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The best Indian food I’ve had in Aotearoa! Very friendly staff too! Can’t wait to come back!

Handsdown some of the best indian food that we have had in New Zealand. Crispy dosa, creamy dahl makhni and flavourful paneer. Laid back atmosphere and super friendly staff. All for a very reasonable price and served quickly and efficiently.

Great food with very good service Please try once and you will love it Best priced and very satisfying food Keep up the good work with fresh food

Fantastic food that tastes like home made food ! We tried some curries and dosa etc and everything was great. Very good portions for the price. Book in advance to make the most out of the buffet options.

I’ve been looking 👀 forward to trying STEAM - 100% Pure Vegetarian Indian Restaurant for a while now, and I am so glad 😊 that I finally did! The restaurant 🍽 is nestled discreetly in between a row of shops, at the upper end of Dominion Road 🚕🚗 Looking at the unassuming exterior and a simple sign 🪧 I knew I was in for good 👍 honest, tasty, ghar ka khana (home cooked food), without any fake pretentiousness. They let the food speak for itself 😋 On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays they offer a South Indian buffet 🍛 If you have not booked, or it is no longer available, you can have an unlimited thali ☺️ served table side. This includes ordering 5 dishes 😮 from their entire menu (any combination of starter, chaat, Punjabi, Gujarat, South Indian, Indo-Chinese, etc), with starches, a drink, and a🍦 sweet treat separate. It is not often that a restaurant will have both North and South Indian food, served delicious and authentic 🥰 Steam seemed to have nailed it 🔨 Each dish had a unique taste and flavour, that represented that region's local produce, spice combinations 🌶 history, and culture. Food is more than just nutrition. Food is the cornerstone of culture ❤️ a commonality we all share, regardless of belief or attitude. I was transported to my beloved Bharat 🇮🇳 with every mouthful My experience at this restaurant was nothing short of exceptional ✨️ From the moment I arrived until I left, I felt welcomed 😊 and pampered by the food and the exceptional attention given by the owner and staff. I highly recommend it 👌 If you want truly delicious, affordable 💰 food, then this is the place!

Really good and highly recommendable. When walked in was little disappointed and thought no. But, owner is very nice and polite. Buffet price is good and when food got served one by one trust me guys. Finger licking every item we had from the menu. 5 StAR over all.

Really awesome food and so delicious food. Everything is so fresh. Will definitely come again

Best Indian food we’ve ever eaten, very traditional. The meal was superb and recommend to non vegetarians too. The staff were wonderful hosts👍🏼

Awesome food and awesome service Thanks Sachin for awesome service Must go to place

Awesome vegetarian options must try, specially buttermilk and south Indian..

"Steam was an incredible dining experience! The atmosphere is warm and stylish, making it a perfect spot to unwind. The menu offers a great selection, and every dish we tried was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall great experience. Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking to enjoy quality food and ambiance!"

Awesome place heaven for vegetarian people We had 20 people booking and they accomodate us walking for unlimited buffet. Definately will come back

Da milkshakes here are busin. They even added an extra scoop of ice cream on top when I ordered it. The cheese balls are also good.

We called to book for dinner, was told there will be no buffet that night due to lack of demand. I told the owner we will order from the menu. We go to the restaurant and find the buffet on offer. We asked for a menu so we could order. As we are about to order, we were given another menu with virtually nothing available from the original menu and told to order from that menu. But what made us leave and go elsewhere was the body odour of the waiter. It was unbearable. Very unpleasant.

We went for dinner with friends, and the food was really good, especially since it was all vegetarian. We opted for the buffet, but since the number of people was below 15, they asked us to choose items from the buffet menu. They offered snacks, soups, mains, breads, and desserts that catered to various cuisines from India, including Punjabi, Gujarati, and South Indian. Golgappas, baby corn manchurian, manchow soup, noodles, samosa chaat, dosa, and pav bhaji were all delicious.

Went for dinner, loved the food and great variety of choices. Sachin provided great service. Enjoyed the soup, gol gappas, samosa chaat, and pav bhaji.

Wow, the food was absolutely incredible and the service was outstanding! Huge thanks to Sachin for being such an amazing person.

Food was awesome!!!! especially very fresh rotis, bajra roti, sambhar idli, daal makhni. Very few places sell proper Indian tea, so that was a bonus!!!! 😊 Lifting the ambience a little bit would definitely attract more customers - little vase with fresh flowers, napkins holder placed on an elegant mat would liven up the atmosphere. Best wishes to the restaurant 😊

The food here is fantastic, with an extensive array of options. This buffet truly excels in North and South Indian cuisine. You can find everything from pakoras and samosas to dosas, idlis, rotis, and a variety of vegetables. It's a must-visit for all food enthusiasts!

Really friendly service and great food. Customer service and overall environment is divine.

I love the food here. Sweet Lassi was amazing. Baby corn fry terrible good. I liked their service.

The food was amazing and freshly prepared and too many items to choose from. Truly amazing. Must try …

The food was amazing and freshly prepared and too many items to choose from. Truly amazing. Must try

Very good variety’s of food and tasty for buds.

Amazing buffet with variety of food options and great service as well .. you can enjoy dessert and ice cream at the end ☺️

Such amazing food and service! Definitely worth every penny and more. Would 100% come back and recommend to everyone!

This was absolutely delicious! Had the vegetarian buffet and the service was incredible. Worth every cent.

Don't recommend at all , they j served half cook paratha, bajra roti and even the poori just dipped in oil, there service is pathetic and the food is just tasteless and half cooked. Waste of time and money The owner who replied on this post said that we didn't pay the money is mentally ill and should have to confirm with his staff that before sitting we paid the whole money and we did the advance Booking there. You need to be truthful dear. Don't you be ashamed on yourself by saying this thing. Have some self-respect.