The restaurant is nice, good seats and quite a cool environment. The food is good but not amazing, and they always get something wrong, or a wrong naan or they don't get the spicy to right. But they have a promotion for dinner from Sunday until Wednesday that worth it.
Decided to lunch here and we ordered a butter chicken and another dish from the lunch specials can’t remember the name.
Staff are friendly and attentive, food delivered quickly and tasted great!
Decent portions and reasonable price, next time I’m craving Indian food I’ll be back here!
Was so stuffed! Pretty good Indian restaurant. Ive only been to a couple so far and this would be right up there with the others :) definitely had some really nice food. Recommend. A shame they're tucked away in a little corner
Nice place for dinner / Dine in
Food is delicious but they doesn't decorate it as you will see food art in other restaurants around in Auckland....
Food looks simple but tasty . Friendly Staff
Must visit to have good dine in experience with family or friends as it's nice & quite place with delicious food.
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Always amazed me sometimes by palak panner and at times by Korma.. lachaa paratha is superb...
Love to go for late dinners...beautiful and quite sitting staff is really good
I have been there last night with my friend. Generally we go to Bolliwood often but in Takapuna it was first time. Not bad to say staff understand the timings and gestures. Food was delicious. Ambience was very quiet like, they must put some kind music on.
We were late so tried to finish soon and leave, but duty manager said up to 10:30 it's fine no rush.
Overall: Service5/5 S@taff approach and communication were good, but when you are in hospitality you need to be passionate about what you do, rather than you just do as a paid job.
Cheers.....
Thanks staff for good experience....
Wow, Glad we found this place!
Food is beautiful and fresh, Staff are friendly and check up on you often enough. Atmosphere is gorgeous also. We have been here a few times and each time is as good as the last.
Always a good value for money. The Chicken Tikka Masala is my favorite. The garlic naan is very fresh. It is a good place for work/team lunch with your colleagues.
Dined here on a tuesday night. They were very busy. I used to come regularly for their luncg special.
Their curries are decent with enough meat and tasty sauce.
We ordered a butter chicken and lamb korma. One thing I can say is that I wish the lamb korma had more texture and wasn't as smooth.
The keema naan is very good and tasty.
They do a $10 main special on weekdays which is extremely good value for money. The food is always consistently good. Not very authentic indian but if you enjoy westernised indian food, this is pretty good.
Very friendly service. Lunch options limited but very nice. Quanity in the $10 Lunch menu is really limited. Best go for Upgrade. Butter Naan are excellent.
The special curry was indeed very tasty and hot to my liking. Will come again.
Full lunch menu available too!
Well flavoured meals - I've used them for takeaways a few times and have never had to wait more than the time advised. Portion size was more than sufficient and generally the normal size takeaway containers. Staff were welcoming. Added bonus is $10 mains on Monday - Wednesday at the moment - more than value for money as I definitely don't have a problem paying full price here. Set a little away from the main throng of activity in Takapuna, so finding a parking is easy.
Bolliwood is by far my favourite Indian eatery! I loved the food, have tried butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, tandoori chicken, mango chicken and roganjosh (yes I'm a chicken fan :p) Loved all of them!! I loved the naan AND roti breads that they serve as well, prefers plain, simple butter naan and indian roti over the fancy spinach and cream naan etc. In addition, who can say no to their super value $10 lunch combos? One thing that I would recommend Bolliwood to improve on is its serving speed, I always found myself waiting for a VERY LONG time before my food is served. Otherwise, all positives for this place! :D
Great service, the waiters were very friendly and helpful. Food arrived fast and the curry was beautiful, good portions too! Only thing is we had to ask for more rice, everything was delicious though and the place is nice. Overall very good experience
Not sure where these recent reviewers have been eating but when I ate here I found the portion size and the service very acceptable.
My partner ordered for me so I just had to turn up. Barely sat down beitfore my very tasty chicken Tikka Masala turned up. The dish was lovely. Subtle spices all perfectly balanced. I'd defiantly eat here again. If I had one gripe it would be the style of the water glasses. Very pretty but not practical when holding. Felt it slipping out of my hand
Good people to host a restaurant. All good atmosphere and taste and quality of food. For the price. I think it's fair. Nice work.
I had the chicken korma and it was delicious. Have been here I think 4 times now.
Curry?? Yes?? It's Bolliwood then. The food is top notch. The ambiance is acceptable but those songs blasting are an ear sore. I understand that's the whole Bollywood atmosphere, but it does ruin the food vibe. An eg. is While I was eating, a high pitched singer screamed his lungs out. There are plenty of Bollywood songs that doesn't go annoying customers. Maybe, it's a personal preference.
