TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in New Zealand - Updated November 2024

Sake Bar Nipon

92/100 (1874 ratings)

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"Love this place! Food is good and the waiter in the hat is the sweetest and liveliest waiter I’ve ever met...."

Larry Young

"Nice environment. Good food quality. Great place for..."

Gabriel Kung

"Great Japanese izakaya feel to the place! Friendly staff, some of them aren't as fluent in English & took a couple of tries to get the correct order..."

Paul Walker

"Open in lockdown and just great. Had all our favourites: sashimi, yum yum prawns and scallops. They did the sakuro steak without sauce so it would be..."

Kath Bolton

"Irasshaimase! Love it, great environment with the Japanese drums playing etc also when you leave - although, I try to slip out quietly to test my..."

J Eats

"Really enjoyable atmosphere and amazing friendly staff!One of our favourite places to visit, but more recently we ordered takeaways due to..."

Emma Sharma

"Great place to go in a group. Plates are small, so it is great to share. Good variety of sake and other japanese spirits. Super friendly staff!..."

Boty

"A staple in casual Japanese Izakaya dining! Very down to earth & authentic atmosphere & always genuine service from all staff. Grilled whole squid is..."

Ken

"We hadn't been here for a few years, but found the place just as it used to be. Staff are friendly and helpful, service is great and the food is..."

Marmite_ninja

"Best kaarage chicken I've ever had! The crumbed camenbert, gyoza dumplings and teriyaki chicken are also delicious! Not to mention the fantastic..."

Alice B

"Lovely vibrant atmosphere. Customer service was lovely our server he was always smiling. Food was delicious and could eat more then I did the..."

Effie Mcfall

"I always go there when craving for sashimi. I love sashimi boat, calamari grill and yumyum scallop. It is a very full during friday and weekends. You..."

Paulina Food

"A great atmosphere and lovely service - I love this place down to the service and the drums you get upon entering and leaving the building. The sushi..."

Lisa

"Went here few times, food flavour was pretty good, a lot of kinds of alcohol and non-alcohol can choose,price is good too. Service really nice and..."

LuNa The TuNa

"Been here two time. This time I found out they have my favourite tofu since I came back from Japan trip and my fav Ramune.13 order and we..."

Sammiii

"Just went to the sushi tunnel there last night and the food was delicious, the service and staff are amazing (especially that guy in the fluffy..."

Tania Lin

"We dined last night after the movies. What an amazing place, we had three sharing dishes, chicken, tempura prawns and and pork dumplings. The staff..."

Dave Koefoed

"This is my go to Japanese place if I want some Japanese food that feels a little more “special”. It has a great atmosphere and the food is great...."

Jennykakariki

"Was here yesterday with friends. Great restaurant! Beautiful food with amazing fresh fish! Would highly recommend for Japanese cuisine. Staff and..."

Preeti Kaur

"Many people might think of the dishes as overpriced, but I reckon it’s worth it. Although the mochi and green tea ice cream took quite a while to..."

Grace

"One of the original Japanese eateries that first open in Epsom, i have driven past em untold times and finally got to dine in.I came in on a..."

Diner8Here

"Today, my friend recommends me to the Sake Bar, we order lots of delicious foods, the foods are really good! The Char Unagi and Prawn Tempura Sushi..."

Mia Lu

"Its so good! It’s so good literally everything is so good. The taste,the flavors,and the food quality is just amazing. This is my last sentence ITS..."

Yummyicecoco

"Good local Japanese. Been three times now and always friendly service and good food. Just avoid trying to park when the movies are on. Better still..."

Philip

"Really fast service and delicious food. We stopped in before a movie at the Lido and we are only disappointed that we haven’t come here sooner...."

Julia Louise

"Came here after unsuccessfully searching for parking for some yakatori in town. Ordered a nigiri selection, prawn yakatori, char unagi (eel) nigiri,..."

Fraser Lewis-Smith And Alana Ah Tani

"So good I had to make another booking for the following week!!Chicken karaghe OMG! 5/5Been a long time since I had some decent fried rice..."

Deano

"Went to Sakebar on a Sunday evening, welcomed by drums and a friendly waitress. We were seated promptly by the bar and was given our menus...."

Jenny Da

"Sakebar Nippon has a great atmosphere with authentic dishes and friendly staff. They have a range of dishes that are reasonably priced, and freshly..."

Matadors

"Went for a friend's birthday dinner last year.Fried rice was flavourful. Sushi was amazing and well presented. Yakisoba was delicious. Loved the..."

Rosanne Choy

"I feel the dishes are slightly overpriced. Always end up spending well over $80 per person and I’m type of guy who doesn’t eat that much and..."

