Lacto
Indian
Take-out
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Balti Indian cuisine restaurant in central Taupo. Has vegan & vegan-possible options on the menu. Staff is aware of ingredients and allergens. Open Mon-Sun 11:00am-10:00pm.
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47 Ruapehu St, Taupo, New Zealand
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Last update on 21 Sep 2019 by Guest
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23 Reviews
First Review by Exquire
ChloeIanni
Points +32
So good we forgot to take photos - Edit
If you're in need of a warming feed on a cold night with great knowledgeable staff in Taupo, this is a great option!
Read moreI had the mushrooms with peas and my husband had the black lentils; he'd been searching for vegan black lentils for a very long time.
The food was super filling and tasty - we ate every last bit!!!
Highly recommended!
Guest
EvelynS
Points +507
If you like curry, this is the place! - Edit
Absolutely amazing. Excellent service, vegan knowledgable. I had Daal something that had red kidney beans and black lentils in a rich gravy. And roti. Stunning.
Read morePros: Food, Service, Calm atmosphere
Guest
dft7200
Points +40
Best Indian restaurant have too! - Edit
Super friendly staff, clean and very nice setting. Amazing indian food and good price. Good amount of vegan options. One of best Indian restaurants have been too
Read morePros: Food was amazing, good amount of vegan options, Super friendly, helpful staff, Clean, very cultural setting. Good price
Guest
FreyaT
Points +613
Fast and friendly, pretty tasty - Edit
The staff are really happy to help and clearly understand what is or isn't vegan (they can offer several dishes to choose from). Service was super quick too. The food probably wasn't the best Indian food I've ever had, but was nice enough.
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TroyCoyle
Points +146
Flexible in making vegan - Edit
We had the vegetable makhani, eggplant and mushroom special and pathorna. Staff are helpful in identifying what could be veganised.
Read morePros: Flexible options, Friendly staff, Wide selection
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Jtydlaska
Points +582
Great Indian food - Edit
Had the Vegetable Balti, Roti, and Methi Parantha. So nice to find an Indian place with options other than the “usual suspects” (e.g., dal mahkini, dal tadka, chana masala, aloo gobi, etc.). I love those dishes, too, but it’s exciting to get to try something new, especially when it’s so tasty!
Read morePros: Good selection , Knowledgeable staff
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SophiadaRed
Points +15
Masters of Curry - Edit
These guys deserve 5 stars for their delicious vegetarian cuisine. Excellent service. Good value. I am the happiest cow in Taupō after eating lunch there!
Read morePros: Lots of vegetarian options
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NVol
Points +79
Knowledgeable and welcoming - Edit
Staff is super friendly and inviting. Happy to point out vegan options on the menu. Yummy, satisfying meal. I had the Chickpea Curry (Don’t remember the actual name of the dish on the Menu).
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MatildaParker
Points +26
Vegan options, great food - Edit
Would recommend to anyone looking for good quality tasty food! Vegan options are not clearly labelled but the staff are very attentive and can adapt or highlight vegan options.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options (adjustable spice strength), Friendly, quick service , Great quality, flavoursome food
Cons: Have to ask about vegan food (not labelled), Mostly meat menu
Guest
@ndy
Points +1276
Good spices ~ Wonderful flavours.... - Edit
There are more than a couple of Indian restaurants we've tried in Taupo over time but this has been our best experience with vegan options.
Read moreStaff were very attentive with what was suitable (or not) & based on the recommendation of our server, we tried the Vegetable Balti which was a great dish.
We also really enjoyed our Chole Punjabi along with the Roti & Parantha breads.
Portion sizes were good & prices were very reasonable. We had great service & would definitely return to dine here again. Recommended.
Pros: Great service. , Clean restaurant with great decor.
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Amalie
Points +332
So delicious! - Edit
I had aloo mattar and my husband had the veg jal frezi. Both very good! We ordered samosas but the waiter checked if we were vegan and warned us they weren't so got the onion bhaji instead which were delicious!
