Aarth sits beyond Parnell Road in a brick lane and courtyard, creating a sense of arrival before the meal begins. Chef and founder Vinayak “Vicky” Shah shaped the restaurant as a personal exploration of Indian regional cooking, informed by earlier work at Cassia, Kol and Ki Māha. Its name translates as “deeper meaning,” an idea reflected in plates that connect memory and heritage with contemporary technique. Auckland produce gives that cooking a local frame, so the experience feels rooted in both Shah’s background and its Parnell setting.
The à la carte selection moves confidently between playful snacks and composed main plates. Pumpkin sev puri brings finger lime and Vietnamese mint into the chaat tradition, while wagyu samosa is paired with black pepper and coconut. Octopus safed maas uses Kashmiri chilli and walnut, and tuna arrives with ginger rasam, curry leaf and podi. Larger choices continue the regional conversation through snapper macher jhol, buffalo milk paneer with fenugreek and cashew, and duck nihari sharpened by imli miso and blackcurrant.
Vegetarian diners receive a dedicated menu rather than a shortened list of side dishes. Black pepper samosa, aloo gobi tartlet and artichoke chaat lead into kumara ghee roast, celeriac kichdi, smoked eggplant and mushroom ghassi. Guests can order these dishes individually, share across the table or leave the sequence to the kitchen through the seasonal Aarth Experience. That flexibility makes the restaurant equally workable for diners who want to compare a few striking combinations and those who prefer a longer, deliberately paced progression.
Drinks extend the kitchen’s vocabulary instead of merely accompanying it. Raw mango, kokum, cardamom, chilli and rose appear across cocktails and alcohol-free alternatives, while a broad wine list offers more familiar routes through the meal. Dessert keeps the same balance of recognition and surprise: mango lassi becomes a plated combination of sheep’s milk, mango and pineapple, and Black Forest is recast with dark chocolate, cherries and plum. Together, the food and beverage choices reward a table willing to look past familiar labels and explore Aarth’s modern Indian perspective.
Address: Unit 1, 333 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland 1052, New Zealand
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Aarth Menu
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À La Carte Snacks
PUMPKIN “SEV PURI”
FINGER LIME, VIETNAMESE MINT
KING CRAB TARTLET
POMEGRANATE, GREEN CHILLI
CHICKEN UTTAPAM
RICE PANCAKE, CHETTINAD, CHIVE
WHITEBAIT BHAJI
LIME LEAF CHAAT MASALA
À La Carte Entrees
ARTICHOKE CHAAT
CAFREAL, POMEGRANITE, TAMARIND
OCTOPUS SAFED MAAS
KASHMIRI CHILLI GLAZE, WALNUT
PRAWN GHEE ROAST
VANILLA GHEE, CURRY LEAF
CRAYFISH TIKKA MASALA
CAPSICUM, CARDAMOM Price: MP
À La Carte Mains
MEEN GHASSI
HAPUKA, SCAMPI, COCONUT
BUFFALO MILK PANEER
FENUGREEK, CASHEW
CAMBRIDGE DUCK NIHARI
IMILI MISO, BLACKCURRANT
LAMB & TOO MANY CHUTNEYS
SPINACH, NAGA CHILLI, MUSTARD
DANBRI FARMS BEEF
BLACK PEPPER, SAMOSA, CARROT
À La Carte Desserts
“MANGO LASSI”
SHEEPS MILK, MANGO, PINEAPPLE
BLACK FOREST
72% DARK CHOCOLATE, CHERRIES, PLUM
Vegetarian Snacks
PUMPKIN “SEV PURI”
FINGER LIME, VIETNAMESE MINT
ONION BHAJI
LIME LEAF CHAAT MASALA
ALOO GOBI TARTLET
CUMIN, GREEN CHILLI
CHETTINAD UTTAPAM
RICE PANCAKE, COCONUT, GRAINS
Vegetarian Entrees
ARTICHOKE CHAAT
CAFREAL, POMEGRANITE, TAMARIND
SALT BAKED BEETROOT
BUTTERMILK, SEAGRAPES
KICHDI
CELERIAC, HAZELNUT, SAAG
Vegetarian Mains
KUMARA GHEE ROAST
VANILLA GHEE, CURRY LEAF
MUSHROOM GHASSI
ENOKI, COCONUT, CHILLI
BUFFALO MILK PANEER
FENUGREEK, CASHEW, SHISHITO
Vegetarian Desserts
“MANGO LASSI”
SHEEPS MILK, MANGO CUSTARD, PINEAPPLE
BLACK FOREST
72% DARK CHOCOLATE, CHERRIES, PLUM
Aarth Deli Toasties
*SUBJECT TO AVAILIBILITY
PICKLE N’ PANEER
CHICKEN & CHEESE
BEEF RHU-BEN
HAM & CHEESE
CHEESE & TRUFFLE
BOMBAY SALAD SANDWICH
Aarth Experiences
The Aarth Experience
The Aarth Experience is a culinary perfect multi-course journey crafted by the chef to showcase the best of the seasonal menu. Think of this as listening to an album from start to finish, exactly as the artist intended, to take your palate through a range of textures and emotions that just make sense…even when they shouldn’t! Includes Snacks, Entrees, a Main and a Dessert, all individually plated because trust us, you won’t want to share some plates. See a sample menu below to get you excited, but our chef prioritises the best of the season on the night, so expect to be surprised. We’ll do our best to accommodate any dietary requirements, so let us know at least a day prior.
