My partner and I had a lovely meal here. Fantastic food and great service. I would highly recommend Khana to anyone looking for a nice relaxing meal in house or at home.
Best indian restaurant in Auckland. Good flavour and good value. You can taste all the fresh ingredients used in the curries. Full of flavour. Must try menu items are: garlic cheese naan, lamb ragada, hyderabadi dal, dal makhani, samosa, and karahi paneer.
Great food , great friendly staff. Have been a few times and always enjoy
Lovely food, good service and many more to corner
Oh wow ! Best Indian takeaways I have eaten in ages. I'll be back for more
Best curry in a long time. Will definitely be back!
Best Indian food � and at reasonable prices.
Wonderful food, great service
Staff are great , food is excellent! Best indian in the eastern area. The Medium is a good heat for us little hotter than alot of places :)
Delicious food, friendly service, what’s not to love? We were sent here by friends who live in Orakei & they said it’s the best Indian food in the area, and they have tested them all.
Friendly and welcoming staff with amazing, tasty food! Great quality produce and meats that never fails to leave me satisfied. A staple restaurant that I find my family and I always going back to.
Khana is great! I had chicken ragada both times I went. The prices are fair and reasonable. The dishes have very sizeable portions and I am always left wanting more! Also very good service!
My friend and I had a good dinner yesterday. The cottage cheese curry was tasty!! Nice ambiance, efficient service. Definitely will be back.
I had an amazing evening at Khana with my friends and family. The food was delicious and service was excellent. I will be returning ASAP as their prawn masala was exquisite. Would highly recommend Khana for a wonderful dining experience.
One of those restaurants opened over public holidays.
We ordered paneer kofta and mixed platter which consisted of lamb, samosa, chicken tandoori and onion pakoras.
Paneer kofta was quite dry however, its texture and taste was pleasing. They served freshly cooked food with right amount of spices.
The customer service person was very friendly and courteous too which made the experience even better :) Would definitely recommend this place to others and might pop in again for a take away or to have heavy and rich Indian lunch :)
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We had tried Khana takeaway and this was our first experience dining in since they opened the seated restaurant a year ago. The maitre'd was excellent - very friendly and welcoming with prompt and helpful but not intrusive service. We started with their special entree a tandoori fish dish that was melt in the mouth soft and delicious. It was accompanied by the pickled red onion which they told us is popular, we can see why. For our mains we had the Khana specials, goat curry (NZ hot) and chicken ragada (mild). The goat dish could've been hotter still and that would've been fine - we might ask for Indian medium next time! - however had great flavour and tender meat due to being slow-cooked. The chicken ragada is something different, a lemon-based curry, also very flavoursome and quite light. Both dishes had noticable spices in them, always a good sign. To accompany, the bastmati rice was good quality as you can tell from the separate grains and strong scent and flavour. Our plain naan bread was OK - have had better but it was fine. And condiments, pickle and raita were great. Finally, we made room for the chocolate ice cream dessert and were glad we did as it was delicious, thanks to the secret ingredients we are still trying to work out. We spent more than intended but were happy to, it was all good value and very tasty and enjoyable. Look forward to a return visit :-)
Great Indian Restaurant! The service was exceptional especially the Maitre'd.
Samosa for entree was fresh and delicious! Butter chicken was the best I have ever tasted - perfect amount of spice. Beef Vindaloo great too!
Look forward to our next visit!
This is my family's local and it is amazing!! The curries are packed full of flavour and so reasonably priced. The garlic naan is delicious and the goat curry is a must try. One of the best things about this place is the service, it seems to be a family run business and the staff are all just so lovely and passionate it makes for a really great environment. They all are so polite and attentive. Went last night and they had just put a new curry on the menu which they let us try for free with our mains and it was so good that we will be ordering it next time! Also a must try is the homemade ice cream - both flavours are so delicious like nothing I've ever tried before!
