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    5.0 (1 review)

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    Kampung Malaysia

    Kampung Malaysia

    3.5(6 reviews)
    5.4 kmGrey Lynn

    I've been a long time customer with this foodcourt and it has possibly one of the best Malaysian…read morerestaurant I've been to in Auckland taste and price wise:) I like the Malaysian restaurant as their menu offers a wide range of meals from, rice and noodles. I recommend the char kuey teow as it has a good price to it, and has a good handful of noodles and chicken (I normally order chicken for this dish) each time you order and the chicken laksa for spicy beginners, as it isn't hot to taste the soup and the noodle is yummy with bits of chicken :9 The atmosphere of the foodcourt could be better, especially the bathroom but otherwise the bathroom situation there are many seats to choose from. I like the seats outside when it is sunny, where you can overview the stretch of the Ponsonby street the foodcourt is at be separated from other costumers, like a getaway. But the inside is also quite chill as you have seat and wait for your meal.

    I haven't eaten a lot of Malaysian food in my time, but Kampung is often the place I end up in the…read morePonsonby Food Court if all the other places are closing or already closed. First up, I love the roti here. Sometimes roti can be just as bready and thick and crap as a bad naan, but the roti at Kampung is much more pastry-like - brittle and crumbly and yum yum yum. The first time I ever tried a laksa was from Kampung as well, and I can't believe I'm about to rave about food court laksa but I've had laksa since then and nothing has really measured up. Pretty good for a food court! While I can't say this is always my first choice when hitting Ponsonby Food Court up, it is a favourite.

    Mama Rich - Using a couple of props to show a sense of scale. The lunchtime portion of laksa here is huge, super tasty and spicy!

    Mama Rich

    4.0(3 reviews)
    0.0 kmGreenlane
    $

    Oh my gosh! I could smash four mains and three desserts, but this lunchtime laksa! Tastes so good,…read morebut the portion is currently beyond my capacity. I popped in to Mama Rich again for an authentic laksa because last week I ordered a laksa in Singapore and got a Tom Yum Soup. I felt robbed! Feeling so much better having sipped and slurped my way through this bowl of laksa goodness. This cafe is a favourite for many familiar with Malay cuisine, even Malaysians. Evident by their attendance and quaffing of the hearty noodle soups. Their baked goods here are seriously good too. Try their afghans...they actually taste like....well, afghans. Of all the laksas I've had in Auckland, this ranks in top three for taste but number one for sheer volume and there's plenty of chicken in it too. For a lunchtime special, two would feel sated sharing a bowl of laksa.

    So if we have Papa Rich in the city ? Does that make Mama Rich the sister restaurant and Selera the…read morepoor cousin in New Market? Well however the businesses are joined or not , Mama Rich had the exact same menu as Selera . I had the char kieow ( sorry spelling) and it was the same as Selera , but without the spice and charred flavour that I love so much at Selera . All the dishes looked good and I wish I was more adventurous to try something else . That's not too say I didn't like it ,but personally I feel Selera is better . Mama Rich was clean and quiet for families and a cafe feel , no free tea here . (And when I asked if there was tea like at Selera the server looked at me like I was a crazy person). I like the noise at Selera and the jostling for tables , it feels more authentic. I love Malaysian food and I'll be sure to give Mama Rich another try , but I'm sure I'll be enticed back to Selera before long .

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    Mama Rich - Lunchtime specials, well worth it.

    Lunchtime specials, well worth it.

    Mama Rich - Love their laksa!

    Love their laksa!

    Mama Rich - The voluminous bowl is almost large enough for me to swim in!

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    The voluminous bowl is almost large enough for me to swim in!

    KK Malaysian Cuisine - Sambal fish

    KK Malaysian Cuisine

    3.5(20 reviews)
    1.8 kmEpsom
    $$

    The Good : the food by a long shot ! The crammed in tables and the hustle of this almost cafe/…read morediner like restaurant . Your so close to your neighbours table you can ask what they're having , I got FOMO'd over garlic beans . The super speediness of the food , I felt like we ordered and then literally seconds later it appeared . The Bad : the two separate dining spaces , like what the ! For the love of god cut a door in the wall for everyone's sanity . The stupid sliding door , Come on KK you must be making some cash to sort this . The many beers on the menu but only Amstel light and Macs avaliable ? And your right across the road from a liquor store ! Get yourselves over there and get a dozen of what's missing . The Ugly : the maitre D fella wearing food prep gloves ? Not that I saw him change them , but do you really need them for everything . And if your touching money taken them off - hence the name FOOD prep gloves . The last but not least : this is a popular place , and it's great for a rowdy dinner NOT a romantic date . I really liked it and would go back just to see if they cut a hole in the wall for a door to the next door area .

    Kk is well known for delicious and authentic Malaysian with many many people across Auckland. We…read morevisited for lunch and luckily got a table inside - often it's very busy and you can expect to wait or sit outside. We ordered a chicken and a seafood Laksa and a side of fried Tofu. Meals were delivered on time and steaming hot. As huge Laksa fans we think KK has a rich and fragrant curry, slightly thicker than some others, and certainly top notch. A great balance of flavours and hotness. If you want authentic and delicious Malaysian, KK is a sure bet.

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    KK Malaysian Cuisine - The restaurant

    The restaurant

    KK Malaysian Cuisine
    KK Malaysian Cuisine - Located off a busy road

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    Located off a busy road

    Mama Kopitiam - malaysian - Updated May 2026

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