Best Samosa in Nelson

2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Taaj Indian Restaurant & Cafe
Taaj Indian Restaurant & Cafe
86/100 (1294 ratings)
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Indian
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Dinner
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Ice Cream of the Day
Saag Wala
Poppadom & Dips
Sweet Sesame Chicken
Curry
Chicken tikka masala
Biryani
Samosa
Mango Lassi
Manchurian Gravy
Platter
Fenugreek Chicken
pilsener
Stoke Pilsner
chicken korma
Almond Kulfi
Maharaja Combo
Bhuna
Cheese Corn Balls
Sit down
Indian
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Delivery
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Mid-range
"We love Taaj, the best Indian in Nelson. They actually make their dishes spicy.. Never had a bad meal from here. Takeaways sometimes take a while to..."
Shelby Keen
"Taaj has always been a great restaurant to order from, whether via Deliver Easy or in person. Their butter chicken is the best in town, followed by..."
Taylor O'Carroll
"I am a regular here, love the place and the food. Good value for money, great taste, excellent customer service. I was recently served by Prachi..."
mukesh bisht
"Awesome place to dine and relax. Great atmosphere and very good service. Prices were fair, and the food was amazing. Lots to choose from, but I am..."
Alexei Borissenko
"We will happily be making the 2 hr drive to come and eat here again and again and probably again. We can't even explain the flavors of everything we..."
D B
"This place is better than any other Indian restaurant in Nelson. The goat curry from here is absolute *chef’s kiss*. I have tried many, if not all..."
Hannah Vickers
"Best curry I've had in years. Up on holiday from North Canterbury. Absolutely delicious. Compliments to the chefs . Will be..."
Mary Procter
"We got some takeaway here. Lamb Madras and Mango Chicken. Both dishes were delicious. We also had some naan breads. The garlic cheese naan was..."
Melissa H
"We've just been here for tea.. food,service,staff all wonderful. Music very nice too. Thank you to all..."
Andrew Piper
"Best Indian food I ever had in NZ; and it’s reasonably..."
Jasper Kang
"Great service, fast out with food and presentation of it, great lunch time..."
Joanne Robinson
"really lovley customer service, even gave my friend a free drink as she didn’t order one! good was amazing and the lunch special is such a good..."
celia wallace
"Always get great food. Also only place I've been able to get a Bhuna in Nelson. Just be aware they tend to be a little bit spicier than some other..."
The Electrician
"Fabulous lunch with friends. Lovely friendly server. Highly recommend. I had the best butter chicken..."
Christine Johnston
"Most authentic Indian food I've had in the region. There is something special about the spices that they use which makes it stand out from the..."
Anjelo Mascarenhas
"The food is always awesumly yummy as every time I reckon.. Never any complaints from any of my massive tribe just maybe if I get things to hot for..."
Jana Huriana Anderson-Tawaka
"Amazing!!!! We ordered dinner for delivery! Arrived fresh and hot. Amazing service and the best Indian we have had in a long time. 100 stars!!!! Will..."
karina mcdonald
"Such great consistency where other places sometimes lack. The food is always spot on and absolutely great for vegetarians. On my most previous time..."
David
The Indian Cafe Nelson
The Indian Cafe Nelson
83/100 (1821 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Indian
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Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Chicken vindaloo
Chicken tikka
Gulab jamun
Curry
garlic naan
Prawns
Fresh Oysters
Onion Bhaji
Tandoori Platter
Potato Curry
Kabobs
Hand Cut Fries
Tikka Masala
Tandoori Selection
Lamb
Tandoori Chicken
Fish
Butter Chicken Korma
Aloo Matar
Rice
Panner Butter Masala
caesar salad
Beef
King Fisher Lager
Samosa
Sit down
Indian
Highchairs Available
Accepts Visa
Full Bar
Accepts American Express
Accepts Credit Cards
Street Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Delivery
Wine and Beer
Outdoor Seating
Parking Available
Takeout
Free off-street parking
Accepts Mastercard
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Awesome food, awesome service. The beef bhuna and chicken do piyaza were to die for. Kingfishers just to keep the heat under..."
Irfan Choudhry
"Absolutely loved this beautiful gem in Nelson. Such incredibly yummy authentic Indian food and the atmosphere was great also 😊 Lovely place to..."
Laura Clarke
"Nothing hits the spot like a Lamb Vindaloo from the Indian Cafe! Thanks for always being constant and..."
Ruby O'Sullivan
"The Indian Cafe(town). Booked a table for four for 7pm and got to pick inside or out when we got there, awesome to have the option so we chose..."
Shaz Nicholls
"Unbelievably great traditional Indian food! Fast and professional wait staff. Would dine here every night if I had the..."
Sharon Tappenden
"The food was absolutely delicious � and all the staff were..."
