I've been on the hunt for Dahi Puri since having it for the first time in Wanaka. Craving was satisfied at Satya. We also had some of their other food such as the kurryaage which was a fusion of Indian spices and Japanese karaage chicken (chicken was perfectly fried and tasty) and the palak paneer. I'd definitely come here again for some Indian food if I'm ever back in Auckland! read more

The staff at Satya are about the most tolerant people I've ever met in a restaurant. They don't seem to mind when umpteen people want to split a bill, they're very good at helping with dietary requirements, and when someone at your table gets drunk within an inch of their life, Satya will bring them water and make sure they're okay. That person was me - thanks Satya, you're the greatest. As for the food, I highly recommend Satya's signature dish - the dahi puri. Holy mother of God, these tiny bursts of flavour always go down a treat and are gone in no time. read more

Satya - Indian Near Me - Auckland, AUK

The food was pretty good. I didn't give it 5 stars because it could have been better. The chicken dishes should really be all white meat chicken breast. But instead are chicken parts. The price is high for small portions. Food was good though would go again for sure. The ambience was cool. The outside didn't have a sign or anything, didn't have a menu posted outside either or anything. I just walked in randomly. There was a sign for a Malaysian restaurant next to it. I asked the waitress which dishes were boneless white meat chicken and she didn't understand the question. read more

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There are a couple locations within walking distance of our lodging. We chose the K Road location. It's hard to find without any sidewalk signage. Tiny place. It came highly recommended through Lonely Planet. Plates are small and shares but the flavors pack a punch! We had the dhai puri. 4 small dhai cakes topped with savory mixture of something like potatoes that left us wanting more. Their accent was difficult to understand so I'm not quite sure what exactly was on it. We also had the Mongolian dish which was spicy and sweet. Small bites in an overflowing bowl. But there were so many, we didn't need to order more! It's a tad rustic inside so don't expect fine dining atmosphere but the food makes up for it. Prices are very reasonable! read more

I really wanted to love this place. I am a huge fan of south indian cuisine, and they have all the chaat favorites on the menu. The decor should have been my first indication, as it is a bit showy for a legit Indian place. We started with the dahi puri, which was very tasty, but I was a bit put off with the level of sweetness to the dish. I dismissed it thinking it must have just been a ratio thing with the imli ki chutney (tamarind chutney). I think this was the best thing we got, all things considered. Then the entrees came out. I got the satya special uthappam... don't recommend getting a version with cheese on it unless you want a pretty good imitation of an Indian english muffin pizza. If i were to ever go back, I'd get an uthappam without cheese. It was a little weird. My biggest beef, however, was with the sweetness of all the sides. The raita was sweetened. The coconut chutney was sweetened. The tomato chutney was sweetened. Even the sambar was sweet - that was not something I've ever experienced before. I can deal with one sweetish option to cut the heat on Indian food (the food wasn't all that spicy hot), but everything? It was just not right at all. I really wanted some masala chai to finish the meal, but I skipped it for fear that it would be sickeningly sweet after all the sweetness in their foods. I am not at all sure what is up with this place, but they really need to dial it down with the sugar. The service was very friendly and kind, the chef came out to say hello. It was nice, but sorry, the food just isn't that good. I'll continue my quest for the perfect dosa, chaat, and uthappam elsewhere. Please, can we get a branch of Vik's in Auckland? I know it's a lot to ask... but.... :( read more

#1 Indian in Auckland! It's a big call but there isn't much to fault here. One of the few remaining BYO restaurants around, this place also offers cheap wine by the glass ($4.90 for a glass of sav) and a variety of beers. As an entree we had the bhel puri which was an interesting mix of veggies and puffed rice but the dahi puri was the winner of the night. As mentioned in almost all the other reviews for Satya, this is a shared entree made of chickpeas, tamarind chutney, yoghurt and spices. A flavour explosion and the clear favourite of the night! The curries are quite different to your standard butter chicken or tikka massala (although they serve both). The curries here aren't as dense and heavy with sauce which is great as you can really taste the freshness of the flavours coming through. The South Inidian lamb curry was delicious, but the stand out was the Murg Badami - a yummy, tender chicken curry that was devoured by the table! The pancake style dosa was good with a variety of dips to try with it. The decor is unique with bellowing fabric flowing across the ceiling and the seats are draped in bright Indian fabric. The staff are friendly and I would recommend asking them for advice if you are stuck on what to order as they can point you in the right direction. If you come here during the week, be sure to take advantage of their lunchtime specials! read more

Like others that dahi puri is amazing. I am not sure if this is the Great North Rd one??? Sorry if I'm wrong. I got there 10 minutes early with my boy "Tommy" (2). They were awesome gave him some awesome figurines. I was confused as they were still in box and I didn't want him ripping it apart and asked - are they to stay here? They replied no no take them home. Lovely staff and fantastic food. Certainly returning. read more

Wonderful casual spot near the K-road hoopla. Bear is untouchable and the food stands up well to the impressive beer selection. Go with friends and have a blast. read more

