Istana Malaysia Restaurant in Wellington Menu

LUNCH LUNCH
  • Clear Noodle Soup $6.95
    • Chicken broth with vegetable and egg noodle
  • Gado Gado $9.50
    • Mixed steamed vegetables with tofu and peanut sauce served with rice
  • Vegetable Dhal Curry $9.50
    • Served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Vegetable Korma $10.00
    • Served with rice and chapatti bread
  • Honey Butter Chicken $10.00
    • Served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Chicken Curry $10.00
    • Cooked with potato and served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Lamb Curry $10.00
    • Cooked with potato and served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Lamb Korma $10.50
    • Cooked with potato and served with rice, chapatti bread and salad
  • Roti Canai with Curry $7.50
    • Choice of dhal, lamb or chicken curry
  • Egg and Onion Roti with Curry $10.50
    • Two eggs and chopped onions stuffed in roti bread served with choice of lamb, chicken or dhal curry
  • Stir Fried Beef with Vegetable $9.50
    • Cooked in oyster sauce and served with rice and salad
  • Stir Fried Spicy Calamari with Vegetable $9.50
    • Creamy coconut, spicy calamari served with rice and salad
  • Nasi Lemak $10.00
    • Served with Beef Rendang, egg, Shrimp Sambal and condiments
  • Curry Laksa $10.00
    • Egg noodle, tofu, fish ball and chicken cooked in rich curry soup
  • Mee Goreng $10.00
    • Egg noodle cooked with egg and choice of chicken or seafood
  • Nasi Goreng $10.00
    • Cooked with a choice of chicken or seafood with fried egg on top
  • Char Kwaytieaw $11.00
    • Fat rice noodles cooked with shrimps or chicken
SIDE DISHES SIDE DISHES
  • Garlic Roti (Istana's own) $3.50
  • Roti Chanai $3.50
  • Steamed Rice $3.00
  • Coconut Rice $2.20
  • Peanut Sauce $2.50
  • Yoghurt Salad $2.80
  • Mixed Bowl of Salad $4.90
  • Acar (Mixed pickled vegetables) $4.90
  • Mango Chutney $2.80
  • Tomato Chutney $2.80
ENTREES ENTREES
  • Satay $12.90
    • Half a Dozen Satay Beef or Chicken or Mixed Tender slices of meat marinated in a traditional way, served with peanut sauce and condiments.
  • Rojak $12.90
    • Combination of fried tofu, potato, vegetable fritters, fish-balls, spring roll, boiled egg and cucumber served with peanut and sweet chilli sauce.
  • Masala Chicken Salad $11.50
    • Pan-fried masala spiced chicken fillets served on a seasonal salad with pappadoms and mango dressing.
  • Vege Samosa $7.50
    • Eight pieces of vegetable filled triangle pockets served with home made mint yoghurt sauce.
  • Vege Pakoras $8.50
    • Deepfried chickpea and masala coated seasonal vegetables accompanied with Istana Malaysia’s own mint yogurt and chilli sauce.
  • Soto Ayam Soup $8.50
    • Pieces of chicken and vegetable in a clear soup specially prepared with a touch of coriander and spices.
  • Mamak Lamb Soup $8.50
    • Pieces of lamb and potato cooked in a blend of spices in a coriander based soup.
  • Garlic Prawns $19.90
    • Five tiger prawns sautéed with garlic and oyster sauce, and served with salad.
SIDE MENU SIDE MENU
  • Garlic Roti $3.50
  • Roti Chanai $3.00
  • Steamed Rice $2.20
  • Coconut Rice $2.50
  • Peanut Sauce $3.00
  • Yoghurt Salad (or Raita) $4.90
  • Mixed Salad Bowl $5.90
  • Acar (mixed pickled vegetables) $5.90
  • Mango Chutney $2.80
  • Tomato Chutney $2.80
MAINS - CHICKEN DISHES MAINS - CHICKEN DISHES
  • Chicken Curry $18.90
    • Boneless tender pieces of chicken and potato cooked in a traditional Malaysian style curry.
  • Chicken Sambal $18.90
    • Boneless chicken pieces cooked in a thick gravy with onion, chilli paste, ginger, garlic, lemon grass and fresh coriander.
  • Chicken Korma $18.90
    • Chicken Korma Boneless pieces of chicken cooked in an almond and cashew nut paste with coconut and yogurt based curry sauce.
  • Chicken Murtabak $18.90
    • Chicken Murtabak Expertly flicked and delicately made dough filled with chicken, potato and egg, served with curry and pickled onion.
  • Honey Butter $18.90
    • Tender pieces of chicken cooked in butter, honey, tomato and spices with an almond and cashew nut paste.
