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Punjab Palace - Best Indian Restaurant in South Auckland

Punjab Palace is the best Indian restaurant in South Auckland, offering a delightful culinary experience that showcases the rich flavors and vibrant spices of Indian cuisine. With a warm and inviting ambiance, our restaurant provides a perfect setting for a memorable dining experience. Our skilled chefs prepare each dish with utmost care, using authentic ingredients and traditional cooking techniques to ensure an authentic taste. From aromatic curries to tandoori specialties, our menu offers a wide range of mouthwatering options to satisfy every palate. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat lover, Punjab Palace has something for everyone. Come and indulge in the best Indian cuisine in South Auckland at Punjab Palace.

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Studying Indian Enterprises in New Zealand: From Hamilton to Auckland

New Zealand is emerging as a melting point of Indian businesses that cover an extensive variety of services from authentic fooding experiences to professional support with migration. Be it any specific need of Indian dining experience in Auckland, proper guidance about migration in Tauranga, or buying the traditional clothing of India at Hamilton, all these businesses deal in quality and authenticity, helping in linking the Indian culture to the community of this beautiful nation. Here's a peek into some thriving sectors of Indian businesses across New Zealand:

Hamilton is a multi-cultural area with numerous Indian outlets selling to the community to fulfill their requirements, such as an Indian grocery store, an Indian restaurant, and an outlet selling Indian clothing. So long as one desires something Indian, these stores sell a little bit of that which can be taken into New Zealand. They have all sorts of spices, foods, and products which are traditional items; hence they do sell Indian essentials locally convenient to residents. Indian business enterprise in Hamilton increases day by day; restaurants and shops showed the culture of India. Therefore, the people in the diaspora are in love with such business activities. Consequently, in order to fill such need of the process of migration, the ones who are required to shift to New Zealand rely greatly on the services of the Indian migration agents in Tauranga. From helping the clients get visas to counseling them on which options of residency will suit their needs, these agents walk them step by step through every step of the process. These are agents who can facilitate easy transitions and will uphold the legal aspects in a smooth transition for all parties involved. They specialize in New Zealand and Indian migration policies and help new migrants understand the process and work within individual needs and family circumstances. An experienced Indian migration agent in Tauranga helps new residents to make informed choices and transition as smoothly as possible.

The food scene is also immense in Auckland, but its Indian restaurants stand out because of their authenticity and flavors. From North Indian curries to South Indian dosas, these restaurants bring together varied tastes to this large city of New Zealand for an authentic culinary experience. The variety is impressive; many restaurants are family-owned and focus on traditional cooking techniques, while others put a modern spin on classic Indian dishes. Whether you are looking for a casual meal or fine dining, Auckland's Indian restaurants capture the essence of India with vibrant spices and fresh ingredients.

Indian clothing stores in New Zealand offer a range of beautiful garments suitable for all occasions for those interested in traditional Indian attire. From elegant sarees to stylish sherwanis and festive lehengas, these stores cater to those seeking cultural fashion for weddings, festivals, and everyday wear. With increasing demand, Indian clothing stores in New Zealand have become a fusion of contemporary designs that help make traditional clothing accessible and trendy for the diverse audience. These stores are hotspots for anyone who wishes to express their Indian culture with a touch of tradition and style.

Indian businesses are proliferating in every town and city in New Zealand-from the regions of Hamilton and Tauranga to the most metropolitan of Auckland-energizing the country with their authentic goods, services, and experiences. Right from food to fashion and support for migration, they are bringing the richness of Indian culture closer to people's homes.

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Madam Woo is one of those restaurants that I had been wanting to try for a long time, if I can remember this branch in Takapuna had opened its doors around early 2017 and since then I just passed by the place once in a while wondering when will I ever put my foot inside that place. Three years later here we are and were trying it with a bang and it’s one big of a bang since we grabbed their Yang Dinner Menu (NZ$65.00) with some Beverage Package (NZ$39.00 for 2 hours) on our most recent team dinner.

Madam Woo is a Malaysian restaurant with a slight influence from Chinese, Portuguese, Indian and a some Kiwi. It not a fine dining place but the dishes that come out of that kitchen are all Instagram ready, well garnished and plated nicely. It’s a large place, we were a big group and we barely dented the numbers they get on a busy night. There is a good vibe at this place, quite casual and very open so you feel that sense of space. Our group was placed on the high table seating, just behind the bar, and it was a perfect arrangement since it was a team event, people will tend to mingle around as we eat and drink. Proper seating will be a bit of hassle as you have to move chairs, stand up, pull back a chair then sit down. On high seating tables, you are already near standing position to its easy to move around, even if you don’t sit, you will be on eye level with everyone.

