Cassia

We had the journey through India menu and the food was amazing. Each course had a unique modern twist on an Indian dish, and none of them missed. They also changed some of the menu items to take my parents dietary restrictions into account, with no hesitation. Our favorites were the beef and ghost chilli croquettes, and the sesame chicken. Some delicious cocktails to accompany the meal too, like the brown butter old fashioned. Service was excellent too. The wait staff were attentive without being overbearing. Food came out fairly quickly too. This is the best Indian restaurant in Auckland. Looking forward to coming back!

What an amazing experience. WOW. I couldn’t recommend Cassia enough. From the moment we sat down, our waiter was attentive, friendly, and kind, setting the tone for the night. We ordered the Chef’s Special Banquet, which was such a fantastic choice—it meant we got a curated selection of the chef’s favourite dishes. Every course felt like a journey, and each bite was an explosion of flavour. The spices were layered beautifully, nothing felt overpowering, and everything balanced so well. The presentation of the dishes matched the quality of the flavours—vibrant, fragrant, and inviting. It was the kind of food that makes you pause after each bite just to savour it. By the end of the banquet, we were beyond satisfied but still wishing we could keep eating. Cassia is more than just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Definitely one of the best modern Indian dining spots I’ve been to, and one I can’t wait to return to.

Had a fantastic dining experience at cassia! The ambience was excellent perfect for a relaxed and enjoyable meal. Manager Manu was professional and ensured everything ran smoothly. The hospitality was warm and attentive from start to finish. Chef Micah truly impressed us with his skills the food was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great food and a welcoming atmosphere!

Well, what a fantastic food gem! There was nothing I don't like about the place. Considering I walk past it for several years and it never occurred to me to try it out. The dishes present well and taste beautifully, almost devine. I particularly enoyed the curry fish and the chocolate desert. There are a lot of thoughts in presentation and quality. The deco looks good, suitable for individuals, couples and groups. It ain't cheap But well worth every dollar. The business card is amazing too. If I have to comment on the negative: it was not apparent to me that it's Indian. I love Indian food and Thai food. What a pleasure to dine here for a rainy winter day. I basically did not order, just told them my budget and let them surprise me. My dinner turns out just perfect.

Excellent modern Indian cuisine, the shared menu is well proportioned. A good selection of mocktails to choose from. Excellent service.

This was my second visit to the restaurant. On my first visit, I chose à la carte mains and found the portions smaller than expected, until I reminded myself it’s a fine dining establishment, where the focus is on quality and nuanced flavors rather than quantity. This time, I opted for the four-course meal, and the experience felt unexpectedly heavy. The starter, entrée, and dessert were among the best I’ve had in Auckland, beautifully presented and full of flavor. However, the mains were disappointing. The mushrooms and onion sauce tasted undercooked, and the tomato-based paneer and chickpea gravy had an overpowering raw tomato flavor that made it difficult to continue eating. Additionally, the portion sizes across the four courses were far more generous than anticipated. On a date night, I wasn’t prepared for such a substantial meal, and by the time dessert arrived, I was too bloated to truly enjoy it despite how lovely it looked. I may return in the future, but I’ll steer clear of the four-course option. A lighter, more curated selection would suit me better next time.

When we first arrived, the bartender welcomed us and offered us a drinks menu. He was really nice and friendly. We asked if there was a table for two and he advised to wait at the bar whilst a waiter attends to us. We had a drink and went to the bathroom which was outside the restaurant and in the hotel next door. We spent almost 30 minutes until we asked if we can be seated to eat. He advised to go to the counter and ask. So we did and got a table straight away. We found it odd that we were placed at the bar to order drinks for a while. We sat at the table and was offered more drinks, I had to ask for the food menu as we were hungry. We were given the menu to figure out ourselves. We struggled for a good 10 minutes till the waiter approached us and I asked to explain the menu. We went for the $120 per person option which came with a starter, enteee, main and dessert. We waited 15 minutes for the food which wasn’t that bad. It started off good with the starter and entree (first 7 photos), however, the two mains (duck and lamb curry, next 5 photos) were very spicy and salty with no authentic Indian spices and herbs. Followed by the not so pleasant dessert as the barfi (orange squares in the next 2 photos) stuck to our upper mouth and was just disgusting. The chocolate dessert was also unpleasant as something tasted burnt in it. The good thing about it was that we could takeaway the leftovers for our dogs to enjoy the next day. We were disappointed as usually at an Indian restaurant we leave satisfied but we left this place grossed out and hungry for actual food food. Will not return and will not recommend, but good to experience a hit and miss at a renowned restaurant.

Great Indian fusion food centrally located. This is a higher end place with great food, ambiance, and service. Everything we ordered was godd. The drinks were interesting and delicious as well.