Had take away. The food was hot and fresh. We will be going back. So nice to have a great spot so…read moreclose.

Madly Indian is a little takeout indian window in Mangawhai Heads. I ended up going there after…read moreheading in to town on Boxing Day only to realize that most of the places I wanted to go were closed for the holiday. When I got there the counter guy helped guide me through the menu and I ultimately ordered chicken tikka masala and an order of garlic naan. Both were delicious. The naan was quite a bit thicker than I had expected but good nonetheless. The chicken tikka masala was good well and was quite a large portion. The sauce had very little spice (as requested) though my father still found it spicy, and the single order still proved enough food for three of us for dinner. Madly Indian is definitely worth a go for to go in Heads, and I plan to get some takeout every trip out here.

The service was good. The food was hot and came out quickly. I ordered butter chicken and it was…read moremissing some flavor. My friend ordered veggie korma. Both dishes were kind of sweet and the butter sauce needed more Indian spice flavor. The garlic naan was good with plenty of garlic on it.

Some of the best Indian food I've ever had! The lamb korma is outrageously delicious. Everything on…read morethe menu is reasonably priced. I can't recommend Turmeric enough!

Had the lamb Punjab curry with some naan pita bread and vegetable samosa. It was all very…read moreonolicious and healthy too! The pita bread was perfectly toasted and buttered and the samosa came with a savory marmalade and fruity sauce which was very creamy and smooth to the taste! Best of all, the servers and caterers in the restaurant were very friendly to visitors to New Zealand and were open to the public on the Queen's birthday holiday! I highly recommend this restaurant in the Paramount Parade plaza if you visit Whangarei during the holidays!

Holy wow... I don't know how to begin to describe how amazing this place is. I was driving to…read moreAuckland from the Bay of Islands and I got hungry right around Ruakaka. I was hankering for good Indian, and Google pulled up two choices... one with 4.8 average, and the other with 4.5 average. The difference seems negligible, but Spice Route was closer to where I was and it was close to the beach. When I drove up, I almost thought I got the wrong address... it's on an empty street in an almost deserted building, but I saw two people who clearly worked there sitting outside and they happily jumped up when I arrived. After looking over the menu which focused on chicken, lamb or goat as meat options, I confessed that really wanted chicken methi. It was not on the menu, but the proprietors told me they could easily make it for me. I gotta say, I was utterly floored by how good it is. It is, by far, the best chicken methi I have ever had anywhere in the world. The owners were warm, their daughter (who was my server) was delightful, and if you sit outside on the picnic-style benches, you can see the ocean. The entire experience was out of this world. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend Spice Route. I am so very sad that they are halfway around the world from where I live.

From the owner: At Spice Route Indian Restaurant, we're passionate about serving authentic Indian flavors right…read morehere in Ruakākā! What sets us apart is our commitment to bringing you traditional Indian cuisine, made with love and the finest ingredients, straight to your door. Whether you're craving a classic butter chicken, a flavorful biryani, or something else, we've got you covered. Our online ordering system makes it super easy to get your favorite dishes delivered, so you can enjoy a taste of India from the comfort of your own home. Choose us for a culinary journey that'll leave you wanting more!

I was expecting your average old fish n chips from Matakana Village takeaways, and was slightly…read moresurprised (but pleasantly so) to find it's Indian. All the usual Indian takeaway classics are on the menu; Butter Chicken, Korma, Rogan Josh, Madras etc. I still had a hankering for fish so decided on the Butter Fish. It was...interesting. It was tasty and creamy (just as you would expect from a butter curry) but I'm not sure it went too well with the fish. That aside, it was all fresh and I didn't have to wait long for it. They have a huge menu along side the Indian; pizza, burgers, kebabs and chicken wings. They're really covering all bases. The vegetarian section impressed me the most. They have a great selection of vegetarian curries, including a few Paneer cheese options, yummo!

Just had the worst curry in the world ever from here - supposedly a Vege Madras that had not even a…read morehint of coconut and was made with frozen mixed vege not fresh vegetables - so not good! - and I'm sorry to have inflicted the fish n chips on my children also :(

After passing many closed roadside cafes on the way to Kerikeri, we passed the sign for Madly. From…read morethe road it looked inviting, so we turned around and I'm so glad we did. Appetizer was fish tikka, excellent. I had lamb Rogan Josh and it was probably the most tender lamb I've had. Wife had delicious vege korma. The food was great, ambiance was great. I recommend.

Greens Thai: Inedible, precooked, tough, overcooked,…read moreunpleasant muck. Ordered four dishes and all were terrible. Well overpriced for substandard food. You should be ashamed. Went into the bin. Lucky we have a bag of popcorn as it will seem like a delight after this rubbish.

My family and I had a number of Indian dishes that were delicious! Butter Chicken. Chicken Tiki…read moreMasala. Samosas. Garlic Naan. All fabulous!

Situated right where Queen Street meets the bridge over the Mahurangi River, Tandoori Bite is more…read morethan just an Indian restaurant - it is an easy place to eat a meal. This is a no mess no fuss, kind of place, with food for everyone's taste. Apart from the usual favourites, such as butter chicken and lamb curries, you will get your western staples in the form of hamburgers and pizzas too. Tandoori is not going to win any culinary awards anytime soon, but they will get the satisfaction of the kids, and even mom, considering the deliver to homes in the area. I liked my food, and Tandoori Bites biggest selling point, is its value for money.

Not much to look at from the road, but a surprisingly good experience. The mixed entree was great,…read moreand each curry was an 'individual' with authentic clean flavours and depth. The service was very friendly and the recommendations based on our taste preferences were spot on. Would definitely recommend for dine-in. The fact also do takeaway and delivery is a bonus. This restaurant is a great asset to this small holiday destination.