The food is the main reason you keep coming back to Bolliwood. The prices are reasonable and the fat amount is comparatively reasonable too. I didn't have to use too many tissues to get fat stains off my fingers.
I've tried most dishes here and I have to say - go ahead, try them all. The cooks here know how to please you with the right amount of spices and covering them with cream. Yumm.
If not the somewhat annoying songs, I would have given the place a complete 5 stars.
I love this place, it always feel like a home very welcoming atmosphere, the decor is exciting and the live Tandoor different to any place in Auckland, The service is always very professional and on same time friendly. And most important, The food here is full of flavor and delicious. Drinks list is good too. My favorite dish is the King Prawn Malabari and Haryali kabab!! It was very enjoyable and we will definitely be back
If you love food that has a kick and is full of flavour, then this is a must try!
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Excellent food and brilliant service. The waiting staff were very attentive and made us feel welcome. The décor was nice and the place had a buzz of an upmarket Takapuna restaurant.
The waiter recommended us to try Kadhai Paneer which despite of not being on Menu was cooked for us. It was simply delicious and all the masala was perfectly cooked and blended into a tasty gravy. We also ordered the Chef Special Chicken dish which was again a masterpiece with perfectly cooked chicken pieces and a mouthwatering taste. The breads were properly cooked and my personal recommendation would be Kheema Naan (Mince Naan). The quantity was sufficient and the portion of Rice was more than enough for 4 people to enjoy on the lingering taste. As we had coincidentally been there on a Tuesday evening, all the curries we ordered were just for $10. It is undoubtedly the best Indian restaurant that I had been to and would definitely recommend to all my fellow Indians and all Kiwis who would love to try the real taste of Indian food. Will definitely be there again.
As per usual food, service excellent.
As per Sharon's review my only comment would be the inflexibility of main choices. As I was full I tried to swap my curry main ($17) for a kids chicken nugget meal ($6.50) -$10.50 in their benefit not mine( we hadn't ordered at this stage). They wouldn't allow it (and also wouldn't let me order a
cheaper adults main for takeaway) so I ordered both the meals and we took curry home as a takeaway.
Still a good voucher deal and we enjoyed the takeaway the next day but it didn't make financial sense for them and the flexibility would of been nice customer service.
Went tonight for dinner, was absolutely superb. Best Indian restaurant I've been to. Service was great, good atmosphere,the food was quick and delicious(the naan was superb). Highly recommend. Will be going back for sure.
Service was friendly and prompt. Food was very tasty and enjoyed by all of us. My only gripe would be that seafood is not regarded as a main even though the prices are pretty much the same as the other meats. I havent experienced that before at any other restaurant including Indian so it is something to consider if you are buying any deals as they are not directly excluded in conditions. However after pointing this out to the manager he did let me have a seafood dish, so I thank him for not making a bigger deal out of it than he could have. They have another deal for $10 mains (does mention in the offer that seafood is not included - no problem as long as its stated) that seems good value and the normal price of most dishes is not unreasonable either. I would be happy to go back and recommend to others.
My workmates and I often have this as takeaway and every time we comment on how good it is. Everything is very tasty and service is always great. A couple of times they have forgotten extra chutneys and sauces that have been paid for so just remember to check your order accuracy when it comes to these. Other than that the food from here is amazing.
My wife and I decided to treat ourselves to a restaurant meal on Anzac Day. We decided to go to Bolliwood, Takapuna (was Palace of India).
We were pleasantly surprised that there was no 15% surcharge (it was a public holiday). Also, they only charged us $10 for each main. Apparently they charge this Mon to Wed.
The service was excellent, with the staff coming around to ask how the meal was and if we needed help several times.
As for the meal, well it was one of the most tasty Indian meals I have had. The quantities were more than sufficient. We did not have to wait very long. I ordered the special curry and my wife ordered the lamb roganjosh.
I would definitely recommend this restaurant and we will be going back.
Even the prices for the rest of the week were very reasonable when compared to other restaurants.
We ate here recently - family of 7 - and all thoroughly enjoyed it. Took the opportunity to order something other than the usual butter chicken! So we ordered a variety of chicken (including butter!), lamb, fish, prawn and vegetarian. Will definitely return.
We went there in a group of 12 for a friend's birthday.Food was great and so was the ambiance as decor is contemporary and inviting.
It's great for a catch up with friends or a romantic evening.Staff is friendly and helpful as 1 of my mates was not sure what to order.Our food arrived in reasonable time despite the place being busy. Must visit for a tasty Indian food!!!
Came here for a large family dinner a few weeks ago. Great service, great food, and excellent value for money. Also cater very well for vegetarians/vegans and gluten free.
