Paradise has a takeaway on Sandringham Rd. and an all-you-can eat buffet right around the corner on…read moreKitchener Rd. in Auckland. We watched the naan being made by hand at the takeaway, and breathed in the tantalizing spices of the Indian food. Then we feasted at their buffet around the corner. The flavors and freshness of the buffet were exciting, especially as we arrived at 6:25pm right before they opened and were among the first customers. It filed up quickly. $20 NZ dollars for all you can eat is a great deal for food of this quality. Drinks not included. CASH ONLY or debit card. Some of my favs were the Jaipuri Aalo, a delicious mix of veggies w tasty sauce, the chicken kofta briyani, with the most delightful combo of spices that I've ever had in a briyani dish, the lamb, and the Dahl. Wow, there is no Indian buffet of this quality back home. If I lived here, I'd eat at Paradise frequently. Oh the spices.. heavenly sigh. Paradise is in an interesting neighborhood with many other Indian eateries.

Rich flavors, warm service, and authentic Indian dishes--Indian Paradise is a gem.!!I would highly…read morerecommend this place to food lovers.

For the ultimate in convenience, you can now place your orders online at www.thecurryvillage.co.nz…read more This ordinary shop frontage on the mighty Hillsborough Road is home to a great little Indian takeaway, some seating available in the restaurant if you really wanted to eat in. Owner operators Kusmakhar Bhattarai and his wife Tikakala moved here from Nepal in the early 2000s run this business and they know their Indian cuisine. They are hard workers and are really proud to serve up authentic Indian flavours, along with Nepalese specialties which are made to order. What adds to the authenticity is that their Tandoori oven has been imported directly from India so this ensures the Naan bread is cooked to perfection - I can vouch for that; and that the Tandoor dishes are tasty.

Being from Brum in the UK, I know a good curry and this is the best I've had in this part of the…read moreworld. The mini banquet is great value for money, no only do you get two delicious starts but you can pick any two dishes for your mains, two naan bread and they even throw in an extra cheeky naan bread when you spend over $35. More often than not, my wife and I chose the chicken sagwala and chicken tikka masala, both of which are delicious. You really cannot fault the service at The Curry Village. I have been a fan of this place for quite a few years and despite the change of staff over that time, the service has always been of the highest order. There are a few tables to dine in if you wish, but we always take away, even if that does mean completing a round trip from Papatoetoe before we can get stuck into the delicious food :)

Absolutely delicious food - service was a little slow, we were told it's always busy on Sundays so…read morethe wait is a little longer, but it was really worth it for the yummy flavours and great portions of food. Highly recommend.

* Best dosa I've had in the Auckland area * Mango lassi is…read morealso good * And then there is the chai, bit on the sweet side, but still good... * The dosa though... it will make you happy inside

OMG this cute little vegetarian restaurant where Jai Jalaram Khaman used to be is amazing with…read morefresh food from the Bombay region of India, a little different from the regular offerings, but easy to manage with the helpful suggestions from the staff. We were a hungry group of four girls and at 17ish dollars a head we were well catered for. Starters we went with the lovely owners suggestions and tried three starter between us, one potatoes dish one fried coriander (trust me you just have to try) and one fried sago dish all came with lovely dips and sauces and at $4 or $5 each an impressive serving. Main We shared 2 Thali's which is a kinda set plate with pickles, salad, spiced rice, dal and breads. every was very tasty Desert Even thou we where heading into the too full stage by now the deserts were interesting enough to tempt us, I had the Shrikhand which was sweet and full of flavour and interesting blend of cardamon and sweet sugar. a little defiantly goes a long way... All washed down with Mango Lassi which looked a vibrant colour. I will be back no doubt with more friends to tow to show off this little gem in Sandringham.

It's a cozy vegeterian restaurant that has amazing Mumbai street food options. The Pav Bhaji was…read moredelicious. It has Gujarati and Maharashtrian items on the menu and very authentic. We also found a lot of Jain options here. The owner was really sweet and she made sure we got to eat the food we love. I would recommend everyone looking for authentic Mumbai style food with a lot of Jain options to definitely visit this place. Thank you, Saattveek for the delicious food and the great hospitality!