Masterwayne12

"This restaurant has very friendly staff who are attentive and polite. The menu has a whole bunch of different meats, veges, rice, noodles and other..."

Aimee.

"Would come back again, food on the menu looks the same when on the table. Clean and friendly environment. Staff is absolutely lovely. Would recommend..."

Jeshlyn Bennett

"Staff are lovely, ambience is warm and bustling, especially if you're sitting downstairs. You can see the chefs cooking, and they greet you with..."

Shamili Superapple

"Always love Sake Bar. Been going here for years and the food, service and ambience are always impeccable. Tonight we ordered the sashimi trio, tuna..."

Acacia Wratten-Stone

"I love the food here! The dishes however are a little small so you may need to order more than one. It tastes very good and I recommend the Yum Yum..."

HelenMeng2000

"Held a private function here, communication beforehand was great. Arrived and the hostess was warm and welcoming, The atmosphere was lovely and..."

Mary Mave

"Holy crapola!!! Just finished a really reaalllllyyyy good meal here just now and by heck, amazing!!!!!!!! As you can tell from me plate that I..."

Swsammiii

"This is an awesome place.When you walk in the door one of the chefs taps on the drums hanging from the ceiling to announce your arrival. ..."

Deborah Ruth Thompson

"Super fun restaurant with a crazy, busy, always on the move vibe. With welcoming drums sounding as you enter and biding your farewell when you leave..."

Sonz

"A really good local Japanese restaurant with room for large or small groups. Service is super friendly. Their skewers are really yum - not as big a..."

Stephy_NakiGirl

"This Japanese restaurant is amazing! The service from staff is lovely and they are so friendly and attentive. However the highlight for me is..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"It is many years since we were last here and it certainly won't be that long before we return. A spontaneous decision to give it a go last night..."

Food And People

"Nice food and really friendly waiters/waitresses. The environment is very comfy. It's my second time here already. They serve various food. I have to..."

Coco_Clairy

"Really fun atmosphere. I love the way they greet you when you walk in. Always busy so you need to book. Great food. Very authentic. One of my..."

Nicola Sherrock

"Now this is the best ever customer service I've experienced in all of Auckland ! Super friendly and polite ! Just amazing atmosphere...."

Leo Dilshan

"ate here two nights ago with a couple of friends. Didn't have much time before the movie next door started, so was a little worried. The service was..."

Julia Crawley

"Went here on a Sunday evening without booking. We were catered to quickly but the waitress kept forgetting details like what we ordered and also what..."

R-Dee Roche

"Awesome place! Agedashi eggplant is phenomenal! I always get it when I get here. The layout is traditional Japanese style and is a really fun..."

Wanderlust

"Excellent food and experience.I have been to Sakebar numerous times in the last 5 years and it remains one of my most enjoyable dining..."

Ben

"This place gives you the warmest welcome. My bf and I was craving for some japanese. We got the spicy tuna roll, the yaki soba noodles, grilled..."

Joanne Chiang

"Nippon is usually my go too place for Japanese, but last night I was encouraged to try Hokkaido instead. It was pretty good but definitely not as..."

Jenny Daly

"Good Japanese food in Epsom! We ordered the sesame beans, grilled zucchini and mushroom, Katsu chicken and tuna sashimi. The sesame beans..."

Charlene Weaver

"Love this place. We've lived in the area for over ten years but I only discovered it a month ago. Since that first visit, I've been back twice..."

Ann C

"Real good! Food matched menu description and came fast. Very quickly served, high quality food, my favourite being the pork belly skewers. Although a..."

Eddie Liu

"It's probably typical of Japanese restaurants to have tiny tables cramped ingeniously in small spaces and still attain a sense of privacy...."

Dee Elle

"Have been here many times times for some yummy, fast food. I love the drums when you enter and the waitresses are always very friendly and helpful...."

Hannah Gear

"Once I've already tried to have dinner here before. But this place is very popular so there were not available tables. This time I was lucky! I was..."

Anastasia Lobareva

"This place is a hidden gem, once inside, you will be pleasantly surprised. This place is generally busy! They have a reasonable amount of seating -..."

HJ

"If oyu're looking for a fun place for dinner with a couple of mates, Sakebar Nippon is DEFINITELY the place to be and parking is not a problem as..."

Kellie Lee

"This restaurant has a serious pulse!It reminded me what eating out should be about, there's no pretentiousness here, it's all about fun! For..."

Kieran

"Perfect sake bar for me!. The karage chicken, soft shell crab and crispy squid all tasted very good. A good place to stop by if you're just..."