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I've eaten here at lunchtimes a few times because they do a $10 deal which is good value. Went in for a dine-in experience - very nice.
They let you choose the hotness of the meals, which is good cos my partner and I like proper hot food. He's a veggie, and the kofta malai (some sort of veggie meatballs in creamy cashew sauce) was absolutely gorgeous. Some of the tomato-based dishes are a bit sharp, so it's good to get a mix. The lamb cutlets I had as a starter were lovely and tender, and perfectly spiced. Plain naan was nice, peshwari naan a bit solid but tasted nice, and all made in house - you can see the bloke cooking them. Mango Lassi was good too, though the chai was disappointing. Has a kids menu (which offers mild curries as well as the ubiquitous chicken nuggets and chips, tho our daughter wasn't that adventurous), and very good for vegetarians
I reckon it's as authentic as you're going to get in Takapuna (and yes, I've been to India a couple of times) - its Kiwi taste but definitely closer to real indian than anywhere else in Taka, maybe in the whole Shore. Not bad prices, good sized portions, though its done as single servings not as shared dishes. The woman who runs it is nice and helpful too.
Great restaurant, food and service. My girlfriend and I are both vegan and were given a special vegetarian/dairy free menu with plenty of dishes to choose from when we asked! :)
It is a great place to dine. Food is very yum, reasonably priced and with many options for different tastes. Tucked in a quiet street in busy Takapuna, you get great service from very friendly people. You would never hesitate to visit again and again!!
Guys if you are in Taka just go to this place. 10$ lunch special what a meal in a cheap deal. Ordered Chicken Tikka masala with garlic naan and free drink
love it. one mean and done till evening lol.
Good services, good quality - Strongly recommended :)
My boss love it aye hahaha
Super delicious food with beautiful presentation. The manager named kulvinder always put extra effort to serve the customers. Highly recommend, one of the best restaurants🙂
My favorite Indian restaurant on the Shore. Service is great whether you’re dining in or takeaway. The butter chicken sauce and garlic & cheese naan is delicious 🤤
Food is great, a close match to food we have experienced in India.
Normally I don't order paneer in NZ as it is never as good as you get in India. Though the paneer at bolliwood if perfect & fresh.
Would order again, definitely worth dining if you have the opportunity.
Since the new owners took over, I can definitely see a difference! Food was delicious and the staff were very friendly. Will be back!
GREAT FOOD HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! YUMMY FOOD AND EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! loved it!
Got a takeaway from here very pleasant staff and Kingfisher on tap. To the food I had a chicken Bhunna with a garlic naan lovely food full of flavour has a varied menu so bound to find something.0
Excellent Indo Chinese food. We took our mats and took the takeaway to nearby takapuna beach and food was perfect for the atmosphere. The spice level is good and dumplings were more than perfect. The chutney was great too. Overall good value for money. Would highly recommend. I would revisit for sure.
Food was absolutely amazing!! The staff are lovely to deal with - so friendly and obliging. Had a beautiful impromptu dinner with my daughter (who absolutely loves the food!) and it was a very nice setting, lovely decor - and the Garlic Naan - WOW!! Possibly the best I have had in a very, very, long time. Thank you to the lady who served us this evening (front of house manager) - definitely going again THIS week. Thanks team - compliments to the Chef and the Kitchen team. 5 x stars
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Great low-cost well served meals with a really nice service.
Tried this place on a recommendation from one of my friends. If your a big fan of indo Chinese cuisine then this place will not disappoint. Got the chicken fried rice and chilly chicken dry for a takeaway. Taste was just awesome. A bit on the pricy side and takeaway quantity is not great, but if it's quality and flavour your looking for, you will find it here.
Lots of other interesting dishes on the menu...must try again soon.
Very nice Indian restaurant at a very convenient location.
The food is really nice and tasty.
The staff is very patient and attentive to one's requirements.
The ambiance is nice and well maintained.
The menu is well varied and decently priced too.
Quality of service is great and always in acceptable time limits.
Parking can be a bit difficult since there are only 2 parking spaces for the restaurant outside.
Nearby on street car parks make up for that though.
Overall very highly recommended.
Thoroughly enjoyed our meal, staff very friendly & best Indian food I've tasted
The service was a little slow but the wait was worth it.
Simply the best naan I have ever eaten, stunning rice cooked to perfection.
The 2 main courses were divine. And the sizzling platter for 2 was quite outstanding with chicken that melted in the mouth
Will definitely be coming back.
We were expecting the old Indian restaurant we went to many years ago and got this newer, better alternative. Delicious food and fantastic service. Lovely, fresh flavours - the dishes don’t look or taste like they’re full of added colours. We’ll certainly be back.
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