Chef's Handpicked Specials
Signature Punjabi dishes crafted with traditional techniques and local NZ meats.
Butter Chicken
Kadai Chicken
Pendu Bakra Combo
Pendu Special Tandoori Murg
The Pendu Kitchen Difference
"Pendu" means rural village in Punjabi. It honors the slow, wholesome way our ancestors cooked with iron, clay, and love.
Clay Tandoor & Iron Kadai
We avoid microwave shortcuts. Our gravies simmer for hours on low embers and our naans are slapped fresh inside clay tandoor walls.
Pure NZ Meats & Fresh Dairy
Combining the world-class quality of New Zealand grass-fed lamb, fresh poultry, and creamy butter with authentic hand-ground Punjabi spices.
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Enjoy traditional Punjabi hospitality in our cozy Papatoetoe restaurant. Perfect for family dinners, birthdays, and authentic food gatherings.