Reviews of Bombay Palace Wanaka. (Restaurant) in Wānaka (Otago).

Bombay Palace Wanaka

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Indian restaurant

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level-1/145 Ardmore Street, Wānaka 9305, New Zealand

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Reviews of Bombay Palace Wanaka

A. S.

Decent but average Indian place in wanaka. Haven’t been to any other Indian place in wanaka so difficult to compare with local stuff.w We had chicken biryani and the rice was lower quality of basmati. However from NZ perspective this is what you get at most places. 25$ approx. quantity was a little less but came with generous serving of yoghurt. Also had fish 21$ and chicken tikkas 16$. Fish tika was definitely better although an extra piece would definitely be appreciated. Chicken tikka was ok. Avoid daal makhni. 21$ as it felt like cream and nothing much else. Palak paneer 23$ was ok but definitely over priced for quantity. Nanny’s for 4$ each and nothing to write about. There r better places for naans but then in wanaka prolly not. Overall not bad food 243$ without any drinks. That’s about 24.3$ per head as we were 10 adults. Service / waiter attitude can certainly be more polite, empathic. But I guess during full holiday season (2 Jan visit) this would be difficult to achieve in a place like nz.. Try other Indian places if there are any in wanaka.

D. S.

The curries here were really tasty. We had the rogan josh and the chicken korma. The portions are large, which is good because the prices are a bit high (~$25 for a curry with rice). Garlic naan was nice and I liked how they bring it out in a large dish for the whole table to share. Staff were friendly and service was good.

S. W.

Sensational experience from start to finish. Wonderful staff and incredible food. The manager/owner is the kindest man, and so knowledgeable as well as extremely welcoming and inviting. We absolutely love Bombay and will continue to be regular customers there as well as take friends and family as visitors

J. F.

The palace is our go to if we are eating out. The food is absolutely insane every single time and the staff and service are lovely and always go above and beyond to make sure we have a good experience. Hands down our favourite restaurant in Wanaka and the best Indian we've had in New Zealand!

E. S.

Walked in at 8.30pm on Saturday with no booking, they're heavily understaffed, managing the whole floor between just a few but didn't hesitate to give us a table. Amazing food, cheap drinks and great service. Absolute LEGENDS! Fancy restaurants in town have so much to learn from these guys! ❤️

N. S.

Yummy food and good service. We had the lamb korma and fish masala. 10/10!

J. B.

Went here for a meal while on holiday in Wanaka. Service was fast and the food was delicious. Tried meals that we can't get at our local Indian and wasn't disappointed. Will definitely be going back next time we're in Wanaka.

X.

This is easily the best Indian restaurant in New Zealand. The food is sublime and the service is splendid. Everything in their menu is scrumptious from starters to their mains. I can recommend this to anyone looking for the best possible experience in Wanaka.

B. N.

Time and time again the food and service is well above the 5 stars. We bring all our out of town friends here every time, never fails to impress.

A. D.

Excellent service, best curry we've had in ages. Large portions. Great view of the lake.

D. R.

Amazing food, they also have vegan options which is great ♥️. Nice views and environment

H. B.

The best Goan fish curry I have ever had. Fish was beautiful and fresh. Nice big chunks and the curry was beautifully flavoured. Wait staff were very attentive and when I asked for a hot curry I got a hot curry. Delicious

M. T.

We had lunch here today for my partner's birthday, the guy serving us was so awesome, super accommodating with superb service. The food was fantastic and very generous serving. Thanks so much for sorting out the cake.

j. r.

Food was fresh. Green malai chicken is a must try. And qulfi

A. V.

A very happy take away experience. Easy to order over the phone. Awesome that they use biodegradable packaging now! Oh and the food of course is reliably tasty. Although the spice could be a little stronger. Still, recommended.

L. W.

The BEST Indian restaurant in NZ. And that's not even counting the view! If you're in Wanaka you have to come here.

a.

Deserve more than 5 stars..😍😍 I and my wife Kajal come here from Cromwell specially to eat our Indian food. We are Speechless.. 🥰🥰 Everything is Beyond expectations..💥👍😘😘 Awesome service, delicious food. The view of the lake from the restaurant, the interiors of the restaurant are beautiful and eye catching. Chef always make the food exactly the way we want..😋😋

C.

Excellent restaurant. Great friendly service and the food was superb. My son was very disappointed we didn't make it back as he wanted the recipe for the chicken tikka which he loved.

k.

Wow!!! Hands down the BEST curry I’ve had in New Zealand!! I’ve been let down a few times in different restaurants but these guys were better than most places back home. If you’re from the UK and want a seriously good curry that reminds you of home, these are your guys!!! Well priced and amazing garlic naan as well! Ps big portions! - the food on the plate was only half of the meal, plus they use bio packaging which is another plus!

N. C.

Fantastic views of the lake. Authentic lovely food. Cocktails are great! Reasonable prices and great service😀

S.

Asked for the desi style curry. They did not disappoint. Thick chicken Kadai (karahi) and goats curry, big on flavour and we have high standards. Really recommend even if just for the lovely view.

J. E.

Nice views of Lake Wanaka with great food and ambiance. The interior is decorated very well with indian style accents. The outdoor and by window seats have great views of the lake. Service was good and quick. The food was delicious. Especially the Chicken Biryani - it was so good, we came back for it!

M. S. (.

Absolutely delicious! The menu is huge and I think it's decent value for size, location and quality. The staff were friendly and even when the dropped some of my chicken in the floor, they made no fuss, quickly getting me a new one. The veggie samosas were a surorise favourite for me followed by the tandori chicken The free wifi here was also really fast.

