Best Seafood Laksa 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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Satay Palace
Satay Palace
88/100 (350 ratings)
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"Been coming here for 15-20 years! My favourite in Wellington. Awesome food for a great price. Nonya chicken would be my most ordered meal but all..."
M.P.
"This place is very busy all the timeI had the chicken hainanese which was very nice.Even though we did a phone order and the place was busy..."
Tim 51
"I have been eating here for over 2 years. That should tell you how good it is. I keep coming back. I moved to Lower Hutt and my wife and I still come..."
Te Waiarangi Ratana
"Went here for dinner and loved the Hainanese chicken rice dish! Very good portions for $13. I would definitely come back here to try the other chef..."
Michael Estabillo
"First time here at it was so good! Loved the vegetarian dumpling tom yum noodle soup, the mee goreng, roti with peanut sauce and the Chinese tea! All..."
Jazz
"Satay Palace is amazing. In all honesty it’s my favourite place to get food in town. I love Malaysian food!Portion sizes are decent..."
Chey Brodawg
"Wow! Why has it taken me this long to get here? A cold winters day, with a howling southerly and little sun calls for a steaming hot bowl of curry..."
Vicki Wong
"Awesome place. Get the Dual Noodles, #9. Can't go wrong. This place is a regular for me and my family. Even the kids love the food here. Fit out..."
Mighty Will
"Amazing food the price, frequent here often. The $8 Roti Cheni is hard to look past on a cold day. Service is good and an overall good..."
Daniel Munro
"In 2007, I came to Wellington to visit a friend. I had my first meal here and my last before I departed.Fast forward to 2010 when I moved..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Our family favourite.  This place is awesome!  Beautiful authentic food.  A must try is the lamb curry and Roti.  We travel especially for it...."
Bridget
"New favourite Malaysian restaurant! The roti chanai is hands down the best I've had in NZ! So authentic, just flakes apart mmm! The laksa is fab, and..."
Humbleluxury
"Popped in in a raining day. Friend recommended laksa here, so I just ordered it. Laksa tastes good, but the egg noodles is not my favourite type...."
Kate Yan
"This is one of my favourite cheap Asian eats in town. I'm pretty sure it's a family business with mum, dad and some kids involved too. The..."
Chris Carabine
"Consistently great service and a great cheap eat. Happy to work around allergies, great with kids dining (even make bespoke dishes on request). Been..."
Team Thomas
"Absolutely great food... Best place of its type in town. Excellent option for takeaway or eating in by the window watching Cuba's characters roll by...."
Martin Neil Smith Powell
"I actually love this place! It isn't given enough publicity, to be honest. The flavours are awesome, haven't tried everything, but everything I have..."
Ketewhia Poihaere TeUatuku
"I work on Cuba Street and eat here once a week at least, amazing value for money, most meals are around $9-$12I usually get the kung po..."
Craigy Lee
"Any old fav, been a staple for great food for years. In a town with great Malaysian food this nice family restaurant is a good place for a simple no..."
Toby Regan
"20.12.13 Satay Palace:Great value for money, one of our favourite nearby eating places. Always fresh healthy food where you can get plenty of..."
Prince
"Me and my husband LOVE this place, service is very quick food is amazing and for 2 entrees 2 mains and 2 drinks around the $45 mark you cannot..."
Sharon Livingston
"The best Malaysian we have ever had. We travel in to town from Wainuiomata, especially when we feel the need for a great meal at a very reasonable..."
Siobhan Williams
"My partner and I wanted a quick meal before catching up with friends. The usual was choker so we decided to walk up Cuba St and found Satay Palace...."
Jess Van Haarlem
"My partner and I love this place. Great food with great prices. Wear elastic waist pants when you go, it definitely filling. Highly recommended. My..."
Lyn
"Good restaurant; nice meals, affordable price, and friendly staff. We regularly go there to enjoy meals. Totally..."
Alex Ishikawa
"When I arrived back in Wellington in March 2011, this was the place my dad reccomended eating at. I have to say, it hasn't let me down yet, the..."
Curtis Chan
"Just gorgeous food at a really cheap price. Been there 6 or 7 times and each time gets better. It's just a pity that they don't sell beer, but..."
