Very good food and cheerful low key atmosphere. Right by the window on on the balcony on a mild…read moreevening is the way to go. We had a mango chicken that while could have come through a bit stronger on the mango was overall very very tasty, nice creamy base and spices and herbs well balanced. Cheese naan is great too. About $3-6 extra per dish than most comparable local Indian places but worth it I would say. Drinks and naan are about standard prices.

I came here on a Sunday night near New Years and the restaurant wasn't too crowded…read more A note here is also that you must walk up stairs to access the restaurant. I'm not aware of there being an elevator anywhere. maybe there is one. I am not sure. My group ordered our food. It didn't come fast but it didn't take a long time. I ordered the lamb biryani "Indian hot". I thought the dish was very good. I really liked the fact that there was a lot of lamb! The dish wasn't overwhelmingly spicy, but the spice was definitely there. It was probably the perfect spice level for me, so I guess maybe if you like spice don't be deterred from getting "Indian hot". And I very much like spice. The biryani was also very hot as in steaming when it arrived. I also tried some butter chicken which was also very good. the service was very good too. Overall, the restaurant was great. I would definitely recommend.

Very good Indian food. Arrived and a bit Leary as there were only two people sitting in. We stayed…read moreand gave it a try. Don't be alarmed if you get there early and are all alone within 30 minutes there was not a seat to be had. And when we left people were waiting!!! We ordered the Mura likka Maknanwaala which was a great chicken curry in a tomato butter sauce. It was accompanied by a great saffron rice. The flavors were perfect. Tender chicken and a great little spice. The naan that we arrived was fresh, warm and soft. Great with the chicken curry. Order also consisted of an order of the tandoori grilled Lamb Chop in a Masala sauce. The presentation was nice. However, think the lamb chop could have been seared a bit more. No tandoori taste. The chops had much more fat that could have used the searing to make them better. Would not order them again. Would definitely return and order the other things we did. Service was a bit slow but very nice and friendly. Recommend if you need some Indian food.

Located in the middle of the action at the city center of Queenstown, New Zealand, this place is…read morecharming and has a wonderful view of the lake from inside the restaurant. The staff is friendly, attentive, and happy to guide you through the various selections on the menu. And there's plenty to choose from! The waiter recommended the chicken curry, and it was the best I've ever had. Amazing flavors with just the right amount of heat. The garlic Naan was to die for! I have no doubt that I will be coming back here while on this 8 day visit to this amazing town.

Fine dining with casual ambiance and reasonable fares…read more Bombay palace is located right next to another Indian restaurant and the relaxed and casual decor of Bombay Palace compared to the more upscale look of Taj nearly had me and my wife choose that given the proximity to one another. Choose Bombay Palace - you won't be upset. After carefully comparing both menus the samosas and Garlic Naan on the starters menu at Bombay Palace had us choosing them as we were in the mood for some light fare since we had some walking to do afterwards. This place literally was the best BEST Indian food I've ever had. Their Samosas are super fresh and lightly flaky, mix those with some garlic Chile naan and you've got some starters to get you going. If you don't like spicy beware because the Chile's in the naan if you get them have some bite to them. Delicious! Their chicken madras was so delicious. The slight hint of the coconut mixed with the medium spice (perfect heat) over basmati rice was a delicious dish to share. They bring out all their dishes family style which is nice for everyone to have a taste. I wish I could have their sauces bottled and sent back home. So damn good. What's funny is if you took their food and dropped it in a more upscale venue they could easily charge triple for it (and I would happily pay).

Service was adequate, the food lacked any pizzazz ?? We requested medium heat so maybe our bad but…read morefeeling a little cautious. Lamb samosas followed by chicken Tikal masala & chicken biryanis. Meh ....

Got great deal for this "banquet feast" thanks to another website…read more This was well worth it : good food (cannot say "great" as I don't get to eat Indian food often). The banquet consists of Samosa, Chicken Tikka, Seekh Kebab, Onion Bhaji. Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh, lamb or chicken Korma and Chana Masala. Rice, Naan, Raita. One thing to reconsider : the place looks like nothing like Indian, the owner seems to want to appear one a higher class restaurant, but this all black theme used all over the place + the "funeral-like" music gives a very cold ambiance. But, overall, food was good and service not bad.

