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by Andrew K.
27th March 2013

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Don’t be fooled by the Indian Kitchen’s modest appearance. This is the best Indian restaurant we have been to in Auckland. The food is cooked to perfection, with the meat tender and moist, spiciness to your liking and generous portions. The food quality is consistent every visit. In fact every other Indian restaurant that we have been to since trying their food has just disappointed, so this is always our first port of call for Indian food, whether dine in or takeaway. But what also makes a great dining experience is the host and here too, the Indian Kitchen scores top marks. The staff are always friendly, courteous, efficient and truly understand the meaning of hospitality. An absolute must-try!

by Linda S.
19th May 2013

This is the best indian food i have ever tasted, you always get great service the staff are friendly an helpful. theres a very good range of meals and starters to choose from for everybodys tastes, ranging from beef, lamb, chicken, seafood. The prices are amazingly cheap, the indian kitchen always have great specials avaliable, if you enjoy fine food and great customer service this is the place to dine.:)

by Jo W.
18th May 2013

Love this place for takeaways. The best in the area and always excellent. Good value for money. Love the Chicken Korma, plenty of succulent pieces of chicken. Phone your order and it’s always ready to pick up when they say.

by Krystal W.
8th May 2013

We are never disappointed, the food is amazing and the service great. I’m totally addicted to their aloo gobi – best ever- but my husband tries different meals and rates them all as awesome. Good job we’re not too local else we’d be there every night!

by Shell
24th April 2013

Indian Kitchen is amazing! Whether you are eating in or taking away, the food is consistently great! we drive from the North Shore for Friday night takeaways, and have eaten in with groups for birthdays etc.

The service is great, even when they are hectic, and have a takeaway line out the door!

by Lonaye K.
16th April 2013

A wonderful local eatery. Very attentive and friendly staff, food was amazing with generous portions. I am looking forward to trying other food on the extensive menu. This is THE BEST Indian restaurant in Auckland. A must for all including the children.

by Roman
16th April 2013

Got a bland meal from them, my partner rung them up to complain about the quality of the meal, and she asked for the manager, she got the owner and explained that the benchmark of their food was not acceptable, and she said the chicken madras was not a chicken madras, the ingredient and spices tasted very bland. Why pay for restaurant quality food and get home style meal. The owner cut her off and asked if she knew what she was talking about, and was very arrogant about it. We have used their services in the past, and the quality was always good. I got pissed off overhearing the customer service skills from the owner; and I told my partner lets get in the car and go see him, which we did..quite interesting when you actually see someone in person, their tone and attitude changed. He offered a full refund, I told him I don’t care about the refund but his benchmark of food quality and customer service. He ended up offering a complementary meal on tab. I told my partner stuff the complementary meal. I don’t tolerate arrogant bad customer service. There are a lot of Indian restaurants in the area. Almost forgot… The raita was runny mess, raita has a nice texture and cucumbers.

Update : After posting this message, the owner rung me and asked if he could personally come around to our house and fully refund the money and apologized. He shortly came over and apologized personally and refunded the money. I told him that it’s not about the refund of the money that I cared about just the experience. But I must certainly say that I found it impressive the extent of effort he put into driving away from the business to rectify a matter of customer dissatisfaction. Thank you. We will certainly reconsider a visit. Hope the food quality retains the name you hold Indian kitchen.

by priscilla
15th April 2013

Love the food without fail, they never disappoint. Taruun and his staff are hardworking and pleasant to deal with.never ever had a bad meal or service. Nothing beats the Indian KItchen, Howick, I have tried other “Indian ” REstaurants , and NOTHING can compare to THE INDIAN KITCHEN , HOWICK !!!!

