Sri Pinang, on Auckland's K'Road, has been standing proud on that spot for more than two decades - not a small feat in Auckland's ever-changing restaurant scene.
The secret to their success lies in the unbeatable combination of delicious Malaysian specialities (their chicken with plum sauce and the beef rendang are a must-try), fantastic prices, warm and welcoming service, and BYO at $1 per person. It's no wonder that this place is bustling with diners every day of the week! Booking is highly recommended, especially for weekend evenings.
Overview
Price Range | Reasonable |
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Ambience | Lively |
Accepts credit cards | Yes |
Noise level | Upbeat |
Licence | This venue has BYO |
Food Options | Vegetarian |
Products and specialities
Malaysian Food
Set Lunch Menu
Take Away Service
A La Carte Menu
BYO
Hours
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- HolidaysClosed
I love this place. The restaurant is not that big but the food and service is absolutely amazing. Everytime I go there they are always busy! That is because the food is totally worth your money. If you don't understand what the menu says (as it uses Malaysian names) the staff are always there to explain exactly how the food will look like. They always serve with a smile no matter how busy they are. Great place, highly recommended to everyone :)
LOVED Sri Pinang on our first visit recently - went with friends who go all the time, we didn't even have to glance at the menu before the owners had chosen their specialities for us to try. The food was delicious, packed a great chilli punch, and there was so much of it. Will be returning again very soon!
I love Sri Pinang - it's definitely one of the best spots to eat on K Road. The food is great and authentically Malaysian (as far as I can tell with my limited experience of Malaysian cuisine). Expect generous portions and a lovely atmosphere - there's always an interesting buzz about this place. My only criticism is that the decor could be improved - the overall experience would be better if there was a bit more colour and some ornamentation. As it is, the interiors are a bit on the drab side - the flat muddy pea green walls don't go with the vibrantly flavourful, spicy food. Eating out isn't just about great food - the surroundings should match and help create the overall impression. Other than that small criticism though, it's a fantastic place to get a reasonably priced meal.
This seems to be one of those places you have to be introduced to - I must have walked past it a number of times and it always looked closed but once a friend showed me the error of my ways, a fantastic Malaysian restaurant was revealed. It's always busy at lunch times so be prepared to wait 5-10 minutes but it's worth it. Most food on the lunch menu is around the $10 mark and portions are BIG! The laksa or mee goreng are my staples and the roti is divine if you can fit that in too. As a bonus, the owner is fabulous too! Closed Mondays.