Best Chili in Taupo

5 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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Paulys Diner
Paulys Diner
92/100 (3304 ratings)
Quick Bites
American
Diner
Fast Food
Fast food
Diner
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Mac and cheese
Sweet Potato Chips
Chicken Burger Combo
Veggie Burger
Chilli Cheeseburger
Fish
Cheeseburger
Mint Chocolate Milkshake
Burgers
Burger
Burger Hawaii
Shakes
BBC Burger
Beef burger
Beef
Honey Butter Chicken
Double Cheeseburger
Burger with a Fried Egg
Burger Shop
Loaded Fries & Deep Fried Mac & Cheese
Buttermilk Fried Chicken
Pasta
Loaded Kumara Fries
Salad
Chicken Burger by the Lake
Wings
Vege Fries
Chili
Chicken Burger Vege Burger Loaded Sweet Potato Fries
Fast food
American
Diner
Fast food
Parking Available
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Best burger in Taupo? yeah, probably - but the bar isn't exactly high... Have eaten here twice and enjoyed it both times, but I've definitely had a..."
Alex Marshall
"Things have changed. I came here years ago and it was amazing! But times have changed and so has this place. The southern fried chicken burger was..."
Jared Wood
"Food was good, staff were friendly as well. Highly recommend the southern fried chicken (any variation) as well as the special beef burger. Jackfruit..."
JQ Teo
"After a long days drive and staying a night in Taupo I asked them to recommend me a burger and liking some spice I went with the chilli cheese burger..."
Jonas Lim
"They say it is the best burger in town. I disagree. I think is the best burger in the North island. Just go there if you crave for some burger. Stop..."
TEONG LING YEOH
"DO believe the hype! Possibly the best smash burger I’ve had in NZ over the years—far outweighing the famous (and in my personal opinion..."
Steven Thompson
"The average price of a burger is $15, but it's delicious, and I personally think it's worth..."
Xie Xie
"Exceptional dining experience! From the warm ambiance to the exquisite flavors, every detail at this place reflects a commitment to excellence. The..."
akshay malhotra
"Had to stop at Pauly's Diner when I was in Taupo. The burgers are simply delicious and you can make it a combo with chips and a drink. We had the BBC..."
William Lin
"excellent burgers here. not much seating inside, and the meat patty was quite small for the price. i had to pay extra to have salad in the burger...."
Willy
"Found this burger place unexpectedly and boy was it good. Me & my wife shared 1 burger and it was so good we returned again the next day. The service..."
Richard Ng
"Limited place to dine in.For me bun was nice and for first time to try their burger it quite..."
Hana 4260
"This place is fantastic really. The burgers and shakes are very simple but they are excellent. Made fresh to order along with the milkshakes. The..."
Alexander Blaskovich
"Busy spot for dinner. I had I the bacon smash burger, outstanding crunch on smash patties, soft sweet bun. Chicken was very tasty and flavorsome,..."
Jono joe
"So we saw videos on YouTube and one of YouTuber recommended this place in Taupo. Before that I never knew it existed. Soo we plan to go there on our..."
Gagandeep Singh
"These burgers are SICK. also. Chips Cole with chip spice which was delicious. Had a great banana milkshake. And glass bottle coke & L&P...."
Lorene Bannon
Master Of India
Master Of India
90/100 (3847 ratings)
Restaurants
Nepalese
Vegan Options
Balti
Indian
Healthy
Halal
Indian
Vegetarian Friendly
Balti
Nepalese
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Masala tea
Prawns
Chilli Chicken
vd Eggplant Balti
Balti Prawn Masala
Tandoori Prawns
Vegetable Biryani
Cheese Garlic Naan
Tikka Masala
Beef
Tandoori Mixed Grill Platter
Tandoori Chicken
Kheema Naan
Lamb Saagwala
Eggplant
Indian Beer
Lamb
Chicken Tikka Masala Rice
Chicken biryani
Chili
Beef Vindaloo
Mango Lassi
Garlic Butter Naan
Roti
Pappadoms
Basmati rice
Curry
Chicken Do Pyaza
Sit down
Balti
Indian
Nepalese
Healthy
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Serves Alcohol
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Street Parking
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Mid-range
"Great Indian restaurant with really tasty authentic food and fantastic service. There’s a reason most locals come here, because it’s the best..."