Anna Fern

"My favourite Japanese place in Auckland.No need for any dramatic descriptions.Perfect FoodFresh ingredientsPerfect..."

Joshy

"Absolutely fantastic! The best customer service ever. Their plum wine is outstanding. It's the freshest seafood I've ever had. Absolutely..."

Aly Lu

"Love atmosphere great service and fun for night out. Delicious Japanese beer's like Orion and the best tuna salad. Price is reasonable and a place to..."

Sarah Oxley

"Do visit this fun place with a group of friends & enjoy their hospitality & friendly charm & character. You can tell this place has great vibes from..."

Lvgdfd

"On a busy main road a great slice of what feels like an authentic sake bar any where in Tokyo. Great for catching up with anyone and a worthwhile..."

Marc Lambert

"If you're looking for a quiet place for some Japanese and conversation, then this really isn't the place for you. It's loud (you're greeted as you..."

Miah Dixon

"We have been past this place many times in the pass, as we go to golden jade restaurant next door..sakebar looks like one of the more establish..."

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"Absolutely amazing food. A bit on the noisy side which makes it all the more better! Its usually very busy and sometimes a bit tough to get service..."

Sumit

"Went here last night (group of 6) and it was really good. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The food and drinks arrived promptly, our server was..."

CJ

"This is one of my favourite Japanese restaurants in Auckland. Serve good food- more on the rustic home-cooked dishes rather than degustation that you..."

Christian

"Very nice place to go as a group. Food was really delicious and very well presented. Staff were very friendly! Plates are shared and very affordable..."

Joel L.

"We actually went to the opening of the sushi train store right next door as they did a trial opening on Sat. and Sun. afternoons. The atmosphere is..."

Rocky Mak

"Had a very enjoyable meal here this evening with excellent company. Great food, great service, we will be back!! Would recommend the sushi!!..."

Georgia Forde

"In terms of authentic Japanese that is close to the real thing...this is it!! Amazing restaurant with absolutely delicious food. Such a vibrant..."

Deborah Leilua

"Always have a great experience here! Came here to celebrate graduating and the staff were extremely patient and friendly as we waited to order. I do..."

Sophia O-W

"We love everything about this restaurant, service, food and food! We came for their sushi train, opening special $3.50 for all!!! Fried chicken, welk..."

Wendy Zhou

"I'm in love with this place for authentic Japanese food in Epsom. I first came here when attending a birthday party and have been revisiting ever..."

Vivien @ KJAS Blog

"Came here a few nights ago and i was pleasantly surprised by this quaint Japanese restaurant. The first thing you notice is the sushi train which..."

Jenane Jenny Krishnaraj

"Been coming here for years. Probably my favourite place for Japanese! There are so many different plates to choose from on the menu and all of them..."

I Love Food

"The food at Sakebar Nippon provides authentic Japanese cuisine made by Japanese chefs. It was quite a busy night too! The food was rather delicious..."

Eva Zhu

"Love coming here right from the gong when you enter to the gong when you leave. I have had the fish dumplings and the teriyaki chicken which are by..."

Kezia Lobo

"Came here on a date night with hubby, for a change. Was so cute. Loved the setting was very busy but it was a Friday! Had the typical style..."

Chloe-Mae

"Excellent food served in a fun atmosphere. Good for either a full meal or plates to share. Very handy to the Lido cinema, so we'll be back for..."

Emmy

"This is one of my favourites - the moment you step through the door, you could be in some tiny, extremely busy corner of Japan. The drums..."

Bri DiMattina

"We went to Sake Bar Nippon on 26/3/2015 and were really impressed with the great atmosphere, amazing food and awesome service. We had kara-age..."

Knife&Fork

"Have been here twice and has been delicious each time with friendly service! Lots of choice on the menu and everything is pretty well..."

Sarah Malcolm

"Without doubt one of Aucklands best genuine Japanese Sake Bars . The food is excellent , great fun & service . Prepare yourself for a good evening..."

David L Evans

"Happened to walk past here while looking for a place to have dinner with a friend and my partner. Saw "sushi train" and we decided to go in. Super..."

Queena

"Everything is absolutely beautiful and tasty, great service great venue. You can't go wrong at this place. Big Thanks to maku San for great..."

Ramo Kazankiran

"This place is almost always packed so make sure you book. We arrived just before 6 and happily Sat in the sister sushi bar next for until the..."

Steve

"Im a regular... good food and always quick to say lets go. Had one bad memory though watched the guy on the grill drop a whole squid on the floor..."

Rob

"Fantastic meal for 9 after the movies . Fast & efficient. Staff super friendly ! Well priced including a basic wine and beer list .Booking..."

