Chawlas Indian Restaurant

Jaspreet is a great host and the curries are freshly made and very delicious. I also recommend that you give their masala tea a try. My favourite dishes include: Chicken Vindaloo, Chili Chicken, Chicken 65, Sizzling Tandoori Chicken & Chicken Biryani, their rice is aromatic and their soft Naan or Garlic Naan bread that you can dip into the gravy (masala) for the ultimate and most beautiful Indian cuisine and experience Auckland city has to offer. All their vast array of delicious dishes are of top quality. For dessert I highly recommend Mango Kulfi. I eat here frequently during the week for this business is truly worthy of supporting! Extra special thanks to Jaspreet, the wonderful service staff and the Chefs! Respectfully, Aneez.

The service was a bit slow as there were only one serving there and a cook in the back but if you have time they have really good deals. We had their lunch special and had chicken curry with Naan, rice and poppadum and soft drink for $15. Very nice curry and yummy fresh Naan. We were very happy with this lunch time.

I was pulled in by the advertisement board of the evening special. However it was not until I had finished my meal that I was asked if I wanted the beverage that came as part of the special offer. If they would have provided the drink at the start I may have ordered another as the butter chicken was very tasty 😋

Do yourself a favour and eat here. My friend and I wandered in here randomly when all the nearby restaurants were closed due to a water outage. The service and food we received were amazing, I've travelled to India before and this is the best Indian food I've ever eaten. It was so nice we came back with friends a couple of nights later. I'll absolutely be back when I'm back in Auckland. Thanks!

(Visited on 21 August 2023, reviewed on 23 August 2023) My friends and I went to this restaurant for dinner. We ordered the Lamb Do Pyaza, Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani with the naan baskets (cheese, garlic and plain). All were delicious, especially the lamb Do Pyaza, which we asked for the Asian spicy level (not very spicy for me though). I also tried the mango kulfi and Masala Chai. The Masala Chai could be better as it tasted like a regular tea instead of one with spices, and the kulfi was not bad. Overall, it is still quite good for an affordable Indian meal in the CBD.

Their lunch special is totally worth it if you are looking for some cheap and tasty eats which is pretty hard to find in Auckland nowadays. Tried the mutter panner which came with rice, Naan, paapad and a drink of your choice for 12.50$. Was really very tasty. Service and attention was top notch. Will be back to try the chicken and lamb dishes.