Scott Devonport
"Overnight stay in Taupo. Extensive menu and I was spoilt for choice. So the chappy in charge, Tanaka (?) suggested he would make something special. I..."
Richard Mojel
"I came here because I wanted to try traditional Indian food, not curry that I eat in Korea. The food of master of india was the first traditional..."
Seokhui Jeong
"Welcomed with very friendly staff. Excellent recommendations from waiter. Very well presented and delicious food with generous serving sizes...."
Jann3
"BEST INDIAN I HAVE EVER HAD The service was exceptional, all the staff were really kind ! Food was incredible a copious cheesy garlic nann lots of..."
Ninon Bazin
"These guys do a great job. Stopped through on the way to Auckland. Awesome service and the chef’s garlic chicken was excellent. Would recommend..."
Geoff Bell
"Great Indian food and service They even provide mild option so the food isn’t too..."
Evangeline Wong
"The most BEAUTIFUL food 😍. First time here and I can’t recommend highly enough. We had butter chicken, garlic/cheese stuffed naan (the best naan..."
Piri Waitai
"What a place. The moment I saw the friendly staff member go out of his way to hold the door open for us as we left the establishment with our meal, I..."
David Paligora
"Phenomenal, phenomenal food. I visited from Hamilton with my family and haven't had anything like it before. Great service, friendly staff, beautiful..."
Matt Borg
Indian Delights Taupo - Lake View Indian Restaurant & Bar.
Indian Delights Taupo - Lake View Indian Restaurant & Bar.
88/100 (1492 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Diner
Halal
Indian
Chinese
Arabic
Vegetarian Friendly
Balti
Indian
Arabic
Wine Bar
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
veg biryani
Prawns
Chilli Chicken
manchurian
Banquet with Mango Lassi
Gulab jamun
Salt and Paper Prawns
Chicken Tikka Garlic Tikka Reshmi Kebab
Naan and Palak Paneer
Only Chicken and Spring Onion
Vegetable Samosa or Cocktail Samosa
Lamb
Chicken biryani
Goat curry
Chili
Butter
garlic naan
Chicken Seekh Kebab
Vegetable Korma
Biriyani
Schezwan Fried Rice
Chicken Saag
Curry
Tandoori Chicken
Sit down
Balti
Arabic
Indian
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Accepts American Express
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Waterfront
Gift Cards Available
Reservations
Free off-street parking
Validated Parking
Highchairs Available
Seating
Full Bar
Table Service
Digital Payments
Wheelchair Accessible
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Chicken tikka masala is a dish consisting of roasted marinated chicken chunks (chicken tikka) in a spiced sauce. The sauce is usually creamy and..."
Zulkifli Ahmad Zaki
"Service was excellent and we were introduced by the staff to lamb bhuna, which the family loved it. Note that every curry comes with basmatI rice..."
Antony Cheung
"Always a perfect dinner experience. When we come to Taupo for the weekend this is our first choice for restaurants. The food is always incredible and..."
Ashley Stratton
"I've visited Indian Delight in Taupo 3-4 times, and each experience has been consistently delightful. The food is consistently delicious, and the..."
Pervinder Singh
"Very great service and food. We visited twice specially from Napier to taste their dishes and our trip was worth doing it. The staff was so kind and..."
Rofil Bhanvadiya
"Probably the best Indian restaurant in the town. Great view of the Lake Taupo. Somewhat difficult to find the parking around. Free street..."
Vinay Karanam
"Best Indian restaurant in Taupo😃 Best food, best service and awesome atmosphere. Naan bread is soft and crunchy. Really love the..."
Shivam Arora
"We had a totally pleasant experience for an evening meal shared with friends. The atmosphere feels appropriate, the staff were great hosts and our..."
Noel Munford
"My family got in to Taupo late after a long drive. Even though it was close to their closing time the staff were able to make us a to go order, and..."
Gala Freeman Peters
"Top notch service, delicious food with stunning view Best place to eat kulche chole ( stuffed naan )..."
