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.

It's open late, which is awesome. The food is spicy. It also kept me up.all.night. In a bad way…read more :(

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.

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!

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

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.

Had lunch here and it was very tasty, they have an extensive menu, with different fusions, Mexican,…read moreand Chinese ingredients in the dosas. Nice and clean interior. Overall very good lunch.

So technically Dosa Plaza is a chain although so far there are only three in New Zealand - the…read moreflagship store being this one in the Balmoral end of Mt Roskill. Undoubtedly my household gets more takeaways from here than anywhere else; in fact, I reckon I probably eat the Dal Fry and Paneer Tikka Kebab at least once a fortnight. It's my top choice for week night low carb eating as it's cheap, spicy and delicious. The first thing that I should mention about Dosa PLaza is that it's fully vegetarian and calls itself "Indian fast food". What that means to you and I is that the shop is a shiny vision of yellow and red happiness that reminds me of Chicken Spot in the 80s. The staff wear jolly hats and uniforms and the dine-in area is plentiful but basic. The menu is extensive to say the least and if you're unfamiliar with the full range of Indian cuisine then visit the website first for full descriptions and enough photos to give you an idea of what to expect. If you have never tried Dosa then you are missing out. Basically an Indian pancake, it is served flatbread or pizza style with added ingredients (Uttapa), or filled and rolled like a crepe (Number 77 Paneer Salad Roast Dosa with Cheese is our pick). As you can see, the names can be somewhat confusing, but half the excitement here is trying something new. However if you are particularly change-resistant, you can still order a curry, rice and naan from the Punjabi Plaza; again, the choice is comprehensive. I do have to admit however to having my limits. I love the Mexican style dosas but am yet to sample the Indo-Chinese menu items or Chopsuey Plaza. I also have never managed to leave enough space for the Sweet Plaza items although the Milk Kheer (Payasam) which is sugar, vermicelli, cardamon and coarsely crushed almonds boiled in milk sounds.... intriguing? The staff are more than happy to help you decode the mysteries of the menu and I can't recommend this style of cuisine enough. Its fusion style is perfect for Kiwi palates and depending on what you order, it doesn't have to be sinful. The Butter Paneer is frickin good though if you are in need of a ghee-soaked food coma. Always fresh and always friendly, if you are not lucky enough to live close by then take the kids and eat in. If you like Indian food this is guaranteed to be a new regular favourite.

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.

We stopped at 1947 Eatery for lunch as they offered many gluten free dishes, and we all like Indian…read morefood. While pricey, the food was excellent. To share, my husband and I had chilli chicken, butter chicken with rice, and cheese naan. Sooooo good! [Yelp collections: NZ/Fiji 2023; New Zealand 2023]

This place is a great deal for the price. $10 lunch specials get you rice, papadum, naan, and a…read moregood-sized bowl of something delicious. Went here twice in our 4 days in Auckland because it was so good! Ambiance inside isn't great... Recommend getting takeaway or eating on the street outside.