Mint Leaf Indian Takeaways is a neighbourhood Indian takeaway on Birkdale Road in Birkdale, on Auckland's North Shore, rated 4.4 from 155 Google reviews. Reviewers single out the curries — butter chicken and chicken korma get repeated praise — along with authentic spices, fair prices and a modest shopfront that undersells the food.
A good Indian takeaway lives or dies by its sauces: onions cooked down properly, whole spices bloomed in oil, gravies with real body rather than shortcuts. Spice levels should be honest — a korma mild and fragrant, a madras genuinely warm — and a good cook will dial the heat up or down without losing depth. Regulars know not to judge these places by their fronts; the unassuming suburban outlets often hide the best kitchens, and curry is one dish that genuinely travels, arriving at home much as it left the pan.
For Birkdale locals after a proper curry without the restaurant price, Mint Leaf is a handy local call.