We’ve been eating here on and off for years.

Some time ago it all went downhill and we dined elsewhere for a few years but about 2 years ago the other place in Kumeu upset us (double dear, and the service was not at all good) so we gave the Curry Leaf a another strum.

Turned out things had improved: the food’s now very good. So we kept going, usuing it mostly for takeaways, and then the $12.50 mains deal (Monday $ Tuesday – t’s & c’s apply) came out it all looked very good indeed.

However last time we were there they’d hung a sign on the bar saying doggy bags would be $1 per container. Frankly, that’s a rort: for a start they cost around 20c anyway and secondly you’ve already paid for your meal once – but if you don’t eat it they ‘fine’ you for saving it for later? Huhh? If a family of 4 turn up for the first time they don’t know how much they’re going to eat – if they order more than they can eat at the time they will have to pay for the uneaten portion which is then confiscated by the staff, and either binned, or sold back to them at rip-off rates for the plastic containers needed to take it home!

Do they charge for containers if you order a takeaway? No.

Will I be going back for a meal? Not as long as they are going to charge me for bagging MY food. I explained to the staff at the time that they can tell the boss he made $1.20 extra profit on two containers this time, but lost my business forever.

Jono

Curry Leaf in Kumeu makes some of the best curries I’ve ever had. If you’re after fantastic yummy curry in a relaxed atmosphere or takeaway it’s your place. Great service and the Tuesday special makes for a cheap night out. Great place for family as it’s not too flash but the food is.

Len. H has summed it up for me. Wonderful restaurant, highly reccomended. Friendly staff, spacious but cozy restaurant. A+++ food. But hygeine may be the issue here, for example the toilets and the fact that they are really dirty which is why I held back from giving it a four (very good) it might be a good idea to go toilet BEFORE you dine here.

We have eaten at this establishment regularly for many years and have always enjoyed the great taste and quality of the curries. The Management and staff have always looked after us in a pleasant and efficient manner. We do not hesitate to recommend this restaurant to our friend.

It is a great place to have a meal after a hard ride at Woodhill Montain Bike Park.

The Vegetable Korma is the best I have tried. I find it to be a very fulfilling meal for two adults with a papadum and bread from the clay oven.

Seriously fed up of the lady serving on the counter wearing some kind home clothes which seems to be dirty and hardly able to speak English. I didn’t enjoy my dining over there because at the end we are looking for the value for money and I didn’t had it so never ever think of going there back again.

Great food and fantastic service. Staff were very friendly. Spacious seating and child-friendly with highchairs. We felt comfortable taking our two young children. Would definitely return whether for a sit-down meal or takeaway. One point that might put people off is going outside to get to the toilet, might not be fun on a yucky day!