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.

We stopped at 1947 Eatery for lunch as they offered many gluten free dishes, and we all like Indian…read morefood. While pricey, the food was excellent. To share, my husband and I had chilli chicken, butter chicken with rice, and cheese naan. Sooooo good! [Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023]

I will start by saying I've only ever ordered delivery from Little India Anzac Ave. They're a chain…read moreand their Tauranga branch is my favourite Indian restaurant in the Bay of Plenty...although the competition is admittedly scarce. They range on the pricier side (curries are $16-$19ish), and their menu is pretty standard but consistently delicious. You won't find anything experimental or (for those purists out there) non-Westernised, but sometimes you just want a good old chicken sagwaala and the ability to choose your spice level on a scale of 0 to 20. That's an exaggeration. But also not really. Suffice to say they know 'Kiwi hot' from 'Indian hot' and you can have it any which way you like. It was pay day today and I got rained on on my way home, which equals takeout for dinner (obviously). I ordered the Achaari chicken ($17; medium-spicy) and upsized my rice for chicken pulao ($6). Not because I am giant, but because leftover Indian is amazing for breakfast. And there is always leftovers. Their website is very easy to navigate - you can pay online via credit card or by cash on delivery - and as soon as your order is placed they phone you to say they've received it and the ETA. For the record, I ordered at about 5:30 this evening and it was here before 6. That's very acceptable in my book. Delivery is $4, which is reasonable when compared with other places delivering to the CBD (on average I usually pay $5+). The delivery guy today did call and ask if I could meet him at the Civic (at least a block from my actual address) which was a bother (and which I did not do). However this is not untypical of delivery guys in the city and my address is weird. (BUT I have to say, Delivery Services of Auckland, if you ask for delivery instructions and I type out delivery instructions then I expect you to read the delivery instructions! Sorry Little India, this isn't about you. We're cool.) Phew. Where were we? Dinner was delicious! I like these guys, and you should order from these guys. :D

They range on the pricier side (curries are $16-$19ish), and their menu is pretty standard , we…read moredidn't find anything that stood out (as we ate a lot of Indian food while in NZ). I wanted the Tikka Banaras they offered in the chicken dish section and asked if they could make it with lamb. They said this was easy to do, but when eating my dish I'm pretty sure they just gave me a standard lamb Butter Curry because the sauce tasted nothing like the ingredients listed. The dish did have a lot of meat pieces within it though, both large chunky pieces and mini pulled pieces floating around. My husband got a dish listed as a "special Rogan Josh" that we didn't recognize from the other Indian places, but same thing it tasted just like the general Tikki Marsala Curry we've had before. So I feel like they really tried to specialize themselves but they were pretty standard. In addition, they don't throw in naan or cucumber sauce. So I wish we could have gone back to a previous Indian place (check out my other reviews)

I have been to Calcutta Wala a couple of times now, plus ordered deliveries from them. Gorgeous…read morefood every time! An Indian colleague of mine recommended this place to me and we recently had a team lunch there. We ordered the food before heading to the restaurant and the food was served a few minutes after we arrived, perfect for those who cannot take a long lunch break. Some of the curries look quite the same so we tried each other's dishes to make sure they were different: they were! For something a bit unusual and fruity try the Mango chicken, it is delicious! Special mention also goes to the Chicken Tikka Pasinda, I could not taste the banana flavour mentioned on the menu but it was oh so good! The naans are soft and buttery and the rice fluffy and light. The $16.95 lunch deal is great: main + rice + naan + beer or glass of wine; and we were able to choose from any wine on the menu, not only house wine! It's one of the best Indian restaurants I have tried in Auckland.

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.

The way I love Dosa Plaza is actually rather concerning! The samosas there are so amazing and the…read moresize of them is out of this world. On those days when I'm hungry and don't want to spend too much on food, I head straight to Dosa Plaza. The bright hello shop located in the IMAX calls out to me and I find myself ordering two very huge samosas with the mint sauce and yoghurt for only $3.50. I walk away with a satisfied grin and I go sit down and bite into the epitome of deliciousness. I love how the samosas are nicely spiced and how they are generous with the sauce. For $3.50 the samosas are an absolute steal as they are cooked to perfection. I should note that the Dosa Plaza only serves vegetarian meals which is a plus.

Worst food ever. Was a mistake to eat here. We ordered dosa here and all were bad and uncooked. Not…read moresure how such business is still functioning.

Hobson is my new place of worship. Every time I pop in here I have an out-of-body psychedelic…read moreexperience because their curry dishes are so damn good. For just $5 you can get a ton of amazing fresh food. I seriously cannot recommend this place enough; you will not be disappointed. Also, get a samosa; it's dank as hell.

Don't let them cheat you. If you order a curry that comes in a sauce, they will give you mostly…read moresauce. I ordered a Malai Kofta and received three tiny dumplings in a sea of thin sauce. Go for the dry curries and make sure they fill the container, or go somewhere else. I am a regular customer; at least I was until today

The chicken 65 is one of the best spicy food in Auckland! I asked for the most spicy taste, so the…read morechief put so many chili in my order. It s super hot and a little bit sour and sweet, which just hit my spot! The metro magazine did not give me a bad idea, I love this flavor! So damn awesome!

Good portions, good price, great taste. Stopped here after…read moreexploring the museum as we walked back downtown. Was a little apprehensive due to there only being one review on Yelp- but the wife loves her some Indian food and almost everyone else had shut down lunch service at 1500. We were very happy we ended up here! The three of us got 2 curry combos(and some garlic naan)-they were all great. The only draw back was my daughters mango chicken curry- quite sweet and needed to be paired with a very savory curry instead of another sweet one.

Hard to get a park for this place, but I'm happy to walk half a mile for their food... Hot butter…read morechicken isn't crazy hot, but damn it's yummy. Had most of their food and I'm slowly working through each one (even the vegetarian ones) when I get the chance to stop by. Prices are really good for the portion sizes. Had the large, small, and snack size so far, and small is as full as other places large size. Recommend for sure.

Widely regarded as the best Indian restaurant this side of...well India probably. This place is…read moreregularly voted one of Auckland's best restaurants, and for good reason. Oh Calcutta serves good ol' fashioned curries like nowhere else I've tried. No bright red Tikka Masala's and sloppy Kormas in this joint Everything about this place makes it great. The service is always impeccable, the seats are comfortable and the food consistently delightful. The only bad thing is that I can never choose what on the menu I want to eat. It all looks just too delicious. Recommended dishes include the Sweet Chilli Chicken and the Chicken Sajahani (another way I rate Indian restaurants is by the quality of meat they use and Oh Calcutta always use tender pieces of white meat--never chewy or gristly). Honestly can't rate this place high enough. The semi-high prices are completely worth it to get such a great, unique dining experience.

My husband and I were strolling in Parnell Village and decided to have a late lunch. When we walked…read morepast Oh Calcutta, the rich smells of Indian spices drew us in. This restaurant is a small, elegant jewel that serves extraordinary food. We shared prawn malabari curry and a lamb dish called Punjabi Saag Ghost. Both dishes were filled with exotic flavors. It was served with a delicately flavored rice. We also ordered garlic naan which was fresh and soft. The service was lovely, attentive without being intrusive. The tables were all dressed with white tablecloths. The wine list was appropriate for the food served, and they also had a nice local beer selection. I would recommend Oh Calcutta without reservation.