The restaurant relocated to SkyCity not too long ago. The interior is nice- dark wood and deep…read moregreen. We came here for lunch and went with the prix fixe. As appetizers, we started with the pan puri and tandoori chicken taco. It's my first time having pan puri, which is a popular Indian street food. It is deep-fried puffed bread that is crispy and hollow filled with potato, chickpea, and mint. The waiter poured liquid into it. It was a perfect bite. Pita bread was used for the tacos. For our entrees, we had the lamb seekh and tandoori chicken. The spinach sauce was spicy, but enjoyable. I wished they turned the AC up higher while I was eating it though. I also like that they incorporated mushrooms in the dish. The tandoori chicken was tender and the sauce was also nice. Overall, I preferred the lamb seekh while my bf preferred the tandoori chicken. The entrees came with basmati rice, which we needed a refill of, and garlic naan. Dessert was what I was most looking forward to. The menu stated "Tropical Sorbet, Coconut, Lychee." When it was served, the waiter described it a little bit, but didn't mention anything about the lychee. I thought they gave me the wrong dessert. The lychee was located within the center as a nice surprise though. I was still a little confused about the different components of the dessert and asked the waiter again. He wasn't able to fully explain it to me. Overall, I enjoyed my lunch here. I was quite full. The main thing is that I feel like the menu could be a little more descriptive. Maybe they don't want the menu to look busy. BUT if I don't understand what I'm eating, how would I be able to appreciate it.

Cassia is a fusion Indian restaurant (best way to describe it is Indian flavors but not Indian…read morerecipes). Their food is very good / it's one of the best fusion Indian restaurants I've been to in the world after Indian Accent, but the entree section of their menu needs some work. Food 4/5: We got the tasting menu, which was great and I'd highly recommend it but it was a ton of food so only do so if you're quite hungry! In general I thought the appetizers were among the best fusion Indian dishes I had but we were less impressed by the entree section. Pani puri 3/5: Good but nothing special Goat cheese and pepper fritter 5/5: Great quality and awesome flavor combination Paneer appetizer 5/5: Paneer had great texture and was well flavored. Tandoori fish 4/5: Carrot 5/5: my favorite dish of the whole meal. It's a must order! Amazingly cooked and flavored! Blue cod 5/5: 2 of our parties favorite dish Cauliflower 2/5: Was a bit too hard i thought and the flavoring was a bit too harsh (for lack of a better word). Mushroom entree 3/5: Fine but I thought it was pretty average Service 3/5: Service was great for the first half of the meal but after our entree I think they forgot about us. The service slowed down a lot and they eventually moved us to the bar because the next party for our table arrived.

Very tasty! Everything was nice and had decent flavor and a good amount of heat for a medium tikka…read moremasala. But, the tikka masala didn't have much depth of flavor--it mostly tasted of tomato and not much else. That said, I'd still recommend this for Indian in the area as it's solid and a great value! Wine, a starter, curry, and naan was about $32 for one person.

Last night was our wedding anniversary but my bad back kept us at home. So we ordered a takeaway…read morefrom the dear old Jewel of India. And it was superb! To start with, we had the Pakora and Seekh Kebab. I don't normally like Pakora all that much... but this was delicious. The kebab was better still. Then we proceeded to a mixture of curries. The Lamb Nawabi was possibly the most delicious Indian dish I've ever eaten . The beef in the Beef Saagwala was a bit on the dry side but the spinach sauce was rich and succulent, whilst that old standby Bombay Aloo was well above average. In addition, the rice was beautifully prepared and we also enjoyed a sweet but mildly spicy Peshawari Naan. We're long standing fans of the Jewel but had been of the opinion that its best days were behind it. However, it now seems to be under new management and the food is seriously good. And this was our second delicious recent meal from there, so we know it wasn't a freak result. The servings were very generous and we'd obviously over-ordered. Not a problem as we'll enjoy the leftovers tonight! And whilst I'm on the subject of Indian food, might I suggest that those Kiwis who still insist on hogging just one dish whilst their companions hog their own, learn the error of their ways. That's NOT how you're meant to eat Indian food and you're missing out on the wonderful experience of mixing and matching your dishes.

