Malaysian cuisine: the best places to taste it in Wellington

Little Penang

85/100 (2386 ratings)

Restaurants

Vegetarian Friendly

Asian

Malaysian

Gluten Free Options

Malaysian

Vegan Options

Asian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

Dinner

Lunch

Fish

Beef

Fried rice

Pork

Salad

Wings

Chili

Curry

Prawns

Laksa

Cakes

Hokkien Mee

Noodle

Sit down

Malaysian

Asian

Accepts Visa

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Highchairs Available

Accepts Credit Cards

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Top 3 places in welly, the roti and curry combo is super affordable and f****** delicious, get the vegetable fritters for the full..."

Stephane Gauthier

" The best thing, besides the food, is the portion sizes. They are very generous and not overpriced like a lot of restaurants. Food is delicious,..."

Amy Wilson

"Amazing bak kut teh just like the one I had in KL. Pitty it’s not an everyday menu item. They used to make Tau Fu Fa as well which was the best..."

Ashley Liu

"We had lunch just now . Good taste , good price , good..."

Tian Sweetly

"The rice for the nasi lemak was too moist and sticky. The curry kapitan and nyonya is good. Overall good food. Can consider coming back. Lobak is..."

Chin Jun

"Definitely the best Malaysian food in..."

Tina Park

"This place is usually busy but we were lucky to get a table straightaway. The staff was kindly explaining to us when we have query about the food...."

The Poor Foodie

"Great food! Excellent serving size! Walked in, found something on the easy-to-read menu on the wall, waited a very short five minutes for my food and..."

Yaleman

"This place is really busy but it still worth the wait.Only waited for 5 min before we get a seat.Love the food and they have set..."

Yusoff Kamal

"A cozy place to eat on a rainy Friday night. At first glance the place looks small and packed but we were seated quickly. Despite the chaoticness of..."

The Sweet Tooth Fairy

"Love this restaurant, it’s Malaysian authentic food, big portions at good price, delicious! Definitely will come back again next time when visiting..."

Eevee E

"Food: 5/5Service: 5/5Ambience: 5/5Cost: 5/5 From Auckland and this was recommended by our Malaysian friend. Hands downs, the..."

Jen Lin

"Been here many times. Food was awesome, especially the BBQ pork bun so yummy! The portion of the rice dishes was small compared to noodle ones tho...."

LilianMonaghan

"Little Penang is a great spot for some cheap and cheery Malay food. The teh tarik is amazing, highly recommend getting a mug of that with your meal...."

Steff.ho

"Food is very tasty and comes out very quickly. It is often busy so booking for a group larger than two would be recommended. The staff are not super..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"The place is a little gem for Vietnamese cuisine. A fantastic selection of meals or meals to share and so well priced. Service is quick and the food..."

Mareko Panapa

"Best Malaysian in Wellington by far. I'm from Auckland and come down here a few times a year. Second time I've visited this place and I'm not..."

FoodieBeast

"Have been here twice in the last month, and quite regularly over the past year. Truly amazing Malaysian food, delicious authentic flavours, and very..."

Keith

"This Malaysian restaurant reminds me of home. The menu is unique, so unique that you can even find these in Auckland. The dishes taste very..."

Alex Tan

"Great service! Really good food! They forgot one of my dishes and although they didn’t charge me for it, so it turned out ok. Make sure you don’t..."

Nzcparker

"Very nice food here especially the Nasi GorengThe staff are very friendlyThis place is always busy but it is worth the wait whether it is..."

Tim 51

"We had the Nasi Lemak and Claypot Rice, and found it absolutely delicious! The staff were super friendly, and the food arrived quite quickly..."

Helen

"HIGHLY recommend clay-pot rice with an egg added! Nice Malaysian restaurant, it would be better if more food are provided. However, the environment..."

Vicky Yiu

"Great little place to tempt your tastebuds. From the moment you walk in the aroma of good food abound Service is a bit utilitarian and help..."

Luke Thomson

"Very good, tasty, and authentic Malaysian restaurant I sometimes go to. Always popular and crowded. Surely it’s pricey if you know how much it..."

Inuneko

"Lovely food, we were all new at this place but the way Staff addressed us at the counter while taking order was fabulous, she told each and every..."

Sagar Dani

"Went for dinner with the faimily on Friday night at the Little Penang on The Terrace. Was expecting the restaurant to be very quiet since there is..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"The food here is so delicious, and great portions for the price. I had the claypot rice which was great. The only thing I walked away negative about..."

Alex

"Had Chicken Nadi Lemak which was delicious for $12.90 yesterday. Had lots of flavour, lots of rice,could do with some more egg,peanuts & cucumber..."

Sei

"We went to Little Penang twice in one day. Ordered the Nasi Lemak with Ayam Masak Merah, Mee Goreng with prawns, Roti Canai with Ayam Pedas and Char..."

K

"On a short visit to Wellington and stumbled upon this lil gem. It was quite busy and we were very fortunate to get a seat as they filled up very..."

