Satay Malaysia
About
Satay Malaysia, on North Island, occupies 255 Cuba Street in Te Aro, Wellington 6011. First-time visitors should expect a compact restaurant where the kitchen runs two sittings a day rather than an all-day menu, so timing a meal around the posted sessions matters. The room sits on Cuba Street in Te Aro, an address that places it within Wellington's central grid.
Diners have given Satay Malaysia a 4.6 out of 5 average across 284 reviews, a score that reflects steady approval from a large run of customers. The kitchen opens Tuesday to Saturday for lunch from 11:30 to 14:00 and again for dinner from 17:30 to 21:00, with Sunday dinner only from 17:00 to 21:00 and Monday closed. Wellington is one of the towns on North Island that visitors reach most easily, alongside Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier and New Plymouth, so a meal here can be folded into a wider circuit of the island.
A website at https://www.sataymalaysia.co.nz/ carries the restaurant's own information. Those opening hours are worth noting before setting out, since the Monday closure and the split lunch and dinner service shape when a table is available.
New Zealand cooking leans on lamb, dairy and seafood, including green-lipped mussels, bluff oysters and crayfish, which is useful context for anyone building a food itinerary around the island. Two official languages operate here, English and te reo Māori, and Māori names appear on signs the length of the country. The climate is temperate and maritime, with mild summers and winters that rarely bring snow at low altitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Satay Malaysia known for?
Satay Malaysia is known for its Malaysian cooking, with its website at https://www.sataymalaysia.co.nz/. The restaurant operates on North Island, where the wider food scene features lamb, dairy and seafood such as green-lipped mussels, bluff oysters and crayfish.
What kind of business is Satay Malaysia?
Satay Malaysia is a restaurant on North Island serving Malaysian food. It opens Tuesday to Saturday from 11:30 to 14:00 and 17:30 to 21:00, Sunday from 17:00 to 21:00, and stays closed on Monday.
Where is Satay Malaysia located on North Island?
Satay Malaysia sits at 255 Cuba Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand, on North Island. That address places the restaurant in the capital city, where English and te reo Māori are both official languages.
How do visitors rate Satay Malaysia?
Satay Malaysia holds a rating of 4.6/5 from 284 reviews, reflecting steady approval from diners. The restaurant trades six days a week on North Island, closing only on Monday.
Is Satay Malaysia easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on North Island?
Travellers coming from Auckland, Wellington, Rotorua, Taupo, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier or New Plymouth can reach Satay Malaysia, which sits on Cuba Street in Te Aro, Wellington. The island has a temperate maritime climate, so summer travel is mild and winter rarely brings snow at low altitude.
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