Bosco Cafe

About Bosco Cafe

Bosco Café is at 1 Caslani Lane in Pyes Pa, Tauranga, describing itself as a local café by day and an authentic Indian kitchen by night. The business began over 20 years ago as a small, family-run café in Te Kuiti, and brought that same spirit to The Lakes, Tauranga in 2017, growing into a café, restaurant and licensed bar.

By day, Bosco serves hearty breakfasts, barista coffee and in-house baking; as the sun sets it transforms into the Indian kitchen, with chefs bringing decades of experience to dishes like butter chicken, lamb rogan josh and Bosco Tikki Chaat. The Indian menu runs from tandoor-charred meats and small plates through to steamed momos, curries and biryani, with gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options throughout.

Bosco offers free onsite parking, lakeside views, and a kids' playground, along with a licensed bar for cocktails and a quiet Wi-Fi corner for those working. The dining hall seats up to 200 guests, making the venue a option for birthdays, baby showers, fundraisers and corporate events, with a private dining area for date nights and celebrations.

Bosco Café: Local Café by Day, Authentic Indian Kitchen by Night in Pyes Pa

At 1 Caslani Lane in Pyes Pa, Tauranga, Bosco Café describes itself as your local café by day and an authentic Indian kitchen by night. The business traces its roots back more than 20 years to a small, family-run café in Te Kuiti, before bringing that same spirit to The Lakes, Tauranga in 2017.

From Humble Café to Dual Concept

What began as a hearty-food, quality-coffee café has grown into a vibrant café, Indian restaurant and licensed bar all in one space. By day, Bosco serves breakfasts, barista coffee and in-house baking in a relaxed, family-friendly setting. As the sun goes down, the same space transforms - the kitchen turns to tandoor-charred meats, curries and small plates, with chefs bringing decades of experience to dishes that balance tradition with fresh, local ingredients.

From Tandoor to Table

The Indian menu covers a lot of ground: snacks like pani puri and Korean fried chicken tenders, tandoor classics such as tandoori chicken and lamb chops, and small plates including the signature Bosco Tikki Chaat and Amritsari fish. Steamed momos, a full range of vegetarian, chicken, lamb and seafood mains, and chef's specials like a dhaba style chicken curry round out the menu, alongside biryani. Dishes like butter chicken, lamb rogan josh and chicken tikka masala are among the kitchen's best-loved plates.

More Than a Meal

Bosco positions itself as offering comfort and convenience alongside the food - free onsite parking, peaceful lakeside views, and a playground to keep kids entertained. The licensed bar covers everything from morning lattes to evening cocktails, and there's a quiet Wi-Fi corner for those who want to work. Gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options run throughout the menu, alongside the authentic Indian flavours the kitchen is known for.

Events and Private Dining

The dining hall comfortably seats up to 200 guests, making Bosco a option for birthdays, baby showers, fundraisers and corporate events, with a private dining area suited to date nights and special celebrations. Whether it's a quiet coffee, a long lunch, or a full Indian dinner with the family, Bosco aims to make every visit feel like home.

Signature items

• Butter Chicken
• Lamb Rogan Josh
• Bosco Tikki Chaat
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Tandoori Chicken
• Goan Fish Curry

Menu

Snacks

• Pani Puri — Crispy hollow shells served with spiced potatoes, tangy tamarind water and chutney
• Garlic Bread — Oven baked with garlic and herb butter, topped with cheese (gluten free bread option)
• Straight Cut Fries / Curly Fries — Lightly salted, served with tomato sauce
• Chilli Chicken / Paneer — Capsicum and onion stir fried in a fiery garlic chilli sauce
• Vegetarian Manchurian — Crisp vegetable bites with onion and capsicum, served with soy and sriracha sauce
• Mini Mushroom Croquettes — Crispy fried mushrooms, spices and cheese, served with mint sauce
• Salt & Pepper Calamari — Served with seaweed mayo and lemon wedge (gluten free)
• Fish Bites — Panko crumbed fresh market fish bites, served with tartare sauce and lemon wedge
• Korean Fried Chicken Tenders — Crispy chicken tenders tossed in a Korean style sauce
• Gulati Kebab Tacos — Spiced meat kebabs wrapped in flaky paratha, with herbs, pickled onion and chutney
• Cheese Platter — Assorted cheese, crackers, dips, cured meat, fresh fruits and olives
• Fried Platter — Fish bites, Korean chicken tenders, garlic bread, fries and mini mushroom croquettes

Biryani

• Bombay Tawa Pulao — A fiery, flavour-packed rice dish (gluten free)

Main (Lamb)

