The Tandoor Tavern

The Tandoor Tavern, the first traditional Indian restaurant to open in Otorohanga, is a short drive from the Waitomo Caves, making your day out a whole lot tastier.

They're stylish and sophisticated, with a contemporary design that makes the space seem endless. A gridded ceiling and pinstriped walls give the venue a crisp and clean appearance, with everything in its proper place and no chairs out of place. Nonetheless, it's approachable and welcoming, with comfortable seating and an informal bar at the helm.

The list of appetisers might be longer than your arm, but don't let that put you off any difficult decisions. With crispy fried fish, chicken fried dumplings, seekh kebab and garlic prawns on the list, there's so much to tease your appetite before mains.

Mains go head-first into a killer range of curries that range from balti lamb, beef madras, mango chicken and even a venison curry. Fresh seafood also takes shape beautifully with prawn jalfrezi and the chef's special fish curry whilst vegetarians can have their fill of palak paneer, veg korma and malai kofta.

The Tandoor Tavern is the place to be, with its welcoming environment, delicious food, and great service. All you have to do is sit back, relax, and let the flavours take you to India.