Below is a list of the top and leading Malaysian Food in Christchurch. To help you find the best Malaysian Food located near you in Christchurch, we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Christchurch’s Best Malaysian Food:
The top rated Malaysian Food in Christchurch are:
- Malaysia Delights Riverside Kitchen – home to the best beef rendang in town
- Adam’s Malaysian Noodles – authentic Malaysian noodle recipe with a modern twist
- Hawker & Roll – patterned after the casual dining experience on the streets of Malaysia
- Shirley’s Kitchen – offers irresistible servings of nasi lemak
- Chopsticks Restaurant – a hub of classic Asian flavours
Malaysia Delights Riverside Kitchen
Malaysia Delights Riverside Kitchen presents classic Nyonya cooking to the Christchurch community. The Malaysian restaurant delivers a fusion of Malay, Indian, and Chinese recipes and culinary methods through their Peranakan or Nyonya cooking. Their speciality, the beef rendang comes with a flavourful curry packed with spices. Its irresistible appeal earned favourable reviews from the Cuisine Magazine February 20, 2012 issue. A taste of the popular dish is said to give a burst of interesting flavours and aroma that excites the palate.
Products/Services:
Penang Fried Noodles, Spicy Laksa Noodles, Beef Rendang On Rice, Pork & Chives Pan-Fried Dumplings, Malaysia Nasi Goreng, Chicken Satay Skewer On Rice, Deep Fried Pork On Rice, Roti With Beef Rendang, Curry Pulls, BBQ Pork Steamed Buns, Deep Fried Prawns
LOCATION:
Address: 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Website: www.facebook.com/malaysiadelights
REVIEWS:
“Ini sedap! Very yummy spicy laksa noodles, perfectly flavoured and delicious soup with prawns, fish balls and tofu. I’m a Malaysian girl who misses home and am satisfied. Mum enjoyed her Penang fried noodles too. Terima kasih! 🍜 😋 😋” –Ruey Yoong
Adam’s Malaysian Noodles
Adam’s Malaysian Noodles is owned and operated by Adam, a Malaysian chef. He has been involved in the culinary industry since 2001 and upon his relocation to Wellington pursued a cookery certification. His restaurant features a mouth-watering menu dominated by popular noodles dishes from Singapore and Malaysia. The restaurant started with a single stall in 2015 and now has several branches within the country including the Christchurch food stall. Among his famous creations is Adam’s version of the Char Kuey Teow or stir-fried broad rice noodles. Adam uses a mix of Thailand rice noodles and locally made wheat noodles instead of just rice noodles.
Products/Services:
Taste Of The Streets: Prawn, Chicken, & Vegetables Noodles
LOCATION:
Address: Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (422) 091-1922
Website: www.adamsfood.wixsite.com
REVIEWS:
“Great char koay Teow away from home. Wok Hei abundantly diffusing between each strand of noodle (mix of yellow egg noodle and flat rice noodle). Pork crackle bites and juicy prawns elevated this to gourmet – the only thing lacking is medium-rare cockles!” –Lai Hung En
Hawker & Roll
Hawker & Roll is a casual restaurant specializing in Malaysian cuisine operating in the Canterbury region of New Zealand. The Christchurch-based eatery serves popular street dishes loaded with delectable flavours. Its specialty is the hawker roll. The famous roll also called roti is flaky and has Malaysia’s unique flavours inside. It can be either served in a roti or a crispy lettuce wrap for health-conscious diners. Other dishes not to be forgotten are the vegetarian laksa and the nasi lemak. The nasi lemak is Malaysia’s national dish made up of coconut rice, sambal, egg, toasted peanuts and dried anchovy while the vegetarian laksa has Asian vegetables, Hokkien noodles, bean sprouts, boiled egg and herbs.
Products/Services:
Doughnuts with Kaya Sauce, Hawker Rolls, Nasi Lemak, Vegetarian Laksa, Malaysia Slaw
LOCATION:
Address: 79 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (432) 260-0290
Website: www.hawkerandroll.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Ordered the spicy pork. Dumplings and beef rendang hawker roll. Both were amazing. Really enjoyed the good and the service was great. Will definitely be back to try more of the menu.” –Mary Kingan
Shirley’s Kitchen
Shirley’s Kitchen is located at the Waimairi Road of Ilam, Christchurch in New Zealand. It presents unmatched Malaysian flavours through its rich menu. They offer dine-in and takeaway options. The heart of the menu is the nasi lemak which is coconut rice served with anchovies, fried chicken, peanuts, boiled egg, homemade chilli paste called sambal and cucumber. Their noodle menu has the kampua made up of dried egg noodles topped with barbecued pork, mee poh which has dried kuey tiao with barbecue pork, curry chicken noodles and Mee Goreng with spicy and non-spicy options.
Products/Services:
Nasi Lemak, Sambal Chicken With Rice, Kampua, Mee Poh, Mee Goreng, Curry Chicken Noodles, Prawn Dumpling Noodles Soup, Braised Beef Brisket
LOCATION:
Address: 72 Waimairi Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
Phone: (433) 643-326
Website: www.facebook.com/shirleyfoodie
REVIEWS:
“Authentic Malaysian alert!!!! Is definitely a must go and a new hangout spot for me. Also amazing, fresh hot chips 😍 Cute family operation, so expect an authentic experience. They have all the staples for a good meal. Had the kampua and sweet and sour chicken. Highly recommended. Plus, their prices are very reasonable.” –Rata Muda
Chopsticks Restaurant
Chopsticks Restaurant was opened to the public in 1999 and remains a family-owned and managed restaurant despite its years in the business. It is situated in Christchurch, New Zealand serving a unique fusion of Malaysian and Chinese dishes. The menu is made up of classic recipes infused with a modern flair. Only the best local ingredients are used and prepared fresh daily to maintain its flavour. Chopsticks welcome diners with dietary restrictions. They can customize a menu to fit the diner’s requirement whether it is a vegetarian or gluten-free dish.
Products/Services:
Chopsticks Rendang Curry Noodles, Bami Goreng (Chicken & Shrimp), Nasi Goreng (Chicken & Shrimp), Prawns With Satay Sauce, Prawns With Chilli Sauce, Prawns With Sambal Sauce
LOCATION:
Address: 376 Ilam Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053
Phone: (433) 512-618
Website: www.chopsticksrestaurant.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Have been going here for over 15 years. The food is always fantastic and reasonably priced. Great for takeout or dine in. The staff are attentive and friendly. The restaurant is clean and tidy. My personal favourites are the Curry Noodle Soup and the Mapo Tofu.” –Matthew Klomp