S.

I eat a lot Indian food and this was the best I’ve ever had. Really authentic Indian food with the best views in Wanaka. So glad we stopped here during our stay. Ended up going back to back nights.

K. W. T.

Ordered butter lamb, chicken midras, spinach feta curry (forgot the name) and chicken biryani. All were good but perhaps we should have went for the hot or Indian hot as medium was too sweet for us, but still delicious. Portions were good and cheese naan was really good! Didn’t really like the tandoori mushrooms though the rest of my family likes them. Service was prompt and the view here is magnificent with lake Wanaka.

V. H.

Superb. We have been here a couple of times. The Cheese Naan is a superhit with my pizza loving son, likewise the Paneer Pasanda. We also like the Veg kadai and the Papdi chaat. The portions are very good, much better than other places. The decor is good, both indoor and outdoor, with a view of the lake. The food is freshly prepared and served hot. The last time we visited in the peak holiday season, the restaurant manager thoughtfully sent us complimentary onion bhajis since there was a staff shortage causing delays to the mains. Good Service!

R.

Great attentive staff, fantastic food and the music added to the atmosphere. We really enjoyed our night out. Thanks Bombay Staff.

D. C.

I love Indian food. This was authentic and delicious except for one detail. One of the dishes was a vegetable biriyani with raisins and almonds. We all shared and none of us found any sign of either. They offered to remake it, but we declined since we had already eaten half. The Goa fish curry was excellent and the raita was perfect. Also had a vegetarian selection for 2.(don't remember its name). Service was excellent. Decor was lovely. We sat outside overlooking the lake in the evening and there were warmers so we were comfortable.

c.

Fantastic restaurant, great staff who are friendly and welcoming. Amazing food. Definitely recommend 😊

A. C.

Can't get a better location on a sunny day to enjoy your meal overlooking Lake Wanaka. Service is top class as well with smiles all around. On the food side, the entre was great (dahi poori), the curries were ordinary (both veg and non-veg) while the gravy tasted great - chicken was quite dry and malai kofta was exactly the opposite of the name - very hard. The garlic naans were brilliant and good sized. The curries came with complimentary steamed rice which was pleasantly surprising :) I will give it one more go next time, however the food surely didn't Wow me.

M. S.

This place has an interesting menu, they have tried to do something different and it clearly comes across - the food here is so delicious! Big thanks to the chefs who make it so very authentic and the spice levels just blew me away! I ordered a chili cheese garlic naan and they actually had cut up green chilis inside which was a great surprise. Usually I only ever see 'chili' in the name but never taste it - this naan is for spice lovers! I ordered the chili cheese garlic naan to go with 'Bhindi Do Pyaaza' - it was just divine! The portions here are generous and they represent a very real taste of India. I went there twice and ordered the same two items and ended this with my favourite dessert - Kesar Pista Kulfi! The Kulfi is another gem - it's a must try for first timers. The kulfi was presented so beautifully, it tasted fresh and the texture of the cream couldn't have been more perfect it was worth the money. One thing we noticed about the kulfi was also the inclusion of the kesar (saffron) and pistachios inside - they weren't just flavours, those two key ingredients were also included as a visual treat. I would love to see Bombay Palace include Paan & Chicoo flavoured kulfi in near future. Until next time team!

s. g.

Arrived at 8:41 PM, and friendly waitress at the reception still gave us table after informing the restaurant will close by 9:00 PM, and ours will be the last and final order. By 8:56 PM our order was on our table, exactly as we ordered. Delicious food. Perfect spices. We loved the 2 mostly known basic curries, Palak-Paneer & Daal Makhni with Tandoori Roti. Usually Paneer in Palak-Paneer is not soft, but this restaurant's Palak-Paneer was perfect blend of spices and curry like made with passion of cooking. Love the outside sitting atmosphere, which could have been perfect view as well if we came earlier. Very friendly staff, perfect service, delicious food, awesome location. This was best experience dining at restaurant in Wanaka. Will definitely visit again with friends next time.

J. S.

I came to the restaurant during a very busy period, the staff were extremely welcoming and attentive. The food was delicious, and I would 100% recommend for anyone that hasn’t been here yet.

S. P.

It was difficult to decide which was more outstanding - the view or the food! We started off with some chai and coffee. We then had chicken biryani and a side of tandoori chicken. Absolutely yummy! Only issue was that the staff exuded faux politeness.

T.

Excellent food, really large portions and extremely tasty. Added to that one of the best veiws you will get from an Indian Restaurant

H. C.

Delicious Indian food. Hot has a definite kick but the flavors of the dishes still come out (didn't even try Indian hot). The view is also amazing. Curries are only $16 on Wednesdays!

C. W.

Very good Indian food with great staff and great views! The lamb samosas were delicious and well plated! Probably the best samosas I've ever had!

S.

Really nice, beautiful food but very spicy and we got mild. Lots and lots of flavour. Very authentic. Great customer service.

S. K.

Nice place with helpful staff and awesome views overlooking the lake and mountains in the background. Food was good with good portion sizes. Gol guppa shots were something different and is recommended. We had 3 curries which were all good.

R. K.

Best place to eat indian food in Wanaka, generous serving size and great taste. It's quite rare to find authentic preparation in NZ but. Bombay palace was a nice surprise. Well recommended

R. B.

Loved our experience at Bombay Palace, would highly recommend. Professional, friendly staff and a very comfortable atmosphere, not too fancy but still classy. Wonderful views over Lake Wanaka really made it special. The food was great too, and good portion sizes. We had Chicken Korma and Kadhai Lamb, both medium spice level, garlic naans and mango lassi, all of which were great. The naan was very garlicky and buttery, and the curries had great flavour, you could really taste all the spices. Loved the lassi as well. Thank you for a great night.