by Jo S.
15th April 2013

WOW!!! Awesome food!! I had never tried Indian food and my first time was with the Indian Kitchen – and I’m so glad it was!!!
Food is devine and cooked perfectly and the staff are so lovely and friendly!!!!
Prices are awesome and the restaurant has a lovely vibe.
I have recommended them to everyone as i believe they are the best Indian Restaurant in Auckland.
AAA++++++

by Zanel B.
15th April 2013

What a fantastic Restaurant. I never used to eat curry, until someone told me to go to The Indian Kitchen in Howick. After tasting the Butter Chicken, I loved it so much, I kept going back and try other dishes. If you ask anyone in my family, even visitors from overseas what they would like for dinner tonight, they’ll say “The Indian Kitchen”. The staff is friendly, the food is very tasty, the Restaurant is clean and you get value for money. This is the best curry in the World!

by Kylee S.
5th April 2013

I have been here many times and every time I have really enjoyed their curries! I can’t complain about the food or service. Their prices are really reasonable and the staff are super friendly! I reckon they are the best Indian restaurant in Auckland! Much better than Masala!

by Danielle P.
2nd April 2013

I can hands down say that the Indian Kitchen is by far the best Indian food I have come across…EVER. The little restaurant is a hidden treasure that everyone should know about! The staff are welcoming and their passion for their business shines through in the quality of their food.
We live a good 30 minute drive away from the restaurant but will not go anywhere else for our curries, especially when its $10 takeaway curries 5 days a week!
Give them a go you will not be disappointed!
5 stars easy!!!

by Pearl
22nd March 2013

We’ve gotten our Indian take-aways from here ever since we moved to Howick 7 years ago. At first, tried it just for the convenience (it’s close) but have also tried other places. The taste & price just keeps us coming back. The food is always good – and the prices are very reasonable – esp. w/ the coupons. Highly recommend from very loyal customers!!

by Vikki N.
22nd March 2013

This has to be THE best Indian in Auckland!! We have a curry from here most weeks and its just faultless!! We have been coming here for about 4 years now and wouldn’t go anywhere else in fact we have actually taken there takeaways away with us fab guys, keep,it up

by Angharad M.
20th March 2013

Only the best Indian in Auckland, actually I haven’t had better in NZ.
The service, price, food simply amazing.

I have been going to the same Indian in Ellerslie for 14 years until a friend took me out to Howick for dinner 6 months ago at The Indian Kitchen, I haven’t been back to Ellerslie.

by Stan D.
19th February 2013

I have been using this restaurant for about the last 6 months and i am hooked.The food is top class and service is excellent. Today I was forced to walk some distance to collect my meal.I was a bit distressed on arrival and Taruun and his staff where very concerned.I asked that a taxi be called and was advised that a 10 minute pick-up time was arranged.When my meals where ready and no taxi had arrived Taruun again called to find out where the taxi was,he got no satisfaction and cancelled the call and then delivered me home in his car. THANK YOU ARUUN.

by Estelle L.
14th February 2013

Discovered this restaurant after moving local a few years ago. The food is better than any other Indian restaurants I have tried. Seriously amazing taste and value for money and such good service. The vegetarian options are the best I have had also.

by Matt L.
9th February 2013

Have been to this restaurant so many times yet I still enjoy every moment when I go! The food is beyond fantastic and the lamb rogan josh is to die for!! Most other Indian restaurants will be lacking in meat with plenty of sauce but here they really give excellent value for money and I’m always left with a full tummy and a smile!! The service well lets just say I’ve never experienced service like I have here!! Even without a booking they go out of their way to seat us and even with a full house the service between tables is identical and second to none!!
I would highly recommend that you take time to visit their restaurant and enjoy the amazing food they have to offer!!

by Madison L.
9th February 2013

Absolutely amazing restaurant. They make the best Palak Paneer I have ever had. Outstanding customer service, very personable. Always fast, efficient and friendly. Couldn’t recommend highly enough, my absolutely favourite place to dine out!!

by Brendan S.
8th February 2013

Seriously the finest curries around and such good value. It doesn’t matter what you get on the menu, it will be some the finest Indian cuisine you’ve tried.

