Indian Pavilion is an Indian restaurant on Chadwick Road in Greerton, Tauranga, rated 4.5 stars from 328 Google reviews. Diners praise the warm service and atmosphere, and one table of two called the banquet such good value they were stuffed halfway through mains.
A good Indian kitchen does its groundwork early — whole spices toasted and ground, curries built on slowly fried onion and tomato bases — which is why the same dish can differ noticeably between restaurants. Menus typically run from mild, creamy standards like korma and butter chicken up to hotter fare such as rogan josh, and most kitchens will adjust the chilli level if you ask. For a shared table, regulars balance a rich gravy with something drier and a paneer or vegetable side, timing the naan so it lands hot from the tandoor.
On Greerton's village strip, Indian Pavilion gives locals a handy curry night, with the butter chicken and shahi paneer the dishes reviewers mention most.