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Aunty Mena's Vegetarian Cafe

90/100 (1465 ratings)

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"Hey guys, hope your day is great. Here is a Throwback Thursday post of my visit to Aunty Mena’s Vegetarian Restaurant & Cafe located in Cuba..."

Veeral Patel

"I liked that they used fresh veges instead of frozen which is a big plus, for example broccoli was crunchy and there was fresh bokchoy, but it wasn't..."

Iunki

"Very nice and cheap vegan asian restaurant, however its always quite packed with limited seating and extremely overheated in the restaurant. The food..."

Melanie Schlup

"Affordable, vegan, delicious and fast....."

Ronia Ibrahim

"Nice cozy place. I tried Tom yum (large) soup with extra veggies along with some Pan fried dumplings. Soup was perfect for this cold weather,..."

Sid

"Friendly staff, I often come here to purchase vegan dishes for my daughter.It always busy here, a wide range of vegan dishes on offer, we will..."

Tim 51

"A great place to go if you are/are going out with someone who is vegetarian or vegan - i am not - and i loved the food. It is so tasty and very..."

Kate.mcpherson123

"I love Aunty Menas! My go-to place for vegetarian. I’m not even vegetarian but their food is so good, I’d probably choose it over a lot of..."

Steff.ho

"This place is so good, the atmosphere isn't high class however the food is fantastic. Definitely recommend the roti curry, noodles, and fried rice...."

Umang D

"Cheap n cheerful and delish! Love that I can eat anything on the menu here and not worry about criss contamination in woks etc. The food came out..."

Eating My Way Around

"I am a meat lover but I love this place food quick hot and tasty , the portions are large and economical/cheap what more can you ask for. This place..."

Theresa King

"Simple and delicious. Full of unique mena charm. Always satisfies. Working my way through the menu slowly. And it’s next door to my work! #winning..."

Mangaweka

"I have just transitioned into a vegetarian lifestyle and I must say if you are missing meat this is the place you want to go! All the meat is mock so..."

Brooklyn

"This was my third time here and I have thoroughly enjoyed everything each time. The food is cooked so quickly and everything we’ve ordered is..."

Saffron Clark

"Yum Vegetarian foods! We ordered nasi goreng and wonton vege soup, and surprised how they can make vegetarian foods taste that good. The sago longan..."

Veronica Dharma

"So good! Large portion sizes, quick service, quick preparation, really lovely staff. All of the starters are amazing, I could eat them for..."

Anna Tremayne

"Very tasty laksa and veg chicken curry. Cosy and homely feel too. Will eat here again! The portion sizes were also very good and it was fairly busy..."

Cheryll Singh

"After looking for a lot of fancy restaurant options, me & my partner always end up visiting this place for the simple, delicious, comfort food that..."

Megha Belliwali

"Aunty Mena's is a delight!Being a vegan it is such an easy place to go to and feel free with the menu options! I seriously can't stress..."

Bakers Corner

"Went here for lunch with a couple of the cousins and really did not expect much from a shop where the inside resembled a local food outlet in Asia..."

Ritchie Sachdev

"Tasty food, good service, nice atmosphere. It has no steps so accessible to wheelchairs, but the tables get really close to the counter and some..."

Kate Gf, Df, V

"I have many fond memories of Aunty Menas. It was a real highlight for me before I moved to Wellington and would just visit. The vegetarian and vegan..."

The Food Snob

"Wonderful place to get filling food~Really enjoyed the nice big Mee Goreng (I'm not actually sure about the name...)which can feed a king..."

Vera Yiu

"Friday dinner here. Unassuming place, easy to walk past. We went on a recommendation.Eclectic no frills place, which I quite..."

Sean P E Fleming

"Great place to get some cheap filling food! The bbq 'pork' buns are delicious and I've been back twice to have them. Nice big plates of noodles! Very..."

EsmeEats

"So I have to start of by saying everything here is delicious. The tricky part, is knowing whether or not some of the items are healthy and just..."

Stacy Heyman

"Hmm - not a vege but open to delicious food - unfortunately this experience was not great advertisement for Vege restaurants.The food started..."

Brent

"as a big meat eater was slightly skepitcal. but they delivered a great veggie lakasa and extra chilli for me. would eat again here. good value and..."

