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Fantastic cosy malaysian restaurant, with authentic flavours! Excellent friendly service from the waitress, plus the chef was very personable, chatting with us while we order discussing which dish would compliment the other etc.
Dishes were really flavoursome with authentic malay tastes. Loved all the dishes we ordered: prawn with salted egg yolk; tofu; eggplant; asam fish curry.
we will definitely come back for more meals.
Chef Roy truly is a great host. From the friendly conversations that made the place feel homely, to the mouthwatering dishes. Best dish at Mutiara has to be the Mamak Mee Goreng. *ask for extra spicy if you're up for the challenge* One of the best joints in town to serve up good Malaysian food at this price point.
Love this place. Really friendly chef. Tasty food. Love the whole fish dish, eggplants, and all of the appetisers here. Would recommend!
There is love in the food here, the type of home cooking love. Definitely somewhere to go if that’s the type of comfort you’re looking from, all the way from Malaysia, in rainy and cold Auckland. Everything was spot on, loved the Assam fish, it packed a punch without being too spicy. The beef rendang was fragrant, would love if they used chunkier fatter cuts rather than lean slices though. Absolutely loved the sambal kailan as well, the paste really tasted homemade too! Only gripe was the pretty expensive small serving of coconut rice at $4.50 or plain at $2 :( we were there 2 weeks ago on Zomato Gold, unfortunately they have dropped out of it by now, not sure if we will be back without the discount, given the high prices for the pretty small portions.
*zomato gold*
• Beef Rendang, flavors were authentic and the meat was very well-marinated and tender
• Claypot Noodles, comfort food for a rainy day, gravy was thick and flavorful
• Roti Canai, would not recommend, $4 for a hard slice
• Mango Lassi, made really nicely, thick and smooth
I've been lucky enough to have eaten at this wonderful restaurant for the past ten years. The food, staff and atmosphere are just superb.
It's is an absolute must!!!
Ordered the Rendang, Char Koay Teow and Squid Sambal. They were awesome. If you're looking for authentic Malaysian cuisine, this is the place to go. Highly recommended.
Been there for a few times, never disappointing. Brought my family over who came for a holiday in New Zealand for a lunch and they were totally enjoying it. My personal favourite would be the char kuey tiaw. Of course, the noodles options taste great as well! If you want to have a taste of true Malaysian flavour, this restaurant is as authentic as it gets! And oh, the beef rendang is a knock on! I would definitely come back again!
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A bit pricey for the ambience and seating which is cramped. But that's where the negatives stop.
We had vegetarian options as 2 out of three of us were vegetarians. Starting with veg tom yum soup (Best of the lot), tofu salad (Average), spring rolls (Towards good, would have preferred a bit more flavorful filling but it was nice and crunchy).
Now the wait for mains was looooong but we didn't mind as we were enjoying our talks. Had roti canai (Garlic ones were nice and flaky but not enough garlic flavor), Nyonya Claypot Vegetables (Lovely with right combination of veges, tofu, and soup), spicy tofu (Bad, as it was not spicy at all but was rather sweet), and vege char kwey teow (Could have been more flavorful but we added soup from Nyonya and it made it taste awesome)
For desserts, we had strawberry sundae (Not bad but nothing new) and Sago Gula Melaka (Second best thing we had as it was lovely combination of sago and ice-cream. Tasted alike Kheer, an Indian dessert. Beautiful indeed)
The service was perfect and we all left fully satisfied. Good Malaysian restaurant with many vegetarian options...
One of my favourite Malaysian local with awesome lunch specials and I usually swap between the clay pot chicken rice and bami mee goreng which hit the spot all the time , highly recommended !
New update - the char quay Teow ain’t too bad either - give it a go !
Food is delicious, the portion was big, and the service was good. As I am allergic to seafood, they separated the dishes for us. The chef even came out to greet us and asked for our opinions.
Food had great flavours.
Chicken Sambal was very delicious
Mutiara never disappoints. Authentic Malaysian food taste, I feel like I'm back in Malaysia everytime I eat here! The best one in Auckland so far.
Mutiara Malaysian in Ponsonby was an exceptional dining experience and one I’d been eagerly anticipating. During a night out along Ponsonby Rd with bar hopping, I finally got to visit this restaurant.
The ambiance was bustling with a diverse mix of patrons and in particular large groups across ethnicities and ages. Fortunately, we were able to be accommodated with table despite how busy they were and the staff for very warm, inviting and engaging.
We ordered dishes to share including tamarin prawns, hot and sour soup, Nadi goreng, Asam chicken curry with roti canai and beef red ang. Every dish was fragrant, flavoursome and beautifully spiced to our palate preferences. Highly recommended!
Entered the restaurant without much expectation, but it turned out to be a memorable experience. The food is too good and the service was exceptional.
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I am a foodie. I honestly recommend to try this place. You would not regret.
I try to go to new restaurant to try new dishes. While I was walking through Ponsonby I found this hidden gem accidentally.
My wife and I decided to have a go despite there was none there for early lunch (11:30amish).
We can see that the price was slightly higher than other cheap Malaysian restaurants (just 2 dollars or more) but somehow we were convinced that we must try their food.
We ordered tam yum Noodle soup and Won ton Noodle soup.
The portion was not too large which we liked. A place like Selena in New Market they give you huge portion and we never finished them.
Oh the food was fresh and yummy. I can tell the chef cooked upon our order. My wife's wonton soup was so yummy. Their won ton is the best one I ever tried in Auckland - trust me on this.
The chef is from Penang in Malaysia 27 years ago and he is a proud owner/chef.
I can tell the ingredients are fresh and no MSG was added and it was not too salt nor too large portion.
Highly recommended A+++++++
Went for a second time. Food was authentic with all dishes excellent and very tasty. The chef is Malaysian who knows Nonya cuisine. If you want a special dish not on the menu contact beforehand to see if they can make it. The chef produced a magical Assam fish for us. At the quiet start of Ponsonby road. Free street parking available if you hunt around the block. Not many authentic Malaysian restaurants around now after Covid
If you're looking for authentic Malay food in Auckland, look no further than Mutiara Malaysian Restaurant in Ponsonby. My recent visit on a Friday night was an absolute delight from start to finish.
Booking via First Table was a breeze and upon arrival, we were greeted warmly by the owner, Roy. He is an absolute legend who clearly takes pride in his restaurant and the food it serves.
Speaking of the food, it was traditional and authentic Malay cuisine that transported us to the streets of Malaysia.
Mutiara Malaysian Restaurant is a Ponsonby institution for a reason, and it's easy to see why. The food is delicious, the service is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere is cozy and intimate. I can't recommend this restaurant enough, and I'll definitely be back for more.
Amazing food and atmosphere, Lots of great vegan options if you ask!
We ate here Friday evening. Mutiara is a Cool little restaurant. Very busy. Staff still attentive. We had Beef Rendang and Chicken with Cashew. Both dishes were excellent. You can BYOW to. Make sure you book a table if going toward the end of the week. Highly Recommended. We will certainly return soon.
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