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I've dined at Khana about eight times over the past three months. Once you've been you'll want to return. There's something about the food. It's authentic; at least for one who hasn't been to India it conveys an authenticity. It's like one would imagine it to be. No kind of westernised, sickly version of butter chicken from this kitchen. I've seen families there, large groups, couples and elderly couples and everyone without exception seems to be enjoying it. I've tried about a dozen of the dishes and without fail they all impress me. The naan is fabulous. Just the right texture and taste. Crisp but not crunchy. The naan has that consistency you'd expect. It's a pity there's only so much one can eat. All the meals have had plenty of meat; chicken and wonderfully tender lamb, goat and the beef vindaloo was the best I'd ever had. The portions are very generous. If you're not a meat eater then there's the dal which is perfectly cooked and seasoned. In all the dishes, it's clear that this chef understands the art of mixing and balancing spices. In every dish I could identify the spices. They're fresh and obvious in every dish yet they blend so naturally together to present a perfect sauce to the meat. I've not seen in any of the dishes the overuse of oil as mentioned here in another review. The meals are very attractively presented. The Basmati rice is perfect. The service was excellent. The toilets were very clean; spotless actually and that can't be said about most restaurants. A bit of housework at the front door step and outside wouldn't go amiss and the young man who travels off with the take aways could do without his baseball cap in the restaurant but otherwise I can't really fault the presentation of the premises and the staff. The waiter is very alert and attentive. I've added a couple of pictures which may not do justice to the food. You need to go and try it for yourself. I live three kilometres from the restaurant and I don't mind travelling there at all. It's well worth the trip. I recommend this restaurant without reservation. There are many places serving so called Indian meals across Auckland but you'll go a long way to find one as good as this. It has to be in the top two or three that I've ever been to.
It is really hard to give an Indian takeaway higher than 3.5. But saying that the food was very tasty. And the spices were well balanced. The butter chicken was the normal affair, but the kids enjoyed it! The lamb korma on the other hand was really delicious. The lamb was tender and the gravy actually had cashews and a sprinkling of almonds. The naans were soft and freshly made. So what was missing? I guess maybe I need to be sure that it wasn't a one off thing. So I guess I'll just have to go back and see how it fares!
Hands down the best Indian I've had in New Zealand!! I'm a vegetarian and there were so many great options to choose from. Amazingly fresh and authentic flavours. A must try if you live in the eastern suburbs!
Excellent indian food!! The staff is welcoming and took good care of us! Chef Anthony also personally visited us to check on the spice! Overall amazing experience and highly recommend the biryani!
Absolutely the best... the food is so aromatic that it uses all senses to enjoy... Very reasonably priced for what is a top notch little restaurant. Khana is very definitely the gem in Maskell Street and the surrounding area. Right up there with the very best.
Visiting friends in St Helliers this weekend we decided to stay in but order a good meal and watch a few movies. I ordered online for delivery. Chicken Tikka Masala, Beef Vindaloo, Lamb Saag and a few butter chickens. naturally naan and a few starters. On ordering the meal we received a message that our meal would be delivered in 30 minutes and it arrives five minutes earlier than expected. All meals where set up on the island and we got stuck in. The meals were still hot and the naan was freshly prepared as they weren't like a rubber band. The Vindaloo was exceptional, not extremely hot but spicy enough to till enjoy the flavours. The beef was tender and you could cut through the pieces with a spoon. I tried some Saag and enjoyed the texture and flavour of the spinach. For a takeaway meal this was definitely worth every cent and definitely worth a revisit. Fresh, fast, tasty and tender makes for a great meal on a cold Saturday night. Well done to all at Khana.
Khana is our favourite takeaway option. Delicious authentic fresh food. Reminds us of great curry houses in London & Birmingham.
You can't go wrong - but our current faves are Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Rogan Josh, Lamb Sagwalla and the starter platter was great too.
It beats the competition in at least a 7km radius, if not Auckland.
VERY reasonable prices.
Great number of choices and food features we had was delicious! Staff were very friendly as well. Highly recommended and will be back again.
I recently dined at Khana, in St Heliers, on a busy Saturday night. Though the restaurant was bustling, leading to a longer wait time for the food, it was understandable given the circumstances. The owner's pleasant demeanor and the helpful staff made the experience enjoyable. Most importantly, the food was exceptional, with flavors that were both rich and satisfying. Khana is certainly a place I would recommend for a delightful Indian meal.
