The butter chicken was absolutely incredible rich, creamy, and full of flavour! All the food was amazing, and everything tasted fresh and perfectly cooked. It can get a bit squeezed when the place is fully packed, but it’s totally worth it. The staff were really friendly, attentive, and informative, and they made sure my partner and I felt very welcome and looked after. We’ll definitely be back!
Lisa Wood
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November 09, 2025
We recently found our new regular Indian food stop, and we couldn’t be happier! This restaurant came highly recommended by many locals we talked to, and now we understand why. The food was bursting with authentic flavour, and even our fussy kids loved every bite. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. It’s easy to see why this place is a local gem
Maria Carmela Alamar
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January 13, 2026
It was an amazing experience of Indian food!! Sunil the duty manager, is very warm and friendly.
Barbora Rendeková
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November 23, 2025
Amazing food and service. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a quality Indian cuisine.
lovepreet singh
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September 29, 2025
**updated**
**AVOID THIS PLACE**
**Avoid disappointment **
Reasons are mentioned below
I phoned to order takeaway Chicken biryani. As soon as went there unhappy faces i approached Front desk but she was busy om her cellphone .
I asked for my order then owner of resturant which is very rude brought my order and chrged me money .
I had no issues till then .
However, I came home checked there was no Raita (complimentary yoghurt dish served by all indian restaurant in tauranga and papamoa)
I called again then front desk lady answered
I infromed my concern rather than going to resolution she started being rude and bossy and said come in here for real person .
As I tasted only one bite found out chicken not fresh oven cooked rice and mixed with curry no taste at all very basic biryani . I think people who try first time to cook biryani at home can defiantly cook better than this
Restaurant.
I went back to their restaurant then i advised front desk girl to learn some manners and customer service "Treat people how you want to be treated".
Then her father(owner) came in refund my money however they should have gone for resolutions to replace food with better quality and an apology for their un professional behaviour.
I read all reviews after this incident most of customers have same issues .
I bought another chicken biryani from OWN Masala Tauranga it was far from my place but was worth.
People who read my review wanna best indian food in tauranga
Here is list of some good restaurant Own masala, Great spice, house of spice.
Again
Not recommended this place at all
**updated**
Their receptionist keeps on calling me as of 29/09/2025 around 4:30 pm
And threating with police as her brother in police , it is like mentally harassment to a customer if you have my number you should be apologising not arguing for whatsoever reason.
According to her she is minor , then why and how she is receptionist serving alcholic beverages thats question to worksafe or whatever authorities responsible for
Kindly please stop calling me and forcing me to remove this review .
Again avoid this place at every cost and ill definitely inform my family and friends
Restaurant's so unprofessional behaviour
Kindly work on that
Thank you
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The butter chicken was absolutely incredible rich, creamy, and full of flavour! All the food was amazing, and everything tasted fresh and perfectly cooked. It can get a bit squeezed when the place is fully packed, but it’s totally worth it. The staff were really friendly, attentive, and informative, and they made sure my partner and I felt very welcome and looked after. We’ll definitely be back!
We recently found our new regular Indian food stop, and we couldn’t be happier! This restaurant came highly recommended by many locals we talked to, and now we understand why. The food was bursting with authentic flavour, and even our fussy kids loved every bite. The staff were so friendly and welcoming, making the whole experience even better. It’s easy to see why this place is a local gem
It was an amazing experience of Indian food!! Sunil the duty manager, is very warm and friendly.
Amazing food and service. I highly recommend this place if you’re looking for a quality Indian cuisine.
**updated** **AVOID THIS PLACE** **Avoid disappointment ** Reasons are mentioned below I phoned to order takeaway Chicken biryani. As soon as went there unhappy faces i approached Front desk but she was busy om her cellphone . I asked for my order then owner of resturant which is very rude brought my order and chrged me money . I had no issues till then . However, I came home checked there was no Raita (complimentary yoghurt dish served by all indian restaurant in tauranga and papamoa) I called again then front desk lady answered I infromed my concern rather than going to resolution she started being rude and bossy and said come in here for real person . As I tasted only one bite found out chicken not fresh oven cooked rice and mixed with curry no taste at all very basic biryani . I think people who try first time to cook biryani at home can defiantly cook better than this Restaurant. I went back to their restaurant then i advised front desk girl to learn some manners and customer service "Treat people how you want to be treated". Then her father(owner) came in refund my money however they should have gone for resolutions to replace food with better quality and an apology for their un professional behaviour. I read all reviews after this incident most of customers have same issues . I bought another chicken biryani from OWN Masala Tauranga it was far from my place but was worth. People who read my review wanna best indian food in tauranga Here is list of some good restaurant Own masala, Great spice, house of spice. Again Not recommended this place at all **updated** Their receptionist keeps on calling me as of 29/09/2025 around 4:30 pm And threating with police as her brother in police , it is like mentally harassment to a customer if you have my number you should be apologising not arguing for whatsoever reason. According to her she is minor , then why and how she is receptionist serving alcholic beverages thats question to worksafe or whatever authorities responsible for Kindly please stop calling me and forcing me to remove this review . Again avoid this place at every cost and ill definitely inform my family and friends Restaurant's so unprofessional behaviour Kindly work on that Thank you