Last stop in Welly before heading off to Queenstown. Lots of Malaysian food here so we took the…read moreopportunity for a last Malaysian brunch. We had been wanting to eat here over the last two days but it was closed. So bows our chance! We tried the Kuey Teow Thng (fish ball noodle soup) and roti canai with chicken curry kapitan. Both were very tasty! It was nice to have soup on this cold and blistery morning. But we could not help trying the Teh Tarik Ais. No doubt cold for a regular cold day in Welly! It was worth it! I'd certainly recommend coming here as the food was authentic and the service great!

Authentic Malaysian food We really enjoyed our dinner here -…read morewe tried the mango kerabu salad, roti with chicken kapitan curry, and claypot rice and it was excellent. The desserts were special too - we loved the pandan cake and the pandan sticky rice kuih! The flavours were authentic and the prices were almost Malaysian too. We're so thrilled to be able to eat decent Malaysian food in Wellington! We're only here for 3 nights but we will definitely be going back for more!

I ordered the curry laksa and coconut rice for dinner after a windy and rainy day roaming around…read morethe city. The reviews I saw were relatively good so decided to give them a try. The laksa flavor was decent but it didn't seem as authentic as the Borneo restaurant I had back home in the States. There were only a few pieces of chicken, and fish balls sliced from maybe 2 whole pieces, mostly tofu and egg. At the end, when I paid with cash, I was surprised by a 15% service charge. So far in the restaurants I have been to across NZ, there hasn't been a surcharge stated on the receipt. I did not expect it and a NZ$30 meal came to NZ$35. I don't recall seeing the 15% surcharge written anywhere in the menu. I would appreciate a notice in advance so I am prepared to pay more. Anyway, NZ$35 for mediocre Malaysian food. Maybe it was an off day since business is slow. You can take a chance on them if you feel adventurous.

We are still fans of this venerable Indo Malaysian restaurant in the Courtenay Place entertainment…read more/ restaurant district of NZ's capital. We usually stop by when in Wellington. Now celebrating their 25th Anniversary, Istana Malaysia continues to put out very tasty authentic NON dumbed down meals. Chili levels were exactly as ordered, no surprises, and spices were PUNGENT strong and balanced. A couple of classics; a Nasi goreng and coconut based chicken curry acccompanied by their ALWAYS yummy FRESH made to order flatbreads (garlic) satisfied. As friendly as remembered, staff were lovely: prompt; water for the table, ordering process, food to table all GOOD. Unhurried, we enjoyed a leisurely meal, free street parking all day Sunday a bonus. Clean and tidy venue, spacious seating. Prices have crept up over the years, but QUALITY is still right UP THERE, & for those interested, a BYO wine policy allows for a relatively affordable evening out. Recommended, and we'll be back on our next trip. solid 4 stars in the Asian restaurant class. pics to follow in due course

Yes, a 5. South Indian/Malaysian food…read moreThis place is not in Wellington city but is so worth the effort. It is a short hop from the highway if you a driving up or down the island. Warning though, if you blink, you will miss it. If you are coming from Wellington it is just over the roundabout past the library, if you are coming from Porirua and go over the roundabout after the shops. you have gone too far. It has a bright yellow sign and there is parking out the back in the New World car park. More advice- book. We go mainly on the weekend for brunch and get there just before 12pm, after that it fills up. Eating early works well. Me- For brunch at the weekend they do my death row dinner, the last meal I would chose if I had to- Masala Dosa. It is perfect and fresh. At the moment it costs a whole $7.50. I had it just today for lunch and loved every bit, every mouthful. I used a fresh roti to mop up any bits I had missed, my plate looked clean. Miss Muffin has her old faithful, mee goreng and eats a good fill. Mr Muffin- has chicken biryani, hot. This comes with raita and popadoms. It is the proper version, not the quick one you cook at home and full of extraordinary flavour. They also have the topping of dried fruits, cherries and cashews. Each bite is different. One day I will resist the dosa and order this. We also have the above mentioned fresh roti, I think they are $1.50 at lunch. Both the plain and garlic are stonking. I have been here in the evening and at lunch. I favour the lunch, not sure why.

Go here. The chef, she is a wizard. Mind popping delicious spices and unknowns, obviously freshly…read moreground, sliced, mixed creating delicious curries. Ive never eaten the equal in New Zealand. We always get the laksa and the goat bone-in. Highly recommend.

Are you tired of the same old bland food? Do you crave something that will make your taste buds…read moredance ? Look no further than Rasa, the Malaysian gem of Wellington. Also, one of the only places that are open later in the night.. This tiny restaurant is a hidden treasure that you don't want to miss. We were fortunate enough to grab a table without waiting for hours. The service was impeccable, and the staff were very friendly. Now, let's talk about the star of the show: the curry Laksa. The Laksa was perfectly seasoned and just to the level of spice that I wanted. . The broth was so flavorful that I wanted to lick the bowl. Great find!