Inderbir Kaur
Indian Affair
Indian Affair
88/100 (2650 ratings)
Restaurants
Halal
Indian
Asian
Wine Bar
Balti
Vegetarian Friendly
International
Indian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
butter naan
Pista Kulfi
Kadai paneer
Tandoori Chicken
Chicken jalfrezi
Vegetable Steamed Dumplings
Butter Paneer and Palak Mushroom
Tikka Masala
Steam Momos
Tandoori Chicken
Kathmandu Paneer
Chilli Chicken
Lamb
Palak paneer
Fish
Chicken tikka masala
Chili
garlic naan
Butter chicken
Masala Papad
Chicken biryani
Vegetable Samosa
Paratha
Curry
Panipuri
Gulab jamun
Malai Kofta
Sit down
Wine Bar
International
Indian
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Private Dining
Buffet
Street Parking
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Gift Cards Available
Parking Available
Seating
Free off-street parking
Table Service
Highchairs Available
Wheelchair Accessible
Full Bar
Digital Payments
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Drinks
After-hours
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"With so many Indian restaurants to choose from in Taupo, we based it on Google reviews and it paid off. The menu here was mind-blowingly large! We..."
Dane Marcus
"The best Indian food we have ever enjoyed. We had no idea what to order, but the waiter recommended us several dishes, which were all fantastic...."
Feeling
"Delicious food, great friendly service. comfortable & clean surroundings,, excellent choice of food. Megna is the best Indian restaurant, giving..."
Prem Yakten
"Nice service with great food served. We had Biryani, mango chicken, and garlic roti. Mango chicken is a bit sweeter than I expected, but in general..."
Tang Hsueh-Ling
""No words for the staff and their mind blowing service. They made our day with big smile on their faces. I went there with my friends and we enjoyed..."
Academic Assistant
"Indian Affair Taupo is a fantastic restaurant for Indian cuisine lovers. With its inviting atmosphere, flavorful dishes, and excellent service, it is..."
Rajkumar Shrestha
""I have never heard this place before, one of my family friend had a gathering and we went to take a take out from this place. The place was pretty..."
Horrid Shiv
"The best meal of our trip. Great service, delicious food, extensive alcohol selection. We had the Chicken Tawa and Lamb Mango. Appreciated the good..."
Susan Gregory
"Cleanliness of the restaurant is amazing too ✔👏 Classy atmosphere. Gorgeous food. This is a fantastic place which I hope to return..."
Abhishek Bhusal
""Quick and friendly service, Staff had smile on face and ready to help. Food ... food quality and quantity is best in town." Super delicious Nepali..."
BHTM TA
Lotus Thai Restaurant
Lotus Thai Restaurant
80/100 (929 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Asian
Thai
Vegetarian Friendly
Thai
Asian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
After-hours
Drinks
Thai Beef Salad
Combination of Starters
Chicken panang
Garlic Prown
Chicken satay
Pad Thai
Yellow Curry
Pad Thai Noodles with Chicken and Prawns
Curry
Chicken Curry Paste
Prawns
Green Thai Curry with Pork Belly
Prawn Cakes
Combination Entree
Noodle
Stir Fry Duck
Green Curry
Beef
Deep Fried Prickly Banana
Red Curry
Pineapple Deep Fried
Fish
Lotus Dessert
Fried rice
Vegetarian Spring Roll and Deep Fried Tofu
Pork
Chili
Green Curry Chicken
Scallops
Tom Kha Soup
Roti
Duck
Penang Chicken
Sit down
Thai
Asian
Serves Alcohol
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Reservations
Accepts Credit Cards
Seating
Delivery
Table Service
Takeout
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Dinner
After-hours
Lunch
Mid-range
"We have been getting takeaway from here for many years but last night was the first time we have actually sat in the restaurant for a meal. We have..."
Verity Holmes
"The food was delicious!! Really enjoyed the staff, service and atmosphere. Meals were incredibly affordable. One of my best Thai restaurant..."
Ali Palmer
"Staff were very attentive to our needs and all meals arrived together which to me is important so no one was eating while others were waiting. Meals..."