Mercy

"This place is WOW! It’s always packed, so make sure you get in early haha. I tried the Hokkein Char and the Mee goreng 😍 honestly it..."

Sheryl

"Best food and service ever! Worth our 30km driving. The fried rice and curry with coconut rice were so so so delicious! We even ordered a second..."

Jinjing Fang

"I would recommend Nasi Goreng and Mee Goreng, You can choose their level of spiciness and they taste good, also they are affordable. The price range..."

Jann Montalan

"Authentic Malaysian foodWe really enjoyed our dinner here - we tried the mango kerabu salad, roti with chicken kapitan curry, and claypot rice..."

Suzie Lee

"Fantastic foods and service.really lucky to eat in this..."

Jackson Fan

"Fantastic service, food and value! Great flavours; interesting mixes; wonderful. Very efficient service even when they are really busy......"

Phil Mitchell

"I recommend the Char Koay Teow. Such a lovely autenthic noodle dish with mouth watering aromas and flavors. Staff are very friendly and the..."

Elena Torres

"Ate here during our 2 weeks stay in NZ. Wasn't many authentic ethnic 4-5 star reviewed restaurants from zomato in Wellington (trust me we walked to a..."

Chris

"Down in Wellington for one night and was craving Malaysian food. Little Penang was busy and we had to wait for a table, but was worth it. The dishes..."

Bloo

"Came here last night in the late evening, still packed. Ordered Mee Siam, Nasi lemak and bihun goreng. Very delicious, good portion. Definitely will..."

Edmund Shum

"The food here brings me right back home! I’ll fly to Wellington just for meals here! The Assam laksa really hit the spot with the right balance of..."

Saphic Chan

"Last day in Welly dropped in this place for lunch. Ordered mee siam with chicken kapitan curry, Pasembur salad, fried bbq pork ball & 5 spice pork..."

Vivienne_Moo

"We had the 3 course dinner and it was really good! And it was only 22$ each! The staff was friendly and we only had to wait a couple minutes to get a..."

Megha Dogra

"Portions are very generous, service is friendly and quick, food to lick your fingers and prices will not break the bank! what a wonderful family..."

Cesar Luis

"First time to dine here after hearing good reviews and boy I am so glad we booked here for dinner tonight. Make sure you book a table as they can be..."

888bing888

"Defiantly the best meegorang and roti & chicken curry in Wellington chicken melts in your mouth and serving size is awesome!!! Such a gem..."

Hayley Osborne

"This was my first time at the restaurant but I have heard many good things about it. It didn't disappoint! We go seated straight away (we were there..."

Kjanpants

"The restaurant in Wellington that serve food just like back home.... This is Penang cuisine. Had Koay Teow Thng (rice noodle served with fishball,..."

AA

"Went here last night with a large group of friends for a leaving dinner. Staff were very helpful and attentive when booking and created a set menu..."

Nicole Bates

"Saw good review and finally we got the chance to try it out. Craving for Malaysian food and hope we ordered pasembur and hokkien mee. The pasembur's..."

Colleen Chong

"Ok so this has a lot of hype surrounding it, not sure it quite lived up to it but it was still a good, reasonably priced feed. We got the clay pot..."

Maegan Kennedy

"Fantastic! Decor isn't fancy but the food is great! We ordered a few selections - the nasi goreng, mee goreng, mee Siam and otak-otak with curry..."

Loz Arthur

"This has got to be the Most authentic place in wellington for Malaysian food. Good Value! Would recommend to anyone! Claypot Rice just takes me to..."

Chantelle Aneeta Anthony

"Discovered Little Penang while trying to find Malaysian in Wellington CBD. First impressions were average with fairly stale interior and seating...."

Binula

"Cozy place and great food. Authentic Malaysian food with great flavour n nice balance. Minor side only the service bit slow. Overall we enjoyed..."

Gatel Banget

"This place was pumping, and I can see why....the food here is absolutely delicious. The chicken curry with a side of relish was spot on. Casual..."

Ash Eatz 🍽

"Went here couples of time and the foods were never disappointing. They are famous for the Char Koay Teow but I went the other direction and..."

Joeyy Zahary Ginting

"Had the char keoy thiew and it was nice. Quick service and good portion. Would've loved it to be little bit more smokey though. Place is always busy,..."

Amit Tripuraneni

"Best char kway teow in Wellington! Went for lunch and it was packed, yet the food came out fast and piping hot. The lunch portion size was fantastic!..."

Christine Olson

"Little Penang is a really authentic eatery that never fails to please. We got takeout on Saturday night quite late in the evening but was no trouble...."

Vicki Wong

"Came here after my te papa musuem trip. The place is well maintained. Staff were friendly and the setup was simple and nice. Theres a massive board..."

Kwan Chan

"Our favourite place for cheap and cheerful Malaysian in the city. Mee Goreng is the best dish and I get it every time. No alcohol but it's still..."

