Best Satay chicken in Wellington

3 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Rasa
Rasa
89/100 (933 ratings)
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Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Malaysian
Indian
Malaysian
Vegan Options
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Masala Dosai
Fish
Chicken Laksa
Butter chicken
Sambal Fish
Chicken Mee Goreng
Nasi Goreng
Beef
Roti Parcel
Goat curry
Entre Platter with Spring Rolls Chilli Prawns Chicken Satay Kebabs
Fish Curry
Left Chicken Curry
Samosas
Salad
Fried Egg Noodle Dish
lassi
Satay chicken
Curry
Prawns
Papadam
Chicken Dosa
Chicken Thali
Kingfisher Beer
Laksa
Chicken Rendang
Sit down
Indian
Asian
Malaysian
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Reservations
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Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The chicken sambal was very spicy and delicious! I also enjoyed the dosai and my family liked their meals too. The service was..."
Jade C
"We ordered the $9 lunch special (I got the butter chicken with rice) + $2 roti. Good portion and value, fast and friendly customer service. For a..."
Adrianna
"We ordered the $9 lunch special (I got the butter chicken with rice) + $2 roti. Good portion and value, fast and friendly customer service. For a..."
Adrianna
"Amazing food! You have so try the masala dosa. Relaxed atmosphere and the staff are really friendly Bookings available and bring your own wine...."
Eat Places
"Stopped in for a quick lunch today, was treated to a fantastic Lamb Rendang w/Roti.Such amazing value to get a quality meal and a drink for..."
Leeanne Coppard
"Authentic Indian in a bustly and vibrant space. We had the thali but the dosa and roti looked good too. Aware of dietry considerations and super..."
Raman Singh
"8 of us went for a lovely BYOB meal here ($5 corkage) and everything was delicious and well priced. Top choices were the Gado Gado and..."
Amy Winning
"Rocked up on a Sunday evening around 6, there were a few others in the restaurant so it helped with the ambience. Got a great people watching spot in..."
Hannah Eaton
"Good atmosphere, can become quite loud when busy. Service is good, can wait a bit longer when the place is full. The food has always been good though..."
Monique
"Heard about this place, but didn't end up going for one reason or another. Finally went tonite - what a mistake! Should have come much earlier! Had..."
Austen Ganley
"A great option for BYO with friends but a little tight for space. The service is fantastic and the menu is great. This place can get rowdy due to..."
Jason Berryman
"I loved this place. All the menu was really clearly labelled and there were plenty of Gf, Df and V options. I had a vegetable curry with a special..."
Kate Gf, Df, V
"It was very busy on a Wednesday night. We started with satay chicken which were really nice-just like the ones I have had in Malaysia. We also had..."
Christian
"Came here for a quick meal, which did arrive promptly after ordering. The chicken sambal was off the hook, not too sweet like most places serve it,..."
Jamie Mein
"Stopped in to try this spot as we have often seen it but never got around to actually trying it. We got the masala dosa and beef rendang (and a..."
Team Thomas
"The goat curry is the only reason I keep coming here. One of the best in Wellington. Goat curry lunch combos with an ice cold kingfisher. Perfect...."
Shyamak Patel
"Never a bad experience here the gado gado is amazing and vegan without the egg! They do takeaway also which is quick, cheap and large portions! Will..."
Stacy Heyman
"Been to Rasa several times because of the authentic and delicious food. Based on my extensive research over the past 2 years, the chicken curry and..."
Anushree Sen Gupta
"Best chicken rendang I've ever tasted! Will return definitely, however seating a bit crammed so will do takeaway next time. Highly recommend!..."
Br3nxo
"This was our second time back for a takeaway meal. Very nice food and a reasonable selection for a rather small restaurant. Very large..."
AC
"On Thursday night at 7pm, Rasa was packed - it is very clearly a popular Malaysian / South Indian restaurant. Walking in, apart from..."