R.

Definitely some of the best Indian food I've had. The yellow dal and the Kashmiri naan were my personal favorites.

C. L.

Excellent wifi, easy to connect to, vital for when you are waiting over 50 minutes for your meal. They might have been extra busy because it's school holidays and winter. The food was delicious. One of the best garlic naans, absolutely worth it especially when you consider how big it was and it's price. Note that some curries might come with rice included so don't order extra rice.

t.

Nice food and ambience. This restaurant is run by Indian owner and cooks are also indian. Truly home

T.

Awesome location and setting. Authentic Indian with good service. Very enjoyable. Reasonable too.

M. N.

Bombay is our go to and honestly we haven't been to too many other restaurants despite living in Wanaka because you just can't beat Bombay Palace. The food is divine, atmosphere is great, location with lake views. And Mahesh the manager is an all round legend.

H. Q.

Enjoyed a delicious dinner here, Chicken kadhai with Kasuri chicken. Loved the food, especially the hot naans. But the wait time is ridiculous, especially considering it was a Wednesday night. That aspect is very poorly managed, as there was plenty of outdoor seating available, but was never offered to us. Staff was friendly but need some better training.

J. A.

Best curries in town and a great lake view. I strongly recommend the kashimiri naan and the palak paneer

S.

Ok service, less than average curry, tried several curry places in Wanaka. The Spice Room has really wide choice of well balanced indian curries. Would not recommend‼ the Bombay Place 😕

T.

Delicious food, great view and really professional staff.

J. A.

Great Chicken Madras! So good I returned two days later and ordered it again. The Naan is awesome too!

D.

Got a table no worries Great food Excellent staff and very friendly Loved our dinner

d.

The food was great,the host found us a table at very short notice. Highly recommend to sll

R.

Yummy food. Especially, really we enjoyed with goat curry and Garlic bread.

R. C.

Wow this place blew me away from start to finish. Very nicely decorated inside, awesome middle eastern music too. The samosas were the best I’ve had. Mains were generous and delicous. Unfortunately the main my partner and I shared was too hot for her, so without asking they served her yoghurt and entire new meal that was milder. All the staff were so nice. It tops most UK curry houses this one. Biggest thanks to the staff at the front desk who shared the amazing playlist with us. We’re buzzin of your music. Bahramji is the boss. If you can handle your heat grab a chilli cheese garlic naan.

H.

One of the best (if not the best) Indian restaurants we've ever been to. The food is delicious, the service is friendly and professional, and the views and ambiance are great. We ended up going back for a second evening. Highly recommended.

k. i.

Best Indian we have had! The meal was absolutely delicious, the staff were rushed off their feet but the service was fantastic and they kept smiling even though the restaurant was full and we could see they were extremely busy. Will definitely go back net time we are in Wanaka.

M. B.

Great food! Lots of options. Vegetarian and easy modifications for our diet. The views of the lake are stunning. The three stars are for service. We felt like we had 5 people around but no one in charge. We were short of small plates to start. Silverware and napkins were next to be missing. At the end of a large dinner when we asked to take away what was left we were handed a bunch of plastic and some kind of small bags. To spend this kind of money with this type of appearance of the restaurant it was embarrassing to have to pack everything especially with what we were given. The plastic seems off point considering the sparkling water is carbon neutral with a paper straw. I was taking my kids and guests out for a nice experience. The end of the night felt like we were going to end up doing dishes. This is the second Bombay Palace we've been to and I expected much better service than this night.

X.

It was sooooo good!! Garlic Naan is a mus try!

B. W.

Wonderful experience. Best Indian food outside of England. A bit pricey but the quality of the food and the staff worth every penny. Samosas to die for and the Tandoori plates we had were the best. Sides and condiments complimented the main meals perfectly.

R.

Super good service. Came at a busy time - But after the wait, (which wasn't too long), top notch. Food arrived timely and exactly as ordered. High quality and worth the wait! (We did not book a table probably worth doing that next time)

S. V.

Great restaurant, best food I had in a while in NZ. The food is prepared very well, it looks good and tastes amazing. The whole restaurant has a great atmosphere, staff is personal and very nice, interior looks beautiful. We thought it would be expensive, but it was not at all! The platter for two is more than enough and at most 35$ for the both of you! Also the garlic naan bread is very yummy.

P.

Top view and really authentic food . Remember to order Indian hot if you want spicy taste.

B.

Bombay palace is our favorite dinner spot in Wanaka, the food is always amazing, never have to wait long, The staff are always friendly and helpful and the atmosphere is great, curry on the deck with lake views can't beat it.

K.

The food is delicious! The Manager was excellent in his customer service. Well worth visiting. Thank you for a great evening.

L.

Lovely meal, tasty and delicious, friendly service .

H.

We had dinner here a couple of weeks ago and we were absolutely impressed with everything! Wonderful service, food, and topped off with a beautiful view of the lake. Thank you so much, will definitely be back

P.

We enjoyed the balcony seating which gave us a good view of the surroundings. Good food and good service translated into two visits in two days! A minus is the stairs to climb if you have mobility issues...I am not aware if they have other alternative arrangements for those with mobility issues.Check with the staff before you go.

J.

Really good food. One of the best curries i ve had in NZ. The garlic naan was also excellent also with the service. You get a good value for the price as well because the portion that they give you was more than enough for us and had left overs. Tried other restaurants in Wanaka with disappointing results as food is below average with a big price tag, but will definately be coming back to Bombay Palace whenever we come back to Wanaka.

