Bolliwood Ponsonby
110 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland City, Auckland
Physical address
P O Box 147369, Ponsonby, Auckland City, Auckland, 1144
Postal address
Indian food is a fabulous combination of rich creamy curries with fluffy rice and tasty breads. The cuisine is as varied as India's vast terrain and its people.
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Bolliwood (Ponsonby) is the most popular Indian restaurant located in Ponsonby.
Indian food is a fabulous combination of rich creamy curries with fluffy rice and tasty breads. The cuisine is as varied as India's vast terrain and its people. This is complemented by chutney and pickle dishes which are the perfect and indispensable accompaniments to the meal.
To most, Indian food means a hot chilli base curries, but this is a great misconception. Generally, the Northern dishes are mild and creamy e.g. Butter Chicken, Kormas and Tandoori meals which are ideal for the first time Indian experience or for children.
The Southern dishes come from the hotter parts of India, where the dishes are chili based and have heavier spicing, as they were originally used to preserve food in the hot climate. Southern dishes include the perspirational Vindaloos and the Madras curries.
An ideal introduction to the Indian meals is the Banquet style meal. This allows you to sample a selection of food with varying spices and flavours. There are three different entrees and four main meals with rice, breads and accompaniments.
Indian cuisine is best accompanied by rice, bread and side dishes e.g. Raita, Salad, Chutney and Pickles. Traditionally all of our meals are placed in the centre of the table to allow each guest to share the different and varying taste of each dish.
Note that most of our meals can be made MILD, Medium or Hot taste. The only exceptions are the Vindaloos which traditionally come out Hot.
Should you require any assistance in choosing the right dish for your taste buds, our staff would be happy to assist.
We hope you will enjoy your dining experience at the Palace of India and will return to dine with us again in the future.
Thank you for choosing to dine with us this evening.
* ALTERNATIVE DIETARY MENUS AVAILABLE
GLUTEN FREE MENU; DAIRY FREE MENU; CHILDRENS MENU
* LITE MEALS - Reduced cream in some meals on request. Check with us first.
* HALAL MEATS - Most meat dishes are Halal. Check with us first.
If you are an Aucklander and an Indian food connoisseur, we are quite sure that you take BOLLIWOOD and exotic curries as synonyms to each other.
Come dine with us today to experience our friendly hospitality and delicious cuisine.
Indian food is a fabulous combination of rich creamy curries with fluffy rice and tasty breads. The cuisine is as varied as India's vast terrain and its people. This is complemented by chutney and pickle dishes which are the perfect and indispensable accompaniments to the meal.
To most, Indian food means a hot chilli base curries, but this is a great misconception. Generally, the Northern dishes are mild and creamy e.g. Butter Chicken, Kormas and Tandoori meals which are ideal for the first time Indian experience or for children.
The Southern dishes come from the hotter parts of India, where the dishes are chili based and have heavier spicing, as they were originally used to preserve food in the hot climate. Southern dishes include the perspirational Vindaloos and the Madras curries.
An ideal introduction to the Indian meals is the Banquet style meal. This allows you to sample a selection of food with varying spices and flavours. There are three different entrees and four main meals with rice, breads and accompaniments.
Indian cuisine is best accompanied by rice, bread and side dishes e.g. Raita, Salad, Chutney and Pickles. Traditionally all of our meals are placed in the centre of the table to allow each guest to share the different and varying taste of each dish.
Note that most of our meals can be made MILD, Medium or Hot taste. The only exceptions are the Vindaloos which traditionally come out Hot.
Should you require any assistance in choosing the right dish for your taste buds, our staff would be happy to assist.
We hope you will enjoy your dining experience at the Palace of India and will return to dine with us again in the future.
Thank you for choosing to dine with us this evening.
* ALTERNATIVE DIETARY MENUS AVAILABLE
GLUTEN FREE MENU; DAIRY FREE MENU; CHILDRENS MENU
* LITE MEALS - Reduced cream in some meals on request. Check with us first.
* HALAL MEATS - Most meat dishes are Halal. Check with us first.
If you are an Aucklander and an Indian food connoisseur, we are quite sure that you take BOLLIWOOD and exotic curries as synonyms to each other.
Come dine with us today to experience our friendly hospitality and delicious cuisine.
