Thought we try this restaurant after seeing they were on ZG. The food was extremely tasty and the portion size is same as other Indian restaurants. They cater for different tastebuds by allowing you to order the different level of spiciness. They also have promotional offers during the week so will be as cheap as ZG.
Alvis Wong - Gold Membership ALVI5417
+4
Went to this restaurant to have a late lunch with my family. This was my third visit so far. You can easily missed the entrance as it is located at the end of a long alley.
We choose the lunch set meal of $12.99 per person which includes a choice of curry (exclude seafood and Tandoori chicken), rice and a garlic naan.
We chose Butter Chicken, Mango Chicken, Beef Korma and Chicken Saagwala.
A complimentary Poppadoms were served.
Meals were served promptly with ice water.
Although we were the only customers in the restaurant, the waitress was very attentive.
The taste of the Mango Chicken and Butter Chicken were a little bit different than what we had before.
The highlight of the dish was Chicken Saagwala (Spinach). Full of spinach blended in to puree.
Overall we were satisfied with the meal and will come back again.
Didn't realise the restaurant offer Zomato gold until we have ordered.
Best Indian for the price I have found in Auckland.
Can you ever really get good pic of curry tho???? Butter chick & lamb Korma @jewelofindiamissionbay the other night thanks to @zomatogold for this hidden gem (or jewel š). @jewelofindiamissionbay was such a treat spot, amazing service and such a beaut atmosphere & to top it all off the food was a solid 10/10 - Iām a big butter chick fan & I think this place is the best Iāve ever had, tired the lamb korma to be adventurous (lol) & we both loved it, sweet and yummy!! š½š curry > everything š
Surprisingly distinctive & great flavour!
The staff are doing their jobs well and are accommodating.
Good quantity for a couple to dine-in on. 2 curries, 2 na'an and the (free) rice did us good!
I get dinner from here almost once a week due to its cheap M-W deals. The price has recently increased from $10 to $13 for mains. Still worth the price. You can easily stretch the portions to have dinner one night and lunch the next day.
I love the Balti Chicken, garlic naan, and onion baji.Ā
Although the ambiance of the restaurant is nice, I highly recommend the takeout option for cold winter nights snuggled next to the heater while rewatching Harry Potter.
Generally the best curry around.
They can be quite inconsistent at times, particularly the spice level (medium can literally mean anything).
Garlic Naan is good.
Paneer Tikka Masala is my go-to dish.
Mon, Tues, Wed is $10 night which is great for after work or a catch up with friends. Their food seems to always be fresh and taste amazing. I also enjoy their nan bread which is always so fresh and to die for.
Great service and quite a big restaurant hidden down a little alley.
There's another Indian a couple hundred metres up the road so please don't get them confused
Always delicious food (amazing Naan!), friendly staff and warm environs! Great deals for Sunday through Wednesday - recommend for good Indian cuisine.
My absolute favourite Indian restaurant. I always order the garlic naan, "kids" butter chicken, lamb rogan josh and the amazing tandoori lamb chops. The staff here are very pleasant. Especially one of the waiters - Kunal. He's absolutely wonderful- always smiling and welcoming (and he remembers my order off by heart haha). Would love to see changes in the music, ambience , and decor. Apart from that , wonderful food .. wonderful service. Thank you x
This small restaurant packs a mighty punch when it comes to flavour! Their wide selection of dishes means everyone will find something they love and their friendly service means it's perfect place for a family dinner out. Our pick? Lamb roganjosh with cheesy naan was delicious.
Thanks to team , will definitely come back.
Never have I ever tasted great Butter Chicken like this one. The sauce, the chicken was ultra satisfying along and to top it off with some rice and Naan bread.Ā
Despite it being a evening at the time I was there, it was not as busy. Which meant my order came in quite quickly. The staff over there were so friendly and kind when they brought the food over.
Going inside, it looks like a European restaurant minus the scent of the food. Tables and chairs are similar to those layouts of a typical european restaurant which I think is pretty clever.
