I have been coming to this restaurant for over 10+ years. It was called "Paratha to Go" back then but now under new management, "Upesh Kitchen" lead by Chef Upesh makes some of the delicious, mouth watering South Indian/Malaysian cuisine available in Wellington.
Chef Upesh is warm, friendly, approachable and prepares his dishes with precision, tender care, love and attention to detail. Some of my favorites are: *Lamb Shank curry *Chicken/Lamb curry with Roti *Goat Curry *Chicken Varuval *Veg Dosai accompanied by Chicken/Lamb/Dhal Curry *Lamb/Chicken Biryani *Mango Lassi is to die for:)
Do try "Upesh Kitchen" when you are next in Kelburn area- I highly recommend...
Read moreThis used to be Parataha to go, But something changed Mid July 2019 (not just the name to Upesh kitchen) sadly not for the better. Some of the prices Seem to be up and sadly the quality And portions arent what It used to be . Really disapointing. I ordered 4 dishes The dahl was watery, roti Was dry And the chicken tIka masala had 4 medium sizes pieces of chicken for Just under 16$. I had a good meal In April, and the service Tonight was friendly /good but sadly the food was...
Read moreOrdered over the phone and it was ready for pickup in only 20 minutes - top quality! The tikka masala was really flavourful (cardamom pods, mmm!) and the seafood laksa had a generous amount of prawns too. The roti, especially the dessert ones, are delicious, homemade and crispy, and the staff were nice and friendly. It is a bit expensive for regular visiting, but definitely worth it for the...
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