Duncan Galletly
"So delicious! My dish had the perfect amount of spice, flavour and balance. The chicken melted in my mouth, amazing. I was blown away by how many..."
Briar Rose Gallagher
"Easy to book in but they probably could benefit from sticking to a seating plan for busy weekend nights as there were a few groups that ended up..."
Antonia Comeskey
"Best cheap Asian BYO in town! Unlike other BYO places this place doesn't seem to be overcome with screeching students or large groups. It's fairly..."
Chris Carabine
"Tried lamb murtabak for dinner. Was okay. However, I think the portion is quite small. The rest was side veges on the plate. Lots of seating (we went..."
Apple Chan
"Came here for an anniversary. Atmosphere is cosy and busy. Goat curry is a must. The savoury pancakes weren't our favourite.. bit too filling. Great..."
Humbleluxury
"rasa has been here a long time ,The food at RASA is very tasty. great great place to eat. fantastic!! im never disappointed when i eat here.  and i..."
Sac Ofshiz
"A really good restaurant. Nicely balanced curries and good portion sizes with reasonable price. Great for a quick and cheerful meal. It probably..."
Ellie
"One of our favourite BYO restaurants in Wellington. The dosai is always superb, although the beef rendang can sometimes be hit and miss. Make sure..."
Ceit Mclean
"In a word, Sublime. The authentic, relaxed, intensely flavoursome experience at Rasa was fantastic.I enjoyed a superb fish curry, which..."
Olivia Winstone
"Just went to Rasa on Saturday night with friends who went there before and liked it. They don't take reservations on weekends unless its a big group...."
Lovee Agarwal
"Just discovered Rasa for the first time and very impressed with the food. The service is great, staff helpful and pleasant. My chicken dosai was..."
Janine Last
"Another fantastic lunch here, the Dosai rivals ones we ate in India. paper thin perfection, the dahl and chutneys excellent, the goat curry a..."
Leighmcc
"Excellent food, nice and cozy feelingFood = A++++++++ i loved it (:StarterSatay Chicken on skews (6pieces) s w Peanut sauce..."
Pete Mayz
"Been here last week with my flatties. Had the goa fish curry, fish fried rice and also seafood curry laksa. The portion is aplenty for the price you..."
Vaishnavi Gunasagaran
"I simply love this place. They opened up early for us at 5.15pm, that seemed to be the que for the rest of wellington to follow us in, by 6pm the..."
Mark Cohen
"Rasa is my favourite place to go when visiting Wellington. The food is delicious but the thing that realy stands out to me about Rasa is the service...."
Daniel Hawke
"One of the best dining experiences I have had in my 7 years in Wellington. I have been to Rasa about 15 times and the reason I keep going back is..."
Emma Walker
"We were told we had to try the goat curry - and that we did. I believe this was was first time trying Malaysian cuisine, and I definitely enjoyed..."
Dan Bowden
"100% Fantastic!! We had such a great experience with Rasa. All the servers were very kind and professional, our food came quickly and it was very..."
Isabella Clague
"Best malaysian food since we’ve left Malaysia. The rotis are also the closest to what we’ve had back in Asia. Really missed the delicious food..."
Michael Worth
"ORGASMIC😍😍😍 I'll have to come back to Wellington just to go again to this place and have my usual DOSAI MASALA. This dish is mind-blowing. I..."
Angeles Parisio
"Loved this. Recommended by my daughter. Really busy which was a great sign and we were not disappointed. Really..."
Megan Martin
"Delicious! We went at lunch time and ordered from their lunch menu. Found the prices really reasonable and the food was great. We had two curries..."
Charlotte De Mouilpied
"We went there for dinner... I've been meaning to eat there for ages, but always ended up at another eatery. Just as well they've been around for many..."
Pamela Ngan
"Food amazing! Delicious flavours! Service friendly and efficient. Great value. Highly recommended..."
lesley
"My family and I had amazing food at this cosy restaurant recently. Great staff and lovely atmosphere. Excellent value for..."
