Little PenangTe Aro, Wellington
Little Penang – Malaysian food
Little Penang – Malaysian food
Little Penang – Malaysian food
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Malaysian restaurant · Te Aro

Little Penang

175 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington Closed Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Wellington1:20 pm
Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Little Penang
Monday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Tuesday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Thursday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Friday11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Saturday11 am – 9 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 4 382 9818 to check.

175 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington

About

About Little Penang

If you are looking for a Malaysian restaurant in Te Aro, Wellington, Little Penang at 175 Victoria Street in Te Aro is one of the places worth knowing about. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of Malaysia: at Malaysian food venues like this, favourites such as nasi lemak and roti canai are usually on the menu. With 16 Malaysian options across Wellington, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Little Penang opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 50 hours each week.

Good to know: takeaway available, takes bookings, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian options and air conditioning. For budgeting, Malaysian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Malaysian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Desserts & DrinksRoti tissue

Sweet crispy roti

$9–12

NoodlesMee goreng

Spicy fried noodles

$17–21

SnacksPopiah

Fresh spring rolls

$10–13

RiceNasi goreng

Fried rice with sweet soy

$16–20

Desserts & DrinksCendol

Shaved ice with coconut and palm sugar

$8–10

SnacksRoti canai

Flaky flatbread with curry dip

$8–12

Plan your visit

When is Little Penang busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Malaysian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Little Penang

Where is Little Penang?

Little Penang is at 175 Victoria Street, Te Aro, Wellington, about 400 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Little Penang's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Thursday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Friday 11 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Saturday 11 am – 9 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Little Penang closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Little Penang serve?

Malaysian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Malaysian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Little Penang?

As an estimate, a meal at a Malaysian restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does Little Penang do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

How can I contact Little Penang?

You can call +64 4 382 9818. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Little Penang?

The closest is Waitoa (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Little Penang

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Te Aro
Waitoa – Bar food 20 m
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Waitoa

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Viva México – Mexican food 50 m
Mexican

Viva México

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Petra – Restaurant food 60 m
Restaurant

Petra

207 Left Bank, Te Aro
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The Oatery 70 m
Cafe

The Oatery

Left Bank, Te Aro
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Choice Bros – Bar food 90 m
Bar

Choice Bros

62 Ghuznee Street, Te Aro
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Other Malaysian places nearby

Malaysian in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
Satay KingdomTe Aro–60 m
Macha, Jom TapauTe Aro70 m
KK Malaysian RestaurantTe Aro120 m
Satay PalaceTe Aro210 m
Aunty Mena's Vegetarian RestaurantTe Aro220 m
Cinta Malaysian KitchenTe Aro–280 m