B. R.

Very nice. Great service. The kachumba was cut too coarse for my personal taste and had lettuce. I'm guessing that's a regional thing. Otherwise kulcha, onion bhaji were great. The Lamb Chop Masala was fantastic at heat level 10 out of 10. Great sweat but still flavour was excellent.

M.

Amazing place. Great service and the food is awesome too. Had the butter chicken and the Rogan Josh and can't fault it at all. This place doesn't take any shortcuts at all and their food and restaurant is top quality and can compete with the best of them in Auckland and beyond. Highly recommended and will be back nextime!

D. S.

Perfect setting, nice views of the lake shore Alf mountains even from inside tables. Nice, courteous staff, fast service even during busy times. Maybe slightly too fast as food arrived in rushed rather than relaxed manner but that's understandable during busy holiday time. Nice and tasty dishes, slightly on the mild side.

A.

This is a really top Indian restaurant. Wonderful curries...very fresh and full of fabulous flavours. The service is really friendly and top quality.....thoroughly recommend. You WILL not be disappointed!

M. M.

Best ever chilli, cheese and garlic naan ever, in fact fantastic food all round and definitely one of the best meals I have ever had at. 10/10. Service was to match too. Thanks for a great evening tonight and to top it all the view is beautiful overlooking the lake.

M. U.

Great Indian food with authentic taste and amazing view. Great veg options!!

L. B.

Hubby and I really enjoyed our dining experience here. Friendly staff. Good service. Value for money. Great view of the lake. I found my mild butter chicken a tad hotter than our hometown Aussie "mild", but still edible. Hubby thought his "medium" was on par with home. We'd go again ;-)

P. H.

Best Indian I've ever had, food was amazing, service was second to none, staff were extremely friendly. Wish we had more resteraunts like this!

J. R.

We really enjoyed spending our evening at the Bombay palace. Our food and drinks have been served fast. It was delicious. The staff is friendly and took care of us. We highly recommend this restaurant to any lover of good authentic indian food.

J. M.

I must say we were very pleasantly surprised! I wasn’t expecting to each delicious and authentic Indian food in Wanaka. Food was fresh and flavorful. Cocktails were also great as was the service. Definitely recommend.

D. W.

First time here & enjoyed the experience. Good view from the balcony as the sun was setting. Decent curry (always compare to my regular place in UK) and reasonable prices. Food could have slightly warmer in temperature as soon cooled down in the second bing dishes. Service was friendly & efficient.

E. D. S.

We had such a great evening at Bombay Palace. The food was exquisite, the atmosphere very fun (great choice of music) and the staff were super friendly. I got a special dessert for my birthday, including candles. The view over the lake was fantastic too, I must add.

J.

I love Indian and this was some of the best Indian I’ve ever had! So tasty. Coupled with the beautiful outlook it is an amazing restaurant. Will definitely be back next time I’m in the area.

T.

Although we were very satisfied with the staff, decor + ambience, serving portions and top class views of the mountains within the lake at sunset ...overall though the dishes and drinks were lacking freshness and flavour that we are usually accustomed to. Butter chicken flavour was way off the mark. Five hour cooked lamb shank should be so moist & tender it should be falling off the bone and not bit dense and dry in centre. Marinade of my lamb shank was not discernible from my blandish butter chicken which is usually a mark of mediocrity. Vegetable samoasa should be packed with aromatic freshness and not taste like something prepared week ago. I hope they rework their recipe for some of their mains going forward.

S.

Best Indian food, coming from a Indian. Great vegetarian options. Authentic. Very courteous staff

E.

The food was full of flavour and the staff were absolutely lovely, despite being super busy in store! Very much enjoyed our (three) times there tonight!!!

S.

Amazing food with very friendly service. A must try when you are in Wanaka. I tried their Bombay Special Chicken Curry served with Pulau and it was delicious. Kudos to the team!

R.

Lovely setting, nice ambiance & good curries - plus GREAT garlic naans!!

C.

The 3 most important things plus! Service, Quality and Quantity. This was the perfect dining out experience. Bombay Palace are an example of true hospitality.

I. L.

One of the best curries I've ever had! The cheese and garlic naan was - and I'm not exaggerating - life-changing. If it's a nice day, get a spot on the terrace outside looking over the lake. Fantastic location, excellent food. Perfect.

J.

Under Level 3 conditions, I purchased the Chicken Sagwala yesterday - best of this dish, I have ever had! Contactless collection was made super easy and the dish serving, with complimentary rice was extremely generous. I will definitely be purchasing takeaway again!

M.

Fantastic service and food. When my wife found a dish a bit too spicy they happily changed it for no cost. Best Indian we have had in New Zealand!

M.

Amazing food! Came here for dinner two nights in a row while visiting Wanaka for our honeymoon. Best place to enjoy a cocktail as well! Unfortunately it was raining when we visited but their outdoor seating would be the best place to enjoy a cheeky arvo cocktail while sitting in the sun and nibbling on one of their many sharing dishes. Best cocktails in Wanaka!!!

T.

Absolutely delicious, some of the best Indian food I have ever had! And the service was incredible! Highly recommend the Vegetarian Banquet with Palak Paneer and Paneer Butter Masala!

P.

Excellent meals, views and service

J.

Stopped off here on a whim as other food places we were after were closed. Definitely glad we came here food was absolutely amazing and the service was even better! Would highly recommend this place next time your in Wanaka.

T.

Lovely indian restaurant with a fantastic view over Lake Wanaka. Food was very good and the staff helpful and really wanted us to have a lovely evening with friends. Would recommend sitting out on their balcony if you can.