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mayts
Points +82
great service, friendly staff, directed us easily to the vegan meals available on the menu, food was yummy esp. the eggplant and mushroom dish. - Edit
Great service. Really enjoyed eggplant and mushroom dish.
Read morePros: about 8 vegan dishes and lots of vegetarian meals.
Cons: it was busy and had to wait 25min, but worth it.
Guest
kaedde
Points +149
Okay first impression - Edit
I recently visited this restaurant on a trip to Taupo. I ordered a main dish and some flatbread on the side and both dishes were served very quickly. The flatbread was excellent and the eggplant and mushroom curry tasted okay, but was not particularly exciting. What I found quite disappointing was that they seemed to use canned rather than fresh mushrooms - in a dish were one of the two main ingredients was mushrooms. That said, I only tried one dish from the menu, so maybe this is an exception rather than the rule. Also, staff were super friendly, knew about vegan options and made me feel welcome.
Read morePros: large selection of vegan/vegetarian dishes, super friendly staff
Guest
Lisaa
Points +17
Very good place - Edit
Lot of vegan option, staff very friendly, I recommend so much !
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Miki_0617
Points +201
highly recommend - Edit
Staffs were all friendly and kindly treated me. They also cleaned the tables very carefully. The taste of the vegan curry was delicious. I asked non-spicy curry and they perfectly accepted it. It’s the best Indian restaurant I ever visited.
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shez1876
Points +16
Great restaurant - lots of vegan options ! - Edit
Had a great meal here. The staff were really lovely, very friendly and accommodating. We explained we were both vegan and they gave us lots of options to choose from. I also asked for a dish with no tomatoes and nothing was too much trouble. We chose a Tarkka daal and a saag Aloo as our mains and both were lovely and really tasty! Overall a great night and good value for money.
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OmPoudel
Points +18
Best Food - Edit
This place is the best option for vegan food. Don't miss it when you in taupo.
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Sjeeves
Points +92
great for vegans - Edit
They were really helpful making lots of vegan food! It’s also really tasty
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Kreiger
Points +34
Beautiful and tasty - Edit
Beautiful restaurant with super friendly, caring staff. They have an extensive vegetarian menu, were very aware of ingredients they used in their dishes and were able to make everything vegan. Everything was delicious!
Read morePros: lots of vegan options (everthing vegetarian can be
Cons: no cons except the meat
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louloubelle
Points +94
Great Experience - Edit
The staff were very helpful about vegan options. The atmosphere was very charming. What topped the experience was the food, very delicious and great value for money. I definitely would come back.
Read moreLoved it all.
Pros: Plenty of vegan options
Guest
NicoleBrand
Points +18
Delicious and Knowledgeable - Edit
I'm vegan and went to Master of India with a non vegan/vegetarian. The waitstaff was incredible. They were knowledgeable about my options and let me know which thins could be modified. They were friendly and accommodating and we both enjoyed our meals.
Read morePros: Delicious food, Friendly staff
Cons: None
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dcmf
Points +209
Lovely staff, lovely food - Edit
Staff can advise what can be made vegan. We wouldn't recommend the biryani, but everything else we had was very satisfying, especially the onion bhaji with tamarind sauce. Setting is quiet and quite romantic. Decent price and very filling.
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Exquire
Points +311
Masterful - Edit
It's a rare pleasure to find any restaurant as satisfying as Master of India! The staff are knowledgeable about the menu and its ingredients, the dishes are lovingly crafted, and you'll be surprised how cheap the bill is when you come to pay.
Read moreThey're also great for vegan options. There are several delicious standard Indian choices, and other meals can be prepared with special instructions. On my last visit I told the manager that I love korma but don't eat dairy dairy, and he advised that it was possible to make something similar without cream. Despite not being on the menu, the vegetable madrasi was absolutely stunning (especially with hot Indian pickles).
I added Master of India to Happy Cow because of the fluency the staff have with vegan requirements - including thoughtful touches like recommending vegan breads. But I also added this place because the quality (and value) of the food is always excellent, likely the best of any restaurant in Taupo.
Pros: Lovely food, great value, Staff informed on vegan options, Flexible kitchen
Cons: Can be busy (not always)
Guest
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