This place came out in my search for Malaysian food around town. The pictures and the variety of food look pretty decent so I decided to check them out. I came here for lunch and got the mee goreng with kopi tarik. The food and drink came out pretty quickly. You can choose the spicy level of the mee goreng and I chose "spicy"; it came out exactly the way I hoped! The portion is good for one hungry (but not starving) person. It tasted good, reminded me of char kway teow but in noodle form. It came with lots of bean sprouts, chicken, 2 slices of fish cakes and 2 prawns. The kopi tarik is also decent. Taste-wise, I was a little surprised. It wasn't exactly the taste of kopi tarik that I'm used to, but it's not a bad taste. Overall a good place to get your Malaysian fix. read more

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This is pretty to notch Maylay here on K road. They have a location in the Wynyard Quarter but I haven't tried it yet. The Laksa was good, not great but good. The Roti looks amazing. I dined in but it was full of screaming children who appear not to be guests but family of the establishment. read more

Busy Krd Malaysian joint. Wok Hei fills the resturant and makes you super hungry! We had soupy egg ho fan 滑蛋河 and Roti Sardine. Both taste authentically Malaysia. $38 for two, a delicious bargain! Uncle Roger thumbs up! read more

Uncle Man - Chinese Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Good food!Only turn off is the Parking!Can someone tell me where I could park closest to them !I landed parking 15 minutes away .

Excellent food and service. Just be patient because they are busy. The Rendang was so tasty and moist/juicy; at other restaurants, it's usually dry. The Lamb Sate was savory. My favorite is the Murtabak. We live in Las Vegas. Singapore style restaurants are hard to find. No Sate/Satay as good as that form a Singapore Chef. And, difficult to find Murtabak. Thank you Uncle Man. read more

Let the aroma entice you! One of the best Malaysian Mamak style cuisine in all of Auckland. The roti is very authentic, and so is the Nasi Biryani Ayam. A definite throwback from the Mamak run "kedai makan" (restaurants) in Kuala Lumpur. The store is basic but the food is full of flavour! I'd trade great tasting food for ambiance any day. Try the Mee Rebus too. Another great Mamak dish. This mix of Indian Muslim fare is a unique mix only found in South East Asia. You haven't had Malaysian food till you've tried this! read more

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We picked the location since it had good reviews and was near our hotel. We really enjoyed the Mee Goreng and lamb biryani. Service was friendly but slow. They didn't check in on us as much so we kept having to flag them down a lot. Other than that we would come back again since the food was good. read more

Uncle Man - Roti, Mee Goreng and Pandan dessert - Chinese Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Uncle's Mans I think is good cheap honest home Malaysian. There's no frills, just a tiny shop hidden on K Road. They do a great job on their extensive range of both savoury and sweet roti. A shame they ran out of banana but proceeded to give my friend a banana Roti for him to find it was lucky to have 1/2 of a small banana in it. So therefore a bit dry and could have come with a drizzle or some condensed milk that another kind came with. The servings are generous as was the Chicken Laksa I ordered. So much noodles in it that I couldn't finish. But it seemed to me it was made for the majority of Kiwi's and didn't have enough kick. As I worked my way thru the bowl, which didn't have too much chicken I was hoping for a wow factor that alas I didn't get. I think if you are looking for a good cheap meal give it a go. read more

Uncle Man - Chinese Near Me - Auckland, AUK

OMG ! This place is delicious! Tucked away in a non- descript corner on K'rd is this small cafe style eatery , Uncle Mans . At the counter you can see their star Roti canai maker expertly crafting the moist chewy roti made freshly for you to dip your Dahl or Beef Rendang in . I ordered the keauy goreng and a plain roti , also a virgin colada . The goreng had flat rice noodles and was pleasantly spicy , it also had that charred taste that a good goreng should have . The Virgin colada came at just the right time as the spice in the noodles was getting up there . I'm begging you to order the fried bananas! These are little fried gems of nirvana, battered and deep fried bananas with a huge dollop of vanilla ice cream , do not pass go until you've had these . Look for this place and if you don't , well you'll just be hungry . read more