S.

We are Wanaka locals and this is our restaurant of choice - we have been there at least six times! For us it ticks all the boxes - nice ambiance, great views, good service, excellent Indian cuisine, and by Wanaka standards reasonably priced. We will be back!

V.

Great food… never see that much variety of naan breads anywhere in NZ. Everything was soo good

J. C.

Very well cooked food. Tasty and rightly spicied to be hot enough to enjoy the flavours. On busy days it is better to make reservations if you do not want to wait for a table. The service is friendly and polite and willing to help you to make the right choices.

S.

Their chana masala was amazing!! And the naan was soft and tasty! We loved the hospitality too - they were so busy, yet found us a spot quickly! :)

S.

Great food, we had the vegetarian platter Generous portions

M.

Just amazing food. The best Indian food I've had. Highly recommend this place.

S.

The yummiest Indian we’ve had, absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to get it next time we’re in Wanaka.

T.

Menu is quite diverse.. we ordered some Anchaari chicken n dahi poori for starter absolutly loved them reminded me of some old good days. But the mains is not so upto the mark but also not bad.. specially the chilly cheese naan i was hoping for more cheese but not something i will order again.

J.

Generous portions and very tasty food! Their $25 early bird special (5-6pm) is well worth getting :)

J.

I'm half Pakistani and half English so I'm very hard to please with curry. Who'd of thought I'd find some of the best Indian food in Wanaka of all places! Attentive efficient polite service, wonderful papadom and nan. The Lamb jalfrezi was arguably better then you can get in England and that's saying something!

A. K.

OH LAWD!! I’m hurting, I ate so much. I couldn’t stop, it was so good. The poor old people sitting behind us didn’t know what they’re in for, they ordered A LOT. Or maybe they knew exactly what they were in for?! The atmosphere was great, the sights amazing, the food was obviously delicious. Watch out, though- portion sizes are generous, so just calm down and order only what a normal, decent human would eat. Because you might not be able to stop, and then you will have to unbutton your pants. Like me right now.

B.

Absolutely loved the food here. By far the best Indian cuisine we have had in a while. Great friendly service as well.

D. T.

I’ve eaten at a lot of Indian restaurants and this has to be the best I’ve ever had. Their jalapeño and cheese naan was incredible as was their curries! Great value, friendly service and a beautiful view of the lake. Highly recommended!

M.

Superb curry, amazing platter, 11 out of 10 for presentation! Great location, view and ambience. So good to see a menu where I am spoilt for choice. Best value in town.

a.

Insane Indian food! I love indian so eat it A LOT and this is hands down the most delicious indian I have ever tasted. I got the butter chicken (medium spice) and the korma and a few naan breads. Don't worry I didn't eat all of this alone. We rocked up with out a booking (whoops) they were fully booked! But sat us outside with the heaters on and were extremely attentive to us which was fantastic. Couldn't rate this place highly enough, I'll be sorry to go back home and be disappointed with my once delicious indian, nothing compares to the quality of Bombay Palace

J.

Fantastic food. Originally Indian. A bit less spicy so go for the medium. Nice ambience and friendly staff.

S. A.

No regrets even after having to wait for them to open for lunch service. The view was splendid, the place was clean and fancy and the food were undeniably good. Will definitely come back.

R.

Has wonderful views over Lake Wanaka, friendly service and some of the best Indian food south of the Cook Strait. What's not to love? 5 star.

T. P.

Authentic indian cuisine at nominal price. We had paneer butter masala naan daal rice all of them were awesome in taste . If u are craving indian food while visiting wanaka a must go place

S.

Me and my wife came to Wanamaker for long weekend and we found such a beautiful place to spend sometime and have wonderful dinner... I must say though the restaurant was so busy, we got our table so quickly and drinks were really tasty... highly recommend... great team work by staff

A.

Would have been 5 stars for the delicious food, however didn't appreciate being charged a 15% public holiday surcharge on Saturday 2nd of January.

A.

After a very very long bike ride we were exhausted. What a beautiful find this place was for early relaxing dinner overlooking the water. We had a share plate. Tandoori was awesome, and the staff were very helpful. Thank you!

R.

Amazing food, huge quantities too much for two people. Yummy Daal makhni and mix veg korma. I ordered one lacha paratha and that was huge for me. Friendly staff and lovely view. Best price

L.

Absolutely delicious dinner. Very large portions. Excellent service! Each dish was delightful and went beyond our expectations!

l.

Excellent service, waitress are really smily and nice. The food is awesome and the place really good. They have a deck with a beautiful view on the wanaka lake! they really took care of us. I definitely recommend this restaurant, i this it's the best indian restaurant!!

M.

Fast, friendly service of delicious food with a great view over the lake. Awesome spot.

T.

This is located in Wanaka. Food is really good. Specially the biryani rice. You can have an outdoor or Indoor seat as t o ur preference if the place is not crowded. Normally the open hours would be 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. Staff is really supportive and serving food on time. It would l d be really great if the menu can include some ready made tea and coffee options.

N.

Nice food, warm service ... definitely a place to visit if your looking for Indian food. For Indians, it's home away from home. The owner Mr. Ramesh and his wife, are sweetest couple you can meet. Definitely not to miss the GARLIC CHEESE NAAN! TO DIE FOR

W.

Seriously good authentic Indian food. I asked for my Chettinad Pepper Beef to be English hot, and boy it was everything I wanted, loaded with spice and flavor. Definitely the best curry house in the South Island. For the North Island, Indigo in Napier and Kumars Something Special Restaurant, Paeroa.

