Plan B Lounge

When Plan B was actually always Plan A, this eatery in Parnell is making dining out a communal event once more. And, let's be honest, Indian street food was always your first choice.

Welcome to the bustling food stalls of India's great metropolises. It may be small in size but Plan B always leaves a lasting impression thanks to its homey-cum-bistro vibes that seat people at cosy tables right under rows and rows of soda cans that hang playfully from the ceiling. And if you thought their love of all things 'pop' ended there, let their soda-can wall displays and shelves stacked with beer bottles do the talking. Plan B isn't one to play by the rules, and your evening will surely include a touch of fizz.

It's also going to include some incredible spices, be it the fiery ones that inform the Hyerabadi fried chicken, the winter warmers that make paneer butter masala what it is, and the fresh ginger, garlic and chilli that gets tossed into a lamb rogan josh. Don't be afraid to try something new either; with playful additions like cornflake chicken, Indian tacos and Plan B chicken on the menu, every combination is worth a try.

And once the plates are cleared away - all wiped clean thanks to a butter naan or two - you are invited to get the party started with a spicy margarita or fine bottle of NZ wine. And if partying is strictly off the agenda (some of us have to work!), you can still treat yourself to a rose milk or mango lassi. They're just as good as desserts!