Ambarsariya — Best Vegetarian Indian Restaurant in Papatoetoe, Auckland

About Ambarsariya

At Ambarsariya we bring the goodness of Punjab to Papatoetoe: the taste of authentic spices and the aroma of Amritsari cooking, prepared fresh with care and cleanliness. Every dish is 100% vegetarian. From street-style chaat to hearty chole bhature, our food is made with love and tradition — appeasing meals at honest, budget-friendly prices.

Menu Highlights

A taste of our pure-vegetarian menu. See the full dine-in menu or takeaway menu.

Ambarsariya Specials

Signature Amritsari dishes the restaurant is famous for.

• Chole Bhature — $14.99. Amritsari spiced chickpeas with fluffy deep-fried bhature.
• Pav Bhaji — $12.99. Buttery mashed-vegetable curry with toasted pav.
• Amritsari Chole Kulcha (Aloo/Gobhi) — $13.99. Stuffed kulcha with chole, the real taste of Amritsar.
• Bhija Kulcha — $7.99. Soft kulcha soaked in rich chole gravy.
• Puri Aloo — $12.99. Classic North Indian puri with spiced potato curry.

Chaat

Amritsari street-food chaat made fresh to order.

• Gol Gappe — $8.99. Crispy puris with spiced water — Amritsari pani puri.
• Papdi Chat — $9.99. Crispy papdi layered with yoghurt, chutney and spices.
• Amritsari Aloo Tikki — $9.99. Golden potato tikki with chole and chutneys.

Entrée & Small Plates

Snacks, momos and pakoras to start.

• Samosa — $1.99. Crispy pastry filled with spiced potato — a Punjabi staple.
• Veg Momos — $12.99. Steamed vegetable dumplings with spicy chutney.
• Veg Pakoda — $8.99. Crunchy mixed-vegetable fritters.

Street Style Curry

Hearty curries served with rice — under $8.

• Chole Chawal — $7.99. Punjabi chickpea curry with steamed rice.
• Rajma Chawal — $7.99. Red kidney-bean curry with rice.
• Kadhi Chawal — $7.99. Yoghurt-and-gram-flour curry with rice.

Sweets & Desserts

Traditional Indian mithai and desserts.

• Gulab Jamun — $5.99. Warm milk-solid dumplings in cardamom syrup.
• Halwa of the day — $5.99. Freshly made seasonal halwa.

Tea, Coffee & Lassi

Masala chai, lassi and barista coffee.

• Masala Tea — $3.99. Authentic spiced Punjabi masala chai.
• Sweet Lassi — $5.99. Traditional churned yoghurt drink.
• Mango Lassi — $6.49. Creamy mango yoghurt smoothie.

Opening Hours

Open 7 days.

• Monday – Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM
• Thursday – Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
• Saturday – Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:30 PM

Location & Contact

Easy parking available. Find us on Google Maps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ambarsariya fully vegetarian?

Yes. Ambarsariya is 100% pure vegetarian. Every dish on our menu — from chaat and chole bhature to dosa and sweets — is vegetarian, with no meat, fish or eggs used in our kitchen.

Where is Ambarsariya located?

We are at 38C East Tamaki Road, Papatoetoe, Auckland 2025, with easy parking available. You can call us on 09 250 1699.

What are Ambarsariya's opening hours?

We are open 7 days. Monday to Wednesday and Saturday to Sunday we open 10:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and Thursday to Friday we open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Is Ambarsariya cheap / budget-friendly?

Yes. Ambarsariya is one of the best-value Indian restaurants in Papatoetoe — most items are under $15, with street-style curry-and-rice plates from just $7.99 and samosas from $1.99.

What is Ambarsariya known for?

We serve the real taste of Punjab — authentic Amritsari and Punjabi vegetarian food. Our signature dishes include chole bhature, Amritsari chole kulcha, pav bhaji, gol gappe chaat and fresh Indian sweets.

Does Ambarsariya offer takeaway and delivery?

Yes. You can order online for pickup and delivery across South Auckland through ordermeal.co.nz, or call us on 09 250 1699 to order takeaway.

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