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Spice of India

Restaurant Indian restaurant

😠 You know it's bad when the best thing you had was the garlic Naan. Indian food is meant to be flavorsome. Full of herbs and spices. The food here was bland, sweet and full of sugar. My friend Aarya who's Indian reckons they've put Mango Lassi in all their gravy. And that's saying saying something co... People often mention Indian, good, service,


Address

21-25 Elliott Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand

Contact

+64 9 368 1368

Rating on Google Maps

3.10 (38 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Wednesday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Thursday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Friday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
  • Saturday: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: Indian (10) good (9) service (6)
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  • 1/5 Liam T. 3 years ago on Google
    You know it's bad when the best thing you had was the garlic Naan. Indian food is meant to be flavorsome. Full of herbs and spices. The food here was bland, sweet and full of sugar. My friend Aarya who's Indian reckons they've put Mango Lassi in all their gravy. And that's saying saying something coming from an Indian.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Har S. 6 years ago on Google
    Hi Me and my friends always used to visit your restaurant and yesterday I would like to share with you after finish our meal we went to counter for a glass of water and your representative girl name BHARTI’S said I never give glass of water to anyone, suddenly master chef came out and he said politely to us I’ll give you water then that girl served glass of water to us. Which is really disgusting moments for a customer I am really thankful to chef who maintain your hospitality👍. Kindly change your front staff or warn for better service. Thanks
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aleah L. 4 years ago on Google
    Our 2nd time here as my boys wanted butter chicken. We ordered the combo meal which comes with naan bread and rice + drink, our meals were nice and hot as the new batch of butter chicken came out. Delicious meals, next time will try the other curry dishes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Superman M. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm almost a regular here. I don't eat most food from here, but I have my favourite dish which I usually come for. The girls at the counter are friendly and service has been good so far. The price is fair I think. Today 8/7/19 But my fav dish the coconut chicken was very sweet today !! Why put so much sugar?? I might not come here for a very long time. Get your food sorted!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Abigail Joy (. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of the best Indian meals we've ever had. The service was friendly. The price was good. And most importantly the meals were beautiful. So tasty! Best & freshest nahn bread too. Very impressed, we'll definitely be back and recommend :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ralph A. 4 years ago on Google
    This restaurant is inside the food court of the mall off Elliott street in Auckland central. It is within easy walking distance from anywhere in the city center and is open until 5:30 PM only on weekdays. One can get to choose different combinations for any meal at an extremely reasonable pricing. The quality of items served is fresh, hot, delicious and authentic. Customer service is extremely friendly and courteous. Would very highly recommend it to anyone visiting Auckland central and craving for some good Indian food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sergel G. 10 months ago on Google
    Ate here one June 23rd 2023. Food was pretty good for the price. Of course it’s not like home-cooked food but was decent. And a good price. It was a bit sweet though, but everything else was good. And naan was nice and flaky. You can always assume if even the naan isn’t good then the rest of the food wouldn’t be but it was all good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Aruna J. 1 year ago on Google
    I have attached few photos in here to understand the quality of the briyani
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 M T (. 5 years ago on Google
    Stumbled across this little gem of a restaurant. I decided to order the 3 curry combo and I have to say it's been the best Indian food I've ever had! The naan couldn't have been more fluffy and the service was great! I loved it so much I came back again the next day for more!

  • 3/5 Mikaela D. 5 years ago on Google
    My experience is similar to others. Food wasn't super hot temperature-wise. And not as flavoursome as other Indian curries (and also quite sweet? Veg korma in particular! Like a dessert!) I think this place caters for westerners? Some of us do like spice!. Food came out on a metal tray which I suspect made the food cool ..not sure. Either way came here because the lack of packaging. Only to see my naan bread get given to me on a styrofoam plate! Overall not bad. Good because it's close to the hotel I was staying at!

  • 5/5 Aalok T. 6 years ago on Google
    I purchased veg masala, take was really good. Quality and quantity was way better than expected. Good service, could not expect more at busy lunch hour. Will come again!! One suggestion to the management, keep curries warmer than what is now so will stay warmer till its consumed.

  • 4/5 Janith L. 1 year ago on Google
    Decent and affordable Indian cuisine in the centre of town. The lady at the counter was very professional, and I could see her calmly explain Indian dishes to some people who were new to it. I had the 2 dish veg option, and the Dhal and Chana were both great.

  • 1/5 Shonna H. 7 months ago on Google
    My partner got the goat curry which was yum. I got some chicken curry that tasted like it came out of a can. The next day I needed to go toilet every 5 mins even though I only ate like half of it coz it was just disappointing. Expensive too Would only ever recommend this place if someone needed a laxative.

  • 3/5 Jerrin J. 7 months ago on Google
    Mediocre food for mediocre prices. Just another Indian curry on rice place.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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