JalsaIndian Eatery · Mission Bay
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Mission Bay · Auckland · On the waterfront

JalsaIndian Eatery

Celebrate.Feast by the sea.Ignite your night.

Jalsa means celebration. Slow-cooked curries, live-charcoal tandoor, cocktails on the deck and panoramic harbour views — a minute's walk from the beach.

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The deck

Ignite your night

Cocktails, shisha and a panoramic sweep of the harbour from the deck. Late-night dining till 11:59 pm, Friday to Sunday — and live music on the nights that call for it.

Harbour viewsCocktailsShisha on the deckLive musicIndoor & outdoor
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Chef's picks

The dishes people drive across town for

Nalli Nihari
Signature$34.99

Nalli Nihari

Mutton shank and marrow bones slow-cooked overnight into a deep, spiced stew. Order it with Jalsa ki Tokri.

Lamb · rich
Murg Makhni
Classic$29.99

Murg Makhni

Tandoori chicken folded into a rich, buttery tomato gravy. The butter chicken you came for.

Chicken · mild
Tandoori Prawns
From the tandoor$29.99

Tandoori Prawns

Marinated overnight, skewered and flashed over live charcoal. Ask for extra mint chutney.

Seafood · smoky
Pani Poori Shots
Street$14.99

Pani Poori Shots

Crisp shells, spiced potato, and shots of tangy tamarind water. A must-try, according to everyone.

Veg · tangy
Jalsa ki Tokri bread basket
Share$19.99

Jalsa ki Tokri

The bread basket: naan, lacha paratha, missi roti and tandoori roti, one of each. Built for a table of curries.

For the table
Shikanji
Jalsa's recommended$15.99

Shikanji

The house lemonade: fresh lime, black salt, cumin, mint and ice. On every table on a Mission Bay summer night.

Zero alcohol
Faluda Kulfi
Dessert$19.99

Faluda Kulfi

Kulfi over rose syrup, vermicelli and basil seeds. Finish the meal the Old Delhi way.

Cold · sweet
An exquisite journey through the flavours of India.
Mission Bay · The Promenade
The dining room at Jalsa at dusk
A cocktail on the bar
Modern sophistication,
traditional charm.
Our story

A culinary gem in the heart of Mission Bay

An authentic journey through the flavours of India, a minute from the water — warm, elegant, and built for celebrating.

Step in and the room does the welcoming: warm, elegant decor that blends modern lines with traditional warmth. It works for a cosy dinner for two as well as it does for a birthday table of twelve.

The menu spans classics like butter chicken and biryani through to regional specialties — chaats, momos, Indo-Chinese, and tandoor dishes cooked over live charcoal — each made with the finest ingredients and authentic spices.

Service is the other half of it. The team is attentive without hovering, quick with a recommendation, and happy to accommodate dietary needs and special occasions.

120+Dishes
16Menu sections
5.0★On Order Meal
65First Table reviews
What the city says

Good food, good times, unforgettable parties

Order Meal5.0★★★★★Top-rated for pickup and delivery. $4.99 delivery, free pickup, open till 11:59 pm.
First Table65reviews · $$$ · good for groups, families and special occasions · live music · late-night
Instagram2,461followers · 354 posts · @jalsaindianeatery

Must-try, according to First Table

Butter chickenFish tikkaPani pooriChaatsHara bhara kebabHoney chilli potato
"Sparkling drinks, fresh dishes, and the kind of evening you don't want to end."From the Jalsa Instagram feed
"Your go-to spot for great food, good times, and unforgettable parties."From the Jalsa Facebook page
@jalsaindianeateryInstagram · follow the kitchen Jalsa Indian EateryFacebook · events & specials
Jalsa means celebration

Birthdays, big tables, bigger nights.

Group bookings for friends, family and work dos — the deck for cocktails, the long table for the feast, and the kulfi for the finale.

Book the partyCall 09 390 9390

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    Times shown in New Zealand time. Kitchen closes 30 min before close.

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    After you book, we'll call to confirm — so your name and phone number are the two we really need.

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    How to find us

    On the Mission Bay strip

    97A Tamaki Drive
    Mission Bay, Auckland 1071Beach side of Tamaki Drive, at the fountain end of the promenade. Buses 744 & 782 stop outside.

    Free parking for diners93 spaces off Patteson Avenue via the ParkMate app, plus street parking along the waterfront.
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