Michael Guillemot
"We had booked for 11 ppl and had 2 extras, they fit us in with no fuss. They also have fit us in on a very busy night before, the food is fabulous,..."
Kerry Hiha
"Service is the best and the food even better. So love dining..."
Marie Therese
"Best food best service lovely attentive people. I had the half marinated chicken..."
Lee Harris Hawkes
"Fabulous service and food - could not be..."
Barbara J McLaughlan
"Very welcoming especially to our Vegan & Vegetarian family. Tonnes to choose from and perfect service, very affordable pricing also! Thank you so..."
Amy Wade
"It was beautiful. Service was excellent meal..."
Pepe Salu Tanuvasa
"Best thai I've had and such friendly staff! Can't wait to visit..."
Abigail Dohnji
"Found this Restaurant on trip advisor and order 3 main dishes,veggies and rice for 2 people it was lovely and fresh and very generous servings we..."
Angela Bercys
"Very good service to go with the very good..."
Anne Todd
"Great food. Great service. Would definitely go back..."
Carmella Galati-Hanley
"Delicious food amazing service highly..."
Emma Braiden
"Delicious good. Great service. Highly..."
Corinne Fowler
"Wow! Service is amazing, food is amazing. Thank you. Best lunch..."
Marindi Martin
"Not bad. No idea what I ordered but it was Seafood 14 and it was YUM!! Drinks are good. Service was alright, given the amount of people..."
Cameron Walker
"Dined here many years ago an it was amazing an still..."
Steve Hemara
"Awesome ambience n..."
Tanushree BaruaGupta
"This was a lovely place to have a Thai meal. We have had a lot of Thai meals in the UK but this is one of the best we have had. Spring Rolls were..."
Simon Duxon
"Some of the best Thai we’ve had and fantastic service! In fact, it’s hard to say what was better, the delicious food or the hospitality of the..."
Josh and Kaity Aldridge
"Really great customer service and wonderful flavours in all our food. Reasonably priced for the quality. Highly recommend..."
Julie Forman
"Absolutely Devine food. We had very quick service here. Meals were beautifully presented and very good value for money. We had an early dinner but as..."
Karen P
"Went here for the first time. It was recommended by a few people and now I know why… the food was absolutely delicious! And the service was top..."
TaliaNicholas
"The food was excellent. In was in no way their fault I didn't enjoy my yellow curry, that was all on me. The entree coconut soup (forget it's name)..."
Joanne McCarthy
"Very nice experience, the food was exception. Well presented and the spicy 🌶️ level was perfect. Probably one of the best Thai Beef Salad's I've..."
Martin Hall
"Delicious food... We always go to Lotus Thai when in Taupo. Staff /service was friendly, smiley and attentive. (Missed the lotus shaped napkins on..."
rachel garratt
"Great food and service although it will say mild, medium or hot on the menu, you can choose your own heat level. Kiwi hot is still quite spicy so..."
Anthony Wong Ah Kit
"One of the better Thai places I've been to in New Zealand. The food here is quite delicious and the portions are decent. The menu has quite a few..."
Benedict Uy
"This restaurant has classic, traditional decor reminiscent of the restaurants I went to as a child in the 1980s. The service was good, attentive and..."
John Lehmann
"Amazing food, speedy service even when the restaurant was full (we'd revisited because it was too good not to return) and again, amazing..."
Mark Greenmantle
"We love Thai food so often eat in Thai restaurants (usually good but certainly not always). We were just passing through Taupo and were lucky to have..."
Ian Sutton
"Really yummy Thai, had crispy pork curry and duck and cashew, both absolutely delicious, and lovely service..."
Junaya Raika
"Tasty thai food but i believe they can be better as the tom yum is not spicy enough. They should give option to cook the authentic taste when..."
YC frances
"A wonderful dining experience was had at the Lotus Thai. Its one of my favourite places to visit when in Taupo. I had the Duck with Cashews. A sweet,..."
Glenn Evans
"I had my 70th birthday celebration at Lotus Thai on a Saturday night recently with friends and family. We were a group of about 35, from little..."
Joanne Wilson