We had a great lunch yesterday with my family of 8 people, we were here for the first time. it was so amazing time for us. We were so hungry and looking for a good meal at mission bay. Food was awesome: especially tandoori chicken and lunch special comes with a soft drink , it was so amazing . We all full and packed the rest of meal. The customer service was friendly and helpful providing by the waitress. She is so nice. We will come back again.
Hi
Especially thanks to Manager and all staff who works in Jewel of India Resturant in Mission Bay.
I had lunch and dinner so many time on this resturant.
Me and my friends have amazing time there.
The resturant was exceptional, not only because every meal we enjoyed had a variety of options and was flavourful but also the because of the affordable price. The food was absolutely wonderful, from preparation to presentation, very pleasing.
The service provided by staff was awesome and service was with great smile, helpful and friendly .
The manager who worked there was so kind and responsible in his work and love his co- worker.
The food was fresh, properly prepared and well presented. Me and colleagues loves the foods and services.
I hope there are lost of Authenticate around Auckland but I love Jewel of India because its nice, delicious and healthy for health.
Once again I want to thanks all of them from my bottom of my heart.
i've been in jewel of india so many time get proud to say i never get disappointed with the food... it was very deliciouss... jewel of india was and always will be my favorite indiann resttaurant the food which they serve completely fresh and hot... i would recomened all people to visit in jewel of india at once and i gurentee that you guys wont get disappointed ... š
Tried several of their curries, all tasted very good, especially their chicken tikka masala. Portion size would probably be filling for most, however, for me I could have eaten more. Our group of five managed to destroy 5 curries with naan and rice despite my friend who had eaten their before insisting 4 was enough. Hah. Service was amazing, super nice and generous. They fetched a charger for my friends phone and gave us an extra portion of rice for free!!! The restaurant was clean, tidy and looked great.
This is one of the better Indian restaurants. They all seem to have the same menu, and very friendly service. this one just has a better chef.Ā
JOI is my Tuesday dinner favorite and for $10 mains it's hard to beat. I think the $10 mains is on Monday to Wednesday but even at the standard $15 main price, it's still up there with the best of them.
Easy to place an order Ā Food was already to be picked up. Monday Ā The food good and service good only negative thought was not quite enough malai kofta only two pees Ā paneer tikka masala is good and saag paneer is good Ā and naan also good .
Very enjoyable meal.
Nice to have the authentic bolliwood movies on the screens.
Host was happy to explain meals and spice levels.
All our table of 8 liked their meals.
Great service too.
Had been to Jewel of India yesterday with a group of friends it was really nice food we had around 9 curries on the table and I am happy that each one was really nice especially the goat curry , chilli chicken and chicken saagwala they had amazing flavours and was made to perfection. The service was really nice, very efficient and humble. They are a really nice place to have some good indian curries and are doing a very good job at it will definitely be back and will also recommend it others also well done guys .
We dined here for lunch with friends visiting from California and had a really positive experience. The food was absolutely delicious (and a great price) and the service was very warm and friendly. The restaurant itself is inviting and has very comfortable chairs (perfect for a long lunch!). Read the rest of my review and see photos on my blog, lipsmackingfood.com.
My wife and i have been a couple of times. Great value for some great curry. We were delighted to find the $10 lunch special. They even brought out a high seat for our daughter, and got her to laugh by letting her wear a foldee napkin as a hat. It was pretty cute.
We come here almost every week on their $10 curry nights! We usually have a group of 7-8 pax and most of the time our order is correct. Very good value for money and the staff are very friendly. The duty manager is awesome and always has a few jokes with us whenever we visit. :)
Fantastic location and lovely decor, more importantly though is the great food. The chilly chicken is one of the best I've had in NZ. I recommend taking your misses here for dinner than taking stroll on the beach.
loooove this place! It is my first time i have indian food, the waitors just patient and recommend us propriate dishes. I love the food, especially bread and scolope. Waiter came to make sure we like the dishes he recommend, so sweet!
If eating good food is a religion, this restaurant is my temple. On my religious quest to try everything on the menu and the portions per meal are overwhelmingly filling.
5 stars for the unique flavours the chefs produce.
