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Welcome to Indian Tadka Morrinsville

Where Every Meal tells a tale of Tradition, Passion, and Flavour

Our Story

Our journey began in 2018. Chef Balvir Singh Rawat brought his culinary dreams to New Zealand from the mountains of Uttarakhand, in Northern India. He has over 30 years of experience crafting authentic Indian cuisine, including more than 20 years cooking in some of New Zealand’s finest Indian restaurants.

Chef Balvir wanted to preserve the rich heritage of Indian cooking. So he teamed up with his son, Birendra Rawat, to open their own restaurant. Birendra is a hospitality graduate from India. He joined his father after moving to New Zealand in 2017. Together, they set out to celebrate India’s diverse culinary traditions in every dish.

The Essence of Tadka

In Indian cooking, tadka is more than a technique. It’s an art that brings a dish to life.

Picture the sizzle of spices hitting hot oil. Cumin, mustard seeds, and chillies dance in the pan, releasing a deep, aromatic warmth. This process is called Tadka (tempering). It unlocks the essence of each spice, letting the natural oils bloom. In seconds, simple ingredients become soulful and complex.

Our Culinary Adventure

We started in Opunake, South Taranaki, serving loyal customers from 2018 to 2021. In 2022, we began a new chapter in Matamata. In May 2026, we brought our love of Indian cuisine here to Morrinsville too.

More Than a Meal – A Memorable Experience

Our Morrinsville restaurant offers a warm, welcoming space. It’s perfect for intimate dinners, family gatherings, and celebrations. Whether you choose to dine in or take away, we promise an exceptional experience and top-notch hospitality.

We’re also fully licensed. Enjoy local craft beers, award-winning local wines, and a range of spirits with your meal.

At Indian Tadka, we’re more than just a restaurant. We’re a celebration of India’s rich culinary legacy. Come and join us on a flavourful journey through India.

Only the pure in heart make

Check How All the Dishes are Cooked.

Our special dishes

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OUR GUESTS

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Good authentic Indian food.
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Good service Very tasty food
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Lily
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I had the chicken madras and garlic cheese naan, both were so delicious!
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We were driving through Morrinsville around lunchtime and stopped at this Indian place on a whim …so glad we did…Honestly, the food was amazing, no complaints at all. We got the platter and it was so good, and I have to say this is probably the best vindaloo we've had in NZ. Also,the paneer was super soft and the spices were spot on, everything just worked really well together. Service was great too , there's a tall guy there who's honestly such a gem.🙋🏻‍♂️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Really appreciated that. Went in last Sunday with my husband and our little one, had a really nice time. Definitely going back again🥰
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Roy
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Had another delicious meal here tonight. Our second visit since the new owners took over. Can't fault anything about this lovely restaurant. Food, service, atmosphere is awesome and always a friendly chat at the conclusion. Thanks
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The most delicious food ever !!! My favourite is always getting Samosa Chaat and Malai Kofta. Insanely yummy food , has the most incredible taste! I would rate this higher than 5 stars if I could , beautiful quality food and the most lovely people ! Thanks always (:
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Ordered takeout from here recently the staff was so polite and prompt over the phone the food was equally amazing the Lamb Rogan Josh and Kadhai Paneer was full of flavor, and the spring rolls were wonderfully crispy everything came in great packaging too highly recommend.