The FULL Aarth Experience
In a world of endless decisions, The Full Aarth Experience is your invitation to do nothing but arrive. This is not just a tasting menu; it is an act of trust – a return to the familiar comfort of a kitchen that knows exactly what you need before you even ask. Inspired by the deep-rooted nostalgia of a home-cooked meal where the menu was always a surprise and the hospitality was absolute, Aarth strips away the formality of choice. Our Chef and Sommelier take the lead, weaving together flavours that feel like a memory and pairings that feel like a discovery. No menus to navigate. No decisions to weigh. Just a seamless, multi-course journey designed to nourish more than just the palate. The Full Aarth Experience includes the menu, water of your choice, a glass of bubbles, and a beverage pairing. Fill out the notes when you book so we can cater completely to your dietaries and preferences. Sit back. Let go. We’ve got you.
Aarth Deli Coffee
REGULAR / LARGE
FLAT WHITE
LATTE
CAPPUCINO
MOCHACHINO
HOT CHOCOLATE
LONG BLACK
AMERICANO
Aarth Deli Tea
FROM THE TEA THEIF
MR & MRS GREY
COOL BREW
AMAZE – MINT
GUNPOWDER GREEN
Aarth Deli Iced
ICED LATTE
ICED AMERICANO
ICED CHOCOLATE
CHAMOMILE AND ROSE ICED TEA
MONT BLANC
Cocktails – Tart & Fresh
FEIJOA SHIKANJI
Vodka · Chilli · Citrus A refreshing blend of feijoa, crisp vodka and bright citrus, served alongside a scoop of feijoa sorbet finished with chilli salt—cool, tangy, and gently spiced with a playful contrast of heat. Inspired by Indian street culture, where fresh guava is traditionally enjoyed with chilli salt-reimagined here through feijoa and citrus.
NAGA-RITA
Tequila · Yuzu Sake · Ghost Chilli A refined margarita twist featuring tequila and yuzu sake, balanced with a yuzu and ghost chilli vinegar shrub in place of triple sec—bright, aromatic, and gently savoury rather than spicy. Inspired by the Naga chilli, traditionally prized in Northeast India, used here gently in a vinegar shrub to add savoury depth with spice.
AAM PANNA
Mezcal · Raw Mango · Lime A smoky, refreshing blend of mezcal, raw mango and lime, inspired by the classic Aam Panna—bright, tangy, and deeply cooling. Inspired by Aam Panna, the traditional Indian raw mango cooler celebrated for its bright, restorative sourness.
Cocktails – Wonderfully Weird
KOKUM NEGRONI
Gin · Dry Vermouth · Triple sec A refined twist on the classic Negroni, combining gin, dry vermouth and triple sec, sharpened with the deep, tart complexity of kokum—bright, bittersweet, and beautifully balanced. Kokum – a sour fruit traditionally used in western India to add brightness and balance.
CHICKEN AND CHAI
Whiskey · Chicken Fat · Spiced Chai Cream · Cardamom A savoury, warming whiskey cocktail fat‑washed with chicken, layered with spiced chai cream and aromatic cardamom—rich, rounded, and quietly indulgent. Inspired by the comforting aromatics of chai, reinterpreted through savoury technique and whiskey
CHANDAN OLD FASHIONED
Whiskey · Sandalwood · Bitters An earthy, aromatic interpretation of the classic Old Fashioned. Chandan – evoking warm sandalwood notes—adds depth and subtle spice to a base of premium whisky, lightly sweetened and balanced with handcrafted bitters. Smooth, complex, and quietly luxurious, this cocktail is a grounded expression of elegance and ritual.
Beers
SAWMILL BREWERY, MATAKANA
Bright Ipa (5.5%)
Bare Beer (<0.5%)
Nimble Session Pale Ale (2.5%)
Homegrown Lager (4.0%)
Pilsner (4.8%)
Mocktails
LADY IN PINK
Rose · Chamomile · Lemon A delicate blend of rose and chamomile brightened with fresh lemon. Soft, floral, and effortlessly refreshing.
