Planet Spice,

128 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington 6021

"Once was Newtown's curry jam. Not anymore folks. Usually a curry house has the wonderful fragrance of spice on the air. This places smells like a kebab joint. I have always purchased the ever reliable butter chicken. I ordered medium it was so mild my meat and 3 vege Dad could have eaten it. The curry was runny and chicken chewy. Even the Garlic Naan was void of garlic. The manager even assured me the food was still the same, as I had noticed it was a management change. Really dissatisfied. Would also like to note I have frequented Planet Spice over 15 years. Not going back, there are other Curdy houses in Newtown."

"Worst food in Wellington. DAL MAKHANI IS A SIGNATURE DISH OF EVERY RESTAURANT but that was worst one bitter taste and Rogan Josh is more like dhaba style.i would not recommend any one to go there to waste money"

"Has a good range of menu selections and the food is always good. We usually get takeaway, probably more than once a month, but reciently opted for dine in. Seating is between the entrance and the counter so on busy nights there is a constant stream of takeaway patrons passing your table."

"Absolutely delicious. The best Indian I’ve ever eaten. The coconut chicken was divine and melted in my mouth. The stuffed mushrooms were perfect. Great friendly service. Highly recommend."

"Do you want the best butter chicken in Wellington? I challenge you to find a better option than Planet Spice. My palate for Indian food isn’t the broadest but in my 48 years I’ve had A LOT of butter chicken and since the departure of Dawaat from Manners Mall (when it used to actually be a Mall) I haven’t found an Indian restaurant / takeaway that tops Planet Spice. Normally I go for a takeaway, and save half for delicious next day leftovers. However I recently had a chance to dine in, which gave me the opportunity to stray from my usual sides of garlic naan, roti or onion bhaji. I went for the lamb curry puffs as a starter, which could almost serve as a meal in itself. Curry puffs, much like spring rolls, are an excellent measure of whether a restaurant cares to put effort into their staples or whether they just stock up on bulk frozen items and deep fry the life out of them when needed. I certainly don’t expect these to be hand made to order, but these puffs tasted fresh and flavourful. Given that I would be eating an entire main after a substantial starter I opted for a lighter side in the kachumber - basically diced tomato, cucumber and red onion, with a bit of spice. This turned out to be a perfect accompaniment to the sweetness of the main course. It may even steer me away from my favourite bread sides in future orders. Certainly a more guilt-free selection. Another essential addition is a mango lassi - perfect to temper any heat and double as a dessert. Thanks Planet Spice for another winning meal."