Known for its rustic goat curry, Tandoori Bar and Eatery spans both northern and southern Indian culinary traditions from its kitchen on Matua Road in Kumeu. The kitchen works with earthy Punjabi preparations alongside southern dishes scented with mustard seed and curry leaf, supplemented by changing seasonal choices such as warming Nalli Nihari lamb shanks, Nilgiri korma, and a tandoori salad. While most curry houses stick to standard subcontinent staples, bridging these distinct regional styles lets slow-cooked coastal gravies share the table with robust clay-oven dishes.
On the last Wednesday of each month, the dining room runs a regular buffet evening that draws a dedicated local crowd and regularly requires booking ahead. For general dining, tables can be reserved online or over the phone, with lunch services running from 11:30am to 2:00pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and dinner served from 5:00pm to 10:00pm over those same weekends. It sits conveniently right in the heart of Kumeu off the main road, making it an easy gathering spot for family dinners or a relaxed weekend feast.