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    Selera

    4.2 (41 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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

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    Jay L.

    So nice we came here twice! I normally never try to repeat a restaurant while on vacation but this place was special. They serve some really delicious Malaysian and Asian dishes that make it a popular choice at all hours of the day. The two dishes we were mesmerized by were the Hainanese chicken and laksa curry. Both together make a great dinner combo. The chicken was really tender and the rice infused with the chicken umami was so delicious. Coupled with a tangy dipping sauce and a few cucumbers to cleanse the pallette, it hit all the right notes. The laksa curry was the star dish for us here. The soup is thick and savoury. It's got the right amount of heat to warm you up yet you can't help drinking more spoonfuls of that broth. There was good amounts of seafood hiding underneath the surface of the deep yellow broth along with the noodles that held up their own. Some things to note about this place: 1. the place doesn't look glorious but it seems like they have been filling happy tummies for a long time 2. you go up to order and pay first then they will bring the food to your table when it is ready. 3. Feel free to help yourself to tea at the store counter 4. Nevermind a few flies that may be buzzing around the restaurant. It really doesn't detract from the food they are serving. We highly recommend this restaurant to those that are looking for a good meal at a great value.

    Spring rolls w/house made S&S sauce
    Jaylena P.

    Laksa has now been added to my culinary vocabulary! It shall be had and repeated often, thanks to the quality serving I received at Selera. Unassuming from the outside but jam packed on the inside. Boy if this place were in SF, there would easily be a 45 minute wait. Lucky you Auckland. Having never sampled Malaysian cuisine, I hopped on the band-wagon and ordered what everyone else was getting. It seemed to be the restaurants specialty as several people were eating laksa in the dining area. A bowl that looked like something out of Super Size Me, came out piping hot filled with thick noodles, plump shrimp, scallions, and bread crumbs all settled in a spicy coconut curry. It reminded me of Tom Yum. Yummy! I ordered the seafood laksa, requesting only shrimp. Yes you can do that; one in our party ordered squid only. For you veggie folks they also have a vegetable option, which I must say looked AHmazing! For those who enjoy a milder flavor, go with the Auckland spicy. For those who enjoy a little heat proceed with the authentic spice, it's aromatic, warming and coating on the pallet. Spring rolls are a weakness of mine, so I couldn't resist ordering. They come in a pair with a home made sweet & sour sauce. They are juicy vegetable roles, crunchy but not fried to a crisp and hot right out of the pan. The sauce was absolutely perfect! This turned out to be a scrumptious hot meal for under $20.00! No real complaints here though they do need to fix the front door. It kept staying ajar and as winter has suddenly arrived here that cold breeze was not welcome. They offer hot tea self service at the front counter. They also ask that you pay for your meal after ordering instead of after dining. I will most certainly return to try another laksa, along with other items on their menu. Everything smelled delicious and was ever so mouthwatering.

    Chicken Laksa had a good amount of shredded chicken.
    KandM D.

    We went to Selera for a Sunday lunch. It is always packed so be prepared to wait or share a table with others. It is really fast paced and has a somewhat traditional feel. We both had the laksa. One chicken and one seafood. The laksa broth was well seasoned and tasty. A real depth of flavour and spicy. The chicken laksa had a good amount of chicken and noodles and the seafood laksa has squid, fish balls, crab nuggets and prawns. Definitely one of the best laksa's in Auckland.

    Vegetable Laksa: seemed like their signature dish; flavourful coconut broth with egg noodles and vegetables
    Antoinette N.

    No other restaurant I passed was as popular as Selera, and its ratings are well-deserved. Their standard routine is that your order and pay at the counter before receiving your food, which seems strange but allows for the flow of diners to keep moving. Warm tea (!) and water are self-serve. I waited only a couple of minutes between grabbing my tea and having my dish arrive. I ordered the vegetable laksa and was delighted to find the broth not overwhelmed with coconut milk. The cabbage, tomato, and bean sprouts were all fresh and cooked evenly. As other reviewers described, the portion size is huge and a great value at $15. I can't speak much about their other dishes (many others I saw got stir fried noodles) but loved the laksa and had a great first time!

    Sweet and sour pork and mummy chicken
    Matthew L.

    Ordered the Mummy chicken and it was delicious. Sweet and sour pork was also good. Daughter ordered this. Broccoli steamed with soy sauce as veggie. Two drinks. Altogether $40 bucks. Place is a real Newmarket institution. You will hear many dialects in this place. I think it is good because real Malaysians run it.

    Rebecca S.

    I am a huge laksa fan and Selera has one of the best laksas in Auckland (I can't decide between Selera, Mamak and KK...). Their laksa is a massive bowl of delicious hot, creamy, spicy soup filled with noddles, crunchy vegetables, tofu and a boiled egg (this is the vege laksa). It is an extremely large portion and I have found sharing a bowl with two of their tasty, fluffy roti is more than enough for two people. Unfortunately more than once I have gone in and been disappointed as they have run out of laksa (I tried really hard not to cry). I've also had the Beef Rendang which is not as dry as other places and has a bit of sauce to it. It isn't too spicy (on the mild side even) and has a lovely mix of spice flavours. The Mee Goreng is tasty and had the perfect amount of sauce so the noodles aren't too dry however it is a bit on the spicy side. The roti is unbelievably good, light, flaky and delicious and only $2.50 a piece (bargain).

