Sri PenangWellington Central, Wellington
Sri Penang – Malaysian food
Sri Penang – Malaysian food
Sri Penang – Malaysian food
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Malaysian restaurant · Wellington Central

Sri Penang

Wellington Central, Wellington Closed Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Wellington2:22 pm
Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Sri Penang
Monday11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Tuesday11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 8:30 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

Wellington Central, Wellington

About

About Sri Penang

Found at the Wellington Central area, Sri Penang is a Malaysian restaurant that has become part of the Wellington Central dining scene. 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 beef rendang and nasi lemak are usually on the menu. It is one of 16 Malaysian venues we list in Wellington.

Sri Penang opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 8:30 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.

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
RiceHainanese chicken rice

Poached chicken and fragrant rice

$16–20

Desserts & DrinksCendol

Shaved ice with coconut and palm sugar

$8–10

RiceNasi lemak

Coconut rice, sambal, egg, peanuts and chicken

$16–21

RiceBeef rendang with rice

Slow-cooked coconut curry

$19–24

NoodlesHokkien mee

Dark soy noodles

$17–21

Desserts & DrinksTeh tarik

Pulled milk tea

$5–6

Plan your visit

When is Sri 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 Sri Penang

Where is Sri Penang?

Sri Penang is at Wellington Central, Wellington, about 900 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Sri Penang's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Thursday 11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Friday 11 am – 3 pm, 4:30 pm – 8:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 8:30 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Sri Penang closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Sri 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 Sri 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.

What other restaurants are near Sri Penang?

The closest is Superfino (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Sri Penang

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

Map of Wellington Central
Superfino – Cafe food 10 m
Cafe

Superfino

Wellington Central
Wellington Central, Wellington
Udon & More – Japanese food 20 m
Japanese

Udon & More

Wellington Central
Wellington Central, Wellington
Coffee 32 – Cafe food 30 m
Cafe

Coffee 32

Wellington Central
Wellington Central, Wellington
Colonial Café – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Colonial Café

The Terrace, Wellington Central
Wellington Central, Wellington
Fuel Espresso – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Fuel Espresso

Wellington Central
Wellington Central, Wellington
Dumpling'd – Takeaway food 50 m
Takeaway

Dumpling'd

Wellington Central
Wellington Central, Wellington
Persian Cafe – Persian food 50 m
Persian

Persian Cafe

Wellington Central
Wellington Central, Wellington

Other Malaysian places nearby

Malaysian in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
Mama KitchenWellington Central80 m
The Long BarLambton330 m
Cinta Malaysian KitchenTe Aro–1.3 km
Little PenangTe Aro1.3 km
Macha, Jom TapauTe Aro1.3 km
Satay KingdomTe Aro–1.4 km