• Lamb Rogan Josh — Lamb stewed in a spiced yoghurt based curry (gluten free)
• Saag Lamb — Lamb cooked in a pureed spinach sauce with traditional spices and herbs (gluten free)
• Kadai Lamb — Mildly spiced lamb curry, North Indian style (gluten free)
• Rara Lamb — Lamb pieces and mince cooked in a hearty masala sauce (gluten free)

Small Plates

• Bosco Tikki Chaat — Crispy Indian potato patties topped with chutney, mint sauce, yoghurt, sev and pomegranate seeds
• Crispy Fried Spinach Chaat — Battered fried spinach with yoghurt sauce, chutney, sev, herbs and pomegranate seeds
• Mushroom Croquettes — Chopped mushrooms and cheese with aromatic spices, coated in panko breadcrumbs
• Amritsari Fish — Fresh market fish marinated in ajwain, ginger, garlic and Punjabi spices, gram flour crisp-fried
• Salt & Pepper Calamari — Served with seaweed mayo and lemon wedge (gluten free)
• Coconut Crab — Crisp-fried soft shell crabs over a coconut and curry leaf sauce

Main (Chicken)

• Butter Chicken — Chicken cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with a hint of butter and spices (gluten free)
• Chicken Korma — Onion, roasted cashews and almonds, green cardamom, cooked in yoghurt (gluten free)
• Kadai Chicken — Tomato-onion gravy with capsicum and Indian spices (gluten free)
• Chicken Tikka Masala — Grilled chicken in a rich spiced masala gravy (gluten free)
• Saag Chicken — Chicken cooked with pureed spinach and Indian spices (gluten free)
• Rara Chicken — Chicken thigh and mince cooked in a tomato-onion sauce (gluten free)

Chef'S Specials

• Dhaba Style Chicken Curry — Bone-in chicken simmered in a slow cooked masala of onions, tomatoes, garlic and whole spices (gluten free)
• Goat Curry — Simmered in tomato and onion base with Indian spices (gluten free)

Main (Vegetarian)

• Dal Makhni — Black lentils slow cooked with butter and cream, finished with spices (gluten free)
• Butter Paneer Masala — House-made cottage cheese in a buttery tomato curry (gluten free)
• Paneer Tikka Masala — Chargrilled paneer in a creamy tomato sauce with capsicum and spices (gluten free)
• Beetroot Kofta — Beetroot, paneer and cardamom balls with cashew gravy
• Aloo Gobi — Cauliflower cooked with fresh tomato and onion (gluten free)
• Palak Paneer — Spinach and house-made cottage cheese cooked with aromatic spices (gluten free)
• Mushroom Matar — Mushrooms and peas with onion-tomato gravy (gluten free)

Flavours Of Charcoal

• Tandoori Chicken — Chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, chargrilled in the tandoor, served with mint chutney (gluten free)
• Malai Chicken Tikka — Chicken marinated in cream, herbs and spices, grilled to perfection (gluten free)
• Chicken Tikka — Chargrilled chicken marinated in spices, yoghurt and lemon (gluten free)
• Seekh Kebab — Minced lamb with herbs, spices and onion, skewered and grilled (gluten free)
• Stuffed Paneer Tikka — House-made cottage cheese stuffed with dried fruit, marinated in yoghurt sauce (gluten free, vegetarian)
• Lamb Chops — Marinated in Indian spiced yoghurt, flame grilled (gluten free)

Main (Fish & Seafood)

• Butter Prawn Masala — Prawns in a rich, buttery tomato-based sauce (gluten free)
• Goan Fish Curry — Coastal-style fish curry with coconut, tamarind and spices (gluten free)

Steamed Dumplings (Momos)

• Vegetarian Momos — Mushroom, capsicum and cheese with warm spices, served with sesame sauce
• Chicken Momos — Juicy chicken, fresh coriander and Himalayan spices, with traditional dipping sauce

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bosco Café located?

At 1 Caslani Lane, Pyes Pa, Tauranga 3173, New Zealand.

What are the opening hours?

The Café Menu is served 8am-3pm Monday to Sunday, and the Indian Menu is served 3pm-9pm Tuesday to Sunday.

Does Bosco cater for dietary requirements?

Yes, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan options are available throughout the menu.

Is there parking available?

Yes, free onsite parking is available.

Is Bosco family friendly?

Yes, there's a kids' playground on site and the venue is popular with families.

Can Bosco host events?

Yes, the dining hall seats up to 200 guests, suited to birthdays, baby showers, fundraisers and corporate events, with a private dining area also available.

How do I contact Bosco?

By phone on +64 7 282 8524 or by email at [email protected].

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