Ohhh Neil

"I am not a vegetarian and probably never will be. Having said that I enjoyed my meal at aunty mena's. The food was good and the price was about..."

Steve Cleland

"The best of the best. Good service but most of all good food. I usually go for the mock chicken laksa or curry noodle but have never been..."

Vegetable Man

"Yes!!! Reasonably priced and totally delicious vegetarian/vegan grub. Id go for dumpling laksa, get some roti on the side and mop up that soupy shit...."

Hungover Munch Kid

"On my first visit I had the Mee Goreng noodles which were so delicious. The noodles were perfectly cooked, the veges were fresh and perfect..."

Sanjeev Rana

"After hearing such great things about Aunty Menas I thought I would give it a go. I had the laksa which was really good! The vegetarian fritter balls..."

Jessica Teasdale

"Not a vegan or vegetarian but was curious about Aunty Mena. I had the curry noodle dish which was very flavoursome and filling! I love a good curry..."

India Shores

"Aunty mena's is fantastic. The best choice in Wellington for vegetarians and Vegans (I have a lot of vegetarian and vegan friends so it's an easy..."

Lucy Wills

"Went there twice. Laksa is my favourite dish and it tastes similar as the dish I had in Malaysia. My Kiwi friends recommend dumplings. Unfortunately,..."

Holly He

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Eugie Boyd

"Being one of the only exclusively vegetarian restaurants in wellington I had wanted to try aunty menas for a long time! I had the curry noodles which..."

Sophie Hunter

"So yummy! Spring rolls with mushroom in it and veggies 👌🏽 The veggie balls are also so tasty! Time efficient, clean and great service ,..."

Assalazarian

"I'm a bit of a regular, courtesy of a vegan friend I was put into this place. The food is great and the service is great. Cool atmosphere and a great..."

Alex Shatford

"Really impressed. I originally thought the Zomato rating might have been because its 'vegetarian' and there are not many full vego places out there..."

Team Thomas

"Good 'ol reliable Aunty Mena's. Whenever we didn't want to go out out for dinner or cook, we could always rely on takeaway from Aunty Mena's. When we..."

Crissy

"The staffs were friendly. I was greeted warmly once i entered. It wasnt packed with people (which is good as i dont like crowd). My chicken laksa..."

Apple Chan

"Always loved the food here! Such a variety of options considering it is a Vegetarian restaurant and they're all cooked to perfection consistently..."

The_Vegetarian

"Best Malaysian / Chinese food in town. By far the best vegan food I have ever tried. If you go there, try the Curry Noodle, Roti Chanai or Curry..."

Deborah Ramos

"As always Aunty Mena's delivers the goods! I opted for the normal laksa forgoing my usual mock chicken laksa and all the great flavour was there. My..."

Mikaere Kopeke-Te Aho

"I was first introduced to Aunty Menas a few years ago when I was vegan and fell in love with the food and staff so much that I still come here..."

BKL

"Amazing food at the heart of Wellington! Amazing Malaysian food at relatively affordable prices in the heart of Wellington! The laksa was..."

Onkar

"I love Aunty Mena's because it is affordable, good food that is also vegetarian. I reckon the best thing on the menu is the Veggie Ball Laksa -..."

Eleanor Hay

"Customer service is great, the food is yummy and inexpensive and the place is nice, great for hanging out with friends.I'm sure everyone agrees..."

Vanille O

"Its really hard to find an amazing restaurant that caters purely to vegetarians/vegans. I can not stop raving about the service and food. The staff..."

Alanna

"There have been many veg restaurants in Wellington over the years, over 15 in the past 30 years, from my recollection. Only one has lasted, and that..."

Eric

"The food is beyond amazing. The atmosphere could be improved, but it is clean. The food is what really matters and to be honest I'm not looking..."

Emma Eames

"I love Aunty Mena's have been going there since it opened. The staff are friendly, the food is amazing, particularly the laksa and the curry..."

Jo

"The best vegan food ever super clean and super friendly people...in my opinion is the best vegan food in NZ. Sometimes we just travel from Wanganui..."

Yuri Martinez

"its my restaurant favorite !!!! awesome vegan meat awesome food super taste i love it..The food is excellent value, ...Have been going for there for..."

Jonny

"I absolutely love Aunty Mena's! Delicious food, every time! Have been going for there for years, and every time the food is delicious. My personal..."