Jan

"Loved this place. We booked for a party of 20 people and they were very accommodating. No one had been there before and everyone absolutely loved..."

Arrianna Saifoloi Mathieson

"Absolute favourite of mine from when I lived in Epsom a few years back. Was always a fab place to go with a group of friends to drink, eat and chat..."

Katy Turner

"Excellent food, excellent atmosphere, friendly and helpful staff. Good venue for big groups and parties.I can always rely on this restaurant..."

Ronnie Cee

"My husband and I like the food offered. We have tried most of the items on the menu. It is always good and consistent, plus attentive service. I..."

Amanda Choong

"Wow!!!!! My partner and I were really impressed with this place, food came out quickly, service was amazing, the friendliest I have had in a long..."

Michelle Bailey

"This is an amazing restaurant with a menu to suit any taste. We went with our kids and it's a great family occasion. The Teriyaki Chicken is to die..."

Andrew Thompson

"I love this place. The restaurant has a lovely cosy feel, my favourite spot is on the counter where you can watch the magic being made. The sushi..."

Gus

"I have been to quite a few Japanese restaurants in and around Auckland and I can honestly say the food doesn't quite measure up to the taste and..."

Ira Rawiri

"Casual and welcoming ambience (they bang on the drums and call out when you come in and out too), large menu, and it's always entertaining watching..."

NomNomPanda

"Service: 4/5Wait time: 4/5Environment: 4/5Food Quality and taste: 4/5Price range: $50+ pp[Very close to where I live but..."

Tony Ma

"I've been to Japan and this place brought me back there instantly. If you want a Japanese experience go here! Food was exceptional, and being able to..."

Kay Adams

"A great fun place to head to if you are a small group. The food is all good and generally the service is quick unless they are really busy. Its not a..."

David Boshier

"I have been going to this restaurant for a while now and took two friends with me. We all loved it and I think that the service has become speedier..."

Annalisa Fiore

"Have been to Sake Bar Nippon several times and it never disappoints. The first time was 4 years ago and every time since the food has been lovely. ..."

Hannah

"I celebrate my birthday here and i would definitely do it again. The food was very good, very authentic and great..."

Marie Huo

"I came here with my friend who's a regular and it was amazing. My first time having authentic Japanese and I was very impressed!! We ordered a couple..."

Karina Jean Weeks

"This is our regular for great casual Japanese food. Very genuine, very busy, very noisy. Always full of patrons from the Lido theatre next door,..."

Yoda

"Yum Yum Yum food and such a great experience...banging of gongs and sitting on pillows to eat. Felt authentic and tasted great. Our food took a..."

Kelsie Sybe

"We had a joint birthday celebration here on a Sat night and it was awesome! We were a party of 19 and they put us in the room upstairs where we did a..."

Kate Alison-Tomlin

"We went on a cold, rainy, Thursday night, and still it was booked out !!! they kindly fitted us in as long as we could be out by a certain time. ..."

Jan

"I have lived in Japan and this is about as close to authentic Japanese cuisine I have found in Auckland. Ichi-ban! Number..."

Anna

"a wonderful way to enter japan in the middle of auckland. fantastic service and atmosphere, perfect authentic food at a very reasonable price, always..."

Stephanie

"You know sometimes you find a jewel and the world needs to hear about it. Drum beats welcomed my 7 yr old and I in to the restaurant, and we were..."

Mitch B

"Fantastic little Japanese eatery. Great atmosphere, competent service and very reasonable value for money - we ate there Saturday night and had a..."

Angus

"My go to place for nice, authentic Japanese dinner. The ambience is very Japanese, with flags, wooden tables, big rocks texture on the floor surface..."

YellowBlankets

"A long time favourite of our whole family, there's probably not too many dishes on the menu we haven't tried! Can highly recommend - sushi and..."

Maggie G

"The first time I was taken to this restaurant, I was taken by a girl who told me that 'all her previous relationships had ended shortly after going..."

Alistair Ross

"Wonderful restaurant, great slightly cheaper alternative to more expenisve japanese restaurants. Especially delicious miso soup. I would definitely..."

Gabby

"First time here, had a blast enjoyed the food. Food arrived fast but reordering more dishes took a long time. Got packed quite quickly. Would eat..."

Angel Burnett-Ashwin

"I’ve been here a couple of times. The place is so popular I still haven’t sat at the main venue. I shall go back and sit by the grille! The food..."

William W

"One of the rainy dark evening, The moment 🪵you open the heavy, dark old wooden door of the bar, 🏮 you'll find the joy of their beautiful..."

Julie

"Perfect dinner to have before a movie at The Lido. Great food, great atmosphere, and friendly staff. Yummy vegetarian/vegan options too, they bring a..."

