Spicy Bites is a family-run Indian takeaway at 7 Litten Rd in Cockle Bay, Manukau City, Auckland, holding 4.5 stars from 14 Google reviews, with diners singling out the fresh, flavourful cooking and friendly service. The test of a good Indian takeaway is consistency — the curry you loved last week tasting just as good tonight, which comes down to gravies made in small batches and spice blends measured the same way every time. Butter chicken is often the dish regulars judge a kitchen by, at its best when tomato sweetness is balanced with cream and a gentle warmth rather than blunt heat. Heat levels can usually be adjusted if you ask when ordering, so say how spicy you like things, and freshness shows in whole spices toasted and ground rather than pre-made pastes. For Howick and Cockle Bay households after a dependable curry at home, Spicy Bites sits conveniently on Litten Rd.