic eatery that never fails to please. We got takeout on Saturday night quite late in the evening but was no trouble...."

Vicki Wong

"Came here after my te papa musuem trip. The place is well maintained. Staff were friendly and the setup was simple and nice. Theres a massive board..."

Kwan Chan

"Our favourite place for cheap and cheerful Malaysian in the city. Mee Goreng is the best dish and I get it every time. No alcohol but it's still..."

Lucy

"Go for the mee goreng that comes with fried fritters on the top. Request for a small sharing of chilli and have it paired! Definitely taste like home..."

Bernice Yap

"Mother flippin yes! Char koay teow for the win! This rice noodle dish dish just hits the spot with a decent serve of prawns and Chinese sausage! If..."

Crumpet King

"Dinner tonight after "Doctor Strange", Bihun Goreng x 2 and a couple of ginger beers. Have been here a few times now and the B.G is a solid..."

Simon Kearsley

"SO good- best Malaysian I have had in Wellington. Huge portions and so many vegetarian options. Really genuine food with lots of flavour! Wish I had..."

Renee Allison

"Went here for dinner last Thursday as my sister and I had noticed it was ALWAYS full so it must be good. Little Penang did not disappoint! Fast,..."

Erin Bashall

"Lovely little place in welly to have a decent Malaysian dinner. Mee Goreng was great but do make sure to advice them if you don't like dishes too..."

Christian

"This place was absolutely packed on a weekday night! We were seated very quickly though.Service was fast and friendly. The food was super..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Great quality food there. A really cute store. Best for takeaways. Sells great Malaysian food and real fast too! Very friendly. No real complaints at..."

Justin Chua

"Amazing food and real cheap too! Definitely a place for me to head to when I'm in need for some comfort food. Be cautious though because the..."

M

"I have now visited the legendary Little Penang on a number of occasions, and am yet to be let down by this fine establishment.Within my..."

Jonty Dold Cook

"We enjoyed our meals this evening. I ordered a Mee Goreng with a Lemon Ice Tea. Our meals were very affordable and filling. We thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Jesse Wood

"A colleague of mine bought back an epic looking lunch. She told me it was from Little Penang. So guess where I went the next day!I was on..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Had dinner with a friend and the restaurant was busy. Entree was served very fast but we waited long time for our main. The problem was here, two..."

"What do I say about little penang! excellent Malaysian food! Full stop. Their Nasi Gorengs and rice meals are nice and you will always want to go..."

Vig Sivapragasam

"I cannot stay away from this place. The food here is authentic, mouth-wateringly delish and a pleasant surprise for my taste buds every time I..."

BKL

"I would rate it as the best Malaysian restaurant in Wellington central. Hugely flavorsome food. The Mee Goreng and the Claypot rice are our..."

Mathew George

"I go to Little Penang when I'm in the mood for good Malaysian cuisine that is great value for money. You can never go wrong with their mee..."

Gerhard Joseph

"You can order from the menu (takes a bit longer) or order from the ready-made dishes featured in the glass counter in the front (curry puffs, baked..."

Shiny H Appy

"Little Penang is a very popular Malaysian restaurant on Dixon Street. I came here a little while ago and was really impressed with the quality of..."

LucyGoosey

"This is my absolute favourite place for Malaysian food, and I struggle to order anything other than megoreng. I've introduced several people to..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"The chicken wasn't that appetising, but overall a decent place to catch up with friends. They have great service and always room to spare. Great..."

Jay

"My son and I were looking for food and we got convinced by all the great reviews about this place. All I can say is that they were all right! We..."

Brian Smith

"Was here for Sat lunch and it was really nice to be able to taste some authentic Chinese Malaysian food in Wellington. The beef currypuff was delish..."

Adeline

"Massive Max himself had to accept defeat when confronted with a meal of such prodigious portions.And so enraptured by the aroma emanating..."

Dale Gauld

"Have tried all the dishes here and their flavours and colours say Malaysia. They are delicious. I love the curry here, though it can be a..."

Vanille O

"Definitely a good cheap eat in Wellington, only downside is so liquor license so if that's important to you then there you go I haven't..."

Miss K

"Tasty food, good friendly service, good value. Has vegetarian and gf. Busy but good atmosphere, not too noisy. Nice seating area. Has a varied menu..."

Bunny McBritches

"Had the Mee Goreng dish. Was delicious! Would definitely return. Very fast service. Was a little cramped regarding table and chairs but was nice and..."

Shaun Jury

"Had an amazing meal with my fam. Large portions, good service and a killer vibe. 2 secs from my work, so if I ever manage to get a human woman to..."

Alex Shatford

"Great experience, went here for a work lunch and were served quickly, the food was all brought out at the same time. Great service and nice..."