MAINS - BEEF DISHES MAINS - BEEF DISHES
  • Beef Rendang $17.90
    • A superlative recipe exclusively created for Istana Malaysia patrons of Malaysia's famous dish. Tender beef marinated in root herbs and spices with a coconut base. $18.90
  • Stir-fried Beef and Mushroom (In Five Spice Sauce) $18.90
    • Stir-fried Beef and Mushroom (In Five Spice Sauce) Stir-fried lean beef with mushroom and a touch of ginger, garlic, oyster sauce and soy sauce.
MAINS - LAMB DISHES MAINS - LAMB DISHES
  • Lamb Curry $18.90
    • Boneless pieces of lamb and potato cooked in a rich curry sauce.
  • Lamb Korma $18.90
    • Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in an almond and cashew nut paste with coconut and yoghurt based curry sauce.
  • Lamb Dhallcha $18.90
    • Boneless tender pieces of lamb, potato, carrots and peas, cooked in a thick dhall curry.
  • Lamb Murtabak $18.90
    • Expertly flicked and delicately made dough filled with lamb, potato and egg, served with curry and pickled onion.
MAINS - VEGETARIAN DISHES MAINS - VEGETARIAN DISHES
  • Dhall Curry $16.90
    • Seasonal vegetables cooked in a thick lentil curry
  • Navaratna Kurma (Mixed Vegetables) $16.90
    • Seasonal vegetables cooked in almond and cashew nut paste with coconut and yoghurt based curry sauce
  • Potato and Green Peas Curry $15.90
    • Potato and peas cooked in a thick tomato based coconut curry
  • Stir-fried Seasonal Vegetables with Tofu $16.90
    • Stir-fried vegetables with bean curd in oyster and soy sauce
MAINS - FISH AND SHELLFISH DISHES MAINS - FISH AND SHELLFISH DISHES
  • Fish Curry $21.90
    • Marinated masala fish with fresh herbs and served on a rich gravy.
  • Fish Sambal $21.90
    • Masala grilled fish in thick onion, chilli and tomato sambal sauce with fresh coriander.
  • Squid Sambal $20.90
    • Stir-fried squid pieces with tomato, onion and chilli in a thick sambal sauce with fresh coriander.
  • Stir-fried Calamari (Squid) $20.90
    • Calamari cooked in a rich garlic oyster sauce with beans and carrots.
  • Udang Sambal $22.90
    • Fresh prawns cooked in a thick sambal sauce consisting of garlic, ginger, onion, chilli, tomato and fresh coriander.
  • Stir-fried Garlic Prawns $22.90
    • Fresh prawns cooked with spring onion in a garlic oyster sauce.
  • Seafood Murtabak $19.90
    • Fish, squid, shrimps and mussels mixed with onion and egg, stuffed in thinly flicked roti dough, served with fish curry sauce.
MAINS - RICE AND NOODLE DISHES MAINS - RICE AND NOODLE DISHES
  • Nasi-Goreng $18.90
    • Nasi-goreng (Chicken or Seafood) A staple rice dish, wok fried with chicken or seafood topped with egg and accompanied with satay sticks.
  • Curry Laksa $18.90
    • Hawkers noodle soup prepared in rich coconut curry gravy, garnished with fish balls, tofu, chicken.
  • Mee-Goreng $17.90
    • Mamak style wok fried egg noodles in two types of soya sauce with chicken or seafood, bean sprouts and egg.
DESSERTS DESSERTS
  • Sago Pudding Gula Malaca $8.00
    • Sago topped with palm sugar and coconut cream.
  • Banana Roti $8.90
    • Roti bread stuffed with banana, topped with chocolate sauce and served with vanilla ice cream.
  • Trio Ice Cream $9.50
    • Home made mango, pineapple and lime ice cream, served with Kit Kat chocolate.
  • Banana Split $8.90
    • Split banana with vanilla ice cream, wafer and topped with raspberry and chocolate sauce.
  • Hot Fudge Cake $8.90
    • Served with French Vanilla Ice-cream.
  • Lemon Cake $8.90
    • Served with French Vanilla Ice-cream.
BANQUET BANQUET
  • Entree: Rojak / Mains: Choice of two meat and one vegetable dish (excluding Prawn and Seafood Masak Lemak) / Served with: Mee Goreng, Roti Chanai and Steamed Rice $28.90 per person
  • Entree: Rojak, Satay Beef and Chicken / Mains: Choice of three main dishes (excluding Prawn and Seafood Masak Lemak) / Served with: Mee Goreng, Roti and Basmati Rice $32.90 per person
  • Enjoy a selection of favourite authentic Malaysian dishes with our banquet options. Please be advised that Istana Malaysia's banquets are suitable for a group of four or more diners only. Choose from the following menus:

