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Tifaimoana Indian Restaurant

Restaurant Indian restaurant

One of the Best Places To Visits in Lepea


Address

Fugalei St, Apia, Samoa

Website

tifaimoana-indian-restaurant.business.site

Contact

+685 29604

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (73 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 11 am to 3 pm, 5 to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 William C. 7 years ago on Google
    Food is yum and set up of the place is nice. The only reason not giving 5 stars is because the customer service was poor. We waited for quite some time before getting served and another table was served before even though we were there first. The Indian guy who was there before was friendly and probably the owner's son, he should still be there to show those Samoan women how it should be run
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Athena H. 6 years ago on Google
    Great to have good Indian food whilst in Samoa. Been coming here for several years, food is consistent. Their new location (behind their old location) is bigger, with a nice outdoor playground for the kids.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Niina L. 7 years ago on Google
    Tasteless palaak paneer. Was so disappointed as expectations were high due to good tripadvisor reviews. It is a pity as not many veggie options available in this town.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth Tuli M. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely food, restaurant very clean. Very happy to have found tasty vegetarian food on the island. Huge portions, friendly staff.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Morwenna R. 5 years ago on Google
    The worst Indian meal I have ever had. Dry chapattis. Frozen chopped up carrot and peas for the vegetable jalfrezi. Asked for the other fish curry dish to be spicier and they got this wrong, making the vegetable jalfrezi ridiculously hot by what seemed like just throwing I some extra dry curry powered .the really large menu means that nothing can be made fresh at all, I can’t tell you awful the food was and how ridiculously overpriced it therefore was. I asked for filter or plunge coffe also and was told they have plunge coffe..... they brought out instant coffee and a teapot of hot water. I really have no idea how this place has received any good reviews. I would not give this food to a dog.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ruby C. 5 years ago on Google
    Fast service, nice & fresh quality Indian food! The Butter Chicken was delicious as well as the Cheese Naan :) Well definitely come again!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Trish M. 5 years ago on Google
    Great Indian food at a good price. Lovely friendly staff. We will definitely eat here again. Nice big serves
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mohammed Sajid K. 5 years ago on Google
    Awesome foods
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simon P. 5 years ago on Google
    Best Indian restaurant in Samoa. Wonderful curries at a very reasonable price.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Neil H. 5 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and outstanding service. We ate a light lunch here and had a dahl and Roti and it was so tasty we decided to come back for dinner. We ordered a non veg 40 tala set menu and asked for medium spicey and again it was perfect. It was enough for 2. We ordered some more rice which was no extra charge. We thoroughly recommend this place.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 campbell f. 5 years ago on Google
    If you're on the hunt for a good curry, well you're hunt is over my friend because TifImoana is about to take your taste buds to flavour county. Mouth watering butter chicken, delectable lassies and smiles galore. What a treat!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tahana B. 5 years ago on Google
    I moved to Samoa a year ago and needed to find some good Indian cuisine. I spoke to a few friends and they recommended Tifaimoana so I made a booking for my wife and I. The restaurant is very clean and comfortable and air con is always on. The staff are helpful and always ready to assist. The owners Vijay and his wife are amazing hosts and have become great friends. The food is amazing and it is the Best Indian Cuisine in Samoa🇼🇸 The butter chicken is my favourite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Jacob M. 5 years ago on Google
    This might technically be Indian food but it's not that good, although the best around. I ordered the thali vegetarian number 3, everything was too salty and the lassi contained a huge amount of sugar.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Malia S. 5 years ago on Google
    Got food poisoning after we ate there numerous times over the last several years. 3 of us got really sick with diarrhea and vomiting. We wont be going back. My husbands friend warned us not to eat there because he saw boxes of chicken outside and not in the fridge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hiren G. 5 years ago on Google
    This is our 4th visit to the restaurant and excellent service and delicious food all the time. Whenever we visit Apia we always eat here. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try authentic Indian cuisine.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Brooke G. 6 years ago on Google
    I was so happy to have Idian food while traveling and to find some vegetarian options. Everything was delicious!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Grant P. 6 years ago on Google
    It's pretty good if you are a meat eater as most dishes are served very well. But not so much if you are vegan. They do well and when spiced it's done quite well.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rehan Z. 6 years ago on Google
    Nice place for having some Indian food. !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Katarina N. 7 years ago on Google
    Only indian food i could find in apia
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chetan M. 8 years ago on Google
    Reasonable size restaurant with limited menu options. Taste of the food is good. Overall good curry and good value. You can also meet few Indian sub continent people over the weekend. Take away options also available.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy S. 4 years ago on Google
    So so so so so GOOD!!!! If you know your curry this is the place to hit up in Samoa. Authentic, tasty and ample servings. Really lovely staff who made us feel welcome. We had Thali and both the veggie and the meat option were amazing!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mark C. 5 years ago on Google
    If you were to tell me I’d find a tasty, affordable Indian in the middle of the Pacific, I would say turn it up! However, Tifaimoana absolutely delivers. The Butter Chicken was creamy, the staff were likeable and the beers were ice cold. Highly recommend, well deserving of 5 stars.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Matty13 5 years ago on Google
    Had a farewell lunch here for one of my indian work colleague and was introduced to a whole range of different tastes especially different curry! Did not enjoy the drinking iron cups by the way, a bit too solid on the lips; glass would be better! Overall dishes are good!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tim K. 5 years ago on Google
    Who would have thought that the best Indian food going round is in Samoa. This by far one of the best restaurants in Apia. Sure the sky purple wall paint is a bit weird but boy oh boy is the food good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sourav A. 7 years ago on Google
    Good place to hang on for Indian Currys and roti. Usually can end up with meeting some Indian friends for a chat. Attached motel or accommodation also a good option to stay with good services. Enjoy stay and Indian food...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Narender R. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious indian cuisine specifically chicken tikka was best will come again
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 B M. 6 years ago on Google
    Enjoyable dining experience with authentic Indian cuisine. We felt comfortable, the staff were friendly and attentive, and we appreciated that the dishes were made to order (not dished out of a big pot). Unfortunately, this comes at a cost - both the starters and mains were served with considerable delay. Only other critique is that the menu is far too big - they could remove half of it and still have a huge menu. Will likely return and try more of their offerings.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 John M. 5 years ago on Google
    My go to place for Indian food on island. Much better location and space than their previous location. Friendly staff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Wayne A. 4 years ago on Google
    Omg the curry was so delicious and authentic I really really enjoyed the food. It was my friend's birthday celebration and we got 2 plates of free cheese naan for free as a complementary. I definitely recommend this restaurant, the staff was really friendly and nice, they even have the best recommdation (Chicken Tikka Masala 😍😍)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 江渭文 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It was my favorite Indian food. was delicious! (Original) 私の好きなインド料理でした。美味しかった!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Peleg C. 5 years ago on Google
    It’s ok.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Epeli W. 1 year ago on Google
    Tried their butter chicken with garlic naan and stuffed paratha and it was one of the best I've ever had. Delicious, and scrumptious. Serving sizes were huge - essentially a small pot. There were only 2 waiters serving a full house on a Thursday night so we had to wait a bit to be served but it was worth it. A great group dinner option in Apia.