Well... My Mum told me when I was a little lad, "If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at…read moreall." So, I'm gonna say heaps!!! Getting ready for night work and I'm thinking, "What can I have that ain't crappy junk food and not feel bloated and hanging around like a pinata later?" Indian it is then... I'm full tummy bloated now, so that idea went half to plan... Service was nice and friendly, top marks young lass at the front desk!!! And the food... YUMMM!!! Medium hot Chicken Saag went down quicker than a... (add your own dodgy thing here, I don't wanna get in trouble) and tasted excellent. Rice was perfect too. Definitely hitting this joint again... After work though. A decent assortment of beerzies which I couldn't sample (damn you work!!!) but there is Flying Moa nearby if you wanna crack a few pints after instead. Highly recommend!!! Now off to work and waddle around with a full belly like Augustus Gloop...

This was my first visit, although my fellow diner is a regular here…read more When I finally made my selection, the staff asked how hot I wanted it, something you don't often get asked. I was impressed with the size of pieces of chicken in my dish, the meal was very enjoyable. I was suitably stuffed afterwards, and would rather not have gone back to work.

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.

Rolled in there semi-tipsy from a few drinks beforehand so it was a perfect opportunity to eat some…read moreIndian to wash it all down. The little eatery sits on the corner of Sandringham road, among Indian Central with eating houses left right and centre. Is go as far to say this is the cultural capital of India in Auckland. It can be rather hard at time to choose what's good. Basically I've heard a lot about this place not even knowing the name of it so I went in on the basis of having read and saw an image of it somewhere. When I rolled in and sat down, it was close to 9pm, I assume it's nearly closing time. But the friendly staff assured me it's all good and handed me a menu. I browsed through itnot knowing what to order as these are all authentic vegetarian dishes that you really have to be Indian to know. In my slightly inebriated state, I went for something that's like a mixed combo called Undhiya Puri. What it actually consisted of is a vegetable dish (made w aromatic spices herbs, and nuts) some puffs called Puris, Chaas (Buttermilk), Papad and some salad. It came in a stainless steel plate, very traditional. Taste wise, it was an explosion of sweet, tangy, textures and half way thru me eating the owner rolled out and asked me how my meal was which I replies 'amazing!'. It was vibrant and fresh thinking to myself and every element served it's purpose there. Then in a jiffy the proud owner rolled out with a Dahl dish for me to try and followed by an entree dish which just tastes incredible called Pani Puri - it's wet in the centre and crunchy on the top. I told him next time I'm around - I'm bringing a group.

Walking into this place feels a little bit like walking into someone's front room; there's…read moresomething distinctly homely about Jai Jalaram Khaman. It might be the kind of chaotic way they appear to run this tiny restaurant - the tables appear to be constantly filled with dirty dishes, like you've just missed the last group to leave. I think a more polite reviewer would call the décor "rustic" or something, but to me it's just shabby. The food is really great - when I've been here I've been brought a number of small plates to sample, along with dahi puri, which is always amazing, wherever you get it. The first time I ever tried lassi was at Jai Jalaram Khaman as well - while I can't say I liked it, I appreciated that the owner really wanted to show it off, like he did many of his wares. It was clear that while he's not very house proud, he loves what he cooks and wants people to love them too.

Best curry I've ever had... Great service, great flavor and good prices…read more Thank you for being amazing at what you guys do!

It doesn't look like much in a row of shops with lots of other options but this Indian has to be…read moreone of "The best in Auckland New Zealand"

We catered a small mithai/snack box for each guest for our daughter's wedding in auckland in nov25…read more It consisted of 2 mini samosa, kaaju katli, and kachori. She even made the daal kachori for some of our Jain guests. Shivani went above and beyond in quickly suggesting options, invited for a taste test on really short notice, and her team delivered on time and with a smile. This, in spite of her busy schedule that week! The quality of food for us indian americans was simply fantastic! Many wedding guests complimented us and were gaga over the snacks, especially the mini samosas. Highly recommend her for any catering needs for your special occassion/celebration in NZ. Ajay & Sapna B.

Shivani is a simple restaurant with authentic flavours and a menu with plenty of choice. The whole…read morerestaurant is vegetarian and they have multiple excellent thali choices plus a special of the day. Order at the counter. They also have a whole counter of sweets and snacks.