Nearby Sample Menus

  • TUNA "COLADA" $18.00
    • Rare seared yellow fin tuna, coconut & kaffir lime mayo, puffed pineapple, nahm-jim, fresh herbs
  • CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP $17.00
    • Grilled turmeric chicken, flat rice noodles, braised shitake, sprouts, ginger broth, fresh herbs, crispy shallots
  • BROKEN LEAVES $13.00
    • Bitter chocolate mousse, salted pastry, vanilla & cassia anglise, burnt white chocolate, mandarin puffs
  • STEAMED BEANS $11.00
    • with oyster sauce, fried garlic, sesame seeds
  • BANG BANG CHICKEN SALAD $25.00
    • Lemongrass chicken, spiced cashew, fresh mango, Vietnamese mint, coriander, coconut, chili, lime & palm sugar, crispy shallots
  • RARE BEEF SALAD $25.00
    • Seared Angus beef fillet with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, picked carrots, Vietnamese mint, coriander, candied peanuts, crispy garlic, crying tiger dressing
  • CHICKEN PARFAIT $11.00
    • 5-spice & port wine free range chicken lier parfait with fig jam, fried house made bread
  • SALT & CHILI SQUID $15.00
    • Tapicoa fried squid, crispy garlic, prickly ash pepper, chili-salt with coconut & kaffir lime mayo
  • Aloo Gobi Lunch $9.90
  • Balti
    • Cooked with vegetables and lentils in onion and tomato based gravy.
  • Vegetable Samosa (2 pieces) $6.00
    • Flaky pastry dough filled with mashed potatoes, peas, cashew nuts.
  • Aloo Papri Chaat $8.00
    • Wheat crisps with a topping of potatoes, tamarind chutney and mint chutney.
  • Mango Kulfi $7.50
  • Seekh Kebab, Green Masala $16.50
    • Lamb seekh kebab cooked with a spinach and onion gravy.
  • Lamb $16.50
  • Mix Vege Kaveri Lunch $9.90
  • Ham Omelette $22
  • Mixed Omelette $24
  • Fried Eggs $15
  • Bacon and Eggs $22
  • Calamari $12
  • Lamb’s Fry And Bacon $22
  • Lamb’s Kidney And Bacon $22
  • Lamb Chops $34
  • CROISSANT PLAIN $3.50
  • MEATLOAF $8.00
  • LASAGNE (piece) $9.50
  • SAMMIE/ROLLS $9.50 half roll $5.00
  • SAUSAGE ROLL $3.50
  • PAIN AN' RAISAN $4.00
  • TARTS (GF) $6.50
  • BURRITTOS $9.50
  • Salmon Sashimi Mixed Sashimi 10 pieces $11.50
  • Chicken Katsu $11.50/$9.50
  • Teriyaki TofuSpicy Tofu $11.50/$9.50
  • Teriyaki Beef $11.50/$9.50
  • LARGE $11.50
  • Teriyaki Chicken $11.50/$9.50
  • Spicy Chicken $11.50/$9.50
  • Sweet Chily Chicken $11.50/$9.50
  • Large choice of Roman Pizza slices from $4.50
  • - Vegetarian and vegan focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • - Chicken, leeks and potatoes
  • - Fresh Red Cabbage salad w/ orange dressing
  • - Panfried chicken / lettuce / mayo / tomato / focaccia $9.50
  • - Cured meat & cheese focaccia sandwich $7.50
  • Many Italian and French Desserts
  • - Spaghetti Bolognese $14.50
  • CHICKEN CHOP SUEY(FIJIAN STYLE) $14.00