Josephine Kockelbergh
"Very colorful eatery serving South Indian & Malaysian dishes in a cozy storefront space. The decoration are strongly symbolic of the exotic culture,..."
Haiying Shi
"Your biggest problem might be getting in the door. It’s popular. Once you’re inside the atmosphere has a buzz, the food is tasty, the service is..."
Geoff Bilbrough
"This is the best restaurant in Wellington by far. The Dosai is just unforgettable. Strongly recommended..."
Oliverio Gioffre
"We would definitely recommend this place. We had been carving dosa for a long time and not very common to find in regular Indian places, luckily we..."
Frantz Billig
Home Taste Restaurant And Bar
Home Taste Restaurant And Bar
87/100 (277 ratings)
Restaurants
Chinese
Chinese
Dinner
Lunch
Durian Puff
铁板鱿鱼
Salt and Pepper Duck
spring rolls
Pumpkin Cakes 南瓜饼
Satay chicken
Custard Lava Bun
szechuan beef
Dan Dan Mian Soup
Cubed Beef with Garlic and Peas
Homemade Tofu Dish
牛肉炒什菌
Beef with Pepper Sauce
Stir-Fried Spicy Pot
Pork Belly in Pickled Vegetables
Chicken Stiky Rice
Crispy Fish
冒菜
鱼香茄子
Soup Dumplings
Chinese
Reservations
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
"I got first table for 2 booked through firsttable website, and it's definitely such a great deal considering how delicious the food is. We dined here..."
An Luong
"A Hidden Gem for Spicy Food Lovers! I must say it was an unforgettable experience! If you're a fan of spicy cuisine, this place is an absolute..."
Maggie Wang
"Excellent meals and services. There's also a KTV dining room available for big groups. The owner was very kind and let us use the room for our dad's..."
Puck the Spug
"Hey guys, This shop is a wonderful place!! Very clean and comfortable, helpful staff and price are reasonable!! ALL THE FOOD I ORDERED WAS GOOD...."
Hector Uri
"Strange name for a Chinese restaurant, but the food was excellent! Very tasty, and not the usual overdone Chinese food that makes you feel unwell..."
Alex Bouma
"My partner and I had a lovely evening at Home Taste Restaurant. The place has a nice welcoming vibe, the service is friendly, attentive and..."
Mitchell Trezona-lecomte
"Food was amazing!!! Great service and good price too. We tried the yum cha and EVERYTHING was so yum!!! I’m also a yum cha lover and have tried..."
iyeshia watson
"Excellent food options, the Staff were super nice, Price is reasonable. Food tasted really good. I recommend this..."
Sarath Raman
"Authentic quality Chinese food, nice vibe, great service, amazing taste, reasonable price. What more could I ask for? My favorite Chinese restaurant..."
Hong Xu
"Good portion, yummy food, price was great..."
Nina Smith
"Went for yum cha and enjoyed everything! a must try for yum cha also others eating in the restaurant that weren't eating yum cha said they some of..."
nitika rangiwai
"Yummy, reasonable price and OK atmosphere for a group dining. Will definitely come..."
Lina Le
"Eddie and the chef were ready to go home! but they were very accommodating and cooked up some of my favourites to take out. Pay rise to them boss ;)..."
Bridget O'Connor
"Don’t let the decor deter you from the exceptional service and food. We were blown away by the size of the set menu vs the 34.00 price we could not..."
Nicola Heath
"Highly recommended!!! The food was soooooooo delicious and the staffs were..."
