Review Chilli Cove Indian Eatery & Bar - Whangamata

Truly amazing food! My partner from India is a bit pickier when it comes to trying Indian restaurants in Nz, but we listened to the great reviews for Chilli Cove and gave it a try. We were both so glad we did, my partner was pleasantly surprised! Best biryani I’ve ever had, my partner and I ate the heck out of our goat biryani (super tender, moist and flavourful) and lamb seekh kebab with mint sauce (also a flavour punch to my tastebuds). We took away a biryani for a friend too who rated it No.1 out of all the biryanis he’s had so far in the North Island (I agree!). Great portions for both the biryani and kebab too, my partner and I shared it between us with a drink each, and we felt well-fed! The waiter was a super lovely man too with a kind smile, he made us feel very comfortable! The restaurant has an easygoing atmosphere, well-lit in the afternoon during summer from natural light. Definitely will be back again, my partner is already looking forward to coming back with more of our friends!

Fantastic place! Great food! Outstanding service! We walked in at 1:55pm and they were nice enough to stay open to accommodate. And get the full menu it's worth it. The food is an explosion of flavours. A must have is the crispy cauliflower it's out of this world with texture and flavour. The best mango lassi I've had. The curry on the hot plate was quite a presentation. We just had to order more food to take home. Highly recommend this place in Whangamata considering all other places in town offer sub standard menus.

The food is delicious and it is big portions, and the service is really good, friendly and warm. The desert wasn't too great but maybe that's because of personal taste. They have tables inside and tables outside on a street that no cars can pass so that's good. I would come back if I were in the area

I was travelling Whangamata and saw this restaurant. Trust me it is the best indian food ever had in NZ. The service was excellent and also the communication skills of the manager. Must try tandoori chicken..yum

Went in weekend to celebrate my birthday with friends in Whangamata ,heard a really good, words & Review from locals so we give a try in Chilli cove restaurant definitely had a wonderful food , amazing service from staff . Love the Honey chilly cauliflower with good portions of main courses . Definitely will be back again 😊

Always enjoy Chilli Cove we took parents for their 62nd wedding anniversary & got 5 different dishes - butter chicken, lamb sagwala, lamb rogan josh, chicken korma, goat masala & garlic Naan. Everyone really enjoyed it. Satisfied everyone's different tastes & took our own wine which was fantastic just paid corkage.

Gorgeous Indian dinner this evening at Chilli Cove and so great to enjoy a good catchup with a very good friend and my darlings first time to Whangamata. If your ever in town this is the best food, amazing customer service always checking if your ok, and how the food is and engaging with their customers. 5 stars 🌟

Absolutely delicious! Great presentation, flavor, feels authentic (not too creamy or oily - just right). Highly recommend the chicken tikka, also had the bhindhi (okra) and paneer patiyala, both quite good. Dessert was good too! Loved the chocolate samosa, with one caveat - couldn’t get the taste of cumin out of my mouth! I believe they use the same samosa crust as the normal/savory ones. I’d strongly urge the team to use a crust that doesn’t have cumin, maybe sugar instead.

Me and my partner had been pretty dissapointed with the standards of indian food in NZ until we came here, really good curries and okra, fluffy rice..yum

The food was fantastic, we were there on a Tuesday and the only ones eating in the service was great . Did I say the food was delicious !! , Just Wow 😋

Visited many restaurants in all NZ but this is the one of the BEST INDIAN RESTAURANT IN NZ. Service, food, decor everything is so perfect. Couldn't find better than this anywhere else. Keep it up guys. Will see you soon again. 😍 Tried again same taste and best service in town. 😀 Thank you!!!

Made me an awesome vegan korma, medium spice was perfect. Really tasty and friendly service.

We are travelling on a trip around the north island from Oz and was recommended this place by our air Bnb host. The food was exceptional and we would rate it a 6/5 - especially the glazed cauliflower. The mustard fish was fabulous too but a little too much sauce compared to fish ratio , but the taste exquisite. The waitress seemed completely overwhelmed and was working front of house on her own with a full house, so service was very slow. If you can put up with very slow service the food is fabulous.

Delicious food. If you like a good curry this food will not disappoint. Full of flavour.

Honestly, the best curry I have had ever. I eat allot of curry’s so I know my Indian. Amazing!!

Such a great experience - we didn’t have a booking and the restaurant was really busy but they found us a table. The staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Even though it was a busy night and we were warned there would be a wait on food, everything was brought out really quickly which was a nice surprise. Highly recommend the cheesy garlic naan and the mango lassi.