    • fresh boneless chicken cooked with capsicum, carrot and onion and mixed with a special vegetarian sauce
  • NASI GORENG $15.00
    • a healthy blend of brown rice, vegetables, egg omelette and roasted peanuts
  • DAL PALAK $15.00
    • lentils cooked with spinach, cumin seed, garlic and spices
  • CHICKEN VINDALOO $16.00
    • a hot dish cooked with vinegar, capsicum, whole spices and tender pieces of chicken
  • MIX VEGETABLES PAKORA $7.00
    • fresh seasonal vegetables dipped in chickpea flour and spices then deep fried served with mint chutney
  • LAMB SAAG $16.00
    • cubed lamb cooked with spinach gravy and Indian masala
  • RAITA $3.50
    • yoghurt mixed with cucumber and mild spices
  • CHICKEN SAAG $15.00
    • boneless chicken and spinach cooked with a specially mixed masala
  • Seafood $ 9.00
  • M5 Stir Fry with Cashew Nuts $16.00
    • Chicken, Beef or Pork
  • A3 Red Curry Fish Cakes (Tod Mun Pla) $7.50
  • M7 Stir Fry with Satay Sauce $14.00
    • Chicken, Beef or Pork
  • Chicken $ 7.00
  • V10 Eggplant and Bamboo Green Curry $13.00
  • Chicken, Beef or Pork $14.00
  • C1 Red or Green Curry
  • Falafel $15.00
  • Hummus and tabouli $8.50
  • Combo $4.00
    • With fries and can of drink
  • Small fries $3.50
  • Mixed vegetable $10.00
  • Combo $4.00
    • With fries and can of drink
  • Kebab combo $13.00
    • With fries and can of drink
  • Mixed meat $15.00
  • Chocolate Cake $44.00
  • Chocolate Brownie $3.20
  • Mince Savouries $2.90
  • Savoury With Bacon & Salami $3.20
  • Gluten Free Macaroons $4.00
  • Banana Cake $3.60
  • White Bread $2.60
  • Rocky Road $3.20
  • Wild Mushrooms, Walnut & Blue Cheese Wellington $25
    • Spiced tomato chutney & roasted pumpkin.
  • Three Cheese Fondue $30
    • Our three cheese fondue platter made for sharing, served with crudités, toasted bread, garlic croutes and crackers.
  • Yum Char N/A
    • On the good days we will have a chef ’s selection of small plates of BBQ goodness coming out to you from our staff.
  • Antipasto Platter $35
    • Selection of breads and crackers are served with Hummus and fresh tomato chutney, sundried tomato, prosciutto, salami and smoked salmon.
  • The Dls Burger $22
    • Our home made beef burger with gruyere cheese, streaky bacon, homemade BBQ sauce and served with our home cut fries.
  • Rooftop Platter $49
    • Three Cheese Fondue, crudités, garlic bread, chicken cranberry & pistachio terrine, crates, cajun nuts, olives & feta, beef and bacon sliders salt & pepper squid.
  • Rooftop Fish Of The Day $26
    • Pan fried market fish, served with sautéed squid, chorizo, saffron potatoes & smoked paprika oil. (fish changes daily, please ask staff for details)
  • Spicy Lamb Baguette $22
    • Pulled spiced lamb shoulder on a crusty baguette with minted yoghurt and Moroccan chickpea salad.