Extremely overpriced for the food it offers. Ambience is still good but certainly not worth the money. Auckland has far better Indian places to eat read more

This was surprisingly unique and excellent experience. We usually use Yelp to find restaurants but this isn't the to-go app in New Zealand and Australia, it's Zomato and Google. Since we didn't find great reviews on Yelp, we were quite skeptical of the experience we would get. But, the restaurant has a vintage look with great music and excellent food! We are Indians but super surprised to find a contemporary modern Indian restaurant with great approach to Indian-ness of food. Definitely worth a try! read more

Where to start on the Satya menu? That's easy: Dahi Puri, please. This delicious entree doesn't have "must try" next to it on the menu for nothing. It has six pieces, and the mix of yoghurt, boiled potato and chick peas with tamarind chutney and ground spices doesn't only stimulate the taste buds, it makes you greedy - you won't want to share. Satya's south Indian cuisine is full-flavoured and a long way from the butter chicken you'll find at your local food court. Deliciously affordable is also a plus. BYO wine (last time I went); you really shouldn't be eating your Indian anywhere else. read more

Some of the best food I've ever had in my life. Wow I wasn't expecting that. Incredible tasting plus supreme service! Will be back for sure.

Awful service especially the Kroad branch. Crap food too. Never going back. Got served uncooked burnt daal and the staff acted like thats how it is made and I was the unreasonable one to be complaining about burnt food read more

Love this place. The Dahi Puri is always a great way to start your culinary journey thru South India at Satya's. The Uthapam is to die for. you will be full. read more

Sunday nights in my household are pretty lazy so this last weekend we went Indian! We went with the vegetable korma and garlic paratha and wasn't overly wow'd with either. The korma had good spice and was tasty but didn't impress enough for me to return. The food came out really quick and the waiters were really friendly and helpful. Wouldn't run back here but it was ok. read more

Loved this place. Food was excellent. Served fast, with friendly staff. BYO was a bonus. Would be great for a big group.

Absolutely horrible service by the waiter. At first just Gave me a pitcher of water only. No glass then when I asked for a glass he got annoyed. Then when he brought me my appetizer and walked away I waited to see if he noticed if he missed something and he walked by my table twice after which o stopped him and said .....um how am I suppose to to this with out utensils. Then he says oh ya i should have just walk away after that but with such good reviews of restaurant I wanted to try the food. Anyway I ordered a king fisher beer in which he brought to me a Tiger beer I stopped him right here and said I ordered king fisher beer he said no you did not you order tiger. um HELLO I know what I ordered. Anyway are My entree which was ok. Then when I preceded to pay for my meal he ran my credit card then no appear came out of machine cause there wasn't any left. He put new paper in and receipt came out. Then he asks me to check with my bank to see if charge went through even though I said your receipt says it has been charged. I said are you kidding me. What a joke. If it wasn't for the food being ok I would have given this place 1 star read more

Satya: go for the dahi puri, stay for the...well, umm, the other entrees. The entrees are by the far the best thing about this place. Tamarind! Yes! Pani Puri! Yes! Fresh coriander! Yes! Other delicious things! Yes! The mains, on the other hand, always seem to be "fine" rather than "YES I WANT TO EAT ALL THE LENTILS!" I can't speak to the meat-y mains here, but keep in mind that Southern Indian cusine is primarily vegetarian and seafood based, so you're probably better off in these parts of the menu anyway. Service can be non-existent or super enthusiastic; you could get upset about it, but are you really to change a waiter's personality by getting upset about it? Probably not; if it bothers you, go somewhere else. The prices are starting to creep up a little bit, so if you're after a super cheap night out, go to one of the other places round here. read more

Absolutely loved Satya Chai Lounge on Friday night. First time visitor. We expected decent Indian food that would hit the spot on the night, and yet here I am, three days later wishing I was back there eating it all again! Everything that we ordered was delicious, the staff were amazing and friendly, and the price was reasonable too. Oh, and the cocktails were fantastic!! We didn't expect them to be so good!! We will definitely go back to Satya Chai Lounge and next time we'll bring our friends. read more

Mmmmmmmm Satya. This place is so yum. I most recently went here with a group of 14 for a BYO, and it was a super fun night. The staff were really accommodating, even though the night went the way all BYO's do (down rowdy street). The décor is how I like it - dark and moody. The restaurant itself is pretty small which makes it always seem cosy - and more importantly, the smaller the room the bigger the party! Everyone who knows Satya will tell you one thing: Get the Dahi Puri!! And they ain't lying, this stuff is so damn good. Just get it. The menu is pretty big and everything that I've tried is delicious. If you're one of those people who only gets butter chicken...firstly, I feel sorry for your taste buds, secondly, branch out, you'll be pleased you did. Pricing is pretty moderate, one warning though - they say one bill per table. So maybe sort out if all your group is getting entrees, otherwise things might get a little awkward when it comes time to pay. read more