This was honestly some of the best Indian food that I have ever had, and I've eaten Indian food all…read moreover the world. Definitely the best I've had in New Zealand since moving here in 2016. Their fish tandoori was incredible. The fish was so tender and cooked perfectly. The texture was just right and the green sauce it came with made it that much better. I was pleasantly surprised that it was a bit spicy as well. I had the Chicken Tikka Masala, Indian medium spicy and it was just the right amount of spicy for me. The chicken was soft and tender and the curry sauce itself was very flavorful. It came with a good portion of rice and I had the garlic cheese naan on the side. I drove an hour out of my way on my road trip because I was craving Indian food, and this place definitely did not disappoint. I will stop by again for sure when I am back in the area. The staff was very friendly and attentive. They have awesome music videos playing which adds to the overall atmosphere. The restaurant is decorated very tastefully and the bathrooms were nice and clean. Overall I recommend Sangam Indian Cuisine for anyone craving delicious Indian food like I was!

Really delicious meal here tonight - chicken Madras for me, chicken Karahi for him. The waiter…read moreasked for our preferred spice level and both came out perfect. Great selection of chutneys to go with poppadoms to start and a very good wine list from NZ, including a delicious local Gewurtztraminer which was great with spicy food. A happy find in Whitianga!

This was a fluke discovery on the drive from Wellington back up to Matarangi. We were exhausted and…read morehungry and wanted to recharge in Thames before tackling the winding road to Matarangi. Unfortunately, because it was a Sunday night, almost everything was closed. Driving down the main drag, we saw a couple cars full of people parking and walking to a nondescript entrance. "The Cumin." Hmm.. I ordered the Rogan Josh and hubs ordered the chicken madras. We split the cumin basket (3 different kinds of naan). Had I known this restaurant was here, I would have driven down from Matarangi every day during my stay! The lamb was incredibly tender, the sauce was complex with layers of flavor and spice that blended so nicely together. The naan was perfectly chewy. Honestly, it's some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Service was excellent and friendly, prices were the lowest we've seen (especially for the quality of the food), and the restaurant itself is nicely put together. I highly recommend!

Butter prawns spicy with garlic cheese nann exceeded my expectations...I was in my happy place,…read morestaff friendly accomodating me a table for one while working in Thames I can highly recommend to all in fact a must...I cant wait to go back A1+

By far the best Indian food around. Extensive menu and amazing kitchen. We would recommend to…read moreeveryone!!!

From the owner: Traditional Indian Cuisine- Vegetarian, Meat, Snacks, Kids Meals, Gluten Free, Dairy Free…read moreBar- Cold Drink, Juice, Beer, Wine, Spirits Fully Licensed - BYO

I went here with my husband a few nights ago. I'm not sure how long this restaurant has been on…read moreGrey Street (and it may be under new management - basing that off a sign in the window suggestive of the same). In any event, I wouldn't recommend this place for a romantic date night or any other such occasion where you are looking for atmosphere (in addition to good food). Clearly, there was no professional decorator put to work in this place. However, if you can get past the mundane decor, the food was actually really good. We started with veggie samosas, which were warm and cripsy with a tasty tamarind dipping sauce. I also ordered up a mango lassi, because it was really hot outside and I wanted something cool and refreshing to drink. It was a little thicker consistency than ones I've had in the past, but it did not disappoint me. I had the dal fry, medium spicy. It was delicious and spiced just right. My husband asked for chicken vindaloo, "hot spicy." The server asked, "Indian spicy?" and my husband said, "Yes." Now, usually, he is still disappointed with the level of heat. However, he commented over and over that this vindaloo was "just right" in spice level and really tasty. I am not an eater of food that spicy, and he tells me sometimes restaurants over spice at the expense of flavor. This was not the case here. We will definitely come back here. Again, not for an special occasion, but when we're in the mood for good Indian food.

Yo this shit is lit. If you like curry you'll love this. Absolutely mops #mopazoids…read more Whether you're a mild kinda guy or a spicy kinda gal you will indulge. Highly recommended Peace out peeps

I've come to rely on consistently good food and efficient service, both eat in or take out. My…read morefavourite is the prawns which I've tried in a variety of different ways. Inside the restaurant is neat and tidy with great atmosphere.

Excellent Indian Food, with dishes from North and South India, seafood and vegetarian selections…read more Had Somosas with tamarind sauce as an entree followed by Goat Masala with basmati rice. You can order Indian or "Kiwi" hot. I opted for Indian and it was great. This with Mango Lasses, riata, and Pershwari naan (a little disappointing as not soft enough), was a very good combination. Would definitely recommend this restaurant. A little difficult to find as hidden near a bar behind the main shops.

Delicious food and wonderful service!! I informed our server of my food allergies and the chef…read morerecreated two of the menu items from scratch to accommodate me (and fast, too!) The butter chicken was rich and savory; the tikka masala was spiced to perfection; and the palak paneer was delicious as well. I was pleasantly surprised at the extensive drink menu -- we ordered champagne and received a generous amount for a very reasonable price. Gary took wonderful care of us!(They even had WiFi!) We will definitely be back.

We came last night for my Mum's birthday. The pakoras were delicate and delicious, well spiced. My…read more14 year old really loved the tender chicken tikka, and the large samosas were lovely. I really enjoyed the vegetarian dish I ordered Malai Kofta. The flavour profile of the sauce was really different to the usual tomato based curries. The chicken tikka curry was a hit, the prawns too satisfied. The Fish Biryani was beautifully made, I just found the fish a little strong tasting. Everyone loved the gulab jamun to close. My Indian spiced tea was also delicious. Our waitress/owner was very gracious and lovely.

Had dinner here with my husband and young son. Everything we ordered was freshly made, even the…read morepapadum! I had the lentils of the day (delicious) and my husband had chicken korma (made extra-spicy, which is hard for restaurants to get spicy enough for him). My husband reported that his two favorite Indian restaurants are here (and a place we ate at in Venice), and we've eaten a LOT of Indian food over the years. This little place is conveniently located downtown. Don't be fooled by the unassuming exterior; the food is lovingly prepared and downright delicious!