Shahi

Just grabbed a small Lamb Rogan Josh to take away... and it was very good! Delicious aromatic flavours and the lean meat was cooked nicely. It was also a good portion size for a small female like me, but you'll definitely want a large if you are a hungry guy or if you want leftovers. It took around half an hour from the time I phone ordered, and I was only waiting for around 3mins when I came to pick up at the informed time. Overall I enjoyed the meal and am looking forward to trying out more at this little local spot :

I'm a regular, they have great food and super friendly staff : Great location too. I cannot recommend the cheese garlic naan enough! Definitely recommended! Dining in is upstairs, I love it but not easy for people with reduced mobility. Vegetarian options: A lot of vegetarian options and several dishes can be made veggie on request : Their Paneer Tikka is fantastic!

First time visiting this restaurant and we were blown away! Highly recommend the chefs special goat curry but we enjoyed all the food. Best indian restaurant. Great service, the couple working are very helpful and friendly. Will be our regular go to!

Food was absolutely amazing. Got a chicken cashew curry garlic naan and onion bahji. This is about the fourth Indian place in Auckland city I’ve tried and is the best so far!! Rice was perfectly cooked and fluffy. The garlic naan had a perfect amount of garlic butter flavour while remaining the perfect vessel for curry The curry was fantastic! Perfect balance and having the cashews blended into it gave it a higher depth of flavour and great texture They also have the best onion bahji I have ever had with an amazing sause to go with it!! Will defiantly be coming back weekly for a feed Great price great food great staff. Can’t recommend enough

Meat always very tender, sauces are yum, best Indian restaurant in Auckland, we go every few weeks

Have been going to Shahi for 15 years. Got the family favourites and it was amazing. Good portions and very tasty. Best Indian in Auckland with lovely friendly staff

Underwhelming and disappointing. Definitely not the Shahi of old. The lamb briyani lacked flavour and was easily the worst one I've had. I love Indian cuisine, the spices, the flavors, the heat. Sadly this didn't tick any of those boxes. Having moved back into the area a few months back, I was keen to try Shahi again. I ordered a lamb sagwala a month or so back and thought they must have just had a bad night. I thought I'd give it another crack tonight but sadly it was another bitter disappointment. I won't be trying for '3rd time lucky'. There's just to many other great Indian food options nearby.

The friendliest staff, such a good experience! Been to Shahi a number of times and tried various items on the menu, they’ve never disappointed. If you are living in the Herne Bay/Ponsonby area then lucky you. If you live far away then you should make the trip, it’ll be worth it.

Tried to place an order over the phone, and was told to "use the website" - which I had already tried, but the system didn't work - VERY UNHELPFUL!!!! Moved on, and ordered my meal from another restaurant. Won't waste my time again.Dietary restrictions accommodatedNot sure

Amazing Butter Paneer. The best I have tasted in Auckland. Highly recommended. Vegetarian options: Outstanding flavour

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