Sam Hodgson

"One of the very best Malaysian restaurant in Wellington!Spot on flavours and good amount of dinner for a pretty reasonable price. (Although..."

Vogue Foodie

"Had heard heaps about this place so decided to check it out last night. My dish was sooooo good I can't remember what it's called but it was the..."

Anna Bentley

"This place is always super busy. Great for takeaways! I got the mild chicken curry.. Was really nice, loved the kafir lime in it. Also had a bbq pork..."

I Love Food

"I go here when I crave for Malaysian food. Love their Char Kuay Teow. Fast service regardless of if you're dining in or take away. You can tell that..."

Kavithaa Surendran

"Stopped by on a visit to Wellington. There were many Malaysian customers coming through the door, which is always a good sign. Flavours of the..."

Leeroy

"Wow what a gem of a place! I was visiting a friend in Wellington and we were on the hunt for some inexpensive eats. We came on the recommendation of..."

Marina Samountry

"So good. And always is. Little Penang is always busy and that says enough for itself. Everything i've ever eaten here has been awesome. The best Mee..."

Jordan Morrice

"Popped in for dinner, it got busy. Ordered mee goreng with chicken, tastes best ever, I quite like the tofu in it. Worth to go for lunch or dinner..."

Kate Yan

"Named after Penang Island in Malaysia, Little Penang offers authentic Malaysian cuisine in the heart of Wellington. Looking for a warm & filling hot..."

Sophia

"Was in Wellington for business, and went to another place which had no tables free so decided to try little Penang.A slight mix up with my order..."

Steve Hall

"Great food. Not always consistent, and portion sizes can vary. Usual dishes are the char koay teow, mamak mee goreng, fried rice, hokkien mee and..."

Mighty Will

"Really nice Char Keow Teow here, good setting and good service. Food is quick to arrive and pretty generous portions. The Char Keow Teow also has all..."

Team Thomas

"The food here is as close to Penang as you can get in Wellington. There is a sea of Malaysian joints in Wellington - most not run by Malay..."

Philip Reeve

"Little Penang has become one of my favourites in Wellington, but not instantly. My first visit back when it first transitioned from a humble takeaway..."

Wilson Chau

"Tasty traditional Penang food. Most dishes were great, only let down was the curry puffs - a bit dry and cold. Char Kway teow was great. I want..."

Jess

"One of the best places to have Malaysian cuisine! I have Malaysian friends that say how authentic this place is. Can't go wrong with the Nasi..."

Eugene Hwang

"I used to live and work on Penang Island in Malaysia. Since shifting back to NZ I have dearly missed the Hawker Food over there. Little Penang is the..."

David Hardy

"REALLY delicious authentic food, cheaply priced. A delight to find :) roti and sauce $3.90, roti and curry 7.90, nasi lemak, mee goreng, and so on. A..."

Caz Brigham

"Tasty food, bustling business, cheap prices, and hardworking service. I had a chicken curry (you can choose the degree of spiciness) and a plain..."

Carolyn Harrison

"Great place to grab a takeaway lunch. So..."

Jamie P

"The most delicious and authentic Malaysian I have had in Wellington. Very friendly and helpful staff and clean premises. I will definitely be..."

R G

"I'm a Malaysian myself and Little Penang offers the most authentic Malaysian dishes in the whole of Wellington. One of the best Assam Laksa I've had..."

Matthew Tck

"Little Penang had been sitting on Dixon St. for quite a while before my friends and I finally tried. It was dinner time so we weren't expecting some..."

Auie Robrigado

"Basic setup but the food more than makes up for it. Best nasi goreng I have ever had - and I see some complaints about it being cooked in pork fat,..."

Sina Tupou

"Just tried this place for the first time on the weekend, amazing customer service, very accommodating, even when they got busy, didn't tell me to..."

Curtis Chan

"Having heard much about how authentically Malaysian the food is at Little Penang, we looked forward to a pre-show meal there earlier this week. The..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The Mee Goreng is just about the best I have eaten in Wellington. Made with a lot of love which is great to see in Wellington although stingy on the..."

Wallace Tulloch

"Great food, service can be a bit slow but they are always apologetic! The "please wait to be seated sign" has been under construction for quite..."

Courtney Deller

"Fantastic Wellington restaurant. I recommend the Char Kueh Teow - lots of Chinese sausage and a good amount of prawns. Cream of Sum Yung Guy is a..."

Henry Crawford

"Love this place. Friendly staff, amazing food, great price. The only down side is when they get incredibly busy at lunch hour, you may end up waiting..."

Anonwrites

"Fantastic delicious yum yum yum! I had read a really great review about this place, having lived in Wellington and loving Asian-style food I was..."

