Reviews - Magic Chilli
Reviews summary
Tucked into Ohakune, this lone Indian spot serves generous, home-style portions and often impresses with butter chicken, tandoori and speedy, welcoming service. Reviews are polarised: many praise authentic flavors, friendly staff and value; others report inconsistent cooking, wrong or undercooked dishes, rude service, safety concerns and occasional foreign objects in food. The casual interior is basic and sometimes tired, prices range budget–mid, and there’s no liquor licence. Ideal for tourists and families seeking hearty Indian fare, but quality and service can be unpredictable.
Was Abdur R at Magic Chilli a mag?
I was in Ohakune for a year for work and often been there. They always served with good food quality and hygiene. Highly Recommended! Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 View all feedback.
What Paul dislikes about Magic Chilli:
The curries were very bland. The meat (chicken and lamb) tasted like it was precooked and added to the sauce to reheat. The chicken appeared to be breast and not thigh like most India restaurants. The naan bread was over cooked. I would not go back. Service: Take out Meal type: Dinner Price per person: NZ$20–30 Food: 2 Service: 5 View all feedback.
Reviews from various users
Last update : 15.01.2025
We visited Mount Ruapehu on October 28th, 2024. Although we didn’t catch any snow, we discovered this restaurant. The food was amazing! We tried four different vegetarian curries along with tawa roti. I’ve never had tawa rotis this soft and delicious, not even in Auckland. Highly recommend this place for great food. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Food: 5 Service: 5
Authentic Indian cuisine, the best I’ve had in NZ, and I’ve been to top Auckland Indian restaurants, and they pale in comparison! Keep up the amazing taste, seriously magical chilli! Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $90–100
Nice and clean. Friendly and quick service. Food was quick, very flavourful and delicious. No liquor licence so no beer available to go with the tasty food but plenty of juices, so not a huge problem. Enjoyed our time there and the unique recipe for the Onion Bargie had us lick our fingers. Happy to recommend. We'll be back for sure. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner
One of the worst restaurants ever been in my life and I order chicken biryani and it’s totally disgusting. Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 1 Service: 1 Recommended dishes: Chicken Biryani
Good food but as a group we found multiple pieces of plastic in our food : Service: Dine in Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $10–20 Food: 2 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4
Last update : 11.01.2024
Had been welcomed and served by a nice guy who didn’t save any effort for making our time well spent and we all enjoyed our meals. I went with the family and when we liked the place we dined there two days in a row.
The food was delicious The portion size was small as compared to price they charge Overall experience was excellent
We went for a large shared dinner after a long day up on the ski field. It was a very wholesome home style Indian cooking which left us very happy. I would recommend getting a few dishes to share for the best experience! :
Really delicious curries. We have had 5 different non-veg curries from here now all med/hot spice and loved every one of them. The only thing preventing a 5 star is the Naan is always a bit doughy as if undercooked or cooked from frozen. The guy at the front counter is very friendly, will return again :
Definitely exceeded expectations with its authentic flavors and excellent service. After a day of skiing, it was the perfect choice. The diverse menu made for a delightful dining experience. Highly recommended for those seeking a memorable meal.