  • Prime NZ Scotch Fillet Marinated in Red wine, Honey & Black pepper with gourmet pesto, potatoes, greens & star Anise Jus (GF) $34.00
  • 500g Chef's Special BBQ Pork Ribs with Hand Cut Fries & Tangy BBQ Sauce (GF) $28.00
  • NZ Wild Black Paua Fritter House Made with Aioli & Green Salad Garnish $28.00
  • NZ Green Lip Mussels, Raw Fish, Kilpatrick Oysters, Nelson Sea Scallops, Salt and Pepper Squid, Salad Greens B&B $49.00
    • When oyster are unavailable Salmon will replace
  • Gourmet Pesto Potatoes (V) $6.00
  • Cauliflower Fritters With Hummus & Aioli (V) $12.00
  • Baked Lemon Cheesecake with seasonal fruit and house made sauce $12.00
  • Fish & Chips $26.00
    • Tempura Battered Fresh Fish / Chips with Lemon & Tartare
  • Greek Lepanto Olivas Mixtas $9.00
  • Handmade Schoc Chocolate Truffles (2) $6.00
  • - Wairapa Jack Cheddar $15.00
  • Japanese Tempura Prawns (3) $10.00
  • - A selection of all the above Cheeses $45.00
  • Breads and Dips $15.00
  • Italian Caesar Chicken Sliders (3) $14.00
  • Toasted with Shoe String Fries (Ham/Chicken/Pineapple/Cheese/Tomato/Onion) $21.50
  • BOWL OF FRIES ,TOMATO KETCHUP AND AIOLI $5.00
  • GARLIC BREAD $5.50
  • CALAMARI $12.90
    • deep fried and served with tomato gazpacho and lemon.
  • SEAFOOD CHOWDER $12.00
    • served with toasted bread.
  • CAJUN BLACKENED FISH $24.90
    • cajun seasoned fish of the day seared on a hot skillet, served with sun-dried tomato & fruit salsa and with either rice or potato wedges.
  • MASHED POTATO $5.00
  • CHICKEN LIVERS $12.90
    • pan fried and served with crispy egg noodle pot, ginger wine $ bacon sauce.
  • BOWL OF WARM VEGETABLES $5.50
  • Samosa Chat $6.00
  • Any Curry, Rice and Naan +420 mL drink or 400 mL pump $13.50
  • Pakora $2.50
  • VEG. PAKORA (3 pieces) $ 2.50
  • Rojan Josh (with rice) $10.00
  • Chick Peas Curry $7.00
  • CHICKEN WINGS $1.50
  • Tikka Wrap $6.00
Istana Malaysia Restaurant

Istana Malaysia Restaurant

location

Address

1 Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand

phone

Phone

08017989

clock

Opened hours

Sunday 17:00 - 23:00 Monday 17:00 - 23:00 Tuesday 17:00 - 23:00 Wednesday 17:00 - 23:00 Thursday 17:00 - 23:00 Friday 17:00 - 23:00 Saturday 17:00 - 23:00
price range

Price

$10 - $20

type

Type

None

service level

Service

Table Service

cuisine

Cuisine

Asian , Gluten Free , Malaysian

features

Features

Delivery ,  Mastercard ,  Visa ,  Wheelchair accessible ,  Reservations ,  After-hours ,  Waitstaff ,  Takeout ,  Cheap Eats ,  Groups ,  American Express ,  Lunch ,  Seating ,  Highchairs Available ,  Street Parking ,  Free Wifi ,  Special Occasion Dining ,  Serves Alcohol ,  Dinner ,  Child-friendly ,  Full Bar

Location
1 Allen Street, Te Aro, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand