The restaurant relocated to SkyCity not too long ago. The interior is nice- dark wood and deep green. 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. read more

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Cassia is a fusion Indian restaurant (best way to describe it is Indian flavors but not Indian recipes). 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. read more

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So glad I got to experience the craft, love and service at Cassia. I had the Journey through India menu, the standouts were the lamp chops, cauliflower and final dessert. I also got the aamba, one of the best cocktails I've ever had. I ordered two, please order one for me. read more

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I don't totally trust fusion places. Some use "innovation" as a cover for failed flavors or poor execution. Lucky for us, Cassia isn't one of those. Yes, they put twists on Indian cuisine, but they care about making quality food, too. Get the Goan lamb and the tandoori pork belly. There's no cream, butter, or sauces to mask potential mistakes in the kitchen (I do enough of that at home). They keep it simple and let the perfectly cooked meat and balanced spices speak for themselves. There's a lot of good restaurants in the area, but this place is exceptional. Food aside, I love the lighting in the room. It's unique and pretty in a warm, dreamy sort of way. read more

Cassia - Chocolate raspberry hazelnut honeycomb - Indian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

The kebab here is delicious. I'm still thinking about how great it is. Everything is so flavorful. The best place I ate in Auckland. We ended up doing a la carte rather than the tasting menu. I'd recommend ordering yourself just to make sure you get to eat the kebab. So good!!! read more

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This is a contemporary restaurant that offers innovative creations of Indian basics...as in tapas style. We started off with the Pani Puri, and at $4, you hardly get a mouthful. Good that we also ordered a starter of scallops, $22, with garlic naan, $10. The Kerela Lamb, $34 was excellent, as was the Bengali fish, also $34. Between the starters and the mains, there was plenty of food, so we didn't need any other sides. However, we did make room for the chocolate Kulfi, $15, which was a nice way to finish the meal. See all the photos. We enjoyed this restaurant, and would have returned. read more

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Definitely my favorite upscale Indian meal anywhere in the world! I've traveled around and lived in New York City, so have had plenty of "refined dining". I went with a friend, and the only place that topped it for her was Gaggan in Bangkok...which is rated in the top 5 restaurants in the world. So...this is place is beyond good. The service was impeccable. Everything was absolutely delicious. It all tasted simultaneously very Indian but with added nuances to the spices and flavors. The only negative I can give this place is that it's too far away for me to go back to regularly! read more

Usually when a new Indian eatery opens in the neighbourhood, there isn't so much attention drawn to it. But when you hear it's Sid Sahrawat of the famous Sidart restaurant that is the mastermind behind Cassia, there is excited anticipation for what he'll add to our Auckland food scene. Instead of the usual butter chicken curries you can eat at your local Masala, the philosophy is a modern twist on traditional Indian flavours using fresh local ingredients. And that is exactly what I experienced. Being the indecisive diners we are, the bubbly but experienced waitress offered to start us with the onion kulcha. It was soft with flaky layers which we dunked into the coriander relish. These scallops were one of the best I've had, being the ultimate melt-in-the-mouth experience that great scallops should have. The apple added a nice touch of crisp texture into the dish and balanced out the richness of the foie gras. The duck was cooked beautifully and fell nicely off the bone. Whilst I'm not a spicy eater, I loved the fragrant heat of the curry and battled the burn with mouthfuls of white rice. The lychee was a nice addition to the dish and always surprised me whenever I felt the pop of sweetness mixed with the gravy. With the curry being so hot for a weak spicy eater like me, I opted for one of the cocktails to distract my tongue. Lychee is a recurring motif on the menu and with a love for this tropical fruit, it was an instant attraction. It was as good as it promised to be, with the gin quite strong. Cassia is a beautiful place for a night out. Following the industrial casual chic trend, the overhanging lights gives it a mysterious ambiance to the low ceiling. As slow eaters, not once did we feel hurried to leave and we enjoyed bright conversations with the staff. The food was aromatic and presentation was flawless. While you do pay more than your average $10 butter chicken, the quality of fresh ingredients doesn't come cheap. I'd recommend going with an open mind and be ready to try some flavour combinations you'd never have thought of! read more