Rosie

"The food was fab. Loved the atmosphere so much. There's also karaoke available if you're keen. Steve was a nice gentle guy who was serving us. Quite..."

Niloofar ShSh

"Food was so delicious. Portions were a bit small compared to the price. Sashimi was okay, a little expensive for a small dish with 9 pieces. Staff..."

mjn205

"Loved the drum roll I got when I entered. It instantly lifted up my mood. The wine list has good range of sake, wines and beers. The food was..."

Anujaa Diwaan

"First time trying. Nice ambiance here and the staff there are all friendly. Food here is not bad, more pricey than you would spend for similar food..."

Wilson Shum

"Absolutely 5 stars! I enjoyed the atmosphere heaps! The music selection, the Taiko drum, the staff yelling いらしゃいませ! Making me feel..."

Eric Chou奧克蘭寶哥

"Absolutely the best experience dining in here! Always looked after and always great tasting Japanese food. The sashimi is fresh and has the best cuts..."

Odyssey L

"Wonderful dishes, best place for beers and skewers. One of the Best Japanese place in Auckland. Thank you miyu ,Steven and the team for a great..."

Nonny Impreza

"Had the best meal there with great food, service, atmosphere and drinks. Really made me feel like I was back in Japan!!!!..."

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"Food was beautiful. Bit costly for us two full time students, but you're paying for quality! Amazing atmosphere. Took us a while to get served but in..."

Matt Renata

"Stumbled upon this place on a rainy night with almost no one on the streets. Walked inside and it was PACKED! Amazing vibe, energy, people chatting,..."

S C

"Traditional Sake Bar that really does introduce you to the flavours of Japan. Absolutely loved trying an array of dishes. Great price, amazing ramen..."

Briahna Patterson

"Fun spot for dinner. We sat at the bar and my daughter enjoyed watching the chefs cooking on the hot plate. Quite noisy in that spot but there's..."

Craig Smith

India Gate Restaurant

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"Definitely highly recommend dinning here！ Deeply Impressed with Anurag Malik premium customers service. Masala and chicken lollipops are the best..."

Shuo

"Absolutely loved the butter chicken here. Received such great service. Definitely recommend for future diners who are after Indian..."

Neha Mahabir

"So far the best Indian food that I have tasted outside india. The staff's here are extremely polite and well behaved. The food is delivered super..."

Ganesh Kumar

"Had my sons first birthday here. Absolutely loved it. They were so open to us having decorations and music. The food was incredible! The atmosphere..."

Monisha Singh

"Was a sudden plan and was not disappointed. Absolute worth for money. The food we had was so yummy and was satisfied to the core. We ordered paneer..."

Sreejith V Pawar

"Had a work event dinner here. I dont eat much of indian food but I was surprised I enjoyed the food served. I really liked the Paneer Pakoda, Kaju..."

Tez

"Love the weekend buffet here!!! Anu is very helpful. A must try place. The naans are served hot on the table . 4 star as they sometimes are slow in..."

Mahesh Bhardwaj

"Very good taste of paneer curry. Overall food and service is really good. Background music create beautiful environment during dinner...."

Mike

"My friends and I came here after our touch game... Cruising up and down the street struggling to pick a place for dinner we saw the sign "$12 for..."

Waina Strickland

"Our function went really well at India Gate restaurant. All our friends and family enjoyed the food and hospitality. A special thanks to..."

Kapil Maheshwari

"Went for a birthday dinner. Was abit skeptical because we hardly eat Indian food but India gate definitely impressed! Will love to go again. Downside..."

Maria

"We had a celebration with approx 120 people. Service by the staff was excellent, people loved the set up and everyone was well taken care of for our..."

Sharmilaq Sharan

"Food was brilliant. We had a very large group whom they coped with admirably. Pre-ordered a large number of meals and then had a few late comers join..."

Colleen Van De Laar

"We go as a family to India gate for their Sunday buffet as often as we can. There's always a good selection of dishes that are outstanding in flavour..."

Josh Jones

"Extremely wonderful service every time I go . Especially thanks to Anu for continuing Providing great customer service. It’s brilliant every time ...."

Amy Brar

"Great food and prices on weekdays to go for dinner, awesome customer service specially the girl named Gagan who served us, was polite and did the..."

Nidhi Nangia

"Excellent customer service today by Gagan she was very professional. Food was great. Thank you! Highly recommend this restaurant. Fantastic staff :..."

Nessa Stewart

"Loved my matar paneer lunch special. The coke zero was served in a glass and was flat.Seemed like it was from a 2 litre bottle which was opened a..."