Esteban Gómez
"I happened across Satay Palace by incident, I walked past the place and checked out the menu and decided that I'd like to try a specialty dish which..."
Vivien Tu
"Had the lamb rendang, and the rempah was aromatic and flavourful, though not as spicy as it traditionally should be (in Singapore and Malaysia), but..."
ZY
"Food here is amazing, very tasty. The Hainanese chicken and rice is my favourite. A ++ service and friendly staff. A must visit while in..."
Lavinia Isaac
"Food tastes too awesome, my favourite Malaysian restaurant in..."
Siva Kumar
"Char kuey teow was loaded with perfectly cooked vegetables. It did benefit from adding chili sauce- and lemon juice! The first restaurant I’ve been..."
John Louie
"The combo satay was so nice and the ckt was..."
Steve Smith
"Service was great! The food came out promptly and was very fresh. Portions were also very generous! As a Malaysian, the laksa we ordered is the..."
Sandy Teo
"Very delighted to have had their Lou Su Fan. I asked to have it made stir fry style, they were happy to accommodate. Yummy food, quick and pleasant..."
Filip S
"food felt like home. flavours are on poin. run-by an intimate family who are friendly & i would definitely come back to support local biz. we had the..."
elaine yp
"A fantastic authentic family run restaurant. The food is amazing with plenty of authentic love thrown in to provide wholesome Malysian food that..."
Psyckers DO
"Great place for Malaysian food, loved Chicken nasigurang and Chicken pad thai. Received a great service and would come back when next time in..."
Dinesh Kuruwita
Kk Malaysian Restaurant
Kk Malaysian Restaurant
84/100 (1186 ratings)
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Wat Tan Hor
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"I've forgotten how great kk is. I used to live in Wellington and I've always enjoyed kk. You do have to book ahead as its a small restaurant that..."
Alice Ma
"A friend of mine suggested going here and by the end of the night, I was so glad we chose KK.The food is delicious, affordable and portions are..."
Michelle M Almeida
"I have been to KK Malaysia many times before with my friend, absolutely love the place. My favourites are the Curry Laksa, Roti Channai and..."
Darrell Young
"Amazing food and fast service. Definitely a place I will visit again. The beef rendang was a perfect blend of taste and spice and the beef was..."
Malcolm Hughson
"Was already hungry so, just enter straight away, serve my Chinese. They are kids-friendly restaurant. I saw them cleaning the high chair before..."
Vivian Wong
"Love this place! Very very cheap and great service from the employees and I can't forget how good the food is. Awesome place for a nice wee date..."
Adam F
"這是我們第一次來KK 餐點非常的道地我們點了 Seafood Laksa, Nasi Lemak and Spring RollsLaksa的料很多..."
Hanna Chang
"Great taste - the food came out within 2 mins = everything is prepared beforehand. Had a huge cup of water and refilled it twice. Used a..."
SeriousFoodie
"It was my first time to try chicken and beef rendang and I fell in love with it. The serving is okay and the food is quite cheap. It can get busy..."
Honey
"An oldie but a goodie. Visited this Wellington institution this evening for the first time in 8 years! Still as good as I remember. We share a myriad..."
Mon
"Always my first choice for Malaysian Stir fried noodle 🍜 or steam chicken with rice. Good food 🥘, quick service (it takes approx. 5-8..."
Vinh Nguyen
"Found this hidden gem in Wellington. Dishes are decently sized and decently priced, ranging from $12-$13 a dish. Ordered the seafood laksa and Po..."
Michael Nguyen
"Staff were very welcoming on arrival and provided great service throughout the time there. Only flaw was food came out so quick I received my main..."
Shiv Pat
"Ordered the fish curry for takeaway. The portion was really small . The curry tasted alright the fish was okay too. Was really worried..."
Shazia Khan
"This place is busy because it offers good Malaysian dishes at a reasonable price. If you want to have attentive service from staff go somewhere you..."
Jimon007
"Great food at affordable price! Good service with not much waiting time at all. Highly recommended! 😊 Spaces are limited, so booking is..."