Business Hours
- Mon
- 11:30am – 2:30pm
- 5:00pm – Late
- Tue
- 11:30am – 2:30pm
- 5:00pm – Late
- Wed
- 11:30am – 2:30pm
- 5:00pm – Late
- Thu
- 11:30am – 2:30pm
- 5:00pm – Late
- Fri
- 11:30am – 2:30pm
- 5:00pm – Late
- Sat
- 11:30am – 2:30pm
- 5:00pm – Late
- Sun
- 11:30am – 2:30pm
- 5:00pm – Late
Meal Price
Economical - $10 to $20
Size
5 - 49 Employees
Payment Options
- Cash
- EFTPOS
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Diners Club
Dress
- Casual
Facilities
- Private Functions
- Disabled Access
- Disabled Toilet
Venue Type
Restaurant/Cafe
Entrance Fee
- Never
Cuisines
Indian , Vegetarian , Family Restaurant
Established
2004
About the venue
- Children
- Allowed anytime
- Smoking
- No smoking
Outdoor Seating
- Streetside
- Private
Licensing
- Beer - bottled
- Wine
- Spirits
- Cocktails
We offer
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Takeaway
- Delivery
- Vegetarian Meals
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Greylynnian
3rd September 2012
Disappointing. Curries were average and short on meat. I guess their mid-week specials are cheap for a reason. Our waiter was loud and constantly in your face.
Disappointing. Curries were average and short on meat. I guess their mid-week specials are cheap for a reason. Our waiter was loud and constantly in your face.
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2.0
Disappointing. Curries were average and short on meat. I guess their mid-week specials are cheap for a reason. Our waiter was loud and constantly in your face.
Charlene18
10th February 2012
Feel like a curry but sick of the ordinary curry experience. Thenj Bollywood is the place for you. They have an array of dishes and the staff are more then happy to recommend and inform of the different tastes. The dishes are all made to order as well and you can choose from mild- to fire buring hot! The curries are creamy and my tastebuds loved all the different flavours. Try the melt in your mouth lamb korma and the teh tandoori platter. Delicious!
Feel like a curry but sick of the ordinary curry experience. Thenj Bollywood is the place for you. They have an array of dishes and the staff are more then happy to recommend and inform of the different tastes. The dishes are all made to order as well and you can choose from mild- to fire buring hot! The curries are creamy and my tastebuds loved all the different flavours. Try the melt in your mouth lamb korma and the teh tandoori platter. Delicious!
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3.5
Feel like a curry but sick of the ordinary curry experience. Thenj Bollywood is the place for you. They have an array of dishes and the staff are more then happy to recommend and inform of the different tastes. The dishes are all made to order as well and you can choose from mild- to fire buring hot! The curries are creamy and my tastebuds loved all the different flavours. Try the melt in your mouth lamb korma and the teh tandoori platter. Delicious!
tasha03
19th August 2011
I really enjoyed the meal at Bolliwood and the staff are nice and welcoming. Best Butter Chicken I have tasted so far, and i would gladly go there next time in a in Auckland.
I really enjoyed the meal at Bolliwood and the staff are nice and welcoming. Best Butter Chicken I have tasted so far, and i would gladly go there next time in a in Auckland.
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4.0
I really enjoyed the meal at Bolliwood and the staff are nice and welcoming. Best Butter Chicken I have tasted so far, and i would gladly go there next time in a in Auckland.
chellconder
30th September 2010
fabulous food! I had the Sheekh kebab as an entree, divine! The Tandoori salad was to die for, nice large serving so I didn't feel hungry after eating it like most places... absolutely delicious!! Great service too, loved it, will be back for sure!
fabulous food! I had the Sheekh kebab as an entree, divine! The Tandoori salad was to die for, nice large serving so I didn't feel hungry after eating it like most places... absolutely delicious!! Great service too, loved it, will be back for sure!
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5.0
fabulous food! I had the Sheekh kebab as an entree, divine! The Tandoori salad was to die for, nice large serving so I didn't feel hungry after eating it like most places... absolutely delicious!! Great service too, loved it, will be back for sure!
lizyeo
26th August 2010
I love this place. I have eaten in twice and had take out a number of times. Parking can be a little difficult on Ponsonby road but there is parking down a side road. I love the mango chicken, the best I have had anywhere. On weeknights (Mon-Wed only) they do a $10.00 take away curry with rice and I have had this quite a bit. When dining in. I have never found the restaurant busy, there is always a table, great for those last minute decisions to find somewhere to eat. They have a large white wall that they project Bollywood movies onto and with the soundtrack playing it creates a great atmosphere. I would recommend this to anybody who fancies a delicious curry!
