Cuisine India Northcross

About Cuisine India Northcross

Cuisine India Northcross is a locally owned and operated, family-run Indian takeaway serving the Northcross and broader East Coast Bays community on Auckland's North Shore. Grounded in authentic culinary traditions, the kitchen is led by experienced chefs bringing more than 30 years of cooking expertise to every dish.

The takeaway specializes in classic Indian home-style recipes, tandoori specialties roasted in a traditional clay oven, fragrant biryanis, and rich regional curries alongside popular Indo-Chinese fusion favorites. Prepared fresh using aromatic spices, traditional methods, and quality ingredients, Cuisine India Northcross delivers a genuine taste of the Indian kitchen for weekday lunches, evening takeaways, and family gatherings.

Cuisine India Northcross: Decades of Culinary Craft on the North Shore

Finding reliable, deeply flavorful Indian takeaway is a staple of suburban life across Auckland, and Cuisine India Northcross delivers exactly that from its convenient location on Carlisle Road. As a locally owned and family-operated business, the takeaway was built around a singular passion: sharing the comforting, vibrant, and honest tastes of an authentic Indian kitchen with the Northcross neighborhood.

At the core of the kitchen’s consistency is serious experience. The kitchen team is anchored by culinary experience spanning more than three decades. That institutional knowledge shows up in the subtle balancing of whole roasted aromatics, the patient reduction of complex gravies, and the intense, blistering heat of their traditional tandoor oven.

Classic Curries and Clay-Oven Specialties

The extensive menu covers a rich spectrum of regional Indian recipes, giving local diners everything from rich North Indian comfort staples to zesty coastal preparations. Among their declared signature specialties, the Butter Chicken remains a perennial favorite, balancing sweet tomato acidity and rich cream with warming spices. For those seeking deeper aromatics, the Lamb Rogan Josh relies on a classic foundation of roasted and hand-crushed spices that coat tender morsels of meat.

Tandoori cooking is another central pillar of the kitchen. Operating an authentic tandoor, the chefs turn out skewers of Seekh Kebab made from lean spiced lamb mince, succulent Chicken Tikka, and marinated bone-in chicken roasted until lightly charred and tender. Vegetarians are equally well-served at the clay oven, with fresh Paneer Tikka BBQ and Mushroom Tikka skewers marinated in spiced yoghurt. Freshly baked breads—ranging from flaky Garlic Naan and molten Cheese and Garlic Naan to spiced Keema Naan and Paneer Parantha—emerge piping hot straight from the oven walls.

Signature Flavors and Indo-Chinese Fusion

Beyond everyday curry house classics, Cuisine India Northcross sets itself apart with distinctive house specialties. One notable favorite is their Bunny Chow—a hearty street-food concept where a hollowed-out bread loaf is filled to the brim with rich curry sauce, available with chicken, lamb, beef, prawn, or vegetables. Other home-style authentic dishes include the Potato Chicken curry, sweet and creamy Mango Chicken, and a lighter Chicken Green Flower prepared with fresh broccoli florets.

Diners looking for bolder, wok-tossed profiles can also explore the dedicated Indo-Chinese selection. Featuring classics like Hakka Noodles, Schezwan fried rice, Cauliflower Manchurian, and tangy Lemon Chilli Chicken, these dishes showcase the fiery, savory fusion cooking popular across Indian metropolitan centers.

Everyday Value for Northcross Families

Recognizing that takeaway meals should fit busy family routines, the shop offers generous multi-dish combinations. Everyday lunchgoers benefit from a daily lunchtime deal pairing small curries with fresh rice and tandoori naan. For dinner tables and weekend gatherings, their curated Family Packs provide multiple curries alongside fresh breads and drinks, giving local households a convenient, feast-worthy option seven days a week.

Signature items

• Butter Chicken
• Lamb Rogan Josh
• Beef Curry
• Potato Chicken
• Bunny Chow
• Dal Makhani

Menu

Mains

• Chicken Tikka Masala — Cooked with onions, fresh tomatoes, cream, yoghurt, and a blend of spices; served with rice and plain naan
• Butter Chicken — Signature dish cooked in cream, tomato gravy, and fragrant spices; served with rice and plain naan
• Lamb Vindaloo — Hot Goan curry simmered in a tangy sauce with an assertive spice blend; served with rice and plain naan
• Lamb Rogan Josh — Signature curry cooked with a blend of roasted and crushed spices; served with rice and plain naan
• Dal Makhani — Lentils slow-cooked overnight on a gentle fire, finished with cream, coriander, and spices; served with rice and plain naan
• Chana Masala — Chickpeas cooked in an onion and tomato gravy with chef's special spices; served with rice and plain naan
• Veg Korma — Fresh mixed vegetables cooked in a mild, creamy cashew nut gravy; served with rice and plain naan
• Chicken Korma — Cooked in a creamy gravy of cashew nuts, almonds, and mild Indian spices; served with rice and plain naan
• Lamb Korma — Tender lamb simmered in a mild, rich, and creamy cashew nut gravy; served with rice and plain naan
• Chicken Madras — Cooked with curry leaves, fresh cream, coriander seed, coconut milk, and spices; served with rice and plain naan
• Lamb Madras — Cooked with curry leaves, fresh cream, coriander seed, coconut milk, and spices; served with rice and plain naan
• Beef Curry — Signature traditional Indian beef curry; served with rice and plain naan