    Vegetarian laksa ($12) - ideal on a winters night
    Alex D.

    What's better than a steaming bowl of noodles in a warming, curry coconut broth on a cold wintery night. Not much, in my book. The laksa at Selera is huuuuuge. I opted for the vegetarian version, which came with plenty of broccoli and fried tofu but I must admit, the seafood version look pretty good too. As others have mentioned the decor leaves a lot to be desired and seating is limited but, for me the portion to prices ratio more than makes up for this. Plus they have complimentary tea. With Winter well on it's way, I am looking forward to many more nights slurping noodles at Selera in the not too distant future.

    Beef Rendang with Coconut Rice
    Georgie B.

    Dinner for $17? Yes please!!! After reading consistently great reviews about Selera, my sister and I finally decided to try it out, as it is also close to the cinemas on Broadway. Selera is a very casual eatery, serving no alcohol and you order at the counter, despite been given menus when you sit down. At first, this was weird and confusing for us, but the food made up for it! I ordered the Beef Rendang ($14) and Coconut Rice ($3). I had never tried coconut rice before, but fellow Yelper, Anastacia O, highly recommends it in her review, so I just knew I had to try it! The Beef Rendang - wow, what a huge portion! It was incredibly tasty - full of flavour with just the right amount of spice and the best thing about it was that I had it for lunch the next day! The coconut rice was just as delicious and I would highly recommend it. My sister ordered the Kon Low Mee ($13.50) consisting of pork, noodles and a yummy sauce. It was also a huge portion and bursting with flavour. She had enough for leftovers the next day too! We visited again a few weekends' ago and while I wanted to be a bit more adventurous, I couldn't go past ordering the Beef Rendang and Coconut Rice combo that I enjoyed so much the first time. My sister however went with the fried rice with prawns (so good) and guess what!? - we both had leftovers for the next day! We also ordered a side of their Fried Buns (6 pieces for $7) for dessert - served with a condensed milk and sweet puree sauce. Perfect way to end the night! As well as serving tasty meals, they also have a 'help yourself' tea station. Jugs of hot tea to accompany your meal and you can have as many cups of it as you like. Canned cold drinks (some don't have English names which we tried) and a water cooler are also available. Service both times has been quick and efficient and you do not have to wait long for your meals. There is always a short wait for a table (you cannot book), but I ensure you that once you try a meal at Selera's, waiting for a table won't even matter.

    Olivia R.

    Everyone who says Selera do the best laksa in town are 100% right! I went there tonight absolutely ravenous after work and felt like a hearty curry. I ordered the vege laksa minus the egg and a roti. The portion size is massive and fantastic value. Super flavoursome broth served piping hot with a good ratio of veges (cabbage, broccoli and beansprouts) and noodles. Roti crisp and not oily which was great. Fed 2 people for $10 each and left feeling content. Will definitely be back. Taste: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Must try: laksa Instagram: @oliviaroundtown Website: oliviaroundtown (dotcom)

    Trevor C.

    A good quality Malaysian restaurant located in a convenient spot on the Khyber Pass road. I guess you can tell how good a restuarant by how busy it is and this place always seems to be buzzing. They open for lunch here and dinner right though until late. As regards Malaysian food, the only thing I was really familiar with was the Laksa but I ended up getting a beef curry with coconut rice. The curry was pretty hot but there was lovely balance of flavours - the rice complimented it perfectly. It was a big portion too and I got the impression that most of dishes here were like that. I tasted my friends noodle dish and it had a lovely subtle taste - hot and velvety. Don't know what herb was involved but it tasted great. If you were doing a bit of shopping in Newmarket or perhaps catching a movie in the Rialto cinema, this is a really good place to come eat.

    I was recommended this place by friends and was rather satisfied after my first experience. Albeit I dined in, and they had previously got takeaway, but the food was still good and exactly what you'd expect (and want). The food was fresh - the broccoli particularly nice, bright green, moist and a little bit crunchy. I actually had difficulty choosing my dish, as I wanted a few items but ended up going with a favourite of mine, the sweet and sour pork. It was not the best I've had and would probably order something else if I return but was still decent enough. The sauce just seemed a bit too sweet, and chicken a little overcooked. Overall it is definitely a standout from the multiple other average food outlets located in the vicinity.

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    Selera is my favourite. And within selera salt and pepper squid is my favorite. It's fantastic.

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    This was my first time trying Malaysian food. Delicious! Credit card only so don't forget to bring cash.

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    Delicious beef rendang, friendly staff, very happy customer. If you want great tasting Malaysian food, this is the place.

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