by Louise B.
7th February 2013

Try the Mango Chicken and the Peshwari Naan…so delish. Presentation is wonderful..

by Jill T.
6th February 2013

Awesome place. Food and service is always fantastic – they are a well oiled machine. Have lived in Howick for 20 years – can’t believe we only tried it out for the first time a couple of years back. ALWAYS quality food and service. Highly recommend.

by Tim K.
6th February 2013

Awesome food paired with awesome service, we will always keep going back! Best Indian in Auckland by a long way! Myself and my partner usually have butter chicken which is delicious and awesome value for money too!

by David G.
31st January 2013

I am not used to writing reviews about restaurants unless there is an remarkable comment to be made. Been a passionate fan of Indian cuisine since the beginning, my craving for curries has taken me to many Indian restaurants in Auckland. I was restricted to the Indian restaurants in the vicinity of my home and they served fairly good curries with average dining experience and I was quite sceptical in trying out new places.

Until one day, my friend (Thanks to him!) introduced me to this Gem of a restaurant “The Indian Kitchen” in Rosscourt, Howick. I realised that my search for authentic indian cuisine stops here. I was hooked to the Butter Chicken to start with – succulent chicken, creamier sauce, perfect sweet and the right blend of spices. It further sparked my taste buds to try Chicken Korma, Lamb Rogan Josh, Chicken Saag and Chicken Madras (perfect blend of rich coconut and spices). The Naan was soft, fluffy, Garlic Naan (my favourite) was moist with melted garlic, were my best companion for the curry.

To be honest, I have never tasted a better blend of spices anywhere else. They don’t make you feel excessive or stomach upset even after opting for Hot curries (trying to be a bit adventurous at times!!). To top it all, the special price of $10 takeaway is a steal…with a portion size enough to douse your hunger pangs. You wont mind sharing it with your friend as well (for a change!!). The steaming white rice accompanying the curry adds to the experience.

I usually try something different on the menu every time I order, and I have never been disappointed. Excellent service and timely delivery of takeaway orders have been the forte of this establishment.

Don’t go by my words, get on with your own experience, I am sure you will have no regrets.

I have raised the standard of my taste buds, lets see if anyone else can come up to the challenge of better offering.

by Olivia
30th January 2013

I have tried curries from about 6 Indian restaurants and this place tops all of them. At $10 Sunday-Thursday, it has become one of our favourite takeaways. The service is also excellent – prompt and hospitable.

by Neil C.
24th January 2013

What can you say about Howick’s little gem that hasn’t already been said?

The Indian Kitchen is definitely the place to be if you enjoy a good old ruby…I was going to say that Taruun and the staff go out of their way to ensure that your visit is enjoyable…but I don’t think that they do “go out of their way” as their service is second to none and just comes naturally to them!

The food is superb and can be as mild or equally as ridiculously hot as your palate requires, but you can guarentee that it will be good…after all, 20 odd people queuing out of the door for their pick-ups surely can’t all be wrong!

Keep up the great work guys…

by Courtney C.
22nd January 2013

Favourite curries for at least 7 years. The flavours cannot be beatten elsewhere.

Plus the care, attention and service is excellent!

We love being remembered and valued as loyal customers.

Thank you to Indian Kitchen-you are our weekly take out!

by Helen F.
21st January 2013

This place has been my favourite Indian for a couple of years now. It is amazing value ($10 takeaway curries during the week) but the food is also always excellent. The service is always attentive and they actually care….even when over-run with customers and constant takeaway orders. If you’ve been once or twice, they’ll know your name the next time – AND how you like your curry. (I love it HOT!!) All dishes have generous portions of meat and it is always tender and juicy and perfect!! Also – if you ever have any suggestions they will listen to you!!!!! My favourites are the chicken madras and the lamb rogan josh! Their garlic naan bread is the best around. Fantastic little local place. I’m a regular and will continue to be!