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I was visiting Auckland and heard there are awesome Malaysian restaurants and wanted to get laksa. I saw positive reviews of Uncle Man and decided to walk 30 minutes to try it...SO WORTH IT. This place is relatively small but the servers were quick and attentive, and the laksa was the best I've ever had. I got the chicken laksa - the broth was SO flavorful, the chicken was tender, the noodles were perfectly done and the sprouts and spices on top were really fresh. Also loved the hard boiled egg in it. The laksa was so good that I went back the next day for lunch before heading to an international flight. Really wish I had this place locally! read more

Uncle Man - The chicken laksa... amazing! - Chinese Near Me - Auckland, AUK

My favourite place to have a reminiscent hearty meal when I'm in the area. Easy to get to and always close to gigs in the area. If you're thinking of going here, just do it. read more

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Beautiful Malaysian food served. The roti canai is soft and fluffy. Just too good to the original from Malaysia. Curry laksa itself was too spicy and oily. The satay was nice but any dish that was made with roti with the dhal or chicken curry was just delicious. Even the murtabak was spot on. read more

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This is a tiny little whole in the wall, but packed with all locals. I was the only non-Asian person in here and that's a good sign!! The food is absolutely amazeballs!! Delicious!! Though Malaysian food is a bit different than Thai, I haven't had food this authentic and good since eating from local venders in Thailand!! The staff were so kind too. They surprised me by making a desert special for me that wasn't on the menu because i said I was hoping it was the desert special of the day. The prices are incredibly reasonable and they serve generous portions. I can't rave enough about this. If you want something catered more to a western palate order the Chinese food or ask. There's a Few dishes that are altered a bit for this reason and more European. Personally, I'd avoid these and go traditional Malaysian. Branch out a little and enjoy!! Random Tip for those not familiar with the culture: chopsticks are for noodles. White spoons are for soup. Otherwise you are suppose to use silverware but your spoon is primary (not the fork). You push the food onto the spoon with the fork. Don't stab food with forks if you want to be respectful of the culture. read more

Uncle Man - Chinese Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Uncle Man most definitely deserves to be on my "American-sized" portion list. My plate of Kuey Teow Goreng aka Fried Flat Rice Noodle (vegetarian option) was plentiful and had a very nice kick to it (hint: this aint no 'kiwi-medium spicy'; if you like heat without tears, medium is a solid choice). For $11.50, it was quite the bargain. They had some really interesting drinks including Sirap Bandung, or 'Iced milky rose drink' .. which apparently is pretty good but also FLUORESCENT pink (Pepto-Bismol style) which kind of freaks me out. Despite lacking a drizzling of chocolate [as pictured on the menu], the banana fritter (aka fried banana a la mode) was scrumptious. The service & ambiance definitely leave a bit to be desired but the food (at least the Malayasian offerings -- they also have steak, chicken schnitzel and fish n chips on the menu?) tasted very authentic and the price is right, soo I'll certainly be back. Also to the Roti man: I want your skills. read more

Uncle Man - Kuey teow goreng vegetarian - Chinese Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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I don't know if I want to tell you all about this place! Affordable, no frills, authentic, family run Malaysian restaurant in Auckland's scenic K Rd. Pays to go with people who already know the menu inside out like I did. I ordered a very pink but enjoyable rose flavoured milk drink and ordered their ultra spicy beef rendang which came with two moorish flaky rotis. The deep fried banana dessert is for sharing, don't make the mistake of ordering it just for yourself. Enough said, excellent choice for cheap, tasty eating in Akld. read more

Uncle Man - Barbielicious! - Chinese Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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K-road isn't really my scene, so when my sister told me about this unpretentious little Malaysian restaurant, I was a little skeptical. After driving around endlessly, looking for a car park, I was really beginning to wonder if my sister had lost the plot completely! Nope, my sister was right on the money - this place is as good as it gets! The food is insanely good and I cannot fathom why this place doesn't have more reviews!???? My sister and I have fond memories of eating the best beef rendang and prawn sambal in Singapore. Nothing we tried, until now, came close to what we had experienced in our Aunty V's kitchen. Uncle Man's is the place to go if you're interested in sampling the authentic oasis of flavours, typical of Malaysian cuisine. Their beef rendang which consists of chunks of beef gently simmered down to a richly fragrant dry curry, is a dish fit for the gods! We tried about ten dishes and they were all amazing! The service was great too. This is a family run eating establishment that sure knows how to dish up authentic cuisine at crazy affordable prices! read more