Lucy

"Go for the mee goreng that comes with fried fritters on the top. Request for a small sharing of chilli and have it paired! Definitely taste like home..."

Bernice Yap

"Mother flippin yes! Char koay teow for the win! This rice noodle dish dish just hits the spot with a decent serve of prawns and Chinese sausage! If..."

Crumpet King

"Dinner tonight after "Doctor Strange", Bihun Goreng x 2 and a couple of ginger beers. Have been here a few times now and the B.G is a solid..."

Simon Kearsley

"SO good- best Malaysian I have had in Wellington. Huge portions and so many vegetarian options. Really genuine food with lots of flavour! Wish I had..."

Renee Allison

"Went here for dinner last Thursday as my sister and I had noticed it was ALWAYS full so it must be good. Little Penang did not disappoint! Fast,..."

Erin Bashall

"Lovely little place in welly to have a decent Malaysian dinner. Mee Goreng was great but do make sure to advice them if you don't like dishes too..."

Christian

"This place was absolutely packed on a weekday night! We were seated very quickly though.Service was fast and friendly. The food was super..."

Michelle Ma Belle

"Great quality food there. A really cute store. Best for takeaways. Sells great Malaysian food and real fast too! Very friendly. No real complaints at..."

Justin Chua

"Amazing food and real cheap too! Definitely a place for me to head to when I'm in need for some comfort food. Be cautious though because the..."

M

"I have now visited the legendary Little Penang on a number of occasions, and am yet to be let down by this fine establishment.Within my..."

Jonty Dold Cook

"We enjoyed our meals this evening. I ordered a Mee Goreng with a Lemon Ice Tea. Our meals were very affordable and filling. We thoroughly enjoyed our..."

Jesse Wood

"A colleague of mine bought back an epic looking lunch. She told me it was from Little Penang. So guess where I went the next day!I was on..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Had dinner with a friend and the restaurant was busy. Entree was served very fast but we waited long time for our main. The problem was here, two..."

"What do I say about little penang! excellent Malaysian food! Full stop. Their Nasi Gorengs and rice meals are nice and you will always want to go..."

Vig Sivapragasam

"I cannot stay away from this place. The food here is authentic, mouth-wateringly delish and a pleasant surprise for my taste buds every time I..."

BKL

"I would rate it as the best Malaysian restaurant in Wellington central. Hugely flavorsome food. The Mee Goreng and the Claypot rice are our..."

Mathew George

"I go to Little Penang when I'm in the mood for good Malaysian cuisine that is great value for money. You can never go wrong with their mee..."

Gerhard Joseph

"You can order from the menu (takes a bit longer) or order from the ready-made dishes featured in the glass counter in the front (curry puffs, baked..."

Shiny H Appy

"Little Penang is a very popular Malaysian restaurant on Dixon Street. I came here a little while ago and was really impressed with the quality of..."

LucyGoosey

"This is my absolute favourite place for Malaysian food, and I struggle to order anything other than megoreng. I've introduced several people to..."

Lubbly Jubbly

"The chicken wasn't that appetising, but overall a decent place to catch up with friends. They have great service and always room to spare. Great..."

Jay

"My son and I were looking for food and we got convinced by all the great reviews about this place. All I can say is that they were all right! We..."

Brian Smith

"Was here for Sat lunch and it was really nice to be able to taste some authentic Chinese Malaysian food in Wellington. The beef currypuff was delish..."

Adeline

"Massive Max himself had to accept defeat when confronted with a meal of such prodigious portions.And so enraptured by the aroma emanating..."

Dale Gauld

"Have tried all the dishes here and their flavours and colours say Malaysia. They are delicious. I love the curry here, though it can be a..."

Vanille O

"Definitely a good cheap eat in Wellington, only downside is so liquor license so if that's important to you then there you go I haven't..."

Miss K

"Tasty food, good friendly service, good value. Has vegetarian and gf. Busy but good atmosphere, not too noisy. Nice seating area. Has a varied menu..."

Bunny McBritches

"Had the Mee Goreng dish. Was delicious! Would definitely return. Very fast service. Was a little cramped regarding table and chairs but was nice and..."

Shaun Jury

"Had an amazing meal with my fam. Large portions, good service and a killer vibe. 2 secs from my work, so if I ever manage to get a human woman to..."

Alex Shatford

"Great experience, went here for a work lunch and were served quickly, the food was all brought out at the same time. Great service and nice..."

Sam Hodgson

"One of the very best Malaysian restaurant in Wellington!Spot on flavours and good amount of dinner for a pretty reasonable price. (Although..."

Vogue Foodie

"Had heard heaps about this place so decided to check it out last night. My dish was sooooo good I can't remember what it's called but it was the..."

Anna Bentley

"This place is always super busy. Great for takeaways! I got the mild chicken curry.. Was really nice, loved the kafir lime in it. Also had a bbq pork..."

I Love Food

"I go here when I crave for Malaysian food. Love their Char Kuay Teow. Fast service regardless of if you're dining in or take away. You can tell that..."