As mentioned earlier I grabbed the Yang Dinner Menu and the two-hour Beverage Package for my team. The Yang Menu, is basically a set menu where it is served with appetizer, two finger food, three entree, three mains, rice and a dessert. The Beverage Package on the other hand is a drink all you can package on a limited amount of time; I grabbed the two hours. The beverage package includes bubbles, white wines, red wines, beers, soft drinks and juices. It was one hell of a set meal, which definitely my team had enjoyed really well.

Let’s start with what I grabbed for that Yang Menu. To start we had some Edamame and Sambal, this is a nice twist to the usual boring steamed edamame. The sambal definitely lifted up that boring tasteless edamame.

Then we had this Five Spice Fried Chicken which was so tasty we even forgot there was a dip, golden fried crispy on the outside and quite moist inside.

Next item was this prawn dumplings, while it may look simple what’s inside will surprise you. Large chunks of prawns and other magical ingredients, again another tasty treat.

We then go to the entrees, starting with the Wok Fired Greens with Twice Cooked Eggplant. This may not please everyone, but I like it, it’s bitter and savoury, vegetables are crispy, and that sauce just envelops everything in this place specially those eggplants that soaked up all the flavours. Its savoury pungent with a bit of kick!

The came this Honey and Soy tossed squid, while I had indicated before that one of the best squid dishes, I tried was at Bunga Raya this squid dish from Madam Woo can go with the ranks of that. This one was perfectly cooked, the squid was so tender, it just dissolves between your teeth as you bite on them. It was very flavourful, so savoury, the umami bursts every bite you have. I love that bit of kick as well, not too spicy.

And for the last entree it was this stir-fried pork belly, cooked with Chinese cabbage and other Asian greens. Pork is OK, nothing to special with it but the greens once again was amazing, perfectly cooked served very crispy with some light seasoning.

At this stage we are quite full, that was a lot of food before the mains plus we are making the most of the unlimited 2-hour drinks. There was a short break but after a few minutes the food kept on coming back, and now it was the mains.

First up was this Beef Rendang cooked in coconut cream, galangal and kafir lime. This rendang was quite different to the ones I tried in South East Asia which was dry, this was moist and saucy, and I liked it, I love sauces on my dishes. It was tasty but not as spicy as the authentic ones, this is more like a stew that is inspired by Rendang, nevertheless it was good.

Then came the Mee Goreng, mamak style egg noodles served with large prawns, chicken, veges, egg, fresh lime & coriander. This can go to the top 5 Mee Goreng I tried in Auckland, it’s almost similar to the Mee Gorengs I tried when I lived in Kuala Lumpur except that this one was quite generous with its prawns and chicken.

And then the last of the Mains was this Assam Chicken Curry, a light aromatic sweet & sour curry for those who don’t like it spicy. Chicken was tender and the sauce was lovely, you will need tons of rice for this one but for us, it seems like there is no more space after all of the food that came before this.

All of the mains was accompanied with the Woo Fried Rice with mixed vegetables & crispy shallots.

Now for the dessert, after a few adjustments on our belts and a short walk around the tables, there was space freed for this one, and you should because I tell you now this is the best item on the menu, period! Trust me its way much better than the real ones I tried in Macau, honestly. I probably ate three of it because it was one of the best food that touched my mouth in my lifetime. It was crispy on the edges, flaky, buttery, creamy, not too sweet, warm, it was just the perfect Portuguese Custard Tart. If you will go to Madam Woo, this is a must, you should not leave the place without giving this a shot.

So there you go, the food was fantastic. One of the best tasting food I ever tried in Auckland but what’s even better here is the service. At the beginning it was quite kind of S#!+ because the lady manager that attended to us told me that I never had ordered the beverage package so she cannot give it to us. The Indian guy that took over her was one of the best customer services I ever tried in New Zealand, the lady never did apologise that it was their mistake after I showed her my email confirmation, this Indian guy was the total opposite and was very apologetic. He made sure he was there if we need something which made the experience quite special, in short, he attended to all our needs in detail, with a real smile, without pen and paper, he knew which drinks we ordered and what meals are for what person with special requirements. To top it all up, he extended our drinks with one last call after the 2-hour period! What a legend, sadly I did not get his name, but we did tip him well. There you go, everything was nearly perfect at this place, I really recommend it! and if you are looking for a package for your team within the Takapuna area, this is the best bang for your buck, for NZ$105.00 per person where can you get that amount of food with an unlimited drinks?