  • 3/5 Thomas S. 8 months ago on Google
    Good food, service, and atmosphere. Good Taste of India 🇮🇳 in Samoa 🇼🇸

  • 1/5 law s. 8 months ago on Google
    I have a few complaints. 1. The food is bland, its spicy but bland and if your cooking with MSG its very noticeable in the taste, it tastes distinctly like the spice packets in the noodles. I should taste cumin, coriander, mustard, cinnamon, cardamom etc. It tastes distinctly like I was eating the spicy saimini the whole bowl, I almost asked for a refund. 2. Way too expensive, seriously was not nice to spend 18 tala on Dal Kohlapuri that tasted like spicy saimini. I could taste no fiu. No ginger. The chapati, 6 tala for 1 chapati? Cmon now. And the chick pea roti you should be giving me 3 full whole round not 4 little cut up triangles. Compared to Taj Mahal on Togafuafua it was very much not worth my money I spent 37 Tala and was not happy mostly with the distinct spicy saimini flavor and the over priced roti and chapati. You should be giving 4 chapati for the 6 tala. Also why do you keep your alcohol out on display are you a restaurant or a bar? Go try the Dal Makhani at Spice House/Taj Mahal on Togafuafua, very good flavor. No reply to this review brings it down to 1 star.

  • 5/5 Lee L. 1 year ago on Google
    Great Indian Cuisine in Samoa. Loved it and we will definitely go back.

  • 5/5 Riku E. 10 months ago on Google
    The food was delicious and the waiter was very friendly and smiling. AC and outside tables available. Hard to describe the atmosphere, couse I was there after traditional lunch time.

  • 5/5 Koosh S. 9 months ago on Google
    Wonderful experience here in July 23. So good we visited twice. Our children really loved the indian/chineese fusion Fried Rice.

  • 5/5 Ankit B. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing food at a great price! Easily the best Indian food in Samoa! The kadhai paneer is just amazing and so are the other paneer dishes! Naans are made fresh! It can take a bit of time to get the food when busy!

  • 5/5 Zahid K. 1 year ago on Google
    Highly recommend this place as a delicious food The wonderful staff . Should visit once

  • 5/5 Tino R. 1 year ago on Google
    Best Malai Kofta I have had in a very long time (and biggest!).

  • 5/5 Benjamin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Grew up in UK and spent the last 7 years living all over S.Asia, Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan so have had a few curries. Have had a few curries in Apia now too, and this is by far the standout best. Excellent authentic curries, at a really good price. Please, please, please add authentic Goan prawn vindaloo to your repertoire.

  • 5/5 cova r. 1 year ago on Google
    10/10 loved every bite. Probably the best veggie curry I’ve had. Still thinking about it a week later and want to go back. I especially loved the veggie korma with the butter naan. It’s a must visit.

  • 5/5 Artika K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food

  • 5/5 M N. 4 years ago on Google
    Butter chicken curry is best

  • 4/5 Pati V. 4 years ago on Google
    A nice place to have a taste of Indian flavor in Samoa. Very good restaurant.

  • 4/5 D T F S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Indian food here. Very family friendly (we had our 11month old with us and the staff were very welcoming to us). I recommend going before 6pm as it gets very busy with families. Good value for money this place. Portions sizes we're good and food was 👌am looking forward to my next visit.

  • 5/5 Naysan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely sensational food! Vegetarian options here are a must for any vegetarian's living in or visiting Samoa.

  • 5/5 Georgia-Rae F. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing vegetarian/vegan food. So happy we found this place!

  • 5/5 vijay j. 4 years ago on Google
    yummy

  • 5/5 Sa'o M. 4 years ago on Google
    Honestly the best Indian Restaurant I've ever been too. That's comparing it to ones in NZ, Oz and England. Family loves it. Food is very tasty and customer service is great.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Cheques
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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