We were just talking a drive up to the Hibiscus Coast and decided to go past Long Bay where we had…read moreseen some new housing developments above the bay. Here we found a new strip mall and New World market. To our surprise we also spotted this new place called Aruma Malaysian Restaurant. Mostly Malaysian hawker style meals ranging from the local favorites of Nasi Lemak or Char Kuay Teow or Roti Canai, the place was spanking new at just about a month old. We had to stop to try the Lobak and Otak Otak - both not too common here in NZ but making a showing amongst a few of the Malaysian restaurants here. The Lobak was great with a soft juicy filling and a light and crispy skin. The Otak Otak was firm and with lots of fish. Not as soft as I would have liked but good all the same. We also tried the Teh Tarik Ais. In all the ambiance was trendy and the service was great. Would definitely visit again!

Food was delicious but the only thing about this restaurant is that there was birds flying into the…read morerestaurant as the French doors were open and lots of flies and fruit flies. Was a little disappointed that birds were coming into the restaurant so close to diners and also felt it was quite unhygienic. The food came out quite quick so with much relief we ate our food and called it a day and left. Felt a bit rushed as we wanted to enjoy our food but I'd rather eat my food and not get pecked by a bird. Service was average. Food I'd recommend. Overall dining experience I wouldn't. Recommend takeaways to avoid the while bird debacle experience.

Popped in here on a Friday night. Slightly off the busiest areas in Melbourne, it wasn't hard to…read moreget a table. The service was very attentive, my server let me know I could do everything via QR or order with her. I ordered a lamb curry and some roti and just because I wanted to try it I also got 1 piece of the fried chicken. It was all really good, but honestly the chicken was the best part. Excellent flavor, cooked perfectly and just a little spicy. If I ever go back here I will probably go for the fried chicken meal. I had wanted to try one of the sweet roti options for dessert, but by the time I finished the chicken, roti and most of the curry, I had no room left for more.

Took my business colleague for lunch it was incredible. We got beans, soft shell crab and a chicken…read morecurry with fresh roti. So delicious fresh tasty. I had a tiger lager was a great combo . Whole meal $70 . Staff are friendly and helpful . We'll be back Friday not booked out . Restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating with huge umbrellas for sun or rain coverage .

I used to forget about Malay food when ordering takeouts, opting instead for more familiar Asian…read morecuisines, like Thai or Vietnamese, but one visit to Langkawi has changed all that! We recently ordered takeouts and were more than impressed. In fact, we were rather angry that we hadn't been sooner - after all, it's only 5mins down the road. Shame on us! It's hard to choose, but our favourite dish was the Kapitan chicken. It was beautifully cooked in a well-balanced, aromatic sauce and served with light fluffy rice. Our only complaint was that there was enough to sauce to mop up with the buttery roti! Special mention must also be made of the Mee Goreng, which was packed full of flavour and had just the right amount of heat. I added a liberal squeeze of lemon to mine and it was seriously good. For $13, the portion was extremely generous - we had plenty of leftovers for the next day. I am rather looking forward to my next visit. Hopefully we will be dining in because the interior of this place is delightful - full of brightly coloured decorations with plenty of sparkles!

What I really love about this place though is the beautiful paper lanterns around the ceilings and…read morecolorful fabrics lining all the walls. It really feels like you're in Malaysia though I've never been, but at least transported to somewhere different. It's warm and the dim lighting creates an intimate, cosy atmosphere. Great service as well. The Kung-po squid came in a long fish dish with vegetables, dried chilli and sauteed squid. Great for seafood lovers. We got the Langkawi fish special which was nice and fresh with lemon, lemon grass and coriander. Beware of the Hot Babi Pedas, as I thought I had a high tolerance for spicy but this was still Hot with a capital H. Pork slices with vegetables and cooked with cumin, fresh chilli and other spices that make you feel like you're going to breathe fire. Nasi lemak is purple fragrant coconut rice which I adore but if you're more inclined to classic, they have plain steamed rice as well. Great order on the side of the curry as well as their flaky Chanai flatbread. Food is yum, decor is absolutely wonderful. Must see

News of the opening of this new kid on the block spread around the Malaysian and extended…read morecommunities like wild fire. Could this be the best one yet, serving authentic and tasty Malaysian food, cooked the way good Malaysian food should be cooked? First indications were positive, so we went along, hungry and excited. The owners are very friendly and welcoming, and the menu looked good. We ordered the simple, but tasty basics; beef rending, chicken laksa, char koay teow. Dishes arrived - HUGE dishes ... with very small portions sitting, lost on their gigantic platters. All dishes tasted fine, though nothing special. Prices, however, are very high, too high for the fare and location. We'll either cook our own at home, which will be equally - if not, more satisfying, or eat at another of the good quality and value Malaysian restaurants.

We lived in Singapore and got hooked on Malaysian food. There are a few scattered around the wider…read moreAuckland area, but we think this is the very best. We live about a half hour away but go there whenever we can come up with a good excuse. The ambiance is not what you go for - it's the food! Authentic and delicious.

Very nice Malaysian/Chinese dishes. We had the pepper beef and the deep fried squid. Party of five,…read morequickly served. I wanted it spicier, and I did need to hunt down some spicy additions, but they were available, just not offered. Small restaurant, but quick and nice.

If you skip out on this place while in Auckland, you're missing out! Authentic, freshly prepared,…read moreand delicious!! I'm so glad I was this on Instagram lol. Otherwise I would have never known! The beef rendang is exactly what it's hyped up to be - amazing!

Best food on K Road service and staff are just as lovely as…read morethe food. Great for a date night or a group really accomodating service really clean and tasty place to eat BYO is a bonus with the cost of living these days too

Very friendly service. Clean restaurant with contemporary decor. The menu is focused on dishes…read morethat are primarily cooked with a wok and you can hear the chef working up a storm in the kitchen! The menu items are very reasonable and the service is fast. We tried the Fish Ball Noodle soup with Hor Fun and their family recipe Char Kuay Teow. All good and tasty. Unfortunately no curry to try today. Perhaps next time!

Best Malysian i have ever had. A plus plus Albert is…read moreincredible Amazing tofu puffs and randagn

Malaysian street food We really enjoyed our dinner here. We…read moretried the chicken curry with rice and roti, char kway teow and sambal green beans and we ordered pisang goreng (banana fritters) for dessert! The flavours were authentic and we're so pleased to be able to eat good Malaysian food in Auckland.

Worth the drive out of the city center for authentic Malaysian Food. Ordered the Satay, curry…read morepuff, roti, prawn mee and Nasi Lemak. All in good portions and very tasty. There is another branch in the middle of city center but this one is more conveniently located with lots of free street parking. The ambiance is lively and loud as you would expect at a hawker stall. The wait staff is very friendly and efficient. We'd definitely come back again!