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Great way to start our visit to Auckland. At first, I was a little put off by the service: the staff seemed kind of pretentious and fake friendly, but they warmed up after a bit. Menu choices were a three course business lunch or a la carte: we went with a la carte. Started with pani puri from the nibbles menu, then tandoori fish from the starters, and soft shell crab curry and saag paneer from the mains. We also selected a couple cocktails. Cocktail menu was fun and creative-Lucky Rabbit was our favorite. Pani puri was a perfect one bite to start the meal. Fish was moist and nicely smokey. Crab was crispy without being greasy; sauce had just enough kick. Paneer was our favorite: we hadn't had smoked paneer before, and I think the smoking process made the cheese firmer, so a nice textual contrast. We also had the pineapple dessert, which was a good finish for our meal. There are also several vegan options if you need them. Reservations are a must here, so visit their website to take care of that. In summary, pricey, but a great date spot or place for a classy meal. read more

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I FINALLY made it to Cassia last week and I've got to say, it exceeded all expectations! I'd been meaning to go for ages and the perfect opportunity arose - a good friend was back in Auckland and wanted to try one of the new hot spots. As per usual we left it to the last minute to book but fortunately they had a cancellation and we were able to sneak the somewhat private dining space down the back. The "room" is separated from the main dining area by a sheer curtain, which I loved because it meant you still got all the atmosphere from the busy restaurant without being squished on a small table. As for the space itself, it was beautiful. The back wall was covered with a large print of India's festival of colour and the square table (I reckon it'd seat 16max) was perfect for interacting with a large group. Because there were more than 10 of us we had the set menu. It was $65 per person for three courses. Although some of the dishes weren't that conducive to sharing, all were delicious and had the perfect balances of spices. They even made a special dish for our vegetarian friend - an eggplant number. I was lucky enough to get a mouthful and it was delicious! After only one visit I think Cassia has become my go-to for special occasions! The food is exciting and plated beautifully with out being at all pretentious...my kind of restaurant! p.s. Chocolate lovers do NOT miss out on the chocolate kulfi! Kulfi is kind of like a cross between mouse and ice cream - dense, decadent and velvety smooth. Cassia's is served with a banana mousse and cumin caramel... read more

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This was our first dinner in Auckland and it set the bar high! The place has a great ambience, cozy and romantic, the service was fantastic and the food amazing!!! I don't tolerate spicy food but the deliciousness of the dishes made me forget about how spicy it was. We did not have a single dish that was not outstanding, every bite was like a party to the palate. read more

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A Fort Lane basement is the perfect location for what I'm sure will become an Auckland icon. One of my favourite things about Siddart is the way the setting makes you feel like you're in someone's Ponsonby apartment, with the sinking carpet and soft walls that seem to close in throughout the night, and Sid's new project has the same slightly awkward intimacy. I love it. The food is dreamy. The smells wafting from the kitchen prepared me for the heady spices but I wasn't ready for the technical precision. Each dish is a beautiful, vibrantly coloured masterpiece. A shame the clever ambient lighting can't be vamped up for the moment your food is put on the table, because I wanted to oggle it properly before my friends got stuck in. We went with three and shared everything. Our waitress was really knowledgeable about the wine list and very accommodating of our argument with each other, and with her, about our choice of a bottle. In the end we took her advice about a gewurtz and she was dead right. We had three small dishes, two big ones, two sides and a bottle of wine. All up, it was probably a bit much (in volume as well as on our taste buds) and next time I would swap a big dish for some plain naan. The bill was $250ish. The carrots were the winner on the night - the first thing that came out. Deliciously sweet, rich, nutty and flavoured expertly with cardamom and a cocktail of spices I wish I knew more about. The scallops were great and I'd like to go back for more of the duck curry. read more