Priyanka Champanerkar Nayak

"Visited with my friend on his recommendation, even though I had a different place in mind.. This place has a different test of Indian..."

James SMITH

"Great Service, We live in the Los Angeles, USA and we had our Son's Pre-Wedding function on the 28th April 2017. The Food and service was excellent...."

Hemant Gohil

"Me and my family thoroughly enjoyed our visit to India Gate. Cheese khobouse(Naan) a must try as it was so delicious that on Kids demand we had to..."

Tastytips

"Good Indian food. Variety is awesome. However, professionalism of staff is wanting.We have been visiting them and what I can make out is as they..."

Harsh Vardhan Shrotriya

"Have been there at least 50 times.Great ambience ,yummy food and best service can't ask for more .Comfortable seating, authentic and..."

YumYum

"I love going to this restaurant. Great food, reasonably priced and service with a smile... A big smile! Did I mention the good wholesome food? We..."

Cameron O'Dwyer

"Visited the restaurant couple days ago. Quick service, friendly staff and the food is great. Their Punjabi Chicken curry is a must try dish along..."

Nidhi Nangia

"Love this place, the great food and welcoming friendly customer service from their lovely staff called Gaga keep me and my partner keep coming back...."

Roy Luo

"It's was great time and excellent food . It was great service.food was delicious and great organisation and your staff is very polite and great..."

Harshil Doshi

"Hi This restaurant gets full marks as Awesome food, excellent service and fabulous staff.Whether it is lunch or dinner, the food is so tasty..."

Geeta Patel

"Just want to congratulate and thank Anu & the rest of the India Gate restaurant team for the fantastic service and delicious food we had earlier..."

Amit Dakshindas

"Friendly helpful wait staff offering good service. The waitress was amazing, knew what she's doing. Lovely vibe and surroundings but it's the food..."

Hendricks

"Awesome food and friendly staff. Love it each time we come, makes us come again and again. Thanks for making my daughter's 16th an absolutely..."

Shalini Wadhawan

"So it's a Monday, it's lunch time, you're in Epsom and you're hungry. Why not check out India Gate? We've all seen those adverts for Indian..."

James T. Raukete

"I hosted an event here a couple of weeks ago and I have to admit the team on the day were amazing. The lead up to the event was a bit back and forth..."

Tania-Rubini Naidu

"Excellent Ambiance. We did have Dahi Bhalla chat while waiting for our take away and it was awesome. We had Palak Paneer for dinner (take away) and..."

Santosh Keerti

"Its always a pleasure to be there. Food is good and staff is friendly. The menu is huge. We have never had any complaints with them. India gate is..."

Supriya Sally

"Had a great dinner last night with this place...i like the most amazing was there place and very pleasant atmosphere. We ordered starter , soup and..."

Soni.jay231287

"Food and service is pretty good here. The staff are always polite despite the events and functions they have in progress at any time. I..."

Audacity 2 Write

"I come here regularly with my local rotary club (Rotary Mt Eden). The VIP room is great for our meetings - the private room has a flat screen TV..."

Frances Loo

"It was a fantastic party organised by the restaurant staff. the food was really delicious and served on time. The customer services of the staff was..."

Mayur Jajadiya

"We went for dinner to India gate Restaurant.We ordered chicken tikka,Bhendi masala and Kali Mirch chicken.Its very delicious,would like to appreciate..."

Rajitha

"India Gate is the best Indian fine Dining restaurant in Auckland.There services are really very good and Anu is very professional. I will really..."

Megha Gulati

"We had a great 1st Birthday Party here with over 60 guests. Great food and atmosphere for an evening function with family and friends.. Would..."

Raj Hit

"Awesome food, great hospitality.Have been there at least 50 times.Must visit for every north Indian food lover.Nice location, parking..."

Jeetendra Kulkarni

"We had dinner just now ..we oder the banquet ..i can see that its with the new style with new decoration presentation ..i wanna say one word its just..."

Prashant Dholakiya

"I did my son's 5th birthday at IndiaGate it was the awesome experience. The place, food and service were wonderful and we didn't have any small..."

Saicht

"India Gate is by far the best Indian restaurant. Food is ABSOLUTELY delicious.Indian food is done beautifully, good vibes, friendly staff and always..."

Aakanksha McClymont

"Great ambience ,yummy food and best service can't ask for more .THE BEST👍One of my favourite place to enjoy quality food With family..."

Seema Chatly

"The best restaurant in town to have the authentic indian food. Tastefully decorated place, friendly staff and a variety of mouth watering dishes to..."

Anu Arora

"Finger licking delicious food was served by friendly staff. A very pleasant experience and a must recommend to anyone who wants to eat authentic..."

