Indian Bites — Restaurant in Waitematā

I would have given this place 5 stars if it wasn't for their service.

The first time I went there for dinner, I noticed they had a $14 lunch special including "Any chicken or vegetarian curry", Naan and drink. The butter Chicken we ordered was amazing, but they didn't give us any utensils.

The second time I wanted to order for lunch, I checked on their website and there was no lunch special. So I rang them and asked "Do you guys have a lunch special?" which they simply replied with "No". I found that a bit strange, and thought maybe I misremembered. I proceeded to try order online but my payment method wasn't working. No worries, I thought, I'll just ring them to order. I rang and asked to order a takeaway, which they replied with something that sounded like "You can order on lean". I asked "Sorry what was that?", followed by the same reply. I then realized she meant "online", and said "Oh, order online?", which I was going to follow up with "that didn't work for me", but she just said "Yes" and then hung up on me, which I thought was quite rude. I proceeded to use a different payment online to pay instead.

Once I got there to pick up my food, I noticed the same lunch special sign outside, which made me quite upset to see. I went inside and picked up my food, but I told her "I rang before asking for a lunch special, which you said you didn't have, but I see the sign outside". She replied something similar to "Oh, well, we weren't open yesterday (Sunday) so there's no food on display, and the lunch special is only for walk ins, so thats why I denied you". I just said "Oh, okay..." and left (I also didn't get given utensils again).

This interaction was very confusing. Why was the sign out if the lunch special wasn't available? Implying that part of the reason she couldn't offer me a lunch special is because they weren't open the previous day doesn't make sense, as she was still able to make the food that I finally ordered, Butter Chicken... Then to say it's only available if you walk in and take what's on display is misleading at best, as the sign says "Any" chicken or vegetarian curry, not "whatever curry we have on display". Ultimately, I left there feeling like she lied to my face just to save money, as I paid $19 per meal instead of $14, and didn't get a drink.

In conclusion, the food is good but they may lie to you to...

f you’re looking for authentic, flavorful Indian cuisine in Auckland, Indian Bites is an absolute must-visit! Don’t underestimate this cozy little restaurant based on its size!

The menu is packed with a variety of dishes that cater to every palate, whether you love rich, creamy curries or sizzling tandoori delights. I highly recommend their dal mahkani – the biggest flavour burst! The lamb rogan josh was another standout, bursting with deep, aromatic flavors that transported me straight to India. And don’t even get me started on their garlic naan – soft, buttery, and absolutely addictive!

The service was exceptional, with friendly and knowledgeable staff who were happy to make recommendations and ensure we had the best experience. The portion sizes were generous, and the prices were more than reasonable for the quality of food served.

Whether you’re a longtime lover of Indian cuisine or trying it for the first time, Indian Bites will not disappoint. I can’t wait to come back and explore more of their menu. If you’re in Auckland and craving a truly authentic Indian feast, this is the...

I highly recommend this restaurant for students it’s economical and healthy. You can find Indian/punjabi tea taste over here. Highly recommend to have a tea just for $2 regular and $3 for big one. As we all know, finding tasty and healthy food not easy in Auckland CBD. I been to different fancy restaurants but couldn’t find any satisfying food and many restaurants are quite expensive. From one year im paying $10 just for coffee and around $15-20 for food. Then I found this punjabi restaurant after been fed up from processed food and expensive coffee. Their food is fresh and very economical. $2 for tea and $7 special lunch for students. In just $10 you can fullfill your tummy. So don’t...