This cafe is nearby the scenic Brighton Beach Front in Dunedin. It is a small and cosy cottage type of cafe that has indoor and outdoor seatings. You be surprised that 'nasi lemak' is included in their menu. Yes, the Malaysian version. The lemak rice was done nicely. Even the sambal was quite authentic, with fried anchovies and boneless chicken rendang....it was delicious. The seafood chowder was good too, with generous helpings of seafood. It was thick and flavourful, goes well with toasted bread. The latte coffee served here was one of the better ones that I had in Dunedin.
Syed Shahril
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May 16, 2026
We were on a South Island road trip heading to Queenstown and were craving some Malay food. Thanks to Google reviews, we came across this cafe. We met the friendly owner and tried their nasi lemak, mee siam, and beef rendang pie, together with pancakes for the kids.
AMAZING FOOD! The nasi lemak was paired with sambal prawns, and the pancakes were amazing too! The owner even helped carry our baby so we could eat in peace, and we truly enjoyed our lunch. The owner also gave us a pack of sambal to go! If you ever have the chance to visit Dunedin, you have to stop by this wonderful cafe! We also bought their honey, and it was some of the best honey we have ever had.
Cheers from Singapore!
Cecile McVittie
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February 28, 2026
We got here laying in the day, but the service was super friendly, the food was delicious and the cafe is charming!
Sazli Zulkifli
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September 17, 2025
Visited on the 14/09/25 with my group, and met the owner (Azizah) who is a delightful lady - very amiable, humble and likable. It was as if we had known each other for a long time! We shared stories, had a lot of laughs and enjoyed her delicious Nasi Lemak and Lontong. We couldn't recommend this place enough!
Suhaila Abdullah
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June 18, 2025
Loved the food and services and the fantastic Azizah she was marvellous and her staffs were all smiling when it was crowded . That shows their are happy to value their customers and definitely 10/10 for everything here.
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This cafe is nearby the scenic Brighton Beach Front in Dunedin. It is a small and cosy cottage type of cafe that has indoor and outdoor seatings. You be surprised that 'nasi lemak' is included in their menu. Yes, the Malaysian version. The lemak rice was done nicely. Even the sambal was quite authentic, with fried anchovies and boneless chicken rendang....it was delicious. The seafood chowder was good too, with generous helpings of seafood. It was thick and flavourful, goes well with toasted bread. The latte coffee served here was one of the better ones that I had in Dunedin.
We were on a South Island road trip heading to Queenstown and were craving some Malay food. Thanks to Google reviews, we came across this cafe. We met the friendly owner and tried their nasi lemak, mee siam, and beef rendang pie, together with pancakes for the kids. AMAZING FOOD! The nasi lemak was paired with sambal prawns, and the pancakes were amazing too! The owner even helped carry our baby so we could eat in peace, and we truly enjoyed our lunch. The owner also gave us a pack of sambal to go! If you ever have the chance to visit Dunedin, you have to stop by this wonderful cafe! We also bought their honey, and it was some of the best honey we have ever had. Cheers from Singapore!
We got here laying in the day, but the service was super friendly, the food was delicious and the cafe is charming!
Visited on the 14/09/25 with my group, and met the owner (Azizah) who is a delightful lady - very amiable, humble and likable. It was as if we had known each other for a long time! We shared stories, had a lot of laughs and enjoyed her delicious Nasi Lemak and Lontong. We couldn't recommend this place enough!
Loved the food and services and the fantastic Azizah she was marvellous and her staffs were all smiling when it was crowded . That shows their are happy to value their customers and definitely 10/10 for everything here.