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Large group10 amazing set menu Great portions enough different flavours reasonably priced but drinks were expensive. The duck curry was the highlight of the night. read more

Amazing. Amazing dinner. We didn't have a reservation, so we sat at the bar, and we are so glad we did. The staff at this restaurant is stunning to watch. The bar staff was fun and friendly and helpful. You go here for delicious food and a great atmosphere. The vibe is electric. ALL of the shared courses were beyond delicious. We can't say enough good things about this restaurant. Thanks Cassia for an enjoyable evening. read more

Just popped on a Wednesday night for dinner. We were looking for a place for good girly catch up, decent wine and a hearty feed and we made the right choice. The tables are fairly close together, therefore if you plan on having a good catch up and a giggle maybe this isn't the right place but we still had a good night. Unfortunately, we advised the waitress that my friend did not like coriander and asked for advice about what to order, since we understand that Indian can he quite coriander can be quite heavy. Beaded on her recommendations we ordered the pani puri to start. Looked dramatic and tasty but the green sauce was made almost entirely of coriander. Next up: venison tartare with Beetroot, cabbage and macadamia. Look, I'm not a fan of venison, so it wasn't my favourite. Between the four of is, there were leftovers. We all really enjoyed the lamb cutlets with ricotta and onion rings. The garlic nan was probably the best ever over had, charred and not overly spiced or buttered. The paneer and goat cheese frittered were one of my favourite dishes. It presented more of a curry than a stand alone dish. Will order again. Unfortunately the duck and chicken stir fry also had coriander, which my friend couldn't eat. Really disappointed to be lead astray again. We also had the skirt steak with cauliflower, which was also smeared with coriander based sauce. It's really disappointing that we asked for advice to mange our taste and were really poorly informed. A third of our meal was inedible for half of the table. Overall, the food was good. A little bit pricier than I would like but with generous serves, complex traditional flavours and well presented. Just disappointing that the service was very poor and the waitress was very ill informed. $375 for four with one bottle of wine, 4 beers, starters, mains and no dessert. read more

Cassia - Great lighting. Small tables. - Indian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

Outstanding! Did not have a reservation and was about to be turned away by a server when the manager stepped in and made room for us immediately. We were attended to instantly. The food was exquisite, the service impeccable, and the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly. Would go back in a heartbeat! read more

While Indian cuisine is not my favored, my guest and I enjoyed our festive lunch here. The presentation was a Creative take on standard Indian food. Waitress was efficient but not as friendly as I like. She seemed mildly annoyed until we left her a generous tip and then we got to see her lovely smile. Overall a pleasant meal with interesting foods! read more

Cassia - Chickpea appetizer :-) - Indian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

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Sid Sahrawat of the justly celebrated Sidart is behind a new venture in the former Mandarin Dumpling premises in Fort Lane. The dishes are using traditional Indian flavours and spices but given a modern twist. We started with shared Onion Kulcha with a very kicky relish. The soft shell crab I was hankering for and it was so very good. And a generous starter size. The lamb I chose for my main and swapped with a friend for half of his veal and both were very very good. The basmati rice with a hint of cardamom showed a nicer way of offering something as simple as rice. My highlight of the night was the burst of flavour in your mouth when you gobbled a whole Pani Puri. The Tamarind liquid was poured in front of you into the little edible vessels which I thought was a nice touch. The food is visually appealing, the service was almost flawless - great for a restaurants first month - and the wine list is well designed to match the food. The Matre-D Matt whom I have followed from French Café to Masu to Cassia didn't bat an eyelid over our complicated splitting of the bill for our group of 6 due to shared wine. Final verdict - A great place I recommend and will be back to and a far cry from the restaurant that was previously in here. read more

Excellent, upscale Indian food. Creative menu with enough variety to continue surprise throughout the meal. Standout dishes were: carrots, lamb, smoked paneer. The gin and tonic menu was as expansive as it gets. read more