Breads

• Plain Naan — Refined flour flatbread freshly baked in the tandoori oven
• Garlic Naan — Naan bread sprinkled with crushed garlic
• Cheese Naan — Tandoori naan filled with cheese
• Cheese And Garlic Naan — Naan stuffed with melted cheese and crushed garlic
• Keema Naan — Naan bread filled with spiced premium lamb mince
• Chicken Naan — Naan stuffed with seasoned chicken mince
• Potato Naan — Naan stuffed with spiced potato filling
• Peshwari Naan — Sweet naan baked in the tandoor oven
• Tandoori Roti — Traditional flatbread freshly baked in the tandoori oven
• Paneer Parantha — Layered Indian flatbread stuffed with spiced cottage cheese

Pakora

• Prawn Pakora with Green Sauce — Spiced prawn fritters served with green dipping sauce
• Chicken Pakora with Green Sauce — Battered spiced chicken fritters served with green dipping sauce

Biryani

• Prawn Biryani — Authentic, lightly spiced rice dish flavoured with saffron and aromatic spices
• Chicken Biryani — Authentic, lightly spiced rice dish flavoured with saffron and aromatic spices
• Lamb/Beef Biryani — Authentic, lightly spiced rice dish flavoured with saffron and aromatic spices
• Veg. Biryani — Authentic, lightly spiced rice dish flavoured with saffron and aromatic spices
• Egg Fried Rice — Fried rice prepared with egg
• Family Pack (Veg) — Vegetarian family meal bundle
• Family Pack (Chicken) — Chicken family meal bundle
• Family Pack (Lamb) — Lamb family meal bundle
• Family Pack (Prawn) — Prawn family meal bundle

Tandoori

• Tandoori Chicken (Half) — Half chicken on the bone marinated in spices and yoghurt, roasted tender in the tandoor; includes green salad and mint or tamarind sauce
• Tandoori Chicken (Whole) — Whole chicken on the bone marinated in spices and yoghurt, roasted tender in the tandoor; includes green salad and mint or tamarind sauce
• Chicken Tikka — Boneless chicken pieces marinated in yoghurt and spices, roasted tender in the tandoor; includes salad and dipping sauce
• Seekh Kebab — Spiced lean lamb mince skewered and roasted in the tandoor; served with salad and dipping sauce
• Tandoori Nibbles (1/2 doz) — Half dozen tandoor-roasted chicken nibbles served with salad and sauce
• Paneer Tikka BBQ — Cottage cheese cubes marinated in Indian spices and yoghurt, roasted in the tandoor; served with salad and sauce
• Mushroom Tikka BBQ — Fresh mushrooms marinated in yoghurt and Indian spices, roasted in the tandoor; served with salad and sauce

Vegetarian

• Aaloo Mattar — Potatoes and green peas cooked in a subtle tomato gravy
• Bombay Aaloo — Deep-fried potatoes cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, and spices
• Dal Tadka — Yellow lentils cooked with cumin seeds, ginger, garlic, and tomatoes
• Malai Kofta — Homemade potato and cheese dumplings simmered in a creamy cashew gravy
• Aaloo Gobhi — Dry blend of potatoes and cauliflower cooked with turmeric and aromatic spices
• Mashroom Mattar — Fresh mushrooms and green peas simmered in rich tomato gravy with a touch of cream
• Mattar Paneer — Cottage cheese cubes and green peas cooked in a rich tomato gravy
• Shahi Paneer — Cottage cheese cooked in butter cream with tomato, almonds, and onion juice

Indo Chinese

• Hakka Noodles (Chinese Style) — Chinese-style stir-fried Hakka noodles; available with veg, chicken, or seafood
• Cauliflower Manchurian (Dry and Gravy) — Fried cauliflower tossed in Manchurian sauce; available dry or with gravy (not gluten free)
• Schezawan Rice or Noodles — Spicy Schezwan fried rice or stir-fried noodles; available with veg, chicken, or seafood
• Lemon Chilli Chicken — Tangy and spicy chicken dish tossed with lemon and green chillies (not gluten free)
• Paneer Chilli (Indian Style) — Indian-style cottage cheese stir-fried with peppers and chilli sauce (not gluten free)
• Chicken Lollypop (6pcs) — Six seasoned and fried chicken drumettes (not gluten free)
• Chilli Chicken — Chinese-style battered chicken cooked with chillies and capsicum (not gluten free)
• Manchurian Chicken — Crispy chicken pieces tossed in savory Indo-Chinese Manchurian sauce

