Junoon Indian Cuisine

About Junoon Indian Cuisine

Junoon Indian Cuisine brings contemporary soul to authentic Indian dining in the heart of Remuera. The kitchen honours time-honoured techniques and carefully balanced recipes, preparing curry bases, gravies, natural yoghurt and cottage cheese in-house from quality produce and traditional spices — no artificial colouring or MSG. Every dish is crafted to feel both familiar and distinctive, whether you're enjoying a relaxed dinner, family gathering or special occasion.

The menu moves from crispy, flavour-packed starters and tandoori favourites cooked over intense heat to slow-cooked aromatic curries, fragrant biryanis, and an array of vegetarian options. The experience is built around thoughtful food, genuine hospitality and warm, attentive service that makes each visit feel personal and memorable.

Junoon Indian Cuisine: Tradition and Craft in Every Plate

The Junoon Philosophy

Junoon Indian Cuisine represents a contemporary take on Indian dining rooted in authenticity and care. Located in Remuera, the restaurant celebrates time-honoured techniques and expressive spices, bringing traditional inspiration together with modern presentation. The name itself — Junoon means 'passion' in Urdu — captures the energy that drives the kitchen and service.

The Craft Behind Every Dish

What sets Junoon apart is the commitment to preparation from scratch. Curry bases and gravies are made in-house from natural ingredients and traditional spices, developing their own depth, aroma and character. The kitchen also prepares natural yoghurt and cottage cheese on site, ensuring the freshness and consistency that defines every plate. No artificial colouring or MSG is used.

Spices are layered with precision, techniques are patient and measured, and ingredients are sourced for quality. The result is food that feels familiar yet distinctive — dishes that honour Indian tradition while breathing with contemporary sensibility.

From Tandoor to Table

The menu spans the full breadth of Indian cuisine. Tandoori items arrive from intense heat with smoky char and irresistible flavour. Slow-cooked curries showcase aromatic depth, whether it's a rich Butter Chicken, a spice-forward Chettinad, or a southern Goan Fish Curry with tamarind. Fragrant biryanis layer basmati rice with carefully cooked fillings. Vegetarian dishes — from Palak Paneer to Dal Makhani — receive the same thoughtful preparation.

Warm naan breads emerge from the tandoor throughout the meal, available plain, buttered, garlicked or stuffed with paneer and other fillings.

The Experience

Service is warm and attentive, designed to make each visit feel personal and comfortable. Whether you're joining for a relaxed dinner, a family gathering or a special occasion, the focus remains on thoughtful food, genuine hospitality and an experience worth returning to.

Signature items

• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Tandoori items
• Butter Chicken
• Biryani
• Dal Makhani
• Fresh naan breads

Menu

Sides

• Kachumber Salad — diced onion, tomato, cucumber, coriander with lemon
• Raita — homemade yoghurt, cucumber and spices
• Aloo Zeera — potatoes tossed with cumin and Indian chilli

Breads

• Plain Naan — traditional tandoori bread
• Garlic & Butter Naan — naan with garlic and butter
• Lachha Paratha — multilayered buttered wholemeal bread
• Missi Roti — blend of chickpea and wholemeal flour

Biryani

• Vegetable Biryani — fragrant basmati with fresh seasonal vegetables
• Chicken Biryani — basmati rice with spices, coriander and chicken
• Lamb Biryani — basmati rice with spices, coriander and lamb

Curries

• Butter Chicken — creamy tomato and cashew gravy with chicken
• Chicken Tikka Masala — roasted chicken in tomato gravy with cream and ginger
• Chicken Chettinad — south Indian speciality with yoghurt, tomato and coconut
• Palak Paneer — cottage cheese in creamy spinach gravy with spices
• Dal Makhani — lentils simmered overnight with cream and spices
• Goat Curry — intense spices in brown onion gravy with ginger and garlic
• Goan Fish Curry — tamarind, tomato, onion and coconut from southern India

Starters

• Onion & Potato Bhaji — crispy fried parcels of onion and potato in chickpea flour
• Vegetable Samosa — pyramid pastry with fresh diced potato, peas and spices
• Crumbed Vege Paneer Kebab — spicy paneer and potato with tamarind chutney
• Nawabi Mushrooms — two cheeses, potato, capsicum and spices in batter
• Chicken Tandoori Tikka — boneless chicken marinated and clay-oven cooked
• Lamb Sheekh Kebab — minced lamb with onion, coriander and tandoori spices

Tandoori

• Chicken Tandoori Tikka — marinated boneless chicken
• Lamb Barrah Kebab — marinated lamb cutlets
• Amritsari Fish — lightly fried fish in chickpea batter with spices

Frequently asked questions

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. The menu features extensive vegetarian options, and the kitchen is experienced in preparing dishes without certain spices or ingredients. Call 09 600 3169 to discuss your needs.

Can I bring my own wine?

Yes. Junoon operates a BYO wine only policy.

Do you accept group bookings?

Yes. Group bookings are welcome. Reserve your table online or call 09 600 3169 for enquiries.

What spice levels are available?

Curries can be enjoyed mild, medium, hot or extra hot. Specify your preference when ordering.

Do you offer takeaway and delivery?

Yes. Order takeaway or delivery online through Ordermeal or call to arrange pickup.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes. The kids menu features family-friendly options including Butter Chicken & Rice, Chicken Nuggets & Fries, and a Kids Combo with a soft drink and ice cream.

What makes your food different?

Everything is made fresh in-house — curry bases, gravies, yoghurt and cheese. No artificial colouring or MSG. We use quality produce, traditional spices and time-honoured cooking techniques.

Tips

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