F.

Good food! The sharing platter was amazing! Great views over the lake as well 😊

J. S.

Came with the family. Sat upstairs. Good food and good service. Well done Bombay! We will be back.

a.

best indian restaurant in new zealand

L.

Really good food, and nice to be able to see the chef prepare it too. Views down the mall across the lake are pretty from the first floor elevated position. The menu caters for my wifes dairy allergy, and they make it as hot or mild as you desire.

N.

Another one of my favorites, Bombay Palace is a delight. Though a bit pricey, it is worth the food and the ambience. Try the Bombay Fish Curry, the Prawn Vindaloo and the Bhindi do Pyaza, it is worth it.

J.

Great Indian food. Fast and good service. Tikka masala with cheese and garlic naan was great. Don't be afraid to visit with kids since they offer a kids menu! Fresh place and nice view.

R.

Excellent service, food was magnificent! Loved every bite. Thanks!!

C.

Great meal the views amazing

W.

Had a nice curry here, the food was tasty but could have been hotter, temperature wise. Service was good, worth a visit if you enjoy Indian food

P.

Great food (lots and really delicious), excellent service (helpful, quick, professional and super polite).

C.

Had a great night at Bombay Palace! You can’t beat the view and everything was tasty. Friendly quick service - will definitely be back :)

M.

Very good takeaway food with lots of flavours and spices. Went to pick food up after phoning and wished I had dined in. Fantastic location with best views in town.

P.

Marie make a really good coktails, and Laura the best waitress !!!! Mahesh, Barry and Karim are very friendly manager.I love the good view and especially chocolate naan.

B.

Amazing vegan food, lovely views, warm atmosphere, awesome staff

P.

This place never dissapoints. Great good and amazing service. We drove from Queenstown just to have lunch at Bombay Palace, Wanaka

A.

We had dinner here in May and the food was fantastic with reasonable price and great taste. The service was very good. Will visit again tomorrow if we are going to Queenstown.

A.

Convenient location, the restaurant ambience is very soft and the interior is elegant, Food was delightful, the service was wonderful. had a very promising conversation with the manager.

D.

Loved the food here! Such a great ambience and courteous staff. Will surely come back :)

N.

Very nice freshly cooked food. Sat outside with great views of the lake under the heaters.

P.

Amazing food. Very delicious. Tht mango lassie, stuffed nan,butter chicken......ummmmmm yummy.👍👌N Excellent service. Too good.

R.

Food was delicious, we ordered daal makhani and requested it to be Indian hot, it was yummy. Try their gajar ka halwa and kesar kulfi too in desert..

C.

Indian Food was good. The curry had artificial colouring though. Dal tadka a good choice to try here. One curry one Rice bowl policy :)

d.

Good location. Authentic testy cuisine. Though decor little dated.

C.

Food here was amazing, everything tasted authentic. Waitress Bhakdi we love you, excellent service!

I.

I'm in love with this restaurant. The food is amazing. Service is great and very quick. Very helpful and nice staff.

Z.

Excellent service, food, and pricing. Ate there twice during a visit to Wanaka. One of the best views of the lake and surrounding mountains, as well.

P.

Finally found the restaurant which deserves to be called Bombay Palace :D Food was delicious, the best Indian so far, that I had outside of India!

L.

Absolutely sensational. The best curry I've had in years.

P.

Wanaka must be with Bombay place on list of travel for sure . Great delicious food. Nice place but too much wait time for serving of food and table itself.

K.

The view was great! I highly recommend the vegetable samosas as a starter; they were delicious! The service was great.

F.

What a find it was. Went in on Friday , it was packed. Great food and service and very impressive wine list. Would visit again, keep up the good work

T.

Generous serves, extensive menu. Authentic Indian meal ane exceptional service, thank you Bhakti for looking after us

C.

Food is great and the views over Wanaka lake are fantastic.

g.

Staff were super friendly, serving sizes were large and food tasted amazing! View is also amazing.

O.

Very good curries, reasonable prices, friendly service and free lemon and mint flavored water, as well as fantastic views over the lake. Recommended!

H.

One of the best Indian spots I've been to outside India.

T.

Awesome food... On top excellent customer service.. highly recommend...best Indian food ever I tasted... Thanks so much for the lovely food...

A.

Good food

I.

Good quality food and a wide variety of vegetarian options. Friendly service. Rather expensive relative to similar restaurants elsewhere but Wanaka seems to be fairly expensive in general.

G.

Paneer butter masala is amazing. Portions are very generous. Awesome view from their rooftop.

N.

My regular curry place! Delicious curries and especially nice naan. The staff are great too :-)

K.

The food here was outstanding- The korma was delicious, as was the naan. Will definitely be coming back here next time we’re in Wanaka!

B.

Great food, great service, wine was a bit stale they happily replaced, recommend

A.

Awesome atmosphere, best Indian food so far n prompt service. Must go place.

R.

Great meal. Bit of a wait if busy. Good menu choice. Would use again.

R.

Awesome lake side view with fantastic food. Staff is also friendly. Must go place.

J. J.

The garlic and cheese naan was delicious. The curries are fantastic. I will be back for more.

M.

WOW. Great selection, great service, unbelievable food! Go the Bollywood Feast on the menu.

T.

Check out the balcony for superb views especially at sunset. Good indian food as well.

K.

Very beautiful location and food was so delicious. We had very efficient service at Bombay Palace.

N.

I haven't had such good Indian food in the last 8 years anywhere in entire New Zealand

M.

Amazing food and wonderful staff. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in Wanaka. Thank you so much <3

J.

