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!

This used to be my lunch spot for years when I was working in the area. Today I thought is the time…read moreto review it. I could safely say that I have tried everything on the menu, but if I am to pick favourites, I would say their satay chicken, chicken cashew and laksa are my favourites. A quick tip, their little satay is meant to be smaller and cheaper than the regular one but it honestly isn't. The difference is very minor your stomach won't notice it. Every now and then I got tempted to try their starters but I was never a big fan. Their takoyaki, however is good if you like them crispy. What I love about otto woo is how it's a food genre on its own. A great option for asian fusion food. It is fresh, delicious and satisfying without making you want to roll over and sleep immediately or suffer through an hours long heartburn. They have lots of gluten free options too which I think is great (they have them listed next to the wall menu). If in doubt ask the staff, they are really sweet. Check out otto woo nuffield if you would like a good meal on the go. Their mission bay branch and ponsonby branches are more lively if you would like to sit down and eat.

There's a reason this place is award winning. It's probably the best noodle bar in the city. In…read morethis branch in particular, on the lovely Nuffield Street in Newmarket, the staff are always really friendly and knowledgeable about the food, offering helpful recommendations and warm greetings. It's only a really small place, so it can be annoying trying to get a table during busy periods but their handy takeaway boxes are perfect for taking into the park on a sunny afternoon. I'm obsessed with Laksa and the one here is really good, just the right amount of coconut and full of fresh, seasonal vegetables. It's $14.50, so about average for Asian food in the city, but totally worth it. Their entrees are cheap, around $6.50 so if you don't want anything too heavy, a couple of these make a great lunchtime treat.

First Nepali restaurant in New Zealand for me and was pleasantly surprised. There aren't many…read moreNepali restaurants around Auckland from what I could see. We ordered almost every type of momos to try it. The lamb momo was so juicy but the classic chicken in still my favorite. The spicy c momo and Sechuan momo were almost the same in my opinion. Overall really enjoyed the restaurant! The service was also very fast. There is outside and inside seating.

That spicy chicken momo though... delicious. Also had a goat curry dish that I wasn't thrilled…read moreabout, but I think it just wasn't my thing. However the naan that came with it? Fantastic. Lots to choose from on the menu. Hope to visit again soon.

Xi'an Food Bar in the Food Court , Auckland is one of those places that reminds you why you love…read morefinding truly authentic spots. This is handmade greatness, run by a hardworking husband-and-wife team, and you can feel the passion in every bite. The noodles are clearly made in-house, perfectly textured, chewy, and coated in bold, comforting flavors that hit all the right notes. Everything tastes fresh and intentional, not rushed or mass-produced. It's the kind of food that makes you slow down and actually appreciate what's in your bowl. What really sets this place apart is the heart behind it. Watching the owners work, cook, and serve with pride adds another layer to the experience. No gimmicks, no overdone presentation, just honest, soulful food done extremely well. If you're in the food court and want something memorable, satisfying, and genuinely authentic, Xi'an Food Bar is a must-stop. This is the kind of spot Yelp Elites love to champion -- small, personal, and absolutely delicious. I've already been back.

I came here for a very late lunch and ordered the Chinese Stewed Pork Burger. It wasn't what I…read moreexpected, but was still good. I was craving a cumin pork burger but this was more of a spicy pepper burger. One thing I didn't like about the burger was that it had more onion than pork. However, if I were to come back, I'd like to try the noodles.

Saaj New lynn Useto be my favorite place to buy Butter Chicken. Still love the taste, but am…read moreshopping elsewhere to help a struggling business. Nice enough staff. Prices are ok Comparing this place to other indian places (from a white males point of view :)) I prefer the taste.. but of course that is all down to personal choice. Definitely no problems going to SAAJ Lynn mall again.

The food I have eaten here - generally snack stuff on the run, like the naan bread or chicken lolly…read morepops, (great snack idea!) has all been pretty good. And I definitely love the smell of the Indian curries wafting on into the countdown next door when I am grocery shopping. But, the service is sometimes a bit slow and not attentive, they often look like they wish they were somewhere else, which is fair enough if you are stuck there all day. Plus,the one time I bought a mango lassi, a usual staple at any Indian restaurant/food joint they looked a bit sheepish, replied yes, then proceeded to make one out the back taking ages and when I got in I am not sure exactly what they did to it but it tasted really strange, to the extent that I had to throw it away, something that is very hard for me to do being such a tight arse on money and resourcefulness. So I cannot recommend that all , but the food is good!

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.

When looking for a date night spot on our trip to NZ, we came across Chargrill. I am seriously…read moreupset we haven't come every time we've been! The food was delicious. My partner got one of their pizzas and it honestly was so nicely cooked, the crust was perfect, and there was a generous amount of toppings but not overwhelming. I had one of their pasta dishes and loved it. The portion size was just perfect and the flavour was great. The service was excellent. The woman that took our orders made small talk with us and even joked with us. She was lovely. There is limited seating inside so keep that in mind if you're visiting during peak hours. There is seating outside, but it is next to a street (not much traffic but the occasional car). Overall we had a lovely experience and it was one of the most affordable meals we had while visiting. We will definitely be back

We had 3 entrees at this visit. We got a burger, kebab wrap and fish and chips. The fish and chips…read morewere good but not great. The burger and kebab wrap were both disappointing. The staff members were friendly but for a location with 4.2 stars, it was a let down.

Indian restaurants often have a puzzling lack of service, and this one was certainly one of those…read more They didn't exactly look happy to see me, and closed up shortly thereafter (with plenty of time left on their posted hours), much as another reviewer had noted. I never understand when I offer to pay money for food (or anything), and the person offering it doesn't at least acknowledge that I'm doing them a solid. Setting that aside, the food I eventually received was fine, but nothing special. Their idli didn't seem quite fresh, but the sambar to dip them in was pretty spicy. Their chole bhatura offered an impressive array of garnishes for the chickpeas and three pieces of bread (normally I've seen two or one big one). Those chickpeas were flavorful enough, but oddly enough, not as spicy as they looked. It was a decent value meal, and they had an appealing menu, but they didn't do much to impress me.

I bloody love this place but my beloved has issues with the perceived lack of ease in picking up…read moretakeaways from here. I have to really work my whole "I cook/you procure" argument to get a taste of Ras Vatika. Which is solely vegetarian and does both South and North Indian dishes for really great prices. You can dine in too of course but it's very Balmoral if you know what I mean. Still, New Flavour started somewhere and this place does get busy. You can't bring your wine but they do provide a nice bottle of water with metal tumblers which somehow makes for a richer experience. It's so often the little things. If you get a peek behind the counter it literally looks like a group of women cooking out of their home kitchen, it's that rustic. They're mostly very nice however beware the surly teenager. That's probably just a good general rule for life really. I particularly appreciate the Thali as I am greedy but there's only so much that will fit in my tummy. This is the place that started my sambhar habit and I still believe a person could live on sambhar alone with no detrimental effects. But why would you when there's so much more on offer? If you haven't tried the staple spicy Indian soup before, come here, get a Thali and a whole new world will open up. In that world is the other thing that makes Ras Vatika so much more than a curry house - the "Snacks" and the "Chat". In fact I think this is what they do best. My most favourite is the little heart shaped Cutlet (yup weird name) whose ingredients remain largely unexplained but does involve coconut which I have a special fondness for. I'll just say that it's savoury, spicy and sweet all at once. Try it.