Grace of India Tauriko is an Indian restaurant at 104/2 Taurikura Drive in Tauriko, Tauranga, known for authentic flavours and warm hospitality. It brings the essence of India to this corner of the Bay of Plenty with a kitchen that cooks for both relaxed dine-in evenings and quick takeaway runs, open every day from 9:00am to 7:00pm.
The menu reaches well beyond the classics. Alongside familiar curries, the restaurant offers a dedicated street food selection, aromatic biryanis cooked with basmati rice and rich spices, tandoori specialties, tandoor-baked naan and refreshing beverages to round out a meal. Butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, paneer tikka masala, dal makhani, chana masala, chicken madras and a spicy vindaloo anchor the curry list, while samosa chaat, Amritsari Kulcha, Dahi Puri and Dahi Bhalla cover the street-food side.
The atmosphere is welcoming and the service attentive, making the restaurant an easy pick for casual dinners as well as special occasions. Regulars clearly agree — reviewers name it their favourite Indian restaurant in Tauranga, praising the quality of the meat, the consistent taste and dishes like the Fish Pakora. Reservations can be made through the website, and online ordering is available for both the Tauriko restaurant and its sister branch in Pyes Pa.
Grace of India Tauriko brings the flavours of India to the heart of Tauriko, Tauranga. Located at 104/2 Taurikura Drive, this neighbourhood restaurant has built its reputation on two things the kitchen takes seriously: authentic flavour and warm hospitality. Doors open every day of the week from 9:00am to 7:00pm, and the same kitchen serves both dine-in guests and takeaway orders — so whether you're settling in for a long dinner or grabbing a curry on the way home, the food comes from the same pots.
The menu runs wide. Alongside classic Indian dishes, the restaurant offers a dedicated street food selection, a long list of main curries, aromatic biryanis, tandoori specialties and refreshing beverages to round out a meal. That range makes it an easy fit for almost any occasion: the atmosphere is welcoming enough for a casual weeknight dinner and comfortable enough to mark a birthday or a special night out.
The street food side of the menu is where many visits begin. Crispy samosa chaat, Amritsari Kulcha, Dahi Puri and Dahi Bhalla bring authentic Indian street flavours to Tauriko — cool, crunchy snacks that pair naturally with a table of shared dishes. Regulars, meanwhile, swear by the Fish Pakora, a golden fried favourite that one Bay of Plenty reviewer admits to eating twice a week.
The main curries cover the classics: butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, paneer tikka masala, dal makhani, chana masala, chicken madras and a spicy vindaloo for anyone chasing real heat — all made with authentic Indian spices. Every curry has a tandoor-baked naan waiting for it: soft, fluffy and perfectly charred, with crisp edges and a warm, pillowy centre. And when rice is the point rather than the side, the biryanis deliver, cooked with aromatic basmati, tender meat or vegetables and rich spices for a genuinely satisfying plate.
The reviews tell the story in customers' own words. Robin T calls the food "best food ever in Bay of Plenty" and credits the Fish Pakora as a twice-weekly habit. Vishal R rates it his hands-down favourite Indian restaurant in Tauranga, praising the quality of the meat — his pick is the masala. Bruce W and his household are back every couple of weeks and name it their favourite Indian restaurant in the city. Repeat business like that isn't bought; the restaurant's commitment to quality and authenticity is what regulars say keeps them returning.
Grace of India Tauriko is open seven days a week, 9:00am to 7:00pm. You can book a table through the reservation section of the website, order online for pickup, or simply walk in. If you're on the other side of Tauranga, there's a sister branch in Pyes Pa at 4/83 Pyes Pa Road — though this listing covers the Tauriko restaurant, which handles its own online orders through the branch selector on the site.
First visit? A sensible route: start with something from the street food list, add a butter chicken or lamb rogan josh for the table, and order extra naan — you'll want it. Finish with a biryani if you've left room. Vegetarian diners are well looked after too, with paneer tikka masala, dal makhani, chana masala and vegetable biryani all on the menu.
Between the bold flavours, the easygoing hospitality and the convenience of online ordering and reservations, Grace of India Tauriko has made itself a fixture of the Tauriko dining scene — a taste of India, right in the heart of the suburb.