Madam Woo Address: 486 Lake Road, Takapuna, Auckland 0622, New Zealand Phone: +649 489 4601 Website: https://www.madamwoo.co.nz/

Madam Woo (North Shore City, New Zealand) Madam Woo is one of those restaurants that I had been wanting to try for a long time, if I can remember this branch in…

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Top chefs’ favorite cities around the world for great restaurants

(Bloomberg) –Everyone knows you can enjoy wonderful meals in cities such as Paris, New York, London and Tokyo. But what of other dining destinations, with fabulous dishes that are more likely to be found in casual bars or bistros than in fancy restaurants?

We asked some of the world’s leading chefs about their favorite food cities, from the markets of Ghana in West Africa through the crowded and noisy streets of Kolkata to a tiny island off Auckland, in New Zealand.

Here are their recommendations.

Buenos Aires, Argentina Mauro Colagreco is the holder of the title of World’s Best Restaurant at Mirazur, in the south of France. But he still misses the food of his native Argentina. “The country and cuisine are both incredibly close to my heart,” he says. “I often return to La Plata and Buenos Aires to see family and spend time there. In Buenos Aires, I always recommend Parrilla Don Julio, it offers the best Argentinian meat cooked with unparalleled expertise. For brunch or a relaxed lunch, Narda Comedor is comfort food with fresh ingredients.”

Melbourne, Australia British-born Ashley Palmer-Watts is the executive chef of Dinner by Heston Blumenthal in London and Melbourne, where he has fallen in love with the dining scene. “Melbourne is great because of the range of types of restaurants,” he says. “They are just so approachable, with good tasty food. My go-to restaurants are Cutler & Co. and MoVida. I love sitting at the bar.”

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Accra, Ghana “There is amazing street food in Accra,” says chef Selassie Atadika, where she celebrates Africa’s culinary heritage at Midunu. “There is everything from bofrot (donuts) and hausa koko (spiced millet porridge) and waakye (rice and beans) to afternoon snacks of fried yam stick with shito (preserved chili sauce with dried shrimp). Then there is kenkey (fermented corn) in the Osu night market and an ice-cold akpeteshie (a spirit made from palm wine or sugar cane juice) cocktail with live music at the Republic bar.”

Kolkata, India Chef Asma Khan of Darjeeling Express in London savors the food of her native Kolkata, or Calcutta as it was formerly known. “There is a unique food experience not to be missed if you are in Calcutta over a weekend: Terreti Bazar on Sun Yat Sen Street. It is fascinating, with Chinese and Indian stalls selling breakfast.” Her other recommendations include Arsalan, Park Circus, for biryani and Shiraz for classic Mughlai. “And no trip is complete without kati roll (kebab). The original place is Nizam’s behind New Market.” (My personal favorite restaurant in Kolkata is Mocambo, which traces its history to 1956.)

Mumbai, India Ravinder Bhogal of Jikoni, in London, loves Mumbai for the food. “It’s a mosaic of old and new and such diversity,” she says. She enjoys the vegetarian dishes at places like Shree Thaker Bhojanalay and Swati Snacks; and Trishna or Mahesh Lunch for Maharashtrian seafood. Then there is Wasabi at the Taj Mahal Palace for Japanese. “What is currently thrilling is young chefs like Thomas Zakaria at Bombay Canteen who have traveled the world and worked at big-name restaurants in London and New York.”

Dublin, Ireland French chef Pierre Koffmann is a new convert to Dublin after two visits to Ireland from his London base. “I was amazed by the food,” he says. “And the service is even more impressive. The Irish are so friendly and welcoming. They love eating and drinking and they love life. We went to two particularly good places. Aimsir is a long drive, but it is worth it. Everything was fantastic and the welcome was among the best I’ve had in my life. The GreenHouse was was more classical and the cooking was very good.”

Bari, Italy Chef Francesco Mazzei, of Sartoria in London, is a champion of southern Italian cuisine, and picks the Puglian capital of Bari as a favorite dining destination. “Puglia is very fertile, with amazing produce,” he says. “Go to a restaurant like Giampà and you can taste amazing seafood, as well as the pasta and the olive oil. It’s a great city. The cucina povera of the south (of Italy) is finally gaining the respect it deserves overseas. Another favorite restaurant of mine is Lo Scoglio, right near the airport. They cook with passion.”

Uruapan, Mexico This city in Michoacán state has been in the news for the wrong reasons—killings by drug gangs. But chef Martha Ortiz, with restaurants in Mexico City and London, says: “I am very proud of being Mexican. I don’t think people should be afraid. Uruapan is not touristic but I have eaten the most delicious mole with Cotija cheese and they use beautiful herbs and make wonderful tortillas. The best food is to be found in the homes of traditional cooks, who welcome visitors though they are not formal restaurants.”