by Jacqui H.
2nd January 2013

Prompted to try this place following the reviews on here. As it looks like a take away place from the outside we never looked into it. One of the busiest evenings for them on a public holiday after Christmas , we were impressed with their friendliness calmness and great service when they were obviously over stretched. The food was great. Tasty and beautifully presented and good value. I love their eclectic serving dishes. We will definitely be back!

by Beth J.
21st November 2012

The prices for takeaway ($10 mains) are the best in Howick and the portions are generous. We had butter chicken and chicken korma and my only complaint is that the butter chicken was too sweet.
After reading all the reviews we think that maybe we caught them on an off night so we will try again.

by Glennis C.
20th November 2012

Have been coming here for a couple of years now and the service and friendliness of the staff never disappoints. The quality of the food is excellent and the entrees in particular are very generously sized. I look no further than this restaurant when I feel the urge for an Indian meal.

by Shane A.
28th July 2012

Had another great meal with my wife at The Indian Kitchen last night, nice and warm inside, quick service naan bread served within 5 minutes of ordering, my wife had her fav which is butter chicken, I tried the chicken saagwala it was great, as I left I said to the staff… see you next time and that’s usually about a month away, great fast service and great value

by Dan H.
25th July 2012

Love this Restaurant as the vibe is great and the staff are really friendly and from the moment you step in there you feel welcome. The BYO is great but also the beer and wine they serve is not expensive. The takeaways are awesome value too.

Most of all the Curries are awesome!

by Jones
24th July 2012

This is more than about the superb menu and quality of cuisine on offer. This place comes complete with a relaxed atmosphere that is delivered every time we visit. A place to dine with a group of friends or just two you will never be disappointed. The service from Tarun, Padmini and the team must be good I am sure I saw George Clooney dining there once. News is getting around…..

by sam
16th July 2012

Excellent food, excellent service and great value for money. I would definitely recommend trying out the Indian Kitchen, the chicken saagwala is particularly good.

I have been eating here as a regular for several years and they make the best curries in town.

by Craig P.
16th July 2012

My boys and I have been eating at “The Indian Kitchen” for over a year. we eat there on average once every week.

It is consistently excellent in all these important areas.

Food quality
Authentic taste
Service
Friendliness
Value for money

Well worth a visit or just pick up a takeaway to try it out.

by Junaid R.
11th July 2012

Delicious food, complimented by great hosts and pleasant ambiance. A must visit for Indian food.
You must try the Chicken Sagwalla and the in-do Chinese fusion the chili chicken.
They have a great curry of the day, an ideal deal for a week day takeaway meal.

by Dave A.
10th July 2012

Absolutely fantastic, have been a customer there for 5 years. Great food, great people. Just love it ))). Great prices, and brilliant deals. Always have a curry at least once a week. Best curry’s by far I have tasted in NZ. Especially relevant if you are an expat from England as the Indian food from the Indian Kitchen is just like you would get back in England. We have introduced many friends to the Indian Kitchen who would agree with me.

by Lynne B.
10th July 2012

Amazing food and great staff. Lovely atmosphere and the service is awesome. These guys make the only curry my 7 yr old will eat !
We’ve taken relatives for dinner here and the food is so good, they order takeaways to travel home with! all the way to Waikato no less.

by David J.
3rd July 2012

Having travelled to India on business for several years I can highly recommend this restaurant as the food is wonderful and cooked to perfection. The staff are very polite and always remember your name even if you do not visit on a regular basis.
I can say that if you visit you will not be disappointed but highly delighted and filled to satisfaction.
Try the Indian beer {Kingfisher} it is very good.

David Jones.

by Gerard B.
24th May 2012

This is our local and we get a takeaway probably once a week. I love the food and rate it as one of the best and most consistent I have ever been to. The interior is not flash but it is what it is.

