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Reviewed 21 April 2023

Worst Indian food I’ve ever had- flavourless, rice was gloppy, service was terrible. They charged me twice as much as I thought it was because they messed up my order and refused to help. Avoid if possible

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 27 March 2023

Consistently great food. Nice staff and will always return:) Best Indian in the area, love the breads.

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 18 February 2023

We have not been here for a few months but once again the food was delicious and superbly served by friendly attentive staff. The atmosphere is very welcoming and relaxed,we will certainly visit more often. The menu is varied,interesting and the portions generous . Dont...go past this amazing Indian restaurant if you are visiting the North.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 29 January 2023 via mobile

Great Indian meals - we really enjoyed our dinner. Very flavourful, delicious and authentic! The price was also very reasonable for the generous serving The service was prompt and the staff even helped us when we found our car battery was flat when we were...ready to leave. They really went out of their way - even got the chef to come out and helped with jump starting our car using his truck. Thank you so much for such a fantastic meal and your kindness! We will definitely be back and recommend you to others. Thanks again!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 23 January 2023 via mobile

Awesome dinner with friends and family. 19 of us and they did a superb job. Beautiful curries, lovely service, generous portions and very accommodating. Great night and great find…

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 30 July 2022 via mobile

We stayed in a cabin on the river and decided to eat out in kaeo one night. Spice Grill was only a 15 min drive away and did not dissapoint! Cute restaurant, with attentive staff and delicious food! Good portions, very tasty. So good we...debated returning the next day too.More

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 11 June 2022

Cold and wintry night in Kaeo so this was definitely the best place to be. Really welcoming atmosphere,warm,comfortable and such great food. We had not been for a while and was the same excellent service and enjoyable experience.We had visitors from Australia who raved about...the food and said best Indian food they have tasted. Such a great asset to the town.Thank you.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 25 February 2022 via mobile

Up on holiday from Auckland, and this was the best takeaway Indian meal we have eaten anywhere in a long time. Beautiful curries, tasty garlic naan.

Date of visit: February 2022
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Reviewed 15 January 2022

OMG yum. From the mixed starter - best samosa ever - to the spiciest of goat dishes, mild prawn dishes and malai kofta everything was beautifully cooked with the right spice for each of us. Great staff too. If you like listening to music while...you eat, take your speaker with you. They are very accommodating. Highly recommended and well worth the stop if you're passing through.More

Date of visit: January 2022
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Reviewed 8 June 2021 via mobile

Lovely Prawn Calabari .....perfectly cooked tender prawns in a delicious sauce ......just exactly as requested (medium hot). Traditional naan also perfect. Takeaway very efficiently ready on time....thank you!

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 4 May 2021 via mobile

Absolutely beautiful we love our Indian restaurant in Taumarunui can not fault it and this is just as good as there’s aromatic flavours, good quantity , naan breads cooked to perfection I wished we had found our sooner about this restaurant in Kaeo we were...8 weeks in Tauranga Bay and unfortunately leaving tomorrow.More

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 10 September 2020

Have ordered here several times and each time the food and service is outstanding. Good portion size, friendly, helpful staff and absolutely delicious food. We've eaten Indian food all over Asia and New Zealand, this is one of the best in NZ! Highly recommend the...Prawn Pakora, Channa Masala, Saag Aloo, in fact have not had anything from here we didn't like.More

Date of visit: August 2020
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Reviewed 1 August 2020 via mobile

Great Indian! We stopped here for lunch driving through the area. What a surprise in such a small town. We both thoroughly enjoyed our shared - lamb curry & vegetable curry. They were spicy & had meat in a plentiful amount. We were served a...couple of complimentary papadoms while we studied the menu. The toilet was clean & staff polite & caring.More

Date of visit: July 2020
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Reviewed 11 March 2020

We stopped while travelling on holiday. Great service and large size servings. Good prices. Recommended the lamb dhala.

Date of visit: March 2020
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Reviewed 11 February 2020

In an area with limited eating out options are very limited this establishment stands out as a beacon. Excellent authentic Indian food served with charm at very reasonable prices.

Date of visit: February 2020
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SPICE GRILL, Kaeo - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos

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Yes, Spice Grill offers takeaway services.

Spice Grill is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5