Kavithaa Surendran

"Stopped by on a visit to Wellington. There were many Malaysian customers coming through the door, which is always a good sign. Flavours of the..."

Leeroy

"Wow what a gem of a place! I was visiting a friend in Wellington and we were on the hunt for some inexpensive eats. We came on the recommendation of..."

Marina Samountry

"So good. And always is. Little Penang is always busy and that says enough for itself. Everything i've ever eaten here has been awesome. The best Mee..."

Jordan Morrice

"Popped in for dinner, it got busy. Ordered mee goreng with chicken, tastes best ever, I quite like the tofu in it. Worth to go for lunch or dinner..."

Kate Yan

"Named after Penang Island in Malaysia, Little Penang offers authentic Malaysian cuisine in the heart of Wellington. Looking for a warm & filling hot..."

Sophia

"Was in Wellington for business, and went to another place which had no tables free so decided to try little Penang.A slight mix up with my order..."

Steve Hall

"Great food. Not always consistent, and portion sizes can vary. Usual dishes are the char koay teow, mamak mee goreng, fried rice, hokkien mee and..."

Mighty Will

"Really nice Char Keow Teow here, good setting and good service. Food is quick to arrive and pretty generous portions. The Char Keow Teow also has all..."

Team Thomas

"The food here is as close to Penang as you can get in Wellington. There is a sea of Malaysian joints in Wellington - most not run by Malay..."

Philip Reeve

"Little Penang has become one of my favourites in Wellington, but not instantly. My first visit back when it first transitioned from a humble takeaway..."

Wilson Chau

"Tasty traditional Penang food. Most dishes were great, only let down was the curry puffs - a bit dry and cold. Char Kway teow was great. I want..."

Jess

"One of the best places to have Malaysian cuisine! I have Malaysian friends that say how authentic this place is. Can't go wrong with the Nasi..."

Eugene Hwang

"I used to live and work on Penang Island in Malaysia. Since shifting back to NZ I have dearly missed the Hawker Food over there. Little Penang is the..."

David Hardy

"REALLY delicious authentic food, cheaply priced. A delight to find :) roti and sauce $3.90, roti and curry 7.90, nasi lemak, mee goreng, and so on. A..."

Caz Brigham

"Tasty food, bustling business, cheap prices, and hardworking service. I had a chicken curry (you can choose the degree of spiciness) and a plain..."

Carolyn Harrison

"Great place to grab a takeaway lunch. So..."

Jamie P

"The most delicious and authentic Malaysian I have had in Wellington. Very friendly and helpful staff and clean premises. I will definitely be..."

R G

"I'm a Malaysian myself and Little Penang offers the most authentic Malaysian dishes in the whole of Wellington. One of the best Assam Laksa I've had..."

Matthew Tck

"Little Penang had been sitting on Dixon St. for quite a while before my friends and I finally tried. It was dinner time so we weren't expecting some..."

Auie Robrigado

"Basic setup but the food more than makes up for it. Best nasi goreng I have ever had - and I see some complaints about it being cooked in pork fat,..."

Sina Tupou

"Just tried this place for the first time on the weekend, amazing customer service, very accommodating, even when they got busy, didn't tell me to..."

Curtis Chan

"Having heard much about how authentically Malaysian the food is at Little Penang, we looked forward to a pre-show meal there earlier this week. The..."

Caffeinated Weka

"The Mee Goreng is just about the best I have eaten in Wellington. Made with a lot of love which is great to see in Wellington although stingy on the..."

Wallace Tulloch

"Great food, service can be a bit slow but they are always apologetic! The "please wait to be seated sign" has been under construction for quite..."

Courtney Deller

"Fantastic Wellington restaurant. I recommend the Char Kueh Teow - lots of Chinese sausage and a good amount of prawns. Cream of Sum Yung Guy is a..."

Henry Crawford

"Love this place. Friendly staff, amazing food, great price. The only down side is when they get incredibly busy at lunch hour, you may end up waiting..."

Anonwrites

"Fantastic delicious yum yum yum! I had read a really great review about this place, having lived in Wellington and loving Asian-style food I was..."

Laura Atiga

"Amazing food for the price!Loved the food and flavours from this little gem. The pork buns were different to I'm used too, but were..."

David F

"I was cautious about this place because there is a lot of feeble watered down asian food in Wellington. But I shouldn't have been because the rave..."

Trina Saffioti

"Awesome food. The staff in here are great. Very friendly and easy going. They'll tell you what to eat. And you'd better listen because they know..."

Brendan MacAteer

"Love it!Beautiful food, and the owner is one of the nicest people you could ever meet!Haven't tried the curries by the counter,..."

Raymond Biggs

"Latest Review:My tastebuds evolve everytime I come here, whether it is for a quick takeout meal or to dine in, my favourite regular dish is the..."

Rosemary Young

"Pros:- Great flavours- Staff casual and friendly.- Cassava Cake is simply amazing!Cons:- Portions rather small for the..."