What used to be my local regular cafe I was drawn back time and time again each morning as there'd…read morebe nothing in the flat for breakfast and I'd have to resort to Sebastian's very filling scrambled egg and bacon muffin. It was very good and was pleasant to eat in the morning, particularly with a side of relish. That and a coffee would go together like peanut butter and jelly. I became disappointed with the service, as being a very frequent customer I would expect to be acknowledged so although received the same reception time and time again. I have been to other cafes less and have felt more welcome. Maybe that's just my view. Additionally, the iced lemon cakes are a must try.

What a great place tucked away!!! Service is AMAZING! Food is fresh made to order and YUMMY!read more

Grabed a takeaway curry on Wed night, Chaahat Indian Cuisine have a brill $10 curry deal, ordered a…read moreLamb Saagwala, a rich slow cooked Lamb with spicy spinach sauce was nicely flavored with spices and an Indian Roti. Service was friendly, fast and I will be back for the next curry hit.

In no way do I claim to be a connoisseur or expert in Indian cuisine but Chaahat is one of the best…read moreplaces to get Indian food in Auckland. Everything is made to order (no sticky-sweet, buffet-style tub filling) and made to your taste (read: heat tolerance). While the menu doesn't have much of an explanation on the dishes the staff will guide you depending on what you feel like or offer something new you may not have tried before. The interior has an elegant design trying to keep with the authentic Indian theme of the restaurant. There is a small waiting area if you order to takeaway, which is slightly uncomfortable if many diners are present, but the food is faultless for a Westerner like myself. Currently, Chaahat offers $10 main dishes, Mon - Wed!

Highly recommended!! Have dined here a few times when visiting NZ and mist recently 3 days ago. It…read morewas better than I even remember. Came with my daughter and I had the snapper while she had the lamb!! It was tasty and flavorful!! Everything fresh, not processed. It reminded me of a farm to table type eatery, staff was friendly and knowledgeable and actually recommended the lamb to my daughter. We were both more than happy with our selections. Will definitely come back whenever we visit NZ.

The kindest owner and staff! The steak and bread were standout bites. After hearing our table had a…read moregluten free eater the owner brought out gluten free snacks on the house for us to try. The whole experience felt as if we were eating at a family friend's house and I cannot recommend eating here enough.

This restaurant was a trifecta of success for Indian food in the CBD area next to our hotel. The…read moreservice ambience the food quality was absolutely outstanding. To me, the kicker was when I ordered a whiskey drink, and the whiskey drink was prepared at my table with fire and everything. Yes, it is kind of on the pricey side, but I think it's worth it for the quality of food, the generous portions and just the overall joy of eating Indian Indian food in New Zealand.

Food was delicious and service was good as well. We had the Butter chicken both ways they serve it…read morealong with Garlic Naan and Pappadums with Chili Chutney and Mint Chutney. No complaints about any of it. A few King Fishers to wash it down Ice Cold. We would definitely go again.

I love this place. Definitely my favorite go-to café if i ever want fast service, amazing food,…read morefriendly staff and a peaceful meal. The staff also take the time to know their customers and greet regulars with joyful smiles. They remember my families takeaway coffee orders every time we go there. You should definitely check it out

Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food they serve up. Fresh produce used makes all the…read moredifference; coffee is good too! Staff are also super friendly and attentive making it a very pleasant visit. Well done.

What a great little spot :) I did not know this was here for the longest time and it is quite easy…read moreto miss. This food truck has some yummy pizza, calzones, garlic bread and wraps. The Smokey wood fired taste is delish and the toppings taste very good and fresh. I will say that each topping cost a bit too much extra but if you are not particular and pretty easy with your pizza/calzone it is not expensive for what you are getting. The staff is always so smiley and friendly, I have had lovely conversations with them before :) Such a great location right next to the beach, definetly check it out after a Long Beach day or to grab some food while watching the sunset.

Excellent food, good tasting toppings Good crust…read moreFriendly service !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!