Great Spice Papamoa East

indian restaurant — Papamoa · Tauranga

About Great Spice Papamoa East

Great Spice Papamoa East serves authentic Indian cuisine in Papamoa East, Tauranga, built on fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and warm hospitality. The restaurant and bar has shared over 14 years of passion, flavour and hospitality with the local community, with more than 15,000 satisfied guests served and seating for 130+ across indoor and outdoor areas.

Great Spice is one of the highest rated Indian restaurants in Papamoa East, holding the #2 spot among 48 restaurants in the Papamoa area on TripAdvisor, with over 180 TripAdvisor reviews and a consistent 4.5+ star rating from locals and travellers across the Bay of Plenty.

Diners can choose from a Lunch Menu, Takeaway Menu, or Dine-In Menu, with combo deals available for both lunch and dinner. The restaurant also offers group catering and event and buffet services for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and private gatherings across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty, bringing freshly prepared Indian cuisine to any venue or hosting guests in the restaurant itself.

Great Spice Papamoa East: Authentic Indian Flavours in the Bay of Plenty

Great Spice Papamoa East has spent over 14 years bringing authentic Indian cuisine to the Papamoa East community, built on fresh ingredients, traditional recipes, and warm hospitality. The restaurant and bar has served more than 15,000 satisfied guests, with seating for over 130 people across indoor and outdoor areas.

A Top-Rated Local Favourite

Great Spice has earned its reputation the hard way - through consistency. The restaurant sits at #2 out of 48 restaurants in the Papamoa area on TripAdvisor, backed by more than 180 reviews and a consistent 4.5+ star rating from locals, visitors and food lovers across the Bay of Plenty. Guests regularly travel well beyond Papamoa to eat here, drawn by the combination of authentic flavours and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Menus for Every Occasion

Whether dining in, picking up takeaway, or grabbing a quick lunch, Great Spice has a menu to match. The Lunch Menu offers light, flavourful dishes suited to a busy day, the Takeaway Menu brings the restaurant's flavours home, and the Dine-In Menu is built for a fuller, immersive experience. Combo deals make ordering easy - the Lunch Dine-In and Takeaway combos pair a curry with rice and naan, while the Great Spice Dinner Takeaway Special loads up a vegetable samosa, chicken tikka, sheekh kebab, onion bhaji, two main course curries, and both plain and garlic naan for a full spread.

Catering Beyond the Restaurant

Great Spice also offers flexible catering packages for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and private gatherings across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty. The team can bring freshly prepared Indian cuisine to any venue, or guests can celebrate in the restaurant's own welcoming atmosphere, with menus tailored to suit every guest.

Comfortable, Accessible Dining

The restaurant offers free parking, free wifi, and is wheelchair accessible, with a BYO wine policy for guests who want to bring their own bottle. It's a setup designed to make dining easy for locals and visitors alike.

Visiting Great Spice Papamoa East

Great Spice Papamoa East is open Monday to Sunday, 11am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 10pm, at Shop 9/4 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa. Reservations can be made online, and takeaway orders can be placed for pickup through the restaurant's online ordering system.

Signature items

  • Chicken Tikka
  • Sheekh Kebab
  • Onion Bhaji
  • Vegetable Samosa
  • Garlic Naan

Menu

Combo Deals

  • Lunch Dine-In Combo 2 — Curry, rice, and plain naan
  • Lunch Dine-In Combo 3 — Curry, rice, plain naan, papadom, and mixed entrees of chicken tikka and onion bhaji (minimum 2 people)
  • Lunch Takeaway Combo 1 — Choice of veg, chicken or beef curry, with rice and plain naan; upgrade to soft drink or garlic naan available
  • Lunch Takeaway Combo 2 — Any curry excluding seafood, with rice and plain naan; upgrade to soft drink or garlic naan available
  • Great Spice Dinner Takeaway Special — Vegetable samosa, chicken tikka, sheekh kebab, onion bhaji, two main course curries, plain naan and garlic naan (excludes house special, seafood, goat and tandoori)

Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Spice Papamoa East located?
At Shop 9/4 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa.
What are the opening hours?
Monday to Sunday, 11am to 2pm and 4:30pm to 10pm.
Is Great Spice BYO?
Yes, BYO wine is available.
Does Great Spice offer catering for events?
Yes, flexible catering packages are available for weddings, birthdays, corporate functions and private gatherings across Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty.
How is Great Spice rated?
It ranks #2 out of 48 restaurants in the Papamoa area on TripAdvisor, with over 180 reviews and a 4.5+ star rating.
Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible with free parking and free wifi.
Can I order takeaway online?
Yes, takeaway orders can be placed online for pickup.

Tips

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Good to know

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