Gigio T

"We were visiting Wellington for the weekend and went to Little Penang for dinner. It was the best Malaysian food I've had outside of southeast Asia,..."

Tim Ng

"With out a doubt the best Maylasian food in Wellington. The food has love in it, made from tradition, with care, from what can only be good hearts..."

Rebecca Dodson

"Absolutely Fantastic, I go there very often. I recommend the Curry Puffs and Lobaks, they are very very nice. The customer service is perfect;..."

Frank

"Some of the best food in the City and by far the best Malaysian food in Wellington.Nasi Lemak is amazingBubur Cha Cha is just how i..."

Pauly Clyne

"Very enjoyable evening. Food was great. I found the dishes very authentic Malaysian.I finished with a Masala Tea.Good value for..."

Rose Thomas

"The food is so authentic. Very very delicious. Trust me you will never be disappointed. There so many different types of food to try and every single..."

Charmaine

"Handsdown my favourite place for a nice Malaysian meal in Wellington..."

Connor Mcleod

"One of my favourites. Even better now as they have moved next door and upscaled. A lot more tables :). Nasi Lemak to die for and the best baked pork..."

Geoff Burch

"Tucked away on Dixon St, this wee gem features Malay and Indonesian food that I've only ever tasted when in Malaysia or Indonesia. The food is tasty..."

Patrick Pilcher

"Went there on a Friday lunch time. Peak time so I opted for the quick meal combo of meesiam and curry which came quickly. Had Milo dinosaur too. It..."

Jamie

"We came here with big group of friends and colleagues. We enjoy the food as many of them are very close to Indonesian food with similar level of..."

indah nuria Savitri

"One hell of a good genuine char kuey teow. Full of flavour and ingredients. Not halal by the way. Front of house staff need to be more vigilant with..."

Yen Zen Huang

"Enjoyed the Roti & nyona chicken curry; however, needed an extra roti, as a single one wasn't enough. Wife had the Nasi Lamak with vege curry. Was..."

Jon

"Great tasting food and good prices for the main dishes! Roti was so yum, gotta come back for that. The curry puffs (4) were very small for $7 though,..."

Peony Yang

"Food tastes good, very similar to Malaysia...."

Xin Wen Tee

"Too noisy. Crowded and packed to the rafters. No place to squeeze through if you have a booking at the far end of the room. Pleasant staff, but very..."

Jenson Colaco

"Affordable delicious Malaysian dining in the Wellington cbd. Huge portions and the mee goreng is a must have! Friendly staff and Alot of seating..."

Ju W

"the food are really good , specially the BBQ pork bun is true Malaysian..."

Kwong Chun Lau

"Great spot to have authentic Malaysian food! The Hokkien Mee was great! Deliciously rich broth packed with beautiful flavour and heat. The ambiance..."

Filip S

"Went here on lunch time weekdays so super busy but queue is pretty fast and food is fast serving considering they are so busy. I tried the roti and..."

Olivia Victorius

"We came here twice in a row thats how much we enjoyed it! The food came out fairly quickly which was great and is so affordable espeically for the..."

Fidah Ali

"2023 Highly recommend the Mee Goreng! This dish has a luscious sweet sauce and excellent savoury flavour with a hint of… tomato!? There is an..."

Amy Atkins

"Delicious Malaysian food. My personal hobby is trying Malaysian food in NZ, wasn't disappointed by the flavours and portions here. We walked in at..."

May Chuah

"The food is exceptionally delicious and the servers are kind, but they can get exceptionally hectic if it gets a little busy. But it’s worth the..."

Elizabeth Hadden

"Nasi lemak was super tasty - would definitely..."

Reenna Hansra

"I was extremely impressed with the nasi lemak at your restaurant. It was clear that it was made with fresh, high-quality ingredients, and it was..."

Manoj Bathinidi

Monsoon Poon

85/100 (2810 ratings)

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"As always excellent food, fragrant, tasty, not too hot. We had 4 starters and 2 mains + rice & roti between 3 people - and it was way too..."

AMcK

"Had the burger that’s on offer for WOAP 2019 - Fyre Burger which delicious 😋 the chips were like kettle fry chips. Lovely non alcoholic drink -..."

Sei

"Loved everything about this place... outstanding service and exceptional food with an open kitchen. I had the pepper and chill tofu and I’ve never..."

Emma

"Very busy here on a Friday nightStaff were very friendlyAnd the atmosphere was very welcoming The food was delicious and the service..."

Tim 51

"I really enjoyed my dining experience at Monsoon Poon for my Anniversary with my partner.Friendly and professional service. Even when they were..."

Thomas Cooley

"Such amazing yummy and flavoursome meals here! Every time it just seems to get better and better. The staff and so friendly and welcoming and very..."

Emma Bell

"Great staff. Vegetarian option. Food good portion size. Fun venue to sit in. Came here on a Monday night and the punters were all looking happy...."

Pick&Mix

"Great service, amazing food and upbeat atmosphere love this place. We often travel into Wellington to come here. Always get the shaking beef and duck..."

