Mutiara Malaysian Restaurant

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.

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.Food: 5/5

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.

It was great to come back to this restaurant that I visited ten years ago on my first trip to Auckland back in 2013. I enjoyed the aromatic Kam Heong Chicken with some teh tarik. Service was great as I requested for a half portion of rice and less sugar in my tea. This is a great place for authentic Malaysian food. There are separate lunch and dinner menus. There is also outdoor seating available.

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.

If you looking for a Malaysian traditional not authentic Malay food it is definitely a place to go! On the other hand customer service and the way owner takes comments is absolutely beyond obnoxious and threatening. Food, presentation and cleanliness of the place I would rate out of 5, the way Owner was bullying us gave us overall experience of 1star and hence it is. have a look at my other 6326 contributions made in past to various places around the world.

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!

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+++++++

Fantastic food and great service so close to the hot spots of Ponsonby best byo in Ponsonby!

Lovely little spot. The curries we had were very rich in flavour and tasty. The rotis were AMAZING and fresh. The waitress sss very friendly and gave a lot of recommendations. Try it out!