Auckland, New Zealand Samoan-born chef Monica Galetti, of Mere in London, grew up in New Zealand and picks Auckland as a favorite food city. “Forget the fine dining—you can get that in London,” she says. “It’s a city to go and chill out and enjoy great produce. One place we always eat is called Depot. It’s simple fare and delicious. There’s an open kitchen and you sit at the bar and eat great fish and New Zealand oysters, or simple vegetarian dishes. Or take the ferry to Waiheke island, with all the little cafes near the beach. It is so relaxed.”

Lima, Peru Chef Albert Adria of Tickets, in Barcelona, is a big fan of Peruvian cuisine and loves Lima. “You can try so many different styles of Peruvian cooking,” he says. “You can eat very traditional food at cevicherias like Don Fernando, which is unbelievable. Or you can eat sandwiches and very casual food in the markets. But then Lima is also home to some of the very best restaurants in the world, places like Central, Maido and Astrid y Gaston.” (Closer to home in Spain, Adria is also a lover of Cádiz.)

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Shane Osborn of Arcane, in Hong Kong, was impressed by a recent visit to Riyadh. “People there have a very deep love of food and the hospitality is incredible,” the Australian-born chef says. “I loved kabsa, a local specialty cooked with lamb and rice and cardamom flavors. It’s best to eat with the locals.” His enthusiasm is shared by Italian chef Francesco Mazzei, who recommends the Mama Noura chain. (Not surprisingly, he’s also a fan of his brother’s Italian restaurant, Fiamma.)

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Ljubljana, Slovenia Ljubljana is the pick of Ana Roš, winner of the title World’s Best Female Chef. She welcomes the emergence of a new generation of younger chefs in the Slovenian capital, a two-hour drive east of her restaurant Hiša Franko. “I used to feel very lonely before, but there is a whole new generation discovering Slovenian produce and bringing back regional food,” she says. She particularly admires Gostišče Grič, in the countryside; and TaBar in the city. For classic, it has to be Restavracija Strelec in Ljubljana Castle.

Cádiz, Spain This port in southwest Spain is the pick of Spanish chef Nieves Barragan, of Sabor, in London. She goes there to relax and to enjoy great snacks in small bars and restaurants. “You walk into almost any bar and you can be sure that the food will be tasty,” she says. “You have a glass of sherry and tapas and life is good. I go to Manteca. It is a very old bar and everything is amazing: Sardines, anchovies. You forget the world. Then I go to El Faro. They have amazing seafood and food from the market. It’s heaven.”

San Sebastián, Spain French chef Helene Darroze, with restaurants in London and Paris, says: “San Sebastián is particular in my heart as I spent my childhood in the Basque Country. San Sebastián is for me the capital of the region’s gastronomy.” She points to the quality of the produce and the range of places to eat, from humble tapas bars to fancy restaurants. Her many favorites include Ganbara, a pintxos (tapas) bar whose signature dish is roasted mushrooms and foie gras, with a confit egg yolk in the middle.

Minneapolis, U.S. New York-based Daniel Boulud of Daniel is a fan of Minneapolis. “It’s always been one of the top cities but now you are seeing the rise of a whole generation of chefs going back home from New York, from Chicago, from L.A. and Europe. They are opening very cool places. People like Ann Kim at Young Joni, and Jamie Malone at Grand Cafe. And then you have John Kraus, a very, very talented pastry chef with Patisserie 46, which is really special. A good city for food is a city with good companies spending on entertaining.”

San Francisco, U.S. San Francisco is where Swiss-born Daniel Humm first lived when he moved to the U.S. in 2003. “It really opened up my eyes,” says Humm, whose Eleven Madison Park in New York is a winner of the title World’s Best Restaurant. “I saw chefs working much more freely and it changed how I look at food. It was liberating.” His favorite spots include Swan Oyster Depot, a counter in a fish market, for the freshest seafood. He also loves Cotogna for rustic Italian cuisine. Humm opens Davies and Brook in London on Dec. 9.

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Punjab Palace - Best Indian Restaurant in South Auckland

Punjab Palace stands proudly as the epitome of culinary excellence, recognized as the best Indian restaurant in South Auckland. Immerse yourself in a world of exquisite flavors, where each dish tells a tale of tradition and innovation. Our menu, curated with precision, promises an unparalleled gastronomic journey. Exceptional service and a warm ambiance complete the Punjab Palace experience, setting us apart as the premier destination for authentic Indian cuisine in South Auckland.

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Best Indian Takeaways South Auckland - Punjab Palace

Punjab Palace proudly serves the best Indian takeaways in South Auckland. Our extensive menu offers a delightful array of flavors and dishes, all prepared with meticulous care and authenticity. Whether you're craving aromatic curries or sizzling tandoori specialties, our takeout options guarantee a taste of India's culinary excellence, ensuring a delectable experience delivered right to your doorstep from Punjab Palace.