Jessica

"Aunty Mena's restaurant is my favourite restaurant to eat, so I visit there pretty regularly. The food is excellent value, very flavoursome (without..."

Anna Sunter

"Just brilliant! Laksa is awesome, staff are friendly. Every time I visit Wellington it is a must..."

James

"Forget what the place looks like inside and outside, just concentrate on the food and its preparation and taste!If you want a fancy..."

Norman Denham

"I have to disagree with the poster who said that Aunty Mena's is dirty. It is definitely NOT dirty! Like many inexpensive asian restaurants, it has a..."

George

"Amazing food and relaxed atmosphere. Truly a delight. I have sampled many dishes ata this establishment and each new concoction surpasses its..."

Connie

"Great Malaysian Chinese vegetarian & vegan varieties here!A favourite with us -- there is always something to try by the season -..."

Vids

"I've been to this restaurant at least ten times and have never been unimpressed. The food is amazing. The staff are friendly. The establishment is..."

Sarah

"A big fan of Aunty Mena's. We've been there several times over the last 6 months and the food is consistently good. Service is fantastic and the..."

Amy

"Although this restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside, the food is amazing and definitely worth trying. This place is a little gem, they..."

Jade Keeley

"Great food well..."

Martin Watson

"From the decor it looks like many of the Asian type restaurants down Cuba street. Not so flashy chairs, tables a little squished together but oh my..."

Puku Princess

"Another Wellington institution, one of the best vegetarian/vegan place on the city. The dumplings laksa is absolutely incredible along side the rest..."

Andrea Merlo

"The restaurant was a bit unkempt but acceptable. Service was ok, but they seemed happy to move people around after they had been seated. Not a..."

Mark

"Definitely delightful place to go for vegan food. We ordered Deep fried Wonton, Laska Chicken (Mock) and Nasi Lemak and were amazed by the taste and..."

An Luong

"Love to eat here when I’m in Wellington. So many vegan options it’s great. Tasty laksa and nasi..."

Ellen T

"Whole place is vegan, fast turnover didn't have to wait to long for a table. Not fancy dining simple and great affordable food. Will be back to try..."

Daniel Scherwitzel

"Delicious food and friendly service. An incredible vegetarian / vegan restaurant with a lot of different options. The staff is very friendly and can..."

Ugo Tsimaratos

"One of my all time favourites. Aside from being 100% vegan, all their dishes are an absolute delight and don't break the bank. Personnel is friendly..."

Timothy Claassens

"Only had the Laksa, strongly recommend, coconut soup, light spice, lots of tofu and a few different textures, udon like thick noodles, yum. Great on..."

Kassie Dwarika

"Amazing vegan food. Everything is vegan. Highly recommend the Laksa, the Roti Chennai, and the drumsticks. Easily some of the best vegan food in..."

Thomas

"For vegans it’s must go!! Best vegan laksa ever, full of flavor, big portions and nice service. 5✨ are not enough for this gem and the prices are..."

Katerina Chromikova

"The best vegetarian restaurant in Cuba street. Good traditional vegetarian food as well as the fake meat kind. Highly recommended..."

Mary

"Absolutely gorgeous vegan food every time! I live in Lower Hutt and it's worth the trip. People travel from Eketahuna for this! Best food hands down..."

Samantha

"A hole in the wall vegetarian /vegan restaurant with a simple but tasty fare. Menu consist SE Asian and Cantonese dishes. Imitation meat and chicken..."

Eugenio Bacordo

"I can't praise Aunty Mena's highly enough. I've eaten here several times, and everything was spectacular (especially the Laksa and Dumpling Laksa)...."

Matt Ruby

"Went on a Thursday at 1830 and the place was packed, but we got a table for two quite quickly. We ordered the nuggets for $8 and two mains which were..."

Stanley Dunthorne

"Delicious food! Love the laksa noodle soup! Great prices and food quality.. I highly recommend it if you are looking for vegan/veg..."

maria jose amaro

"So amazing! This is the best of any type of Asian food I’ve had in New Zealand for sure. The steam buns and potato curry were perfect. The service..."

Amber Macey

"Delicious curry laksa, vegan and full of goodness. The place is a hole in the wall in Cuba Street, with a loyal following and commendable menu filled..."

Eric Holowacz

Little Penang

85/100 (2386 ratings)

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"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..."

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