Jaymee O'Neill

"I have only ever had positive experiences when venturing to Monsoon Poon on Allen St.Thoroughly enjoy the mee goreng, sides and other noodle..."

Food Fanatic

"Amazing food and atmosphere, just a super dark setting. Had to read the menu with my phone torch lol. Best experience food wise I’ve had in a while..."

Ciara Woods

"Everyone Wellingtonian or a visitor to Wellington must go to Monsoon Poon. The food is always consistently amazing and the atmosphere is always fun...."

Tushar Panchal

"Great food, had the take out option and it was quite expensive! He take out menu is just as extensive as the dine in menu and the food was still hot..."

E.grace.stclair

"I loved the ambiance and the customer service. The food however was too mild for my liking given their food is indian- inspired. This place is..."

Neyotalks

"Saturday night. Waited 60 mins for a table. Too loud to talk. Restaurant got louder. Platter and FC chicken sliders for entree - Delish! Spiced..."

Sally

"YUM YUM YUM This food is DELICIOUS.We shared the Malay Hawker Fried Fish with prawns an with a yummy sauce. Also had he Shaking..."

Megha Dogra

"During our recent trip to Wellington we had dinner at this place. The restaurant was quite crowded on that night but the service was still friendly..."

Tony Wan

"We really all enjoyed the dinner including the casual setting and aromatic dishes however few things that could have been improved. The served dishes..."

Christian

"Hype for this restaurant is insane, my flatmate high recommended coming here but was a wee bit disappointed. Staff were awesome, but food was a wee..."

Kelsi Butler

"Definitely one of the best restaurant In the wellington area that I've been to, highly enjoyed the kung pao chicken wings the were fantastic and the..."

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"Loved the feel and decor of this place. Despite being a busy Friday night we received a great service and slap up nosh! Fusion element to their menu..."

Felicity

"I really love the decor and ambience of this restaurant and the waitstaff were very friendly. We had little dragon tacos and the firecracker sliders..."

M

"Great place with super cool atmosphere! Service was pretty good but prices of food and drink was a bit pricy! However, there is a great range of..."

EFHibiscus

"I really enjoyed my dinner here! The food was delicious. The only negative criticism I have is that our main courses were quite small portions for..."

Tamara Sharland Ngatai

"Loved my prawns! The meal was a little small but came out very quickly and the taste was good just needed a little something else with the meal, I..."

Thomas

"Amazing service, delicious food and an exciting atmosphere. What more could you want!!! I got butter chicken and my partner got duck noodles. A great..."

Niamh Thomson

"Wow. Just wow. My bestie and I were out for a glass of wine on a cold wintry Thursday night, and took a while to decide where we should go for..."

Anna Garland

"Came here for a work team dinner and it was a great choice, they're easily able to accommodate larger numbers which is helpful. The food was..."

BethHolden

"Very busy with a short wait but i would have waited long for the amazing food. Service wa great and the food is some of the best i have had. I will..."

Greg Holland

"Considering how long I've lived in wellington it was about time I got to monsoon poon. We had a great experience - service was a little slow although..."

EpiCurious

"It had been a long time since my last meal at Monsoon Poon. It's good to see that nothing much has changed: excellent Asian fusion food in a dark,..."

Caffeinated Weka

"My partner and I went here for dinner in January and it was amazing. Service was great, food was absolutely fantastic. I got little dragon tacos and..."

Bonnie Emma

"We started with the stuffed naan (yum) and peppered squid. Our mains were kid's butter chicken, Kashmir potato and pea curry and shaking beef...."

JD

"Monsoon Poon was a great experience, the wait staff were extremely helpful and friendly, the menu offers a wide variety of Asian cuisine and is a..."

Philip Doyle

"Busy place, the food is good, the service is great would recommend it to any one who likes Thai spicy food. The decor is comfortable and we liked the..."

Gaetano

"I had heard a lot about this place and finally got a chance to go here today.....Let me start with the highlight of this place... The ambience!..."

Jayita

"I've wanted to try Monsoon Poon for a loooong time! I’d heard great things.I 'd just picked my partner up from the airport and we couldn't be..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Amazing food! Highly recommend the fire cracker chicken sliders & the shaking beef salad. My absolute faves! The cocktails are awesome too. Can't get..."

Trina Trina Trina

"Early dinner at Monsoon Poon - I've been to the Auckland restaurant many times, but this was my first visit to Wellington.Great service &..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"Went here for dinner with friends the otehr day and had a great time. For a Wednesday it was absolutely packed out. We ordered firecracker sliders to..."

Adaire Ward

"I'm not a fan of fusion cuisine and that's because I'm the kind of person who likes to separate everything into its proper place. Needless to say, I..."

Grace Li

"There aren't many places I give a five star to.. 4 star sometimes, 4.5 occasionally. But monsoon poon is certainly deserving of the five star I give..."

