Dhaba Junction NZ is a restaurant at 358 Great South Rd in Papatoetoe, Manukau City, Auckland, holding a 5.0 Google rating from eight reviews, with more information at dhaba.co.nz. The name points to the roadside dhabas of northern India, and that trade has its own unwritten rules. The best dhaba-style kitchens cook their gravies low and slow in big pots and bake breads to order in a tandoor, so dishes are at their peak when the room is busiest. Regulars tend to judge a place on its dal and the freshness of its naan rather than the length of the menu, and a good one will turn the chilli heat up or down to suit the table. Portions generally run generous, so it pays to order fewer dishes and share. On Great South Rd in Papatoetoe, Dhaba Junction puts that roadside tradition within easy reach of Manukau City.