Chef Rasa Sayang — Restaurant in Kaipātiki

We found ourselves in Birkenhead again, and after having a great experience at Ala Turca, we decided to try something different. That’s when we came across Chef Rasa Sayang, a Malaysian restaurant I had seen recommended on Reddit. At first glance, the place didn’t look particularly inviting, and I almost considered switching to the Korean restaurant next door. But my craving for Malaysian food won, so we gave it a shot—and I’m so glad we did!

The menu offered a great variety, and I chose the slow-cooked prawn chili on rice. The rest of my family ordered chicken nasi lemak, beef rendang, and prawn assam. We’ve had nasi lemak and beef rendang at other Malaysian spots in Auckland, but this was our first time trying these other dishes. When the food arrived, we were amazed at the portion sizes—huge servings, and all for under $20 each!

The slow-cooked prawns were absolutely divine, and the beef rendang and chicken curry were packed with flavor. The richness of the curry and the depth of the spices were incredible. I’m so glad I didn’t give up and head to the other restaurant. Chef Rasa Sayang has easily become one of my favorite spots on the North Shore. From now on, I’d happily choose Birkenhead over Takapuna for a meal....

We are about to walk into the shop as we saw two table empty.while the lady at the counter was serving other customer and she quickly turn around and say all fully booked and even shows hand signal by crossing her hand on top of the head with the two eyes widely open she should ask politely are u dining in or take away.straight away blasting the customer that just walk in.we also notice the food in the Google is different from proper Malaysian food we are also regular customer to past chef rasa sayang owner.our first impression walking to this new restaurant owner turns out sour and no mater how good your food are your naners and attitude to the customer is very bad we come happily to dine at your restaurant and we left upset cos by the bad attitude receptionist we will never go back there again.receptionist need more training on how to...

This little Malaysian restaurant is a little known gem tucked away in a little suburb on the Shore. If you did not go looking for it, you probably wouldn't find it.

But they do the best deep fried blue cod in a slightly sour-ish, spicy, and yet light sauce. The tofu dish reminds me of a Malaysian snack called "rojak" which is tofu cubes mixed into a cucumber and sliced carrot salad along with lashings of chilli sauce and crushed peanuts - amazing. The sambal chicken wasn't too bad, nothing exactly worth mentioning but it did the job.

Service is prompt and with a smile and food comes out, quickly.

To get hot water refills for your jasmine tea, it's self service from the hot water flask next to the...