Tara
"Just got a takeaway as it was really busy. Got a fish curry and rice which was absolutely delicious. Was surprised how good it was. Not 5/5 as there..."
Steven Pillay
"I went to KK Malaysia for dinner with a friend. As usual, the place was super crowded, not helped by the fact that the restaurant itself doesn't have..."
Medium_Rare
"Discovered this restaurant on the last day of our stay in wellington. Food was fantastic. I had the laksa and it was really good. Will go back to..."
Steve Cleland
"Have a soft spot for this place having spent many lunches moping around here.The Mee Goreng and Char Kway Teow being my regulars. It's very cozy..."
MSY123
"This is where the Search for the Best Laksa in Wellington continues. After my partner's elective in Singapore (which apparently boasts the best laksa..."
Grace Li
"I regularly come here for the fried Hainan chicken served with a fantastic chilli sauce that is made in house. I have tried other dishes like the..."
Awanui Rangiheuea
"Yum yum yum!! Great service super quick with the meals super super cheap for what you get!! Everything has lots of flavor roti chani is amazing!!..."
Brooke
"Very good dinner place.In my Experience:Positive:-Fast service.-Very good and tasty food.-Reasonable..."
Coolio
"Good cheap Asian eat! Got the roti chanai takeaway. Such a good price - only $9! Very generous with the amount of roti. Would prefer less roti and..."
I Love Food
"In terms of cheap and cheerful this place is peerless and so has a great following including more than one MP. Not at all flashy but fast, tasty food..."
Hamish.rutherford
"Great little place on busting street. We walked in without booking on a Monday night, the place already full. But we were able to be seated after a..."
Cupy Dee
"KK Malaysian never disappoints! A tiny place just off Cuba St in Wellington, KK has been a local favourite for years and is definitely one of my..."
Dani Pohlod
"Absolutely awesome Me Goreng tonight, was super hungry & it arrived in minutes. Always buzzing, we were lucky to get a table. Kk is the best value..."
Annabel Shepherd
"Cheap and cheerful. Food always tasty and cooked fast! No frills service and environment but you don't go here for..."
Josh
"We've been eating here regularly for 6 yearsRated 10/10. Consistent quality of each dish, consistently fast and consistently affordable. ..."
Martin Whyle
"I ate at KK for the first time a few weeks back. Although the ingredients seemed to lack in quality the food itself (although slightly oily) was..."
Glenn Parker
"I've been coming to KK Malaysia for the past 5 years and I am never disappointed. Last night we had a table of 5 and all of us had a fantastic..."
Robert P.
"For those who have posted negative feedback about this restaurant, I would just like to remind readers/potential diners that KK's has never toted..."
Lee Bee
"Not as good as the one in Ellerslie - but still pretty damn good. Now a regular Wednesday..."
Andrew Imms
"The best Malasyian Take Out in Wellington! I love Malaysian food, and these guys are heroes!If you don't know Malasyian food, this is the..."
Brendan MacAteer
"This has to be the best malaysian restaurant in Wellington. The food are delicious and prices are more than reasonable. My all time favourite is the..."
Jayden Khoo
"Largest-sized portions for the lowest price you'll find at a Malaysian restaurant in Wellington. Probably second best taste wise..."
Stephanie
"I've eaten the Mee Goreng over twenty times this year. Once I even waited 15 minutes for a table without complaining. I wish more tables..."
Carrie Bailey
"I agree with Matthew B. ... I'll take the great food served fast in a simple environment anyday ... and any place that you have to reserve a table to..."
Steve
"Amazing food, super fast service, large quantities and super cheap. I have been going there for over a decade now and it is always amazing, so much..."
Mathew Bugden
"You cannot beat the curried fish. Its my favourite place and for the curried fish alone they deserve five stars...always the same AND no taking out a..."
Margaret
"Excellent, service is usually good. Can be a bit patchy on busy/rainy nights when every decides to get takeaways.The pricing is excellent,..."
Vincent G
"Great value for money no doubt! I usually take the nasi goreng and it's the best I've ever had (tried quite a few though!...). Quantity is huge..."
Annie
"The best restaurant! Food is absolutely amazing! I recommend the Kung po chicken above anything else!!! You will regret getting anything else after a..."
