Mutiara Malaysian Restaurant

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.

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.

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+++++++

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!