Their lunch special was a hard deal to beat. It's a small, cozy restaurant right off Cuba street…read moreand it's pretty unassuming. We were immediately seated and looking at the menu, I think they were more of a Southern Indian than Malaysian restaurant in my opinion. I got the Ayam Panggang, which tasted nice, but the peanut sauce accompanying the dish was gritty. Quick service for a cheap meal though, so we were glad we ducked in for a nice lunch!

We were driving through Raumati Beach and we happened to come upon this place. Malaysian food in…read morethis small beach town just past Kapiti! Wow. Just our luck as we were getting hungry for lunch. The service was very friendly with Manikam as the manager on duty. We ordered their Nasi Minyak or as we would call it Nasi Biryani. It came with chicken, cucumber achar and papadum. I had the Nasi Lemak with the crispy chicken. It had sambal, anchovies, peanuts and cucumbers. The coconut rice was just right. Both plates were of generous portions, yet because it was so good we ate it all! If you are passing through don't miss having a meal here. It's truly authentically Malayam style.

Came here with friends who recommended this place. There weren't any dining tables left so we were…read moreseated at a table by the bar which we didn't mind. Service was a tad slow here but picked up as more people started sitting at the bar. We ordered the following: -combo platter (summer rolls, peppered squid, krishna pakhora, three cheese naan, and SFC) - all items were pretty good and my favorite was the krishna pakhora vegetables and SFC chicken which is surprising since these are usually not my favorite meats/veggies -firecracker slider - friends said it was very spicy and I had to try it. This was the right amount of spicy for me and I wish I had ordered it as my main -nasi goreng - good amount of meat but not really extraordinary -lamb curry - good, doesn't come with rice but my partner just ate it as is since he's allergic -krakatoa fire bowl - love the fire element to the drink and it was tasty and didn't taste very alcoholic (even though it's made of a lot of liquors) but it's pricey -bartender's choice - THIS is what I would 100% come back for and surprisingly very affordable. I told them that I like whiskey/bourbon and love yuzu citrus (the more citrusy the better) and they made me a drink that tasted amazing! According to my friends, the food has less spice now compared to when they've had it previously. Overall, I would come back here at least for the drinks and the firecracker chicken.

This place was a surprise since I was expecting much less in terms of flavour profile but the food…read moreturned out to be amazing! The service was quick and efficient and we arrived for an early dinner. The ambience is good enough but a felt a little dingy to me. We tried multiple dishes and they were all very flavourful, especially the beef main dish on the menu. Would definitely recommend trying this spot in Wally!

Satay Kingdom was recommended by my Kiwi friend for their roti chanai. After checking out the…read moreWellington Museum, we decided to check them out. They're across the street from Oriental Kingdom Cafe (which they also own). We dropped in on a Sunday afternoon (around 2:45pm). The place is pretty small inside but there's a couple tables outside (with rain cover). The menu is split into starters, Malaysian curries, fried noodle and rice, stir fry, laksa & noodle soup and chef's specials. - Bundaberg ginger beer ($3.50 NZD) - finally got to try the infamous Australian ginger beer. Super refreshing. - Roti chanai (#4) ($7.00 NZD) - with lamb curry gravy. You get about 7-8 pieces of roti canai but they weren't what we were expecting. Lacked any flakiness or crisp. The sauce needed more flavour but it came with some potatoes and lamb pieces. - Curry laksa (#19) ($10.50 NZD) - fresh egg noodle with chicken, mussels, tofu, fish ball and bean sprouts in a rich creamy curry soup. The broth was decent but lacked any sort of spice. Creamy but it was missing depth. - Foil wrapped grilled sambal fish ($11.00 NZD) - fish fillet wrapped in tin foil and cooked with traditional Malaysian spices, sambal sauce and seasonal vegetables. The sauce was really tasty. Fish was light but again, we wanted more depth in flavour. They need to use a banana leaf to keep all the flavours together. - Beef rendang ($11.00 NZD) - beef in spicy dried curry blended with desiccated coconut. Served with steamed rice. The rendang wasn't too tender but the coconut crumble/coating was interesting. Decent Malaysian but with so many other Malaysian spots in the area, I'm not sure I'd be coming back here right away.

I came here on a rainy day to try the roti chanai. It is affordable and served with a generous…read moreportion of roti! However, the menu says that you can choose the type of curry, but I was not asked and simply given chicken. I found the curry watery. But the peanut sauce was delicious!! The restaurant is very divey and lacks atmosphere, but if you want cheap eats, it fits the bill!