Nicole Murray
"Great food and great prices, if I was to nitpick I guess it would be better if there was more space but I'm happy to take out when the food is this..."
Marshall
"Best quick and cheap Malaysian! Kung Po beef is the stand out dish. No, service isn't a priority but I have always found staff..."
Margot
"I have been to Malaysia and I often eat at Malaysian restaurants, but KK Malaysia is the best in Wellington. Despite the cheap prices, the food is..."
Aa Ch
"Great value for money. The portions are large, but doesn't compromise on flavour. Some have reviewed this place as making the 'same old Malaysian..."
Sina Tupou
"Love the laksa there and is good value..."
Cynthia Chin
"Their menu is pretty standard, but definitely affordable and well worth what you are paying for! Service is usually pretty quick, even during peak..."
EatingBuddy
"This is the most delicious place I have ever eaten at in my life. I am a total addict and always get Mee Goreng! Was introduced by a friend nearly 10..."
Natasha Hartley
"i love this place.very small, but comfortable. affordable, and amazing quality for what you pay, the laksa especially is delicious. fully..."
Lizzy
"Best malaysian restaurant in Welly so far. I particularly like the Hainanese Chicken Rice and Curry Laksa. I am one of the happy..."
Bob Goh
"We didn't know this restaurant as we are not local. Just hop in while on the business trip with colleagues (one of us was a Malaysian). Food was..."
Myers
"A firm favourite. I eat here far too often. Everything is delish, extreme value for money and you're eating five minutes after you've ordered. ..."
Melissa
"Excellent food and value, been going there since they open. Best in..."
Greg Mcphee
"Cheap and cheerful, large portions. I had the spring rolls as starter and sweet and sour chicken and a roti. It was great but too much food. Would..."
Julie
"This is our frequent dining place. the food awesome. very authentic malaysian/chinese food. having lived in malaysia for many years this place is..."
Mo
"Outstanding. Bloody awesome food and cheap too. This is my favourite restraunt in Wellington. Totally recommend the seafood laska,Fast..."
Nikki Styles
"Great authentic Malay food. Friendly staff. Great menu choice.Hard to..."
Maurice
"KK have been dishing up delish Malay food for eons and is our go to spot for good cheap eats. California has Mex, London has Indian but Wellington..."
Patrick Pilcher
"The chicken here is not halal, but it is moslem-friendly since they don’t have pork in the menu, so we ordered the seafood and vegetarian dishes...."
IsH
"Curry laksa was good, roti was not bad. It was a less comfortable visit. Dining space was quite small, it felt cramped with a big group of diners in..."
Ls Wong
"A great first impression! Colleagues and I went here for dinner when we were in Wellington for WoW and given that it is an absolute nightmare to book..."
Rachel Spencer
"Very tasty food at affordable price . Fantastic and quick service . A must eat if you like Malaysian..."
indu Prasadh
"Great spot for a quick, cheap and tasty meal. Service is no frills but is quick and efficient. Always consistently good and satisfying food with..."
Helen Joe
"My daughter thinks the food is the best food in the world! The food came extremely fast and they had those yummy mints. The people were very friendly..."
Ben Steele
"Very filling portion, delicious food with very good taste especially their chilli sauce for the hainam chicken rice. The mee hoon is awesomely..."
Alexander Santosa
"It has been a while since I tasted beautiful picked horse radish, the vegetarian salad here is to die for and the beef skewers with peanut sauce was..."
Pierre Vermunt
"Got myself a bowl of curry laksa and fried wonton to be shared with my bf. They taste awesome! The thick curry was flavourful and decent level of..."
Pat Steffi
"Foods are full of wokhei....very authentic Malaysian food. Kids were surprised at how fast the service is. Happy..."
Lily Ong
"Wellington is spoilt for good Malaysian restaurants and KK is one of the best. Was busy with customers when we visited. A little bit nicer than cheap..."
Michael Fraser
"Got the chicken rendang and there were no vegetables as seen in the photos. It was still delicious though and came out fairly..."
Kallen Tu
"The shop was small and my table was right next to the counter, so it's a bit awkward 😳 But food was..."