Large group of us came in here at short notice for a meal. Couldn’t fault the service or food, especially with the unbeatable view of the lake.

m.

I was surprised to see 'bombay palace' again in Wanaka.....love u guys....didn't eat proper food for past to days in Mount cook....u guys saved my tongue today....awesome ambience. Tasty yummie food

N.

Great ambience amazing selection of wines to choose from. Good flavours and great quantity , will be back soon .

C.

Fantastic service and food.Don't go to any other bombay palace (Queenstown) they are bad!

T.

Awesome food. Vegetable biryani was great. Customer service is nice.

R.

The food was amazing, but we waited over 70-80 mins for the mains, by that time we werent so hungry

C.

It's good, but for the cost and compared to other options I was a little disappointed.

D.

Very tasty food and a nice atmosphere

j.

Good food. Awesome staff. Anmay was superb.

M.

This was probably the best Indian restaurant I have ever been. Seriously. Chicken madras was like perfect.

J.

Very nice meal and good service on our visit to Wanaka. Would visit again

J.

Great place to be there. Food, service and the ambience are just outstanding. Highly recommended . Must visit place.

T.

Ideal tasty Indian food and great service. Would recommend for sure.

S.

Great food and good sized portions. Staff were friendly and helpful.

S.

Amazing food!!!! Very clean place ,good service polite and friendly staff

J.

One of the best restaurants in Wanaka. Great food, service and setting.

E.

Great authentic indian food with beautiful lake views. Very friendly.

D.

Delicious food and amazing view! Very friendly staff, great service from Fanny!

A.

love this place and their food and ofcourse view

D.

Delicious food, we came two days in a row (the malai kofta was heavenly)!

S.

Pleasant staff and a wonderful view of the Wanaka Lakefront. The food was exquisite as well.

C.

I ate here last night. The service was fantastic and quick and the food was absolutely delicious.

B.

Best view any Indian restaurant offers in NZ...this is the place...nice food...fast service and efficient staff....

B.

Most amazing Indian I have ever had. Staff were lovely!

K.

Had takeaway meals last night mango chicken, chicken tikka masala, chicken korma. Absolutely delicious loved it .

M.

Fantastic Indian food! Some of the best I've had.

J.

Super yummy Saagwala .Great service , beautiful ambience and gorgeous decor. Very friendly staff . Highly recommended 😊

G.

Great food, wonderful ambience, very attentive staff, all in all a great evening . Thank you

M.

Best Indian in town,great for take away if you don't feel like cooking

K.

Great Indian food. Like most other highlighted, food could be hotter.

A.

Best Indian food in NZ. Authentic delicious!

K.

Great service, meal came out really quickly and was delicious.

F.

Good food but too much little portion for the shared platters!

M.

Really great food and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend.

B. N.

Surprisingly good food and service with gr8 views. Recommended!

k. l. g.

Awesome amazing food and best service!!! Our favourite local

J.

Great feel to this place for a sit down meal and speedy if your doing takeaway. Perfect!

G.

Great spot for a curry. Friendly and fast service with a lot of delicious choices.

J.

Food and view was great. Naan bread was so tasty

K.

Always a great meal with excellent service here.

H.

Great food.Great service.Great ambiance. Shows the royalness of India.

R.

Good location, friendly staff and great food.

S.

The best Biriyani

J.

Simply scrumptious food and a great view

Y.

I had chicken bhuna and chicken biryani loved it and love the stunning view from balcony

A.

Good indian food ! I loved the mango lassi.

M.

Good food with variety for Indian taste buds.

D.

Great views, lovely restaurant, tasty food and friendly staff :)

j.

Don't miss Garlic cheese naan ;) The owner and his wife are awesome!

k.

Awesome location right in front of the lake. Great food wine and service.

F.

That lamb curry was just amazing!! Warm place for a cold day!! Good food!

J. M.

We had lunch. Dishes were yummy. Expensive place

T.

Good food, nice location and view from this upstairs restaurant

W.

Again, an excellent evening with authentic Indian food, perfect service

J.

Definitely one of the better indian meals we have had

N.

Delicious meal, generous servings

J.

Been twice. Both times delicious. I'll be going a third time.

B.

Awesome heritage food. Must try !!

S.

Awesome views and good. We will be back

J.

Great service. A lot of good tasty food.

R.

Real good Indian food, friendly staff

P.

Good ambiance,view & delicious meal

G.

Authentic indian flavours with a beautiful lake view!

P.

best indian restaurant ever in nz

I.

Good Indian food, fast and friendly service

S.

Good food and nice portions

D.

really slow service but awesome food

B.

The food was great and such a beautiful spot

C.

Great indian traditional testy curries .awesome food

w.

Good filling meal. Good setting

V.

Excellent food and view for whole family

J.

YOU SHOULD EAT HERE! If you don’t then I feel sorry for you ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. Truly.

G.

Always good

D.

Excellent 👌👍 amazing flavours, great service.

f.

Great burger joint. Value for money...

T.

Excellent food 5/5 Great Ambience 5/5 Great View 5/5 Good customer service 5/5

K.

Superb food specially pista kulfi ☺ yum yum

A.

Superb food and amazing views!

A.

Slow service but great food

J.

The chicken tikka and naan were delicious!

F.

Great food, great view to the lake,

J.

Super cool restaurant, really nice food.

G.

Great location. Great staff. Great food.

D.

Amazing food and wonderful staff. 😊

J.

Great food, amazing service

A.

Fantastic view, delicious curry.

A.

I was in a car on the street, never been in the place.

D.

Really great foid at a good price and fantastic service.

L.

O for awesome! Fantastic garlic Nan bread

B.

