Lumbini Indian & Nepalese Cuisine brings the food traditions of two neighbouring Himalayan-and-subcontinent cultures together under one roof on Queens Road in Panmure, Auckland. Founded as a humble beginning with a vision to share the rich culinary heritage of India and Nepal with the local community, the restaurant has grown a loyal customer base rooted in heritage and a quality culinary experience.
The kitchen is guided by three principles: authenticity, quality ingredients and cultural appreciation. Every dish is meticulously prepared with only the freshest ingredients, with no added food colour, so the flavours on the plate reflect the true essence of Indian and Nepalese cooking. The diverse menu spans aromatic curries, succulent tandoori and flavourful vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.
Beyond the dining room, Lumbini caters for special events with custom menus and professional service staff, hosts private functions with exclusive venue hire and personalised service, and sends out freshly packed takeaway meals with quick pickup. Delivery is also available through Uber Eats, DoorDash and OrderMeal for enjoying the food at home.
On Queens Road in the heart of Panmure, Lumbini Indian & Nepalese Cuisine has made a name for itself as a gateway to authentic Indian and Nepalese flavours in Auckland. It is a culinary haven where traditional dishes from both cultures are meticulously prepared with the freshest ingredients, bringing the tastes of two rich food heritages together on a single menu.
The restaurant began as a humble venture with a clear vision: to share the rich culinary heritage of India and Nepal with the local community. That vision has resonated. Lumbini today serves a loyal customer base that returns for what it calls a quality culinary experience rooted in heritage and tradition.
The menu is deliberately diverse. Expect aromatic curries, succulent tandoori delights and flavourful vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, each crafted to bring out the unique flavours of Indian and Nepalese cuisine. Behind the pass, culinary experts shape every dish with precision, guided by three core values: authenticity, quality ingredients and cultural appreciation.
One detail the team is proud of is what you will not find in the food. There is no added food colour anywhere on the menu; the colour and depth come from the ingredients and spices themselves. That commitment to authenticity is the backbone of everything the kitchen sends out, whether it is a slow-built curry or something charred and smoky from the tandoor.
Lumbini's kitchen travels well beyond its own dining room. Catering services bring a blend of traditional Indian and Nepalese dishes to special events, with custom menu creation and professional service staff on hand to make the occasion seamless. For gatherings that want a venue as well as a menu, the restaurant hosts private functions, offering customised menus, exclusive venue hire and personalised service so every attendee leaves with an exceptional dining experience.
Prefer to eat at home? Takeaway is a core part of what Lumbini does. Ordering is easy, meals are freshly packed, and quick pickup options mean the same restaurant-quality flavours land on your own table. For those further afield or simply staying in, delivery is available through Uber Eats, DoorDash and OrderMeal, so ordering dinner takes just a few clicks.
Visitors have been generous with their praise. One five-star reviewer, Jatin Singh, calls Lumbini "a gem, offering the best Indian and Nepalese cuisine in Auckland". Another, Sara Patel, describes "absolutely incredible food and service" and deems it "a must-visit for foodies". For a neighbourhood restaurant, that kind of word of mouth is the truest measure of the kitchen's promise.
Lumbini Indian & Nepalese Cuisine sits at 24 Queens Road, Panmure, Auckland 1072. Reservations and inquiries can be made by phone on 09 527 0627, or by email at [email protected]. Whether you are settling in for a dine-in meal built around curries and tandoori, organising catering for a milestone event, arranging a private function, or simply grabbing a freshly packed takeaway on the way home, the team's aim is the same: an authentic taste of India and Nepal, made with care and the freshest ingredients. If you have been meaning to explore the breadth of Nepalese and Indian cooking in Auckland, this Panmure kitchen is a warm, well-loved place to start.