While Iconic Eats 2025 celebrates 100 top Auckland restaurants—14 of them right here in Ponsonby—one local favourite didn’t make the list. But ask anyone who’s stepped through the doors of KOL Auckland’s iconic villa at 23 Ponsonby Road, and they’ll tell you: this place is already legendary.
🔥 Real Fire. Real Flavour.
At KOL Auckland, we don’t follow trends—we light them on fire. Our menu celebrates the heart of Indian street food, reimagined with chula-fired cooking, premium New Zealand ingredients, and unapologetically bold spice.
Signature dishes include:
Dragon Chicken & Fenugreek Paratha – smoky, fiery, unforgettable
Goat Cheese & Truffle Kulcha – indulgent, earthy, luxury redefined
📍 Served from a restored heritage villa just metres from Ponsonby’s top dining spots.
👑 Why Locals Say KOL Belongs on the List
Modern Indian street food, with zero shortcuts
Chula-fired flavour you won’t find anywhere else in Auckland
A villa setting that’s as iconic as the dishes we serve
Weekend lunches that punch well above their price point
Looking for an Indian restaurant near me that delivers beyond the hype? KOL Auckland is where you’ll find underrated eats with iconic attitude.