Tessa Colville
"Great food and hospitality. Thanks Denise and..."
Martina Utz
"It’s always delicious food and awesome service. I’m a happy..."
Marcio Molinari
"Best Indian food I've had in NZ. Awesome. Great garlic..."
Cherry Lawson
"Best Indian ever. Was super impressed , friendly staff great family..."
Joanne Urlich
"Value for money with remarkable food. Will definitely go back..."
Terry Saltnes
"I love coming here. Great food. Great service. One of my daughter's faves..."
Wendy Pearce
"Amazing authentic Indian food. And I've eaten a lot of Indian food! The dishes taste just as though they do when you are in India itself. Full of..."
Charissa Gibson
"Quite possibly the best Indian I've ever had. Food was sooo good and service was top notch 😊 Pity we live so far away as this would most..."
Cailiosa Kelly
"We are on holiday from South Africa and had the pleasure of eating at this restaurant. Excellent food and service. We were warned about the wait but..."
Paula Walsh
"because this cafe is so busy I can understand why it can take awhile for service,esp fri or sat night. but if you go at any other time its not such a..."
Being Maggie
"Quite simply the best curry I've had. In Nelson for work for a night and decided on the takeout option. Seekh Kebab is absolutely amazing, vindaloo..."
Chris
"Excellent Food, Value and Service - Possibly some of the best Indian food I've ever had. Highly recommend their Mango Chicken and Butter Chicken...."
Geoff Adams
"We were at The Free House for a drink. They allow you to bring food from outside the establishment and eat it there. They even provide you with..."
Sean P E Fleming
"Can't beat Indian Cafe for Indian food in Nelson. I am a regular diner, both eat in and take out and always enjoy their food. The curries are not too..."
Rachel Galyer
"Found this restaurant using my nose from the amazing fragrances emitted by their kitchen and have not looked back since. The only place in Nelson I..."
Rhiannon Hui
"Denise the Maître d' runs a tight ship. I've eaten here almost monthly for many years and am never disappointed with the quality of the meals and..."
Mandy
"I thoroughly enjoyed my experience here. Had a slight issue when we arrived of being seated close to an open door, and with it being a bit of a cold,..."
Rochelle
"very good im will come..."
Bob
"The most delicious indian food we have had!! We have been to the indian cafe many times, due to it's wonderful reputation it can be very busy...."
Amy
"Although we only had a take-away from the Indian Cafe it was one of the better Indian take-aways we have had. There was a very generous amount of..."
Roger Fraser
"By far the best indian cuisine we have ever had, tried lots of other indian resturants but Indian Cafe we will always return to to get that curry..."
Charlie And Suzy
"The Indian Cafe is located in a lovely old villa. The food is fantastic. The dishes are full of flavor and a good size. The Nan bread is hot and..."
J K
"This was a great place for a family Indian meal. The food was good quality obviously and the absolute best onion baji I have ever tasted. The only..."
Khymne Methven
"Best Indian Restaurant in Nelson by a long shot. Amazing prices, great friendly staff and awesome wine selection. Recommend the Original Banquet for..."
Nathan Capper
"The best Indian EVER!!!!! 18 years ago my parents and I went to Nelson for a night. We walked past a tiny little Indian takeaway place and decided..."
John Savage
"Awesome Indian food! This place really does it well. A nice atmosphere in either the indoor or the outdoor dining experience. Staff were good, local..."
Paul Steele
"We were visiting Nelson and had Indian Cafe delivered to our unit. It was absolutely delicious. Some of the best Indian food I have had in NZ...."
J Robertson
"Delicious food, friendly staff! The Indian Cafe is an excellent place in a great location in Nelson, opposite the former church turned pub! We loved..."
David Garwood
"Fantastic flavours, portion sizes and value. Beautifully cooked food. Good range of vegetarian and vegan options. Highly..."
Barry Wasson
"A friend at home in Wellington recommended. I am in Nelson for the day and decided to try. Lovely food, friendly staff. Will definitely be..."
Andrew Magnusson
"I have the special, chicken biryani, The portion was too large mainly rice with little other ingredients, and the chicken was too..."
Andy Saxby
"Very authentic and delicious food, vast selection of dishes and very friendly..."
Joanne Gillespie
"Great butter chicken! I asked for spicy and it had a kick but not too hot. Can’t complain about the food. The ambiance felt a bit too upscale for..."
nikolas34520
"Great value for great food. :) I got some Naan and loved it. The butter chicken was sublime. The wait staff was fantastic as well, very friendly..."
Paul Stevenson
"Great Indian food at good prices, we went at lunch and made the most of the Lunch specials. All was cheap, delicious and with good portions. As with..."
John Wilson
"What a superb experience!! Went for a takeaway, took 3 menus (enough for 4 adults and 3 young kids). The smell in the car was a torture… made it to..."
sébastien Chiarelli