I can't fault Cassia, which is pretty rare for me. From the very friendly welcome when we arrived to the assistance with my coat when we left, this place is top notch. My husband made the comment we were vegan almost in passing to our waiter, but he heard and adjusted his spiel accordingly. He accepted it without a qualm and was really helpful and knowledgeable about what they could do for us. The food was awesome. The taste and texture of everything from the entree to dessert was heavenly and I enjoyed every mouthful. Our waiter was assiduous without being annoying and kept our glasses full, our table clean and our cutlery complete and we hardly noticed. I was floating already as we paid the bill, but the maitre d' holding my coat for me ensured my smile was glued to my face for quite a while. Thanks Cassia. We will be back. read more

They hit all the marks - each dish was delicious and subtly complex, excellent service, wine recommendation was perfect. A rebuke to all the Indian restaurants that do the cuisine such injustice. read more

This place is awesome. The food is great. The waiter that served us is excellent. He was very professional. He noticed on every small details. Highly recommended for a nice dinner out. read more

I've been to Cassia a couple of times now and am really impressed with the style of food and drink. The decor is really cool, it's a concrete bunker with clever lighting and enough textures to take away that cold feeling. The cocktail menu is one of the best i've come across in Auckland. They have a special gin list that includes all the top gins of the moment, paired with different ingredients that touch on the unique botanicals of each gin. My favourite was the Westwinds gin with green capsicum and tonic. The first time I went I had the Northern Bengal Sour that blew me away! Definitely recommend indulging in a couple of these with the beautiful food. I really like the way the food is more indian flavoured than full on indian, and it's really light. The food is designed to be shared with a good short selection of entrees and mains. I've tried just about everything on the menu now and adore it all especially their wide range of seafood. Highly recommend for a special occasion. read more

Firstly I consider Sid Sahrawat to be one of, if not THE best chef in New Zealand. I am a massive fan of Sidart, it's one of the very few restaurants I have been to multiple times, since I love the adventure of trying new places, so I generally try and vary my experiences as much as I can. I took my sister, nephew and his girlfriend to Cassia for dinner, and dined on the 5 course restaurant month menu. Our reservation was promptly found and we were seated quickly. It's a nice building with a massive kitchen which is semi exposed, something I quite like. Drinks came quickly and were reasonably priced. It was pretty loud there so it was quite hard to hear the wait staff who told us a little about the place. Our first courses came out quickly. It's clear to see the influence of Sid at his new restaurant. Presentation is considered important here and all the dishes looked as well as tasted fantastic. The dishes are modern Indian and sometimes the Indian influence is pretty mild, but you always know it's there. The highlights were the second entree, with prawns, and the dessert, which was excellent. Sadly I couldn't hear the particular details of what was included with each dish due to the noise, but the taste made up for it. The main course, was a chicken curry which was moderately spicy. I didn't struggle with it too much but the rest of my table found it hotter than they'd normally like. The accompanying flat breads were the best we had ever had and 2 orders of those went down quickly. I can't recall a chicken curry where the chicken was so tender, moist and well flavoured that it was more noticeable than the sauce itself. The experience was excellent, I can't wait to bring my wife. read more

This is great place, without booking, we got opportunity to sit in front of kitchen and enjoy this intense "cooking show". Food was great, from starter to main. Some spicy dishes are depends on your tolerance to hot stuff, but trust me, when you get the charm of spice, you can't say any more words to those dishes than "this is really good!" read more

Absolutely wonderful..... We had the Prix Fixe and could not have been more deliciously orchestrated. Top notch service and attention to detail. Scallops were to die for. I would do 6 stars if we could. read more

Really interesting take on contemporary Indian cuisine. Tried the tasting menu and found the flavors to be inspired riffs on traditional Indian spices mixtures. The one thing that was off- which could be easily remedied - is that the lamb was undercooked for my taste. I would have liked some raita with the meal. The pani puri and tuna courses were delicious. The double dessert was also a sweet treat. Be sure to sample a bev from the Gin and Tonic menu. read more