Auckland Top 100 Iconic Eats

Auckland's Legendary Malaysian Curry Laksa & Hawker Kitchen

Serving Newmarket for over a decade with rich, aromatic laksa broth, authentic butterfly-pea Nasi Lemak, sizzling satay, and genuine Malaysian comfort food crafted with traditional spices and generational recipes.

4.2 โ˜… Google Rating
1,813 Local Reviews
7 Days 11 AM โ€“ 10 PM
Selera Malaysian Cafe Storefront and Signboard at Davis Crescent Newmarket

Signature Dishes & House Favourites

Handcrafted recipes passed down through generations, cooked fresh with authentic herbs, fresh coconut milk, and traditional Malaysian rempah spices.

Iconic Curry Laksa with Rich Coconut Broth and Char Kway Teow Iconic Eats

Iconic Curry Laksa

From $22

Auckland's celebrated fragrant coconut curry noodle soup simmered for hours with lemongrass, galangal, dried shrimp, and chilli paste. Served with boiled egg, tofu puffs, beansprouts, and choice of seafood, beef brisket, shredded chicken, or pork wontons.

Traditional Nasi Lemak with Butterfly Pea Flower Coconut Rice and Sambal House Special

Signature Nasi Lemak Set

$27

Natural blue coconut rice steeped in fragrant butterfly pea flower and pandan leaves. Accompanied by tender slow-cooked beef rendang or curry chicken, spicy caramelised onion sambal, crispy fried anchovies, toasted peanuts, cucumber slices, and warm flaky roti canai.

Flame Grilled Satay Skewers with House Spiced Peanut Sauce Flame Grilled

Combo Satay Skewers

$31 / 6 pcs

Chargrilled marinated chicken skewers and spicy beef skewers flame-broiled to smoky perfection. Served over fresh banana leaf with cooling cucumber chunks, raw onions, and our signature rich, coarse-ground roasted peanut dipping sauce.

Official Selera Menu showing Entrees, Curry Laksa Varieties, Roti, and Noodles Full Selection

Authentic Hawker Menu

Full Menu

Complete dine-in and takeaway menu featuring crispy Curry Puffs, Pandan Chicken, Homemade Egg Tofu, Wonton Soup, Wok-Tossed Char Kway Teow with cockles, Hainanese Chicken Rice, and frothy Malaysian Teh Tarik milk tea.

The Essence of Malaysian Hawker Street Food

At Selera, our culinary philosophy centres on authentic heritage preparation without shortcuts. Every pot of curry laksa soup begins with an intricate spice paste pounded with shallots, belacan, fresh turmeric, and aromatics, gently simmered with rich coconut milk to produce an unmistakable depth of flavour.

Whether you are stopping by for a comforting bowl of spicy soup on a rainy Auckland afternoon, ordering a hearty platter of butterfly-pea Nasi Lemak with family, or picking up steaming hot satay skewers for takeaway, we bring the lively vibrancy of Kuala Lumpur hawker stalls directly to Newmarket.

๐ŸŒฟ Halal-Friendly Chicken & Beef
๐Ÿฅฅ Fresh Coconut Cream Broth
๐Ÿ”ฅ Wok-Hei Stir Fry Speciality
๐Ÿ“ฆ Fast Takeaway & Counter Service

How to Order Like a Regular

The Laksa Selection: Choose your favourite protein from Tender Beef Brisket, Fresh Seafood, Shredded Free-Range Chicken, or Vegetarian Tofu. Add extra egg noodles or rice vermicelli for the quintessential Malaysian combo experience.

Pairing with Roti: Our flaky, buttery Roti Canai is pressed and griddled on the flat-top to order. It makes the ultimate accompaniment for dipping into thick rendang curry gravy or laksa broth.

Beverage Pairings: Cool down the spice heat with a chilled glass of Malaysian Iced Coffee, refreshing Grass Jelly Drink, or classic pulled Iced Milk Tea.

Trusted by 1,800+ Auckland Foodies

Real Google reviews from diners who make Selera their weekly destination for authentic Malaysian comfort food.

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"Selera is an iconic Malaysian cafe serving a wide range of traditional Malaysian dishes and beverages. The flavours are rich, authentic, and the portions are wonderfully generous."

ThatAutisticBastard ยท Local Guide
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"The Beef Brisket Laksa was absolutely delicious and full of rich, comforting flavours. The broth was fragrant and well-balanced with perfectly tender meat."

Christmas ยท Local Reviewer
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"Authentic Malaysian taste in Newmarket. Great chicken rice, sambal squid, and incredible curry laksa broth that keeps us coming back every single week."

Khang Erhn Sim ยท Google Reviewer

Hours & Location in Newmarket

Conveniently located at 27 Davis Crescent, Newmarket with street parking and easy access from Broadway and the Southern Motorway.

Trading Hours

Monday11:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
Tuesday11:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
Sunday11:00 AM โ€“ 10:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ 27 Davis Crescent, Newmarket, Auckland 1023
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