One improvement (and the only thing that prevents a 5 star rating) would be to invest in a warmer to keep the food warm rather than leaving it in bags on the floor behind the counter to get cold if you’re a bit late. Otherwise top marks.

by Stanley G.
25th April 2012

We have moved to another suburb, but still going back to this restaurant….great food and great service….however,as the others have said, the place needs a bit of a makeover…

by steve
9th April 2012

one of my favorites, everything is about the food here, the place needs decorating but you can forgive them for that as the food is first class, I think they should change nothing, service food and ambiance 5 star and superb a real taste of India

by Katie F.
3rd April 2012

The best Indian I’ve had. Curries have a lovely smoky authentic taste, naans soft and fresh, and great prices. Eat here nearly every week, highly recommended.

by DAN
17th March 2012

I am an Indian and my wife cooks a mean Butter Chicken and several other Indian dishes but this restaurant has outdone her!!! We just love the food at this place and their staff are really friendly. we usually have takeaways nearly every week.

Best Indian food I have tasted in New Zealand.

Cheers!

by Kim B.
3rd March 2012

Our absolute favorite Indian Restaurant – one not to miss, you can’t beat their butter chicken or dry chilli chicken We generally always order takeaway, and dine in occasionally, every time the food is the same – excellent. Service fantastic, and great friendly staff – a credit to the owners.

by Justin M.
16th September 2011

Only place I’ve found in Auckland that makes a curry hot and tasty enough for my liking. Staff always helpful and its great value. Well worth the trip out there. If you like it spicy make sure you tell them. The butter chicken is especially good, but dont be afraid to try some of the stuff you’ve never heard of either. Yet to find a dish we dont love.

by Robert R.
8th September 2011

Great Value and great food – our fav indian restaurant at the moment

We have always had takeaway because we get vouchers at home with special deals

YUM

by JayJay
29th June 2011

Great Value, Lovely tasty food!
They have wonderful specials during the week like “CURRY OF THE DAY for only $9.90″
I especially like the Lamb Saagwala, its really divine!

The interior isn’t the best and needs a bit of a freshen up and some updating. Overall the food and the prices are great value!..

by pania
12th December 2010

Always excellent quality food. We grab takeout from here all the time and are always happy with the food (however one time a year or so ago someone was really over-zealous with the hot spice –but all is forgiven!)

by Kev
4th December 2010

I no longer get my curries from anywhere else but here… havin eaten in many others including the more expensive larger chain resturants that are in the howick botany area I have found The Indian Kitchen staff friendly and their food excellent.
The daily specials are a great idea and there menu prices are very reasonable.

by steven j.
12th September 2010

as good as it gets..

by Sophie W.
30th July 2010

Great food, excellent customer service, quick service. Recommend to all.

by Henward
21st September 2009

curry was tasty, generally a good indian place. price was very good.

butter chicken was exceptional.
i live too far but would go back if i was there for curry

by Mr & Mrs Browne
20th May 2009

great food always constant quality, which I find is the thing that changes with the days of the week! , i’m from Birmingham in England the birth place of Chicken Tikka Massala I must have eaten in 1000′s of places and this would be in my top 3 for New Zealand , and the prices are very good for this quality

me and my wife are regulars

by Heidi
21st January 2009

We have eaten there for a friend’s birthday and the meal / staff were fabulous – will definately be going back

by Paula
23rd August 2008

Had friends up from Nelson and was trying to find a good curry. Found ratings and decided to try, fantastic food, great service and people were being turned away it was so popular! Will be a new regular.
Lots of take away customers as well so obviously well known locally.

by leanne
8th August 2008

very good food, i eat out often and find this restaurant the best for both a quick take-out and pleasant eat-in with friends.
A must try!!

by alicej
15th July 2008

Great food very tasty dishes,you wont be dissapointed,even made a dish that wasnt on the menu for one of our party.Also has good deals on the beer buy 2 get one free and it isnt over priced.

by Beth Thompson
11th July 2008

We had takeaway from here and found it to be some of the best Indian I’ve had yet! (and it’s my fav so I’ve been around!)I have not yet eaten-in here but definitely intend too, the staff seemed really nice and friendly on my pick up.

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