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Amazing Indian food ,Good customer service.Big kudos to the chef the manager and the staff. Superb attention to detail.we reached there around 9:15 pm.they haven’t refuse to serve anything even after close kitchen .staff was really friendly. Highly recommended :)
Had dinner last night, the food were delicious and the service was really good! The guy who served us was superrrrrrr nice! Butter chicken and naan are so yummy :) great work
Amazing and authentic Indian food in the best suburb of Auckland! Big kudos to the chef the manager and the staff. Superb attention to detail. Highly recommend this spot. Cheers guys.
Very authentic Indian food unlike most Indian restaurants in Auckland that serve sugar laden curries. Very welcoming environment. Loved the hospitality of the staff. Excellent!
I ordered goat curry, however I received boneless lamb curry. I definitely know the difference in taste and texture between two.
Edit: Changing my review to 5⭐️ after acknowledging what possibly could have happened? Owner also compensated with a complementary dish. Great flavours.
This has been my regular place for a great feed, since moving to the area. Never dined in, only had takeaway but the food is always fresh, hot and absolutely delicious. Previously I've often struggled to get clear answers about vegan options (especially on Uber eats and other apps) but it was very clear and easy to request at Khana.
Staff are lovely and always keen to help. Prices good for the area.
Have eaten take out from here and the food has always met my expectations l order something not on the menu and thank goodness they know how to make it. I had a complimentary meal which l loved can’t really fault it but l do like it 🌶 spicy. The staff are always helpful and hospitable. Keep up the lovely food. My local favourite Indian. A++
We just love Khana. Their meals are super tasty and they are very good at catering to your “spice” requirements.They sponsored youth cricket in our area and are a great community orientated business. Definitely my choice for local takeaways!
Went there tonight to celebrate birthday. Real Authentic food! The chef did not disappoint. Each dish had its own flavor. One of the best naan and roti I have had. The service was amazing from the get go. I will definitely be coming back here!
We love the meals from KHANA. The Onion Bhajjis today were fresh and delicious. However, we had ordered the Vegetable Biryani, mild, this evening. It was not mild. Biryani spices should be aromatic and fragrant. This wasn’t. The dominant flavour was chilli. So a bit disappointing.
Longggg time customer and I love this place. The most authentic Indian restaurant that I have found in Auckland.
Last night I had a hot Dhal Makhani and it was possibly the best meal I've ever eaten!
The staff are ALWAYS lovely and the food is a delight.
Keep it up team and I'll see you very soon for more 🤤
Ngā mihi
Lucky to have such a great eatery in our suburb. Khana in St Heliers has a great variety of more authentic style of dishes. Staff are always so friendly. And love the cosy restaurant with bonus addition of little outdoor dining spot at the front. Mixed platter and lamb biryani are faves. Chef will tone down to mild any dishes to suit. Keep up the good work and smiling faces Suraj and team.
Inconceivably superb customer service and character by our waiter today. Thankyou so much Sura J! for making us feel very comfortable and welcomed. You are honestly such a natrual with what you do and have a generous heart. also the Chef did such an exceptional cook, our meal was very appetizing and enjoyable Thankyou for your service we will definitely come back again.
100% highly recommend 🙏
Nice and light food
My son was on a wheelchair . He fits easily and enjoyed the food:)
I had the most amazing curry from Khana last night, absolutely delicious and as usual wonderful customer service. The staff are warm, friendly and efficient and the food is consistently great. The best Indian food for miles around why would you go anywhere else when we are lucky enough to have Khana on our doorstep.
3/11/19 - Update to my negative review below. I returned to Khana tonight with a group of 9 people. Wait from order to service was fine. Meals were great with complimentary comments all round. That included a Brit who had just flown in and said it was the best curry he had eaten in a long time. Service was friendly. A big improvement and has lifted my rating back up again.
Original review --> Phone order at 6pm, and was told 20 minutes wait. Arrived 6:20 and was told another 5 minutes. 6:35 received my order with the obligatory apology for the wait. Like many other suburban eateries Khana prioritise the delivery companies who get take 30-35% off them. I felt sorry for their dine-in customers. Won't eat there again or risk the pickup experience again. Also one of the 3 dishes was very ordinary and "kiwi hot" does not mean mild.
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