Rhodri Williams

"Hadn’t been to Monsoon Poon for about 5 years or so but decided it would be a good place for my birthday dinner. I made a good choice, this place..."

LucyGoosey

"yummy food, interesting drinks, friendly service and funky decor.Highly recommend the firecracker chicken sliders. Not my favourite Asian..."

J Isla

"Nice place to go for dinner, it's always consistent in terms of food and service alike.My picks are the firecracker chicken sliders (for..."

Miss K

"First thing to say is that Monsoon Poon has amazing service, the staff there were absolutely attentive, quick and polite. The food was amazing, my..."

Bree Turipa

"First time back in years and I was not disappointed. My partner and I ordered spiced grilled chicken satay, money bag wontons and little dragon..."

Dylan Fuhrer

"I must say that the service at Monsoon Poon is just as outstanding as the restaurant's wonderful Thai cuisine! We ordered our food and it was brought..."

Orli B. Ahava

"Great atmosphere, amazing flavours! Always busy and always up to standard. Perfect curries!I'd love more parking but that's a pipe dream..."

Joshsuxxxx

"Came in with a friend last night! Drinks were really delicious! however found the food slightly disappointing. Had the Thai noodles vegetarian option..."

Mueslilo

"Trendy, upbeat atmosphere with a tasteful appointment of decor. The firecracker chicken lives up to its name, although I'm certainly glad I didn't..."

Josh

"Went on Tuesday, 9 June 2015. Group of 8 people. Rang up with 5 mins notice asking if they could squeeze the group in. Not a problem. Arrived and..."

Graham

"Best Asian restaurant and one of the best overall restaurants in Wellington.! Good food, great ambience. Go early since they don't take bookings..."

The Hungry Glutton

"bout 6pm, we headed over to Monsoon Poon to meet Jono for dinner. The place was bustling with people (on a Tuesday!) but we managed to get a table..."

Angelica Woolley

"The best Asian restaurant I experienced in Wellington. Costly but worth. Excellent decor, outstanding courtesy and so nicely spoken chef! They mainly..."

Satyaki Sensarma

"We came here with a Xmas gift voucher! What a great place! Food was on point and came out in good time. We ordered strong, and couldn't get through..."

Humbleluxury

"Wow what a pleasure it was dining. My family and I came for dinner on a packed Sunday night before heading to the airport. After mentioning..."

James Scott

"Whooo!!! Firecracker Chicken Monday. I'll pay for it later no doubt.Firecracker has to be the hottest dish in Wellington, but what is great..."

Rich Sherriff

"Came on a Thursday night and we were very lucky to be seated! Very friendly service, I wouldn't have known the waiter was only on his second..."

Lucy Smith

"Great non-alcoholic cocktails and fantastic service. Can't understand why I couldn't order my curry spicy though..they come out incredibly mild, and..."

Sara Crow

"Been here about 5 times in the last 6 months! Best Asian place yet, and cocktails are divine! We have tried something different on all visits and..."

Para King-Hazel

"A long time favourite...Monsooon Poon is always exciting!The Asian decor makes you feel as though you are deep in Thailand or Vietnam &..."

Rohini Macdonald

"Enjoyed a lovely meal at this character filled restaurant. The food came out fresh and spicy...just the way I like it, and our waitress Willow was..."

Clare Armstrong

"Awesome place, bought my grandmother here everything about the place was good, atmosphere, waiters etc highly recommend this place to anyone after a..."

Nelson1985

"Very nice spicy food. Big portions. Highly..."

Anro Becker

"Love the vibe of the place. Definitely helped lighten up our moods after a day in the terrible weather.Staff were attentive, helpful and very..."

Chris Matthews

"Shaking Beef is amazing!Staff are friendly, but the cocktails let the place down. Needs updating, but very very highly rated in my..."

Brooke Butler

"Very impressed, we dined here on a a busy public holiday (Good Friday, no surcharge). The atmosphere was humming and despite being very busy,..."

William Robin

"FANTASSSSSSTIC. Best place in Wellington, best food, best location, best staff, best atmosphere, best service. Would go for any lunch/dinner outing,..."

Monica Corliss

"Such a great place for good meals and a positive vibe. This busy restaurant is also really tasty and a great place to take friends. There are some..."

Tim Harding

"The first thing I noticed about this restaurant was the great decor. The service was fantastic, waitresses that were not afraid to smile and knew the..."

Robin Perks

"Have been a few times, and each visit has been great.The food is fantastic and the service very good.Monsoon Poon is always our..."

Claire

"Monsoon Poon is my favourite restaurant in Wellington. The atmosphere, the food and the service is all impeccable. I really love to bring friends and..."

Rebecca Martin

"Such a good restaurant. A great vibe and aesthetics. The service has been spot on every visit even though it is always bustling and full to the brim..."

Amy

"We were lucky enough to be invited to a birthday here this weekend.What lovely food, friendly staff and a fun atmosphere.Music maybe a tad..."

