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    Mamak

    4.4 (65 reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Laksa & Kopi - Malaysian milk coffee
    Marcos D.

    I had the chicken laksa and a Malaysian coffee called Kopi. The huge portion of chicken curry laksa with coconut milk was subtle but became addictive the more you had. The Kopi was rich, sweet, and demonstrated a great combination of complex flavors

    Green beans
    Huong L.

    This place was on 'cheap place to eat' and was rated very well on Yelp so we decided to check it out. It was a little hard to find as it was in a nice complex dominated by other signs of other restaurant. It was also pretty small. We ordered what they were known for, which was the chicken curry with roti and a side dish of green beans. The food came out pretty quickly which was nice. The green beans were really yummy. It was still crunchy on the out side but fully cooked on the inside and very flavorful. My dad really like this dish. The chicken curry with roti was also very good. The chicken was tender and the roti was cooked perfectly. As we were eating, I was observing other dishes that were coming out and OMG, they were huge. A bowl of laksa can probably feed two people! Price were very reasonable considering the portion of these dishes. I wish that they offer rice as the roti was not a good thing to soak up the curry, it was good to use as a wrap. Other than that, a very good place

    Menu 1 of 2 (as of 3/21/2018)
    Lon H.

    After browsing through Yelp to find good restaurant suggestions, this place caught my attention. After 10 days of eating lamb, steak, meat pie, seafood in New Zealand, I desperately craved for some Asian food. Seafood laksa was great. The broth was rich and many pieces of shrimp were given. This was a solid dish. Nasi Goreng was a little different than the ones in Bali, Indonesia. This flavor was not as heavy and it had a fried egg. Not quite as good as Indonesian ones, but still delicious. I ordered a Teh Ais (Mamak Ice Milk Tea) and it was totally worth it. Strong tea flavor and the milk complemented the tea very well. Although no baba, this was a highlight of my meal. I miss this drink already.

    Alex D.

    The best laksa I've had in Auckland...hands down! Ok, so admittedly, I don't eat laksa that much in Auckland but that's largely because I didn't know you could get laksa this good (and reasonably priced at $14.50). At Mamak the soupy noodle dish comes in a bowl as big as your head and is laden with yellow noodles, tofu puffs, large pieces of tender chicken, a boiled egg and plenty of fresh bean sprouts for added crunch. The spice-laden soup is creamy with quite a kick - thank goodness the owner (?) suggested I taste teste before stirring in the hellfire hot chilli paste sitting on top. Also not to be missed is their roti, which is made fresh everyday. Unlike other roti canai I've tried, theirs was light - not at all doughy - and crispy, perfect for mopping up extra laksa sauce. We also tried the fried chicken and salt and pepper squid both of which were cooked well and quite delish but totally unnecessary given the size of our mains. The service was no fuss - efficient with minimal interaction, which suited us just fine. Perhaps a smile wouldn't go astray but we weren't too phased!

    Front entrance and outdoor seating in Chancery square
    Belinda S.

    I was thrilled when my Malaysian friend sent me the link of Mamak for a dinner date, as I had walked past the location of their busy restaurant and thought, I can't wait to try some delicious spicy food! I Arrived just before 530 pm on a busy work day evening and already the place was packing up. I Picked an inside booth table with comfy seats and lots of space for our party of four including my one and a half year old baby. Although they don't have baby high chairs, this was not a major issue, as the boy could sit on the comfy cushioned booth. I was starving beyond belief, and was happy to share three entrees and three mains with my friend and partner. To start we picked over Spring rolls, Octopus/Squid Balls and Salt and Pepper Calamari; and to follow the Beef Rendang, Seafood Laksa, and Chicken Sambal. I enjoyed every single ounce of this meal. The Sambal was spicy and invigorating, the Laksa was soothing and full of flavour, and the Rendang, authentic and comforting. I even promised the awesome owner that I would be back to try the Roti Canai which is specially hand made in the restaurant. Meals are very reasonably priced and with helpful servings. This is such a popular place especially with the locally based Malaysians. Try to get in before 530 pm, to avoid missing out on a seat.

    Roti curry chicken
    Brennan M.

    The hype is a little high on this place. It's true that the roti is super delicious, but that just means that you should only order the dishes that come with roti. We had noodles and a curry/rice dish that left much to be desired, but our curry chicken with roti dish was pretty great. The space is extra cute, with malay phrases printed on the wall so you can practice saying "welcome" and "good morning" and "can i have some more roti, pleeeeeaasee?" But be warned: it's a small place and is very busy, so if you are going with a group you might be disappointed. We had a party of 3 and enjoyed a comfy table inside, but many people had to eat outside under the umbrellas.

    Rivers A.

    Never had any food in Auckland this reasonable priced yet delicious. Nothing to add and it's simply great. Big portion and delicious. Did I say delicious?

    Joshie V.

    Had an extra night in Auckland and decided that I wanted either Chinese or Malaysian food for dinner. I bounced on Yelp and found Mamak. I wasn't disappointed. The Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang was very tasty. I've only had Nasi Lemak a few times with friends who made it from scratch and this dish had very similar tastes and textures. I also ordered the Soy meatballs wrapped in pandan leaves. Wasn't too keen on this one, as I didn't like the texture of the leaf and just ate the meatball. Service was fast and friendly. Highly recommend! Just be sure you use your maps to find the place. I almost missed it.

    Blaine C.

    The food was excellent! Very authentic and the taste was incredible. Each plate that we tried was packed full of incredible flavor! Will visit again.

    Sharon G.

    Amazingly delish Malay food! We are visiting from SF and was told the food was mediocre here in NZ. So we had low expectations. Also, not many people use Yelp here, so it's hard to get a real gauge of how each restaurant fares. We took a chance with Mamak and it was so worth it!! The place is tiny, so maybe not the best for groups. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Most main dishes start around $15NZD. We got the Mee Goreng and the Curry Chicken Laksa. Both were . The portions are big and we had to take some leftovers home! I definitely recommend trying out this place if you're in town and craving for some good eats!!

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    Everything we ordered from fried rice to noodles were excellent. We wish we could have shared as it was large portion at a great price!

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    Review Highlights - Mamak

    The roti that I ordered to accompany it (I couldn't not get one!) also didn't disappoint.

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    Kampung Malaysia

    Kampung Malaysia

    3.5(6 reviews)
    2.0 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.

    Mamak - malaysian - Updated May 2026

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