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Cafe Thyme
Cafe Thyme
83/100 (749 ratings)
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"Tasty chippies mmmm mmm mhhmmmm can't wait to go back with my dog so he can't try a chip too gonna be a great yummy time whoop whoop Scooby scoo..."
Alisha Gilchrist
"I love this cafe! The food is always amazing and the service is good. I’ve had the BLT and the eggs Benedict, both were perfect with generous..."
SH
"Our favourite place for breakfast and brunch. The Eggs Florintine is consistently superb. Great service with a lovely setting especially on a warm..."
Bruce Mackintosh
"A cute cafe tucked to the side of a garden center. There was an outside garden seating area where people were having their mid-morning coffees. The..."
Sotaro Ochiai
"Great food and good service. Love the warm fireplace in winter time. And the Laksa is amazing .The usual burger is good too. All in all great..."
Shane Lambo
"Nice hidden coffee place with good parking space. Many locals go there so you are bound to meet your neighbors. If you want to have a quite time you..."
Jimon007
"Always AMAZING food/coffee and always excellent fast service..guarantee you will not be disappointed.. great place to relax..been going there..."
Maya Narottam
"Went for 1st time as heard a lot abt this cafe from my friends. Sunday late afternoon and our love for coffee so what else we would order.. We..."
Rinks !!
"I absolutely loved it ! Amazing for breakfast/brunch/lunch/tea!We ordered the iced mocha(nice), fish and chips (decent), chicken burger..."
Jayita
"Excellent cafe, reasonably priced. Can get pretty busy and service can occasionally slip at those times, including the decision to stop cooking..."
NKI
"I'm finding it hard to understand why this place doesn't already have a five star rating,  I have visited this place only once and can't wait to go..."
Nikki Luisetti
"We love this place, the flat whites are always fantastic and the breakfast is delicious and generously portioned, especially considering the low..."
Amanda Knight
"Great parking, inside and out seating. Coffee was good though no menu option for those under 8.   Some menu items are done well while others sub..."
Selective
"Very good, have been there so many times. Friendly staff, good..."
Tony D He
"I'm a regular at Cafe Thyme and 9 times out of 10 its primo. Staff are friendly, meals are great, made one-site and generous. My only criticism is..."
Linda Boland
"Cafe Thyme was such a cozy buzzing place on a cold, rainy day in June. We scored the last table, right next to the open fire in the quaint cottage,..."
Olivia Winstone
"Good place for a bite to eat. Pricing is average for cafe food. But the meals themselves were great. Also good to get away from the city..."
Vincent G
"Fabulous feshly cooked onsite food and very nice surroundings. Good price and great outdoor area which is sadly lacking in Cafe's in and around..."
Bella Mulligan
"I’ll start with the food in my review. Their food is delicious. I’m not being biased, the food is delicious. It is never cold when it comes out,..."
DOTT The Movie
"Cozy little coffee off Statehighway 1 shortly after Wellington. The coffee shares the same driveway than the plantshop. Has plenty of parking,..."
Oberzocker 511
"Title: A Quintessential Coffee Haven Review: Without question, Cafe Tyme continues to serve up an extraordinary blend of ambiance, delectable food,..."
Gary Mitchell
"Had their pumpkin soup and it was one of the best I've had in a while, would go back to try more of their..."
Cabnolen Moon
"My partner and I come here a lot as it’s always a great place for breakfast and lunch, plus there is outdoor seating when the sun is..."
Clint Ngan
"Had my first visit here recently, I'd heard the cafe and the food were great. The service is great, friendly and fast. The cafe was busy, not packed..."
Grant Newdick
"Steak in the beef salad was tender and perfectly coated in the passionfruit vinaigrette! Salmon bene was amazing and the wedges were nice and crispy..."
Daniel Fletcher
"Hands down the best cafe in Wellington ! To find good and consistent food is hard, but Thyme cafe definitely delivers! Everything on the menu is..."
Lani
"Don't try laksa! Unless u like to have a super sour laksa😵‍💫 The worst laksa I've had in..."
HECONG ZHAO
"A gem in the suburbs. Great food off the menu - the laksa in particular is so divine - but it's hard to go wrong. The service is consistently warm..."
Richard Neill