Xinger Huang
"Meals were amazing, lovely friendly staff, very generous with the wine. Would..."
shayne cockburn
The Oaks Satay Noodle House
The Oaks Satay Noodle House
83/100 (785 ratings)
Restaurants
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Asian
Malaysian
Malaysian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
27 Combination Fried Rice
Red Curry Fish Vermicelli Noodle Soup
Stir-Fried Egg Noodles with Roast Pork
Noodle
Nasi Goreng with Fried Egg
Noodles Soup of the Day
เส้นเล็กเนื้อวัวและลูกชิ้น
Back Bean Beef
Pad Thai
Curry
MEE Goreng
Laksa
Deep Fried Chicken
chicken chow mein
Mini Spring Rolls
Roti canai
Laksa Noodle Soup
Chicken Salad
Satay Soup
Clear Noodle Soup
Satay chicken
Singaporean Fried Noodles
Spicy Red Fish Curry Vermicelli Soup Dish
Sweet & Sour Pork Chicken with Rice
Asian
Malaysian
Takeout
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"I love the simplicity of Oaks. It is quick, filling and cheap. It has been our regular whenever we're around the city looking for a quick bite to..."
Adam F
"Real family owned and run business where the food reflects the care and..."
Dieterwt
"Portion sizes here are great! The staff are lovely and even more so if you become a regular (like me!) The food is good too, some meals are hit and..."
Dilesh Prakash
"We placed a phone order to pick upBeef Bowl Soup, Roti, Chicken Green Curry, Combination Fried Noodles and Chicken Satay sticksFood was..."
Tim 51
"Initially went in for the spicy beef brisket soup but ended up ordering a laksa instead. I wasn't expecting much but the laksa wasn't bad! They let..."
Crumpet King
"I went here with my friend. I had the seafood laksa which I thought was creamy with the perfect amount of heat and they have huge portion, very..."
Hanna
"I have been to this place many times and it never fails to amaze me. I usually order the marinated chicken on rice or nasi goreng. Today, me and my..."
Foooodie Explorer
"I'm addicted to their Nasi Goreng! Very fast good service and friendly staff. A good atmosphere looking out onto Cuba street. Check it out for some..."
Amber Wooller
"Love the Oaks!! My fave dish is the hawaiian fried rice. Very generous portion sizes. I can never seem to finish the medium sized plate. Also very..."
Aly
"I regularly visit this restaurant with my workmates or by myself to either dine in or takeout the #36 Lort Cha - Cambodian Noodles with Chicken meal...."
Amorita Maharaj
"The Oaks Satay Noodle House has been around for a long time in an otherwise desolate former retail space. This is testament to what they do well:..."
Caffeinated Weka
"A colleague made me aware of the existence of this place and I'm glad he did! For the most part, you'll find the usual suspects somewhere between..."
Lubbly Jubbly
"Nothing like a cheap and cheerful meal and The Oaks delivers on both those fronts. I popped in before a concert on a Monday evening and was surprised..."
RaeRae
"I got a takeaway Pork, dumpling and noodle soup. It was delicious (great dumplings), cheap and the guy who served me was really nice. It was a good..."
Liss
"Definitely cheap and cheerful food! Delicious Pad Thai and Red Curry. My only gripe is not being open on Mondays! Nice quick..."
Joshsuxxxx
"Over looking Cuba St, Oaks is a local favourite for offering big, delicious portions for a good price. Went there on a Thursday evening with a..."
Dani Pohlod
"Good cheap eat in Wellington. Char Kwey Teow (35) is consistently good, even my kids enjoy it. Chicken on rice is good too (7) and noodle soups are..."
Team Thomas
"Would go here for lunch quite often when I was working down that end of town.Massive range of dishes to choose from and all for around the..."
Toren Hislop-Croft
"Order beef and meatball soup with thick noodles. Yummy. Service was quick. There's condiment on the table so you can add stuff to your taste. ..."
Apple Chan
"Literally the best Pad Thai I have ever had. I dream about this food. Kind of a hole in the wall place, but the food is amazing. Convenient..."
Annie
"Oaks is a great spot for a cheap lunch or dinner, smack bang in the middle of Wellington CBD. It's cheap and tasty and the service is fast and..."