5 stars for the staff and their hard work and smiles.
5 stars for easy parking.
1 star for my stomach because I can't have 2 curries or ill die from bloat.
Highly recommended.
Great $10 mon-wed value.
I would cry if this place disappeared.
Alberto Le Portafilta Au
+5
I am no way an Indian cuisine professional. But I still get disappointed in numerous occasions where I go to an Indian restaurant with friends and family ordering 6 different dishes and all dishes seems to be using the same base with different spices. I am sure with a country of long history and so many different religion and culture surely there's more to offer.
Jewel of India Mission Bay is different. This is the only place in NZ where I can actually try all their different dishes in their extensive curry and paste range where all dishes are different and sort after. It surprises me (good) everytime and I been here on a weekly basis for the past year and a half. It is a journey for our palate everytime. Chefs here really know what they are doing. Sometimes the friendly staffs will treat us with special spices shall they have it in stock to jazz the dishes up.
Speaking of friendly staffs, they are really friendly. Not in a way that they are forced to because they work in Hospo, but they really do show their kindness and to make sure your experience is as pleasant as possible. The place is also tidy, clean, free from odor and relaxing. I once saw a couple of really nasty customers complaining about everything and even I wanted to go to the table and ask them to leave but the staffs were true professionals and held it together. Friendly all the way. Big thumbs up.
Along with easy parking (which has nothing to do with the food but it's a bonus) I will continue to come here. Yes they do have a really good deal on Monday to Wednesday where they offer $10 mains on most dishes but sometimes I will opt for the non $10 dishes because realistically, all the dishes are so good and service is top notch that $10 really doesn't justify it's value.
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To begin with, I should say that Jewel of India has been under new management for quite a while now, therefore when I was reading some of the really old reviews here in zomato I got quite confused with their comments.
It took me a while to actually discover this jewel. Even though I live in the area and had always heard of Jewel of India, I always ended up going somewhere else only because I was so wrong about myself the whole time!
This restaurant is located at the end of mission bay (Towards CBD) on Tamaki Drive. It is behind a few shops but the sign should be clear enough to guide you to this exotic wonderland!
I have finally managed to try this place for more than a year now. And I have been their regular customer ever since.
Not only is it clean and cosy, it's also a good place to enjoy a decent deal of $10 curry main + rice between every Monday and Wednesday. This deal is also valid during lunch time, though I'm not sure if it is daily or also Monday-Wednesday and that if it includes a drink. Since I only go there in the evening.
I can guarantee you, however, that all the curries/dish that are listed in the 10-page menu taste DIFFERENT. Which seems to be something that I feel obliged to mention to you because of the almost homogenous flavour of the curries that many Indian restaurants tend to serve...
Call me indecisive, but you will understand me once you are seated in the restaurant trying to figure out what you want to try! It is really hard to pick my favourite curry. Apart from the all time favourite butter chicken and lamb/beef korma, Saag Paneer is a good option for those who are wanting something slightly lighter or vegetarian. It is basically Indian cottage cheese with spinach paste, and it is sooo yummy! Another vegetarian option would be Malai Kofta. Which is a fried mashed marinated potato yellow curry. This one is a bit sweeter and has a very teeny bit of heat even if you only order it mild.
If you are wanting something more spicy, I recommend Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Vindaloo, or the Goat Curry. There are heaps more spicy goodies but I think I won't give you too much spoilers :)
Not to mention, the Cheese and Garlic Naans are a must to dip into the curries!!!
By the way, no I'm not reading the names of the dish off the zomato app, I actually remember what they have! Haha that's how addicted I am to their curries! And I will post some photos up next week when I visit the restaurant again. So just self-promoting here for a sec - follow me on zomato and get tuned! I write a food blog too and the link is in my profile :) #FeelingSneaky
Also, I have learnt that it is not recommended to change the curries that are stated as median or hot into mild. Because that would mean asking them to take away certain spices, changing the whole purpose of listing that curry on the menu. It is the principle of making original and authentic (or so I think) Indian food that keeps me coming here every week!
To conclude, the managing director Harman is super friendly and his sense of humour is probably one of the main reasons you should visit this restaurant. The staffs are all smart and efficient, and they will never fail to put a smile on their/ your face :) Mango Lassi is always my mum' favourite non-alcoholic beverage to order, and I don't think my family and I will stop visiting this restaurant unless we happen to be overseas!!
Good food - decent service - not very pricy.
Amazing location as you have the beach, move n pick and so many cool things near by ( has to be Mission bay )
will come back here? - yes!
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My wife and I have frequented numerous Indian restaurants in several countries around the world and consider ourselves hooked on Indian food. It goes without saying that a restaurant is only as good as its chef's capabilities, along with friendly staff, ambiance and a clean bathroom. These are all very important to us, and we find all of these elements at the Jewel of India, Mission Bay. If you are looking for authentic Indian food in a tidy, clean and friendly environment, then we highly recommend this restaurant. We have now been going to the Jewel of India for about 3 years on a regular basis, and we've never had a meal we did not enjoy. With considerate staff who go out of their way to make you feel welcome and with a chef who provides a truly Indian cuisine experience, we are definitely satisfied customers.In fact, the litmus test for us when we first go to an Indian restaurant is to look for other Indians eating there. If there are no Indians it's usually a bad sign.Being that there are regular discerning Indian patrons at Jewel of India confirms to us the food is rated at an excellent standard. We've got nothing but good things to say about this restaurant and that's why we keep going back. Highly recommended.
Annette Woodyear Smith
+5
We go to the Jewel of India Mission Bay once a week and have done so for some time. Ā The staff are friendly and helpful, the curries are delicious and we thoroughly enjoy ourselves!
Best Indian food ever. Love the mango chicken. Great service and very friendly staff, Harman is a great waiter. And the price is very good as well.
We come to this restaurant often now after many years absence after it became run down. The decor is a great improvement on what it once was. The food is very tasty and excellent value for money. The ambience is pleasant and the staff very friendly. They cater well for vegetarians.
Went to this restaurant for the first time. The food was excellent and the staff very friendly. Will definitely be going back there. Found the medium curry not to be too hot, just right.
Love this place! We come regularly and always a great experience :) Absolutely delicious food, beautiful interior and wonderful friendly service always. Highly recommend! :)
I have been here twice and really enjoyed it both times. The staff are very friendly and professional and made us feel at home.
The food is delicious and the portions are generous.
Both times we were given complimentary naan and my friend's ice cream came free of charge. I will definitely be back!
Lucy
What a great little venue. It's a little hard to spot hidden down a walkway between a couple of other shops but worth finding.
The menu is extensive so come with either an open mind or a go-to meal choice ready. The naan are fluffy and sweet, the dishes can be as spicey or tame as you like. My only gripe was the small amount of rice served compared to the main. Crazy to say it I know but I'd rather run short of sauce for my rice then rice for my sauce.
Highly recommend.
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Oh we love this little charming Indian Restaurant. The food is great and if you have any wishes, it is not a problem to change it to your needs. ( I can't eat chicken, so I get Butter Mushroom and Veggie )
The vouchers are great to use. You get you Curry, Rice and Wine for such a low price. The bread is fresh made and you can taste the difference.
Yes the decor is a little bit tired - like people like to write here - but we must say, that is what gives this little Restaurant all its charm. I wouldn't change it one bit. The service is excellent, very friendly and supportive. Yes, also we had little hick ups in the beginning with the new staff but we never saw it as a reason not to come back. Everything is leaning by doing.
Just tell the cook, that you weren't happy and tell him why, only that way he/she can improve.
The food is fresh cooked and shows quality and not quantity.
We really miss the good taste of India... Isabell & Guillaume
( we visited this Restaurant for the past 18 months . 1x a week and yes it improved a lot )
This is a great little resturant I frequent with friends for dinner. They have happily accommodated just myself and a girlfriend, up to 16 of us. Great food and vegetarian options. The staff are polite and conscientious, delivering food promptly, making sure you always have a drink and checking in on you. Highly reccommended for a mid week catch up with friends
Great staff, great food, a shame about the decor...
This is my first visit to Jewel of India, I have been to Mission Bay many times but did not know about this Indian restaurant, hidden Jewel in Mission Bay. Begin my self Indian I would say food was xcelent, and I also found the staff is very friendly will love to go again & again. It is the place I would recommend to others if you want to have authentic food you should go to this place. One thing I did not like one thing that is passage is bit dark need some more lights in corridor.
This place is one of our favourites! Small but with a great atmosphere, beautiful food that can't be faulted and friendly, helpful staff. Good prices! If you love Indian cuisine, I highly recommend Jewel of India.
Have been there many times as a family, always come out satisfied (and extremely full!) Pleasant staff, delicious food, nice atmosphere. Large menu, good prices, a family fave.
Namaste Jewel of India !
Food was really good. Tomato puree flavor in chicken curry was awesome. not very spicy that's the good part about it.
It's good to see that restaurant is not merely showing the picture of Taj Mahal to represent the Indian jewel .
Overall the staff was courteous, hospitable and sweet. Punjabi guy had the enthu to make sure the service is good and made sure that I liked it or if something was to be added.
Overall on ambience, I do feel there were a lot of tables packed in for seating capacity. Music was old Bollywood instrumental, nice music.
All in all a good experience to have th food, fill in and go to enjoy a stroll and sunset on the beach.
Cheers jewel of India.
And yea, one last thing - there was no WiFi password shared. Which is a let down in today's age.
It was awesome dinner on my birthday night . I went first time. It was very tasty food & very good service by staff.
Definitely my favourite Indian Restaurant and arguably my favourite restaurant in general. I recommend the banquet to anyone that wants to experience a little bit of everything. For those who are interested in playing it a bit safer the butter chicken and mango chicken are incredible. Canāt wait to my next meal there.
This is my favourite local Indian restaurant, for both take away and dine in. The food is yummy, I often customise my dishes and they are always happy to accommodate for it. Staff is friendly and efficent with food served on time.
I came to this restaurant after so many years. Loved the ambience, staff & food. Definitely recommended in Mission Bay.
Very small restaurant but the quality of food is best .... Tasty and delicious. Great quality. Nice sitting of chairs. Very competitive prices compared to near costly Indian restaurant. I would love to go again.
Loved everything about this restaurant. The location, staff and environment was amazing. Definently one of the best India restaurants I've tried. Price was very reasonable as well. Would definitely visit again.
Delicious, delicious, delicious! Nothing else to add. Food is fantastic, service is great. Can be a little noise during busy dinner service, but nothing to worry.
Each time we are there, I forgot to take pictures because I can't stop myself for a minute. Everything is very good.
Service is great too.
A bit average really. They need to pick up their presentation, waiter served us in jeans! Need to dim those bright lights as well to better the atmospher. I had Goan Fish Curry and couldn't eastlish any fish taste and the pieces of fish were tiny!
We got a delivery a few months ago and... wow! The food was authentic, very tasty, and was still hot when delivered from Mission Bay to CBD. We thought it would be our go-to Indian takeaway after that, but it lost a star because the quality and portions since then have been pretty inconsistent. Avoid on Saturday nights.
Very tasty! Everything was nice and had decent flavor and a good amount of heat for a medium tikka masala. But, the tikka masala didn't have much depth of flavor--it mostly tasted of tomato and not much else. That said, I'd still recommend this for Indian in the area. It's also a great value--wine, a starter, curry, and naan was about $32 for one person.
We went to this amazing restaurant and it was a fabulous experience the service was great, the food was delicious. we ordered bhuna lamb, sahi paneer and chicken kolhapuri. Me and my family had a great time there. Highly recommend if you want an authentic indian cuisine.
Excellent food. Authentic potato curry love it. Nice and clean restaurant with good staff.
These guys do one of the best Biryani dishes around. Always consistently yummy, as are most of their other dishes. Just a tip - āmediumā spice level is more like hot - very hot sometimes (and my husband can handle his spice!).
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