Magic Chilli

Taupo & the Ruapehu Region


Although the interior of this bright-orange Indian restaurant is a little odd (plasticky Italian-style table covers and metallic lotus wallpaper), this is the place for takeaway. Aside from $10 lunch specials and half a dozen varieties of naan, there's a huge vegetarian selection. Try nawabi, boneless meat of your choice in a silky sauce of onion, cashew and coconut.


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