I love this place. I have eaten in twice and had take out a number of times. Parking can be a little difficult on Ponsonby road but there is parking down a side road. I love the mango chicken, the best I have had anywhere. On weeknights (Mon-Wed only) they do a $10.00 take away curry with rice and I have had this quite a bit. When dining in. I have never found the restaurant busy, there is always a table, great for those last minute decisions to find somewhere to eat. They have a large white wall that they project Bollywood movies onto and with the soundtrack playing it creates a great atmosphere. I would recommend this to anybody who fancies a delicious curry!
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4.0
I love this place. I have eaten in twice and had take out a number of times. Parking can be a little difficult on Ponsonby road but there is parking down a side road. I love the mango chicken, the best I have had anywhere. On weeknights (Mon-Wed only) they do a $10.00 take away curry with rice and I have had this quite a bit. When dining in. I have never found the restaurant busy, there is always a table, great for those last minute decisions to find somewhere to eat. They have a large white wall that they project Bollywood movies onto and with the soundtrack playing it creates a great atmosphere. I would recommend this to anybody who fancies a delicious curry!
Cartell
14th July 2010
Great restaurant. Good location, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. The food was very superb. I always order the Butter Chicken and would highly recommend it. Masala tea is delicious and it is poured in a very interesting way. Worth a visit to this place!
Great restaurant. Good location, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. The food was very superb. I always order the Butter Chicken and would highly recommend it. Masala tea is delicious and it is poured in a very interesting way. Worth a visit to this place!
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4.5
Great restaurant. Good location, friendly staff, nice atmosphere. The food was very superb. I always order the Butter Chicken and would highly recommend it. Masala tea is delicious and it is poured in a very interesting way.
Worth a visit to this place!
ChopperChamp
6th July 2010
This place is awesome, great food but even better atmosphere with the bollywood music videos they project onto the giant rear wall...It's BYO so is a great place to let rip with friends and kick off a night in Ponsonby. Whatever you do don't just order a butter chicken- go for something different like their King Prawn Malabari.
This place is awesome, great food but even better atmosphere with the bollywood music videos they project onto the giant rear wall...It's BYO so is a great place to let rip with friends and kick off a night in Ponsonby. Whatever you do don't just order a butter chicken- go for something different like their King Prawn Malabari.
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5.0
This place is awesome, great food but even better atmosphere with the bollywood music videos they project onto the giant rear wall...It's BYO so is a great place to let rip with friends and kick off a night in Ponsonby. Whatever you do don't just order a butter chicken- go for something different like their King Prawn Malabari.
Village_Local
5th July 2010
Yum! I love Bolliwood, their Rogan Josh is my favourite. Great place to take a group. The Bolliwood movies playing on the big screen make for great entertainment. I often bring my out of town friends here.
Yum! I love Bolliwood, their Rogan Josh is my favourite. Great place to take a group. The Bolliwood movies playing on the big screen make for great entertainment. I often bring my out of town friends here.
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4.5
Yum! I love Bolliwood, their Rogan Josh is my favourite. Great place to take a group. The Bolliwood movies playing on the big screen make for great entertainment. I often bring my out of town friends here.
nalex
12th November 2008
Bolliwood is one of the great culinary experiences of Ponsonby - superbly prepared Indian food including South Indian recipes.
Bolliwood is one of the great culinary experiences of Ponsonby - superbly prepared Indian food including South Indian recipes.
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5.0
Bolliwood is one of the great culinary experiences of Ponsonby - superbly prepared Indian food including South Indian recipes.
kath261
10th November 2008
Delicious food here, if you like Indian!! Very tasty hot food, great service with friendly smiling staff... extremely reasonable prices and want to make it a weekly ritual... FANTASTICO!!!
Delicious food here, if you like Indian!! Very tasty hot food, great service with friendly smiling staff... extremely reasonable prices and want to make it a weekly ritual... FANTASTICO!!!
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4.5
Delicious food here, if you like Indian!! Very tasty hot food, great service with friendly smiling staff... extremely reasonable prices and want to make it a weekly ritual... FANTASTICO!!!
oliver85
25th August 2008
Bolliwood is like coming home - friendly people, warm atmosphere and excellent food. best indian restaurant in auckland. very good experience. Highly recommended!
Bolliwood is like coming home - friendly people, warm atmosphere and excellent food. best indian restaurant in auckland. very good experience. Highly recommended!
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5.0
Bolliwood is like coming home - friendly people, warm atmosphere and excellent food. best indian restaurant in auckland. very good experience. Highly recommended!
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fabulous food! I had the Sheekh kebab as an entree, divine! The Tandoori salad was to die for, nice large serving so I didn't feel hungry after eating it like most places... absolutely delicious!! Great service too, loved it, will be back for sure!