Bayside Indian Restaurant | Rothesay Bay

On Auckland’s North Shore, Bayside Indian Restaurant offers a refreshingly relaxed take on dining. Conceived as a ‘non-destinational’ experience, it’s the reliable local that draws on India’s breadth of flavours - ready whenever appetite arrives.

Here, the art of eating is about sharing. From richly spiced meats to simple vegetarian comforts, dishes are shaped by traditional herbs and spices handled with assurance. The kitchen looks to time-honoured techniques, including the tandoor, to bring warmth, smoke and nuance to the table.

A papadum platter with mango chutney and raita sets a lively tone before classics step forward: tandoori chicken with char-kissed edges, paneer tikka tender from the grill, butter chicken luxuriant with cream and gentle heat, and masala prawn bright with tomato and spice. It’s a menu built for mixing, matching and passing around, letting contrasts play out across the meal.

Whether it’s a spontaneous supper or a relaxed catch-up, Bayside welcomes regulars and the merely peckish alike. North Shore diners can drop in when hunger strikes, share widely, and let the spice do the talking!