Extras & Sides

• Vegetable Samosas (2Pcs) — Pastry parcels filled with seasoned spiced vegetables
• Chicken Samosas (2Pcs) — Crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced minced chicken
• Lamb Samosas (2Pcs) — Crispy pastry pockets filled with spiced minced lamb
• Pakora — Potatoes coated in seasoned chickpea flour batter and deep fried
• Onion Bhaji — Onion fritters coated in a lightly spiced chickpea flour batter
• Chicken Fried Rice — Wok-tossed rice with tender chicken pieces and seasoning
• Curry Sauce with Hot Chips — Hot potato chips served with your choice of savory curry sauce
• Hot Chips — Crispy fried potato chips
• Wedges — Seasoned potato wedges
• Rice — Steamed basmati rice
• Mango Lassi — Traditional chilled sweet yoghurt drink blended with mango pulp
• Mixed Pickle (Hot) — Spicy Indian mixed pickle condiment
• Sweet Mango Chutney — Sweet and tangy mango chutney preserve
• Mint Chutney — Cool and refreshing blended mint dipping sauce
• Tamarind Chutney — Tangy and sweet tamarind dipping sauce
• Poppadoms (3 Pieces) — Crisp roasted or fried lentil wafers

From À La Carte

• Saagwala — Thick spinach sauce cooked with garlic, ginger, blended spices, and a hint of fresh cream
• Karahi — Thick gravy prepared with onions, capsicum, crushed tomatoes, fresh coriander, and cream
• Jalfrezie — Sweet and sour curry prepared with onion, capsicum, fresh tomatoes, and spices
• Nawabi — Rich curry cooked in a creamy cashew nut sauce with delicate Indian spices
• Malabari — Stir-fried curry with onions, tomatoes, and green peppers in coconut and fresh cream
• Achari — Hot curry cooked in mustard oil with ginger, garlic, onions, fenugreek, and Indian pickles
• Bhuna — Cooked with onions, ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, almonds, and spices with a creamy touch
• Dhansak — Simmered mixed lentils prepared with ginger, garlic, fresh coriander, cream, and spices
• Kolhapuri — Mumbai-style curry cooked with onions, tomatoes, ginger, coconut, and fresh cream
• Balti — Cooked with mixed vegetables, onions, tomatoes, ginger, almonds, and creamy sauce
• Curry — Signature traditional Indian homestyle curry
• Goat Curry With Bone — Bone-in goat meat slow-cooked in traditional curry sauce
• Goat Masala With Bone — Bone-in goat meat prepared with a rich and aromatic masala spice blend

Featured Specials

• Bunny Chow — Available with vegetable, chicken, lamb, beef, or prawn
• Lunch Time Special (Daily) — Any small curry served with rice and naan between 11:30am and 2:00pm
• Family Pack — 4 medium curries, 4 naan breads, and a 1.5L drink with optional garlic naan upgrade

Authentic Specialties

• Potato Chicken — Signature traditional Indian curry prepared with tender chicken and potatoes
• Mango Chicken — Tender chicken cooked with sweet mango pulp and cream
• Chicken Green Flower — Chicken cooked with broccoli florets, onion, ginger, garlic, and coriander in a creamy sauce

Frequently asked questions

Where is Cuisine India Northcross located?

Cuisine India Northcross is located at 178C Carlisle Road, Northcross, Auckland.

What are the opening hours for Cuisine India Northcross?

The takeaway is open seven days a week: Sunday through Wednesday from 11:30am to 9:00pm, and Thursday through Saturday from 11:30am to 9:30pm.

Do main curry dishes come with sides?

Yes, all main curry dishes on the menu are served complete with steamed rice and a plain naan bread.

Does Cuisine India offer a daily lunch special?

Yes, a daily Lunch Time Special is available between 11:30am and 2:00pm, featuring your choice of any small curry served with rice and naan.

Can I order tandoori dishes and what accompaniments come with them?

Yes, tandoori meats and vegetarian tikkas are roasted in a traditional tandoor oven and served with a fresh green salad and your choice of mint or tamarind dipping sauce.

Are Indo-Chinese dishes gluten free?

Dishes in the Indo-Chinese section—including Cauliflower Manchurian, Lemon Chilli Chicken, Paneer Chilli, Chicken Lollypop, and Chilli Chicken—contain MSG and are marked as not gluten free.

How can I contact Cuisine India Northcross or place an order?

You can call them directly at 09 479 4040, email [email protected], or order online through their OrderMeal page.

Tips

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Good to know

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