Laura Atiga

"Amazing food for the price!Loved the food and flavours from this little gem. The pork buns were different to I'm used too, but were..."

David F

"I was cautious about this place because there is a lot of feeble watered down asian food in Wellington. But I shouldn't have been because the rave..."

Trina Saffioti

"Awesome food. The staff in here are great. Very friendly and easy going. They'll tell you what to eat. And you'd better listen because they know..."

Brendan MacAteer

"Love it!Beautiful food, and the owner is one of the nicest people you could ever meet!Haven't tried the curries by the counter,..."

Raymond Biggs

"Latest Review:My tastebuds evolve everytime I come here, whether it is for a quick takeout meal or to dine in, my favourite regular dish is the..."

Rosemary Young

"Pros:- Great flavours- Staff casual and friendly.- Cassava Cake is simply amazing!Cons:- Portions rather small for the..."

Gigio T

"We were visiting Wellington for the weekend and went to Little Penang for dinner. It was the best Malaysian food I've had outside of southeast Asia,..."

Tim Ng

"With out a doubt the best Maylasian food in Wellington. The food has love in it, made from tradition, with care, from what can only be good hearts..."

Rebecca Dodson

"Absolutely Fantastic, I go there very often. I recommend the Curry Puffs and Lobaks, they are very very nice. The customer service is perfect;..."

Frank

"Some of the best food in the City and by far the best Malaysian food in Wellington.Nasi Lemak is amazingBubur Cha Cha is just how i..."

Pauly Clyne

"Very enjoyable evening. Food was great. I found the dishes very authentic Malaysian.I finished with a Masala Tea.Good value for..."

Rose Thomas

"The food is so authentic. Very very delicious. Trust me you will never be disappointed. There so many different types of food to try and every single..."

Charmaine

"Handsdown my favourite place for a nice Malaysian meal in Wellington..."

Connor Mcleod

"One of my favourites. Even better now as they have moved next door and upscaled. A lot more tables :). Nasi Lemak to die for and the best baked pork..."

Geoff Burch

"Tucked away on Dixon St, this wee gem features Malay and Indonesian food that I've only ever tasted when in Malaysia or Indonesia. The food is tasty..."

Patrick Pilcher

"Went there on a Friday lunch time. Peak time so I opted for the quick meal combo of meesiam and curry which came quickly. Had Milo dinosaur too. It..."

Jamie

"We came here with big group of friends and colleagues. We enjoy the food as many of them are very close to Indonesian food with similar level of..."

indah nuria Savitri

"One hell of a good genuine char kuey teow. Full of flavour and ingredients. Not halal by the way. Front of house staff need to be more vigilant with..."

Yen Zen Huang

"Enjoyed the Roti & nyona chicken curry; however, needed an extra roti, as a single one wasn't enough. Wife had the Nasi Lamak with vege curry. Was..."

Jon

"Great tasting food and good prices for the main dishes! Roti was so yum, gotta come back for that. The curry puffs (4) were very small for $7 though,..."

Peony Yang

"Food tastes good, very similar to Malaysia...."

Xin Wen Tee

"Too noisy. Crowded and packed to the rafters. No place to squeeze through if you have a booking at the far end of the room. Pleasant staff, but very..."

Jenson Colaco

"Affordable delicious Malaysian dining in the Wellington cbd. Huge portions and the mee goreng is a must have! Friendly staff and Alot of seating..."

Ju W

"the food are really good , specially the BBQ pork bun is true Malaysian..."

Kwong Chun Lau

"Great spot to have authentic Malaysian food! The Hokkien Mee was great! Deliciously rich broth packed with beautiful flavour and heat. The ambiance..."

Filip S

"Went here on lunch time weekdays so super busy but queue is pretty fast and food is fast serving considering they are so busy. I tried the roti and..."

Olivia Victorius

"We came here twice in a row thats how much we enjoyed it! The food came out fairly quickly which was great and is so affordable espeically for the..."

Fidah Ali

"2023 Highly recommend the Mee Goreng! This dish has a luscious sweet sauce and excellent savoury flavour with a hint of… tomato!? There is an..."

Amy Atkins

"Delicious Malaysian food. My personal hobby is trying Malaysian food in NZ, wasn't disappointed by the flavours and portions here. We walked in at..."

May Chuah

"The food is exceptionally delicious and the servers are kind, but they can get exceptionally hectic if it gets a little busy. But it’s worth the..."

Elizabeth Hadden

"Nasi lemak was super tasty - would definitely..."

Reenna Hansra

"I was extremely impressed with the nasi lemak at your restaurant. It was clear that it was made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and it was..."

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