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Love the food here only like 2 dishes last night fish of fried maggi mi goreng was dry even though it look good not that great taste but the only dishes like the fried rice and mi goreng the chicken skewers Im and the potato patties good too read more

This was a fantastic stop. The mee goreng was super good. I got level 2 spicy and it was perfect. If you like uper spicy food I'd reccommend upping it a notch though. 100% reccommend ans will be returning for sure. read more

Fantastic, open for 7 months now. Nicer atmosphere than many of the little places along this street, very clean, friendly and efficient service. Server took time to explain the menu thoroughly. Mee goring, check. Iced coffee, check. Can't wait to try more dishes! read more

There's not many places in Auckland where you can find Roti Cani, but Uncle Man does fresh roti canai. Would definitely recommend this place for Malaysian food! read more

Uncle Man - Mutabak with Dahl and Roti Canai with Chicken Curry - Chinese Near Me - Auckland, AUK

I have so many mixed feelings on this one.....Ok, first the Awesome: Fried Bananas - I cannot express how much you need, no, MUST order these. Even if you only order these (and maybe a fabulous drink) you are getting the best on offer! Next up, the drinks - a large and interesting selection of non-alcoholic drinks are on offer from milkshakes, spiders, traditional Malaysian drinks and even Virgin Pina Coladas (which my partner in crime had, the sip I had made me determined to order it next time. The menu covers from Malaysian to European, and I think this is where we went wrong.....the salt and pepper squid was average, as were the curly fries. The honey soy chicken dish I had managed to be bland, bland, bland and I finished less than a third of it, yet no query was made by the wait staff & I was distracted by the AMAZING fried bananas that had arrived so didn't think to give my feedback.....yep, my bad. Cheap and cheerful, but I would order from the Malaysian side of the menu next time or just come for dessert and a sweet drink which were the winners on the night. Service was average, I did see they have a A food rating however decor is um, minimal? The acoustics of the premise make for noisy dining even when only a few tables are occupied. The TL:DR? Go for the Fried Bananas and interesting drinks, other menu items are hit and miss. read more

The only Malay authentic foods so far I had in NZ, seem like back Mamak store, Abang Teh Tarik satu.

i come here quite often and enjoy the food immensely. but today's service was terribly disappointing and it just needs to be said. first my order doesn't arrive. second, they obviously started preparing my order after i asked about it. no apologies. no warning. so i finally can elled my order as my friend was already finished. the waiter said it was cancelled. then as we are about to leave, the other waiter comes with the order. i didn't want them to get into trouble so i decided to take it away and pay for it anyway. lo and behold, the ticket was cancelled on their computer. this is probably a fluke but they should really get their act together. this has never happened to me here before. read more

Every now and then, it's nice to benefit from others' reviews on Yelp, rather than just adding ones own point of view. It was one of those moments, thanks to Druinie P, that led me to Uncle Man on K Road. Uncle Man is a shy guy who likes to lurk in the shadows and I confess I had never previously noticed him while distracted by the showier characters on the same street. In his clean and simple establishment, seemingly run by family and friends, he offers some of the best and most authentic Malaysian fare I have tasted in Auckland. The Beef Rendang, served with rice, roasted peanuts and even fried sprats (you hardly ever see those here) takes you straight to the kitchens of KL. The chicken biriyani is a superb Malaysian take on an Indian classic. There are even Murtabaks (savoury filled pancakes that are the street food of Asia), Dadar Gulung (pandan pancakes filled with palm sugar-soaked coconut) and iced or warm Milo. Now, no Malaysian can get more real than that! I guess it's true, Uncle Man is my (and Druinie's) new best friend. read more

was here earlier tonight, had a very poor experience. Waited over an hour for my meal, which then came out cold. My partner didn't eat hers because she found a number of hairs folded into the roti. read more

I've passed by your restaurant on several occasions, and would like to have a meal there soon. I would also like to enquire about delivery of food. I live nearby at 88 Nelson St. in the Auckland CBD. Lastly, Asian foods and all foods, are very suitable for at-work catering or vending areas. For example, noodles, soups, coffee, tea, milk, cakes etc should all be made available via the companies who normally stock work and employment organizations. Here in New Zealand, they include Attwoods, Philip Moore, Waiwhetu on the North Island, and Nelpack on the South Island. All of them supply cleaners, and other equipment for work, but food is also necessary. Please contact the rest of the industry and arrange that way of life around the world. read more