Allie Stanton-Szabo

"Love Monsoon Poon, great food, atmosphere and never ever disappointed. We have been here several times with friends and with the family (very large..."

Fam Webster

"In my opinion, has to be the best restaurant in Wellington.Had a great time the other night. The food was fast and delicious and the staff were..."

Will

"I like to get here when in Wellington, it's the best restaurant for fun and casual dining. It has a young easy-going vibe, there's a great cocktail..."

SiennaMarcs

"Ok sold on this place they have never disappointed with their service or the food which is excellent. If you want a dining experience that will..."

Maggie Paul

"Have been here a couple of times for both late lunch and also dinner. Dishes were averagely sized and the decor was amazing. Lots of details have..."

Vaishnavi Gunasagaran

"Never ever been disappointed here! Friendly, helpful and attentive staff, excellent food and great atmosphere. Personally, I don't know why anyone..."

Anaya Parker

"Very good. I have heard much of Moonson Poon and really enjoyed my meal (Lemon Chicken). Well cooked and great taste. We also had a mixed entree as..."

Paul Harris

"Delicious! Definitely a fan of Monsoon Poon. Went here on a busy Wednesday night - it was pretty busy so sat at the bar which was great as it allowed..."

KNB

"Love U long time Monsoon Poon.We celebrated my partner's birthday here and had a fabulous time - a lively vibe but still intimate, beautifully..."

Melanie

"Went here for dinner on a busy Thursday evening. Not being from Wellington, We really appreciated the friendly welcome and local insight on the area...."

Robbie

"Had a awesome evening here. A vibrant and colourful place with a great menu and cheeky cocktails. We shared a few dishes, fire cracker chicken, prawn..."

Jima

"What a great place to eat. The atmosphere was warm and inviting with the staff also reflecting this. The service was efficient as well as..."

Kim OBrien

"Went back to Monsoon Poon after a year or so, it's still a great spot for a fun evening out. The decor's warm and vibrant, a great drinks menu and..."

Penny

"One of my fav. places in Wellington and owned by one of the best in the business! the food, service and menu are excellent and always exceed..."

Dion N

"I have been there a few times and the food is really good and tasty.Its really good that you can see the chefs preparing the food..."

Reviewer007

"Monsoon Poon in unfailingly good - the not taking bookings thing is a bit of a pain as the wait time can be up to an hour on busy nights but it's..."

Kara I

"Amazing food- the best I've had yet in Wellington!!!! Awesome friendly service. Highly recommended..."

Terri Nem

"Loved it - some of the best food we had in NZ. Eclectic vibe. Kids menu that was in the style of the restaurant's food. Have the beef, medium rare -..."

Megan Howard

"great food, great atmosphere...good idea to book, as it seems very..."

Steph

"Always good food here. Dined many many times, or been info a drink. Busy, but fast and great food.Always recommend to locals and..."

Biggie C

"Fantastic food, fantastic atmosphere & service the best in Wellington. Shaun the full time maitre de is an absolute asset to this restaurant. We..."

Julie Windley

"My favorite place to eat!Have always been impressed with the food and the service. Great menu!Definitely recommend!..."

Shelley

"Great restaurant to take the kids to! Very friendly and tolerant staff, with a really good childrens menu. Adults are able to eat a great meal here..."

Kirsten Cunningham

"Overall a great dining experience. I was impressed with the service especially when I complained to wait staff about my chicken being pink, very..."

Emma Lowry

"Right from the minute we walked in, I was impressed by this place. We started with a drink at the bar, and admired the vibrant décor. If you're..."

Dan Bowden

"Yum yum and yum, a few dishes were hit and miss but overall was a yummy place to try. Staff were friendly and welcoming as soon as you enter. I had..."

Zara Tuineau

"Firecracker chicken evening! Very nice indeed. Great value and the food is so tasty. Highly recommend if you like it a bit..."

Simon Povey

"This is it guys! Friendly staff, quick service, cool ambience, delicious food and scrumptious cocktails. They have it all. We ordered a bunch of..."

Parth Kohli

"Had my birthday dinner in their Atrium space, which is a great little private space to hire for an occasion with a large group. We had the $55..."

Amy-leigh Herwels

"Totally surprised by this highly affordable spot. The cocktail were fantastic and we enjoyed every morsel of..."

Catherine Jevic

"Food choices were amazing, and service was simply superb, but you must book in advance. Restaurant was not taking online/phone booking on the day we..."

Vikas Tyagi

"An absolute hidden gem nestled amongst other restaurants in the heart of the CBD Wellington. I highly recommend this place. Has amazing fast service...."

Kristal Turts

"They were very accommodating to us as we hadn't booked a table, we were able to eat at the bar which was very nice. They have a very good menu that..."

keith bradbury

"We've eaten in a lot of SE Asian restaurants over the years, and this is definitely one of the best. The chicken satay was tasty, the beef rendang..."

Mr Nobody

"Very happy with our dinner service here. The starter we ordered was the summer rolls, they were nice and fresh but I think there was coriander in..."

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