Istana MalaysiaTe Aro, Wellington
Istana Malaysia – Malaysian food
Istana Malaysia – Malaysian food
Istana Malaysia – Malaysian food
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Malaysian restaurant · Te Aro

Istana Malaysia

Te Aro, Wellington

Opening hours

Right now in Wellington8:02 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Istana Malaysia. Many Malaysian restaurants in Wellington open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About Istana Malaysia

Found at the Te Aro area, Istana Malaysia is a Malaysian restaurant that has become part of the Te Aro dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of Malaysia: at Malaysian food venues like this, favourites such as satay and laksa are usually on the menu. We currently list 16 places in Wellington in the Malaysian category, and Istana Malaysia is among them.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Istana Malaysia. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

For budgeting, Malaysian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Te Aro easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Malaysian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
RiceNasi lemak

Coconut rice, sambal, egg, peanuts and chicken

$16–21

RiceBeef rendang with rice

Slow-cooked coconut curry

$19–24

RiceHainanese chicken rice

Poached chicken and fragrant rice

$16–20

SnacksSatay chicken

10 skewers with peanut sauce

$14–18

Desserts & DrinksTeh tarik

Pulled milk tea

$5–6

SnacksRoti canai

Flaky flatbread with curry dip

$8–12

Plan your visit

When is Istana Malaysia busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Malaysian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about Istana Malaysia

Where is Istana Malaysia?

Istana Malaysia is at Te Aro, Wellington, about 600 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Istana Malaysia's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Istana Malaysia serve?

Malaysian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Malaysian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Istana Malaysia?

As an estimate, a meal at a Malaysian restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Istana Malaysia?

The closest is Big Thumb (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Istana Malaysia

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Te Aro
Big Thumb – Chinese food 20 m
Chinese

Big Thumb

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Glou Glou 30 m
Bar

Glou Glou

17A Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Ceylon Café – Cafe food 30 m
Cafe

Ceylon Café

2 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Masala 30 m
Indian

Masala

12 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Squirrel – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Squirrel

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Monsoon Poon – Asian food 50 m
Asian

Monsoon Poon

12 Blair Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Rock Yard – Vietnamese food 60 m
Vietnamese

Rock Yard

18 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington

Other Malaysian places nearby

Malaysian in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
Cinta Malaysian KitchenTe Aro–410 m
Macha, Jom TapauTe Aro610 m
KK Malaysian RestaurantTe Aro610 m
Satay KingdomTe Aro–620 m
Satay PalaceTe Aro630 m
Aunty Mena's Vegetarian RestaurantTe Aro630 m