Can serve much more better food

S.

Excellent ambience ,menu and service.

E.

Amazing curry

S.

Great place nd good food

D.

Solid Indian food especially considering where it is

V.

Super service and delicious food.

J.

Great tasting Indian.

S.

Good food and good hospitality.

M.

Great food and service

C.

Great curries great staff

K.

Great Indian take away.

V.

Very good, thank you!

J.

Awesome Indian restaurant in Wanaka

P.

Great food in a great location

P.

Very good curry!

v.

Nice location and food.

C.

Good food

S.

Really wonderful & delicious food

P.

Awesome food 👌👍👌 e

S.

Food was yummy!

Z.

Good food

S.

Good quality food.

S.

Very good location with a good view and good ambience. Service was good and food was not bad. Prices were a little steep, but I guess that is what you get for being in the middle of the city. Portion sizes were a little smaller than I expected.

T.

Fantastic great food

H.

Good food

T.

Best service in Wanaka.

r.

Best indian food

S.

Good food and people..

S.

Hands down best Indian I have ever had. Great balance of spices in the curries, the right amount of heat and fresh naan that's tasty in it's own right, let alone use to mop up left over sauce. Highly recommend and would go back again.

C.

Best food in town

B.

Best indian in Wanaka.

b.

Good food and ambience

R.

Great place for food

B.

I love the food.

M.

Authentic and delicious!

P.

good place and delicious food...

K.

Delicious

V.

Good Indian restaurant

K.

Really good food.

K.

Excellent

R.

Great food

M.

Great food

M.

Delicious

L.

Delicious!

V.

This is nice

H.

Food was fab

i.

Mouth watering food

g.

worth the money

C.

Delicious food

B.

Great food and service.

J.

(Translated) Very delicious Indian food at Lake Wanaka, the clerk service is very good, the first-line lake view is very beautiful, the price is reasonable, the weight is very good, very recommended! Curry and barbecue are great! Worth a try. Great location, amazing view, exceptional service! (Original) 在瓦纳卡湖非常好吃的印度菜，店员服务非常好，一线湖景非常美丽，价格合理，分量很足，非常推荐！咖喱和烤肉很棒！值得一试。Great location，amazing view，exceptional service！

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(Translated) An Indian restaurant with a good environment, excellent location, good food, can enjoy the first line of Wanaka Lake, there are indoor and outdoor seating, service is very good, recommend special curry sheep, barbecue platter, butter garlic sachet (Original) 环境很好的一家印度餐馆，位置优，菜品佳，可享受一线瓦纳卡湖景，有分室内外座位，服务很好，推荐特色咖喱羊、烤肉拼盘、黄油蒜香囊

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(Translated) It's delicious and the scenery is great Large amount of children's package (Original) 太好吃了，风景也很赞 儿童套餐的量很大

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(Translated) Where to start ... Surely by the place which is magnificent, a superb view of the lake and a decoration to make all the Indian restaurants jealous on I have visited before. The service is not too bad, the waiter is very polite and concerned about the smooth running of the meal. I will end up with food that exceeds all my expectations, with each bite a discovery, a new flavor ... You can feel the chef's know-how and passion for his cooking A beautiful place, a surprising discovery in such a small town .... Do not hesitate any longer! Here is the best Indian in all of NZ! (Original) Par où commencer... Surement par le lieu qui est magnifique, une superbe vue sur le lac et une décoration à faire jalouser tous les restaurants indiens sur j'ai pu visiter avant. Le service n'est pas trop mal, le serveur est très poli et soucieux du bon déroulement du repas. Je finirai par la nourriture qui elle dépasse toutes mes attentes, à chaque bouchée une découverte, une nouvelle saveur... On sent le savoir faire et la passion du chef pour sa cuisine Un bel endroit, une découverte surprenante dans une si petite ville .... N'hésitez plus! Voici le meilleur indien de toute la NZ!

J.

(Translated) Who would have thought we would do our best Indian cooking experience in a Wanaka restaurant! The service is attentive. The dishes are excellent and more than generous (do not be too greedy). (Original) Qui aurait cru que nous ferions notre meilleure expérience de cuisine indienne dans un restaurant de Wanaka ! Le service est attentionné. Les plats excellents et plus que généreux (ne soyez pas trop gourmands).

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(Translated) Great restaurant! Surely the best in town. The bosses and the staff at the top, no complaints. Fast service and food to die for. I highly recommend. (Original) Super restaurant! Sûrement Le meilleur de la ville. Les patrons et le personnel au top, rien à redire. Service rapide et la nourriture a tomber. Je recommande vivement.

J.

(Translated) Delicious Indian food. Never eaten before but very tasty We have been back there after that, so that says something. (Original) Heerlijk Indische eten. Nooit eerder gegeten maar heel lekker Dag daarna zijn we er weer geweest, dus dat zegt wat.

A.

(Translated) The curry is delicious, the price is reasonable, and the restaurant is beautifully decorated. There is an outdoor seating area. (Original) 咖哩好吃，價格合理，餐廳裝潢十分美麗。有戶外座位區。

H.

(Translated) It is delicious and the scenery is beautiful. Recommend curry and Indian crepe! ! (Original) 好吃，景色也美。推薦咖喱和印度甩餅！！

J.

(Translated) Super delicious, service attitude is also great. Indian hot is a little hot for me 😂 (Original) 超好吃，服务态度也超棒。indian hot对我来说有些辣了😂

J.

(Translated) Very tasty, exactly our taste (Original) Sehr lecker, genau unser Geschmack

Y.

(Translated) The meal was delicious (Original) 餐很好吃

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