LucyGoosey
"Still a great place to go for lunch. Was introduced to Oaks by a friend last year, and try to get back every so often. Have varied from the #20..."
Tim M
"Really like going to the Oaks. The staff are friendly, the food arrives fast and it is a good price. Usually go to the Oaks most Tuesday's. Order the..."
Sara Pariya
"Good portions for what you pay, pricier than they used to be but still cheap.Super fast, they still surprise me with how fast the food..."
Cee Jay
"Been going here for the last 5 years since we moved to mt vic. Authentic and cheap. Our favourites are #19, fish curry soup and the kids like the..."
Lesley Young
"I love the Hawaiian fried rice. It is one I keep coming back for. Very reasonably..."
Harriet Rowland
"Pretty good pricing and good foodStill loving the meals..."
Vincent G
"AWESOME! Oaks Satay noodle house is the place to go if you want a super tasty, great value meal on the go. Service is great. Meals are prepared very..."
Michael Parker
"I use to go here when I was at uni about 5-6 years ago now and use to get the chicken cashew fried rice, always delicious and good..."
Ian Barr
"Value for money --- very good food at cheap prices. We always come here when we miss that asian homecooking we grew up with. The food here always..."
Meixiu
"if you after affordable meals which you don't want to wait long for, this is the ideal place.good choice of menu as..."
D Chan
"This Oaks Satay Noodle House has to be be the "Best Kept Dining Secret" in WELLINGTON !!!The food is always TASTY and YUMMY!!!The..."
Bob Lee
"Best nasi goreng!!! Chicken, beef, and an extra fried egg on it too all for $19.9...."
Peony Yang
"Great food Amazing staff Mal and team is doing really great job So..."
munish raheja
"Cheap, tasty and generous portions. Really feels like Wellington has forgotten this gem on Cuba st. It can be a little dingy, but the friendly staff..."
Matthew Savage
"Great food! Portion size, price, quality and flavour are amazing. Great service, friendly and helpful staff, and there's never a long wait for food...."
Dan Froggatt
"A great spot if you are hungry! I had the pad thai and it was delicious. Some of my party struggled to use their chopsticks and made a horrible..."
C Hawke
"Great price for wellington I thought, the food was delicious. Service was lovely and the food was brought out very quickly. We’ll definitely be..."
Louise Nightingale
"This is a truly hidden gem of Cuba! I have come here often to enjoy their cheap meals, always of an amazing quality and a nice central spot that..."
M M
"The food and customer service is really good. And the window view after a long day with authentic taste food is what i really wanted. The soup is so..."
Tokio
"We went so late but they served us some delicious food ! The staff was so nice ! We definitely recommend to try it..."
Lauriane Vincent
"I go here often, at least once a week. Food is always great, staff are super super friendly and the prices are ok. Highly recommend this place, its..."
Brendan
"I recently had an exceptional dining experience at The Oaks. The warm and inviting atmosphere, attentive service, and delectable cuisine made it..."
Richard Branson
"The Oaks Satay Noodle House is one of those Wellington staples where you come for the rustic familiarity rather than any overinflated expectation of..."
Mitchell Bidois
"Always love to visit this hidden gem. The decor is kind of average and nothing fancy but that does not detract from the overall experience. They have..."
Jason Keenan
"It’s a very long time since I was last here. I’m pleased it is still here, pleased the food is still delicious and pleased the joy of a window..."
Geoff Bilbrough
"Just randomly chose this place for lunch. It’s legit amazing. The basic chicken soup is mind blowing good. We also had the char keow teow and..."
S X
"Good affordable food, very consistent. Service is very good. Nice and cosy..."
ponpon
"This place hasn't changed in years. They surely could do with a coat of paint and new carpeting at least. Food was acceptable but used to be much..."
Fabio Lippo Boardmann
"Yum yum and yum. Not much of a place to look at but who cares when it taste this good and authentic. Definitely a hidden jem. Don't get suckered by..."
Chanthavee Samountry