Very good food for a fair price and open late! Plus it has a large menu than I expected.read more

The chicken biryani, 'nough said. We also ordered two curries and some naan. Everything was good!…read moreI'm not sure what New Zealand's fascination is with butter but the naan didn't need so much of it (good but unhealthy). Oh, one complaint - I saw them pour soda from an already opened big one liter bottle. Dude, I'm paying for this - respect the fizz and get individual sizes.

Decent food. They mostly cater to large groups of tourists, so it can be a wait to get a table. For…read moreis average, but for taste buds craving Indian food, it is decent enough Also, Bombay palace and Tandoor palace are quite close by, so make sure you go to the one your intend to go to

Beautiful view if you're going to stay and eat, but also fast service if you're picking up a mango…read morelassi for a friend, like I was.

This is the type of Indian restaurant you find pretty much anywhere, which isn't a bad thing, but…read moreit has a full bar and a lovely few. The staff was attentive and kind,

So weird. This is one of those fantastic restaurants you didn't see coming. On a Friday night it…read morewas a ghost town. We were the only table. Scary. The waiter spoke broken English (he was French?!) but he was sure to clarify so he got things right. The food rolled out sloooowly, but there was enough eclectic decor to keep the kids patient. Food was great. Spice was right. Pricing was right on. So leave yourself extra time and give this one a chance. Skip the fancy naan and keep it basic. Delish!

A pleasant dining surprise in Arrowtown. We have had mixed experiences with our restaurants in…read moreQueenstown and Arrowtown, but Mantra is one of our best. We did a sizeable takeaway order but the dining room at the restaurant was tastefully done in a typical Indian motif. We had butter chicken (for the kids), lamb rogan josh, punjabi fish curry, dal tarka, chicken korma, gobi aloo mater, chana masala and heaps of roti and naan. All really good and different between the dishes. So often at Indian restaurants, it seems every sauce seems the same despite the different names of the dishes. Not so here - they were all distinct and very tasty. The portion sizes were also pretty generous - unusual as well, including huge quantities of rice. Overall a really good Indian restaurant - well done!

We were starving on Christmas Day and this was one of the only places that was opened. They were…read morebusy and seemingly understaffed for the day, but the food did not disappoint. The Dahi Puri was SOOOO GOOD. I couldn't stop thinking about it for the next two weeks. They also have a lovely patio with a view of the lake. If you're craving Indian food in Wanaka, I'd definitely recommend!

Really impressed. Service was on point…read more Cocktails, I got a fig Mojito and she got a pink Sangria. Both were 100% excellent. She got a simple veggie curry and I got the lamb. Both 100% excellent. Mine had a single loose chili pepper that I bit into as my last bite which really lit me up. But they brought a couple pitchers of water. Birds kept trying (and succeeding!) to steal some white rice, but didn't seem interested in the flavored rice that came with my lamb. They were cute so it's hard to stay mad.

So glad we stopped in for dinner tonight! We always crave Indian food after a day skiing and saw my…read morefave (biryani) on the menu here so decided to try it out. Not only was the food AMAZING, they had a fireplace going, the owners (had this place for 16 years!) treated all of us like old friends and had great recommendations for food and wine. It was so homey and absolutely perfect, we wish we were in town longer to stop by and have another meal there!

Great friendly service, good atmosphere and authentic yet modern Indian food. We tried the Chicken…read moreBiryani and the Lamb Chops. It was sublime! Just the right portion for two hungry travelers, with the right amount of kick from the spices. We have had Indian food from all over this place from Malaysia, Singapore, Canada, UK and the USA. This by far is one of the best - surprisingly in Wanaka! Our waiter was from Punjab but shared that this location in Wanaka is great for a peaceful retreat. If we are passing through again we'd certainly return again.