Suchi Malhotra

"We love India Gate! We've been dining here semi-regularly for at least 3 years. Food is always up to standard and we've never been disappointed...."

Holly Hawkins

"We celebrated our baby first birthday in India Gate restaurant, we were amazed with the quality of food, service and ambiance. The customer service..."

PT

"I visit this restaurant weekly and have done for the past 2 years. The staff are always so friendly and remember my order. The food is well priced..."

Mariah

"We come here on a regular basis and the food is always fantastic! Never disappoints with a great take on favourite dishes (absolutely adore the..."

Hannah Van Crasbeek

"We have been there couple of times and food was awesome.Must try... Punjabi chicken and paneer saag But malai kofta is not good at..."

Viku Sheokand

"We went last night, 26/3/16. Very busy with a wedding in the function room, but in saying that, we were attended to promptly and efficiently. Food..."

Dave Koefoed

"I go here every week on Thursday's and the staff are really friendly and remember my order. The food is really good and their lunch specials are at..."

Som Sok

"Went in there not realising Nandos has closed, and India Gate has taken it's place.As me and my partner were just about to walk out, the..."

Joshy

"This pace is really good ... The food , staff . .. I love it .. I went there yesterday with my friends.. There was a slight delay though with the..."

Harshy

"Went for lunch served with excellent food and great service. Staff was very friendly and experienced; great standards and quality of food. Soothing..."

Sidhu Sarpanch

"I was having a lazy evening so felt like ordering in. India gate had great reviews online and reasonable delivery cost so it was an easy choice. I..."

Food Adventures With AnnaJ

"Great food - I come here all the time and the lunch specials are awesome. They have all the usuals but put a great spin on many classic flavours..."

John Faulding

"We had a 60th Birthday party with about 75 people. The staff at the restaurant were well organised and made the whole process for arranging the party..."

Paresh Patel

"We go here every Thursday for lunch, the staff is always prompt in greeting our group. Our waitress remembers our orders every week. It's amazing!..."

Luke McCallum

"People who rate this this restaurant any less than 5 obviously don't know what true Indian cuisine is. The service is always great and the food is..."

Josh Love

"Staff are always super friendly and make us feelat home. Food is always hot and delicious. Very authentic and an all round great restaurant...."

Chelsea Ross

"Just had my engagement function here and it was a huge success. The Duty Manager (Anu) was an absolute delight. She was on top of everthing and took..."

Rakesh

"We held our son's 1st birthday party and would like to thank the team at india gate, Epsom. Everybody loved the environment and the atmosphere. The..."

Kirthi Raju

"Awesome restaurant with great food!! The lunch special is well worth the price. The service is always good and we go at least once a week. Definitely..."

Amiria Mita

"India Gate is a favourite with myself and co-workers, their lunch special of $10 for a curry, rice, naan and drink is great value. The butter chicken..."

Debbie Sellar

"Although India Gate is not exactly a fine dining establishment, my main priority is always the food; and this place has excellent food!Very..."

Alan James

"Nice place for Indian food. Cool decor and ambience. A large menu with variety. Food is overall nice. Staff is friendly and courteous. Service needs..."

#1

"Visited here for lunch..the ambiance reminds you of almost every Indian restaurant abroad but here it has been done up tastefully..They..."

Hemant Kaushal

"India gate is one of the first Indian restaurant's in Auckland where I am always served with an authentic Indian taste that reminds of my home..."

Harpreet Kaur

"One of the best restaurant good food and good hospitality by young smart manager seems like Punjabi honestly everything was gud we been on last..."

Tapan Amin

"Our friend had organised a birthday party for his kid here. Th food was nice especially the naan breads, they were soft and didn't have to spend much..."

Kaushikc_32

"India Gate is a good Indian restaurant to visit and serves some good flavours and has good value for money. Surely would recommend the Harabhara..."

Savio Valladares

"Mains at only $9.90 represents good value. The food was good too. The service was okay but one complaint ... my Kingfish beer cost $13.50!!!! That..."

Peter Mondosae

"All I can say is the food was really nice. There was nobody to greet customers at the entrance and was a bit awkward as we had to walk up to the bar..."

Kershia

"Great tasting food, great portions, excellent service all equals fantastic value. I am a veteran Indian food campaigner. I've enjoyed..."

James Dewar

"My husband and I are total curry addicts and over the years we have tried EVERY Indian restaurant in Auckland. For a long time now we have never..."

Donna Sayers

"Consistently good. Child friendly and fairly authentic food only a little bit dumbed down for NZ plebians. However possibly the best value for money..."

