Indian restaurant in Auckland

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5/5 A Taste of Home at Venky’s! Tried the Veg Thali and it was absolutely delicious — felt just like a home-cooked South Indian meal! Every item on the plate was packed with flavour, fresh, and comforting. Perfectly balanced spices, great variety, and served with warmth. Highly recommend for anyone craving authentic, home-style South Indian cuisine in Auckland. Will definitely be back!”

“Will recommend this restaurant, We had a dine in Birthday dinner for 10 people. Very yummy food, clean and spacious environment. Good service by staff and management. Own wine was allowed at no extra charge which was a bonus. Thank you Anokha”

“I generally try each restaurant 3 times before giving a review and i must say a well deserved 5 star. Amazing flavor everytime, especially spicy veg/chicken noodles (tried them both). All meals have generous portion size and cooked to perfection, servers always friendly, smiling and respectful. Made my dads birthday celebration memorable. Thank you”

“Came here regularly in early 2000s..Best butter chicken in Auckland.. Friendly owner and wife.. Wanting to revisit this place soon for their yummy butter chicken”

“We arranged our Christmas party at Bar and Eatery Restaurant and had a great experience. The food was very tasty, and the service was excellent. The staff were friendly and well organised, and everyone enjoyed the atmosphere. Highly recommended for group events and celebrations.”

“I ordered Aaloo Parantha and Gobi Parantha with two cups of tea. Everything was amazing, the paranthas had generous stuffing yet were thin and perfectly crispy. Amandeep made them with such skill and was very kind.”

“Great fresh food great service and so many choices with fusion food from Nepal China.”

“Amazing food and great chef’s!!!! Very yummy tandoori, Chole bature and goat curry!!”

“The 2-pack Sadya was outstanding! Every dish was bursting with authentic flavor and beautifully prepared, just like a true Onam feast. Absolutely satisfying and worth every bite — a must-try for anyone who loves South Indian cuisine. 5 stars without a doubt!”

“Great value for money $12 for lunch. Tasted pretty good, authentic and wasn’t too sweet. Service was friendly”

“Went there last night. Got 3 dishes and all 3 were delicious and prices are good as well. Will be going back. Also found staff very friendly.”

“Very freindly staff and awesome food, loved there tandoori chicken and garlic naan, 100% Recommend.”

“Love Satya. You get food from India. Authentic. Real. The place and group of 3 just doesn't change. It makes India cuisine. Each dish unique. Do try! Its very family too which is lovely. Home cooked India cuisine. My favorite. India hot lamb vindaloo. Yay!”

“Bread pakora is just awesome full of flavors and they domask if u want crunchy or just cooked . Flabourfull and is cheap for 1.50 for an huge piece definitely worth trying .”

“The best Indian food in meadowbank. Really yummy had butter chicken it’s an excellent dish”

“I had an amazing experience at Novelty! From the moment I walked in, the warm ambiance and friendly staff made me feel right at home. Every dish was bursting with authentic Indian flavors — rich, aromatic, and beautifully presented. The spices were perfectly balanced, and you could truly taste the freshness in every bite. The service was exceptional as well; attentive without being intrusive. Whether you’re a fan of classic Indian dishes or looking to try something new, Novelty has something that will impress you. I’ll definitely be coming back — highly recommended for anyone craving delicious, high-quality Indian cuisine!”

“Just yumm! Their special butter chicken with garlic nan is a must try. One portion rice is complimentary. The lady that manage the restaurant is a rockstar! I visited on last night of my Auckland trip and cursed myself for not discovering this before. Quantity and taste was better than most restaurants here in India. Kudos!”

“Felt like butter chicken as we were driving past this place so decided to check it out. We were almost thrown off by some of the bad reviews but we’re so glad we tried it because it was some of the freshest and yummiest food not to mention how good the pricing is. For $21 we got a decent portion of butter chicken, rice, huge naan, and a drink. Then naan came out si fresh straight from the tandoor and was just perfect.”

“Tasty Homely food Located right in the centre of the Auckland city CBD, just behind saravanaa bhawan , good option for vegetarian indian travellers. Food tastes yummy, just like indian street food, i felt like i am eating at my home.. kids loved the food too. Quite popular with locals. There is no dining place though, so you have to Take Away only. Qty is good and 1 dish is sufficient for 2 people ! Reasonably priced too !!”

“The Chicken Lollipop was exceptional. Succulent meat, expertly marinated with a balanced blend of spices, delivered crisp texture and juicy flavor. Served hot, generously portioned, and reasonably priced.”

“I recently ordered from Curry King Indian Takeaway and I was really impressed! The food was fresh, full of flavour, and delivered on time. I highly recommend their Roti and chicken tikka masala—both were delicious and perfectly cooked. The service was friendly and the portions were great value for money. I will definitely order again.”

“I always love there biryani!!! Delicious food and great service here thank you so much! 5 stars from me”

“WOW! This food tastes like the food we had in India. Rich and complex curries, so delicious. This is the real deal. We had the Indian style butter chicken, which is exactly what we’ve been looking for. Not too sweet! Perfect! And the fish masala. The fish was fresh and the curry was rich and smoky. We always choose hot and it was definitely hot! Yum!!! A++++++”

“To eat an economical plus good and tasty Indian food, Rawat is the place where you should head too. I normally try the Non Veg combo with the choice of a non veg curry along with Naan and rice. The quantity is sufficient for a person. Naan is superb. As the name says, it's mostly a takeaway place, but there are few seats to help us for dine-in.”

“The best lamb biryani I've had yummiiee I always order from here and they never disappoint”

“Delicious and authentic Indian food! Curry’s, dosa, naan and even the chutneys were mouth watering. Service was fast and friendly. I can’t wait to try their huge selection of sweets!”

“Bahubali chicken starter was amazing, felt a bit of street food nostalgia from Hyderabad. Loved Fry piece biryani (expect it to be more of pulav flavors). Will visit again soon.”

“Excellent sweets and snacks at the moment samosas are 99 cents best value”

“Authentic Kerala Cuisine! We have been missing that in Auckland and had an amazing experience. The ambience, service and food presentation is amazing. The flavours are aromatic and traditional. Friendly staff and we just felt like eating out in Kerala. Kids are surprised and excited by the Robot. Wanted to try a lot more but the portion size is really filling. Will surely be back to try the rest!”

“The butter chicken was very nice. Naan was fresh cooked. Awesome customer service.”