Ras Vatika Indian Vegetarian Cafe

Food was good and decent. Tried the Mysore masala dosa, accompanied with chutney, sambar and curry. Curry is very good, sambar is decent but coconut 🥥 chutney is disappointing Bombay style poori is very good. Piping hot and accompanied with potato fry, salad and papad, wish they provided some pickle along with it. Kiddo had dahi puri and faluda (nip), both are very good. Overall value for money but don't expect much ambience and hospitality, would have given 5* if hospitality is good

This place is awesome! It's very small and unassuming. It doesn't have the typical Indian decorations to attract people. In spite of that, it's a very busy little restaurant and take away. There is a constant stream of people ordering take aways, as well as sit down guests. They opened up a bit late, and the food takes a while to come out of the kitchen, because they are so busy, but it is absolutely well worth the wait. If you want a quick bite, then rather order in advance. Otherwise this is the perfect place for an extended, relaxed lunch with friends or family. The food is delicious and authentic. Every bite was an experience. It's real ghar ka kanna (home cooked food). It doesn't have unnecessary cream or sugar or overly oiled and spiced, just good, homely food that makes you want to have more! I had to pack most of mine, because I wanted everything, but couldn't eat it all. It's real good value for money. I would recommend it to everyone. The lady at the counter was very friendly and patient in explaining the different food to a group of ladies that sat nearby.

We came here after reading a blog and thought of giving it a go. The place is not a traditional fancy Auckland style restaurant, more like a normal home style food eatery. We loved it, great food very warming staff. The lady taking our order helped us choose our food, as we did not know any of the dishes. We had a platter presentation, it comes with 3 different foods, a side of chutney, a small salad, rice and flat Nan. (I forgot the name of it!) Great taste, good spiciness (A bit spicy for me, so really not very spicy!!) And ideal portion size. If you are nearby and like Indian food, give it a try!