NAGA‑RITA ZERO
Grapefruit · Passionfruit · Naga Chilli A bright, tropical blend of grapefruit and passionfruit lifted with a delicate touch of ghost chilli vinegar—refreshing, aromatic, and gently warming with a spicy kick. Inspired by our Naga‑Rita, reimagined here as a non‑alcoholic cooler that balances citrus vibrancy with subtle savoury depth for a clean, lively finish.
RAW MANGO NIMBUPANI
Aam Panna · Fresh Lime · Apple A bright, cooling blend of aam panna, fresh lime and crisp apple. Tangy, lightly spiced, and deeply refreshing with a clean, citrus‑forward finish. Inspired by the classic Indian nimbu pani, reimagined here with raw mango for added depth and a gentle sourness.
Non Alcoholic
‘NON-WINE ALTERNATIVE, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA’
Non1 Salted Raspberry & Chamomile (Sparkling)
Non7 Stewed Cherry & Coffee (Sparkling)
Non2 Pear and Kombu (Sparkling)
Soda
Coca Cola
Coca Cola Zero
Yuzu Lemonade
Aranciata Rossa
Ginger Ale
Lemon Lime Bitters
Juice
Orange
Apple
Pineapple
Cranberry
Coffee
Flat white
Latte
Cappuccino
Mocha
Espresso
Long Black
Americano
Sparkling – Champagne
GLS / BTL
Louis Roederer Collection 246, NV, Reims, Champagne
Louis Roederer Rose Brut, 2017, Reims, Champagne
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut, 2015, Reims, Champagne
Sparkling – Sparkling Wine
GLS / BTL
Col de' Salici Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, 2024, Veneto, Italy
Hunters Miru Miru, Methode Traditionelle, Brut, NV
White Wine – Riesling
GLS / BTL
Te Whare Ra Riesling ‘D’, 2021, Marborough
Peregrine Riesling, 2024, Central Otago
White Wine – Sauvignon Blanc
GLS / BTL
Tariquet, Sauvignon Blanc, 2023, Gascony
Pegasus Bay Minuetto Sauvignon/Semillon 2021, North Canterbury
Gerrard Fiou, Sancerre, 2023, Loire Valley
White Wine – Pinot Gris
GLS / BTL
Ata Rangi Pinot Gris, 2024, Martinborough
Albert Mann, Pinot Gris, 2023, Alsace
Peregrine Pinot Gris, 2024, Central Otago
White Wine – Chardonnay
GLS / BTL
Pegasus Bay Chardonnay, 2023, North Canterbury
Babich Irongate Chardonnay, 2024,Hawkes Bay
Helio Chardonnay , 2024, Hawkes Bay
Denis Race Chablis, 2023, Bourgogne
White Wine – Other White Varietals
GLS / BTL
Pegasus Bay Gewurztraminer 2025, North Canterbury
Contacto Alvarinho, Monção and Melgaço Vinho Verde, 2024, Portugal
Donatien Bahuaud, Alcove Vouvray, 2022, Loire Valley
Te Whare Ra Toru, 2024, Marlborough
Rosé
GLS / BTL
Aix Rosé, 2024, Provence
Chateau Roubine ‘La Vie En Rose’ Rosé, 2024, Provence
Wairau River ‘Rose & Rose’ Rosé, 2024, Marlborough
Red Wine – Pinot Noir
GLS / BTL
Clos Henri Waimunga Pinot Noir, 2024, Marlborough
The Loner Pinot Noir, 2023, Central Otago
Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir, 2024, Martinborough
Craggy Range Aroha, Pinot Noir, 2021, Gimblett Gravels
Red Wine – Syrah/Shiraz
GLS / BTL
Te Mata Estate Syrah, 2024, Hawkes Bay
Yalumba Samuels Collection Barossa Shiraz, 2024, Barossa Valley
Moulin de Gassac, Guilhem Rouge, Syrah Blend, 2022, Languedoc Roussillon
Red Wine – Gamay
CHILLED AND NON CHILLED AVAILABLE
Te Mata Estate Gamay Noir, 2025, Hawkes Bay
Joseph Drouhin Moulin À Vent, 2022, Beaujolais
Red Wine – Merlot
GLS / BTL
Chateau La Bastidette, St Emilion, 2023, Bordeaux
Babich Black Label Merlot, 2020, Hawkes Bay
Craggy Range Sophia, 2013, Gimblett Gravels
Red Wine – Other Red Varietals / Blends
GLS / BTL
Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022, Barossa Valley
Sebastiani Zinfandel, 2022, Sonoma, California
Saldo Zinfandel, 2021, California
Sessantanni, Primitivo Di Manduria, 2019, San Marzano
Te Mata Coleraine, 2024, Hawkes Bay
Dessert Wines
GLS / BTL
Pegasus Bay Finale, 2025, North Canterbury
Lustau Px Pedro Ximinez, San Emilio, NV, Jerez, Spain
Grahams 10y