Auckland's Finest

A Taste of India,
Made to Be
Remembered.

Indian·Thai·Indo-Chinese·Seafood

Authentic flavours, generous portions and favourites
made fresh every day.

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Explore Our World

More Than Indian.

A World of Flavour.

Indian

Rich Curries • Tandoor • Naan

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Thai

Curries • Noodles • Soups

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Indo-Chinese

Chilli • Manchurian • Chowmein

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Chef's Picks

Our Popular Dishes

Handpicked favourites, loved by our guests.

Chicken Tikka

Chicken Tikka

Tender boneless chicken marinated in spiced yoghurt with ginger, garlic and tandoori masala, char-grilled to juicy perfection.

$21.00
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Tandoori Chicken

Tandoori Chicken

King of tandoori dishes. Fresh spring chicken marinated overnight in roasted ground spices and mustard oil, slow-roasted in the clay oven.

$25.00
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Royal Butter Chicken

Royal Butter Chicken

Signature recipe. Tender barbecued tandoori chicken simmered in a velvety, buttery tomato gravy infused with fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi).

$23.00
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Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh

Kashmiri Lamb Rogan Josh

Slow-cooked tender lamb shanks cooked in rich aromatic Kashmiri spices, whole cardamom, fennel seeds and saffron gravy.

$25.00
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Chicken Tikka Masala

Chicken Tikka Masala

Grilled chicken tikka tossed with diced onions, crunchy bell peppers in a rich spiced onion-tomato gravy.

$23.50
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Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

Fragrant aged basmati rice layered with spiced marinated chicken, saffron milk, fried onions and fresh mint, sealed and cooked on dum.

$22.00
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Limited Time

Lunch Special Combo

Great Taste. Great Value.

$13.00Half Curry + Rice
$15.50Half Curry + Rice + Naan
$17.00Curry + Rice + Naan + Drink
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Empress of India Dining Room
Est. Since 2010

Our Story

Welcome to Empress of India

Bringing together the rich flavours of India with the vibrant tastes of Thailand and Indo-Chinese cuisine. We use fresh ingredients, authentic spices and traditional cooking techniques to deliver unforgettable meals every time.

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Authentic FlavoursTraditional recipes, lovingly made
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Fresh IngredientsSourced daily, never frozen
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Great AtmosphereWarm, welcoming dining space
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Open 7 DaysLunch & dinner every day