Robert Thompson

"India gate is honestly the best Indian restruant I have ever been to, it's even better than all the Indian restruants in Melbourne. First of all the..."

Cammy

"My family love this restaurant. We had no problems getting a table and the service was fast, and the staff helpful and friendly. The menu selection..."

Jacqui Michael

"My sister raved on about this place and finally took me there last Wednesday. Frankly the food is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G! The waitresses that served us were..."

Mere Jesse

"I had a really good time with friends there over the last few months. The food was out of this world, freshly made, and all of the flavors one would..."

Chrissy

"Went there last Saturday without expectation. Most Indian food in NZ sucks as commerical companies deliver their products everywhere and I'll bet..."

Jason Prendergast

"After a suggestion from a Taxi driver we tried India Gate Takeaways. If you love Indian food but are bored to tears with the offering at most Indian..."

Rob Cameron

"Have been here a few times, the first couple of times service was their let down, but has seemed to have improved a smile can go a long way. The food..."

Naz Hussein

"I have ordered takeaways from here multiple times in the last 2 years. the gentleman who does the deliveries is very nice. The food is excellent, I..."

Diana Hetherington-James

"We had India Gate to cater for our child's 5th Birthday Party. The food was simply immaculate. India Gate delivered to their promise. The food taste..."

Neil Dicholkar

"Excellent food and excellent service. Despite arriving within half an hour of closing time, we were made to feel welcome and were under no pressure..."

Ted Erskine-Legget

"My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the meal! I love Indian food..but it has to be great!!!The waiters throughout the night were wonderful and..."

Natasha

"My colleague and I had an excellent time at India Gate. The food was immaculate and the flavours of both the Starters and the Mains were explosive...."

Yum

"I discovered this restaurant two weeks back and have already been three times! There are four other Indian restaurants I go to - but the food here..."

Fred

"Went over to India gate on Wednesday night as they had a special $ 9.90 for most mains. It took a while for the food to arrive, however, the taste..."

Sandip Prakasam

"I went to India Gate on a Thursday night to get the $10 curries.Service was great, and curries were delicious.I had a medium..."

Nicky

"I work near the location of India Gate and decided to walk in during the lunch special times. The waiter was nice and showed me around right away..."

Tommy Coleman

"Great service I had my wedding there and the food and service was very nice the layout and lights. All my family and Friends had a wonderful time I..."

Adeline Mane

"Went about couple of days before and was welcomed with an awesome atmosphere, with beautiful music in the background and the staff with excellent..."

Rahul M

"We received a very well presented flyer in our letterbox. We ordered a variety of starters and mains - the food was simply delightful and delicious..."

Carol Frisby-Shilton

"Hello people India gate is one of the popular restaurant around Auckland where indian celebrities such as Abhishek Bachchan Bappi etc goes for..."

Priyanka

"Excellent fine dine Indian restaurant along with options of Indo-Chinese. Good location, ample parking, spacious and nice..."

Vinod Vyas

"Went here for Mothers Day with the family, 5 adults. This restaurant is upstairs & for my 87yr old mum it was quite an effort. I don't think there is..."

Trevor Ninness

"Hosted my 21st party here a couple of weeks ago and the party hall had an awesome ambiance to it. Food was amazing especially the starters. The..."

sanya chetty

"I have relatives at home and were staying over the Christmas vacations. I am lucky to have guests as per our culture. I used to dine out in different..."

aditya gupta

"I recently moved to Bellevue from Jersey and was desperate for good Indian food. Tried 2 restaurants before India Gate and honestly I started missing..."

Ashwin Arora

"First time dining there - such great service from the manager Anurag. The food was amazing. Freshly made lemonade was beautiful and the butter..."

Catherine Tamaseu

"Hosted birthday party for my daughter here last week. The food was amazing as always, the arrangements were done in time. Recommend this place if you..."

Suraj Akl

"Absolutely love it here. My go-to Indian in Auckland. Have been here weekly (sometimes daily!) for over a year. Has been nothing but wonderful..."

Peter Nestor

"Would like to thank the Staff and Manager for the awesome service we received when we celebrated our daughter's graduation on 6th May 2017. The food..."

Nazmun Nisaar

". (01/05/2015) Good place for groups and normally busy / crowded during peak hours and weekends. Never quite. Always liked their food. Despite..."

Nitesh Gautam

"Nice buffet, like the..."

Ravi Singh

"Great indian restaurant with a more diverse menu than a lot of other outlets. Good choice of vegetarian options. The venue has quite a lot of..."

Ben H

"A very nice place. Located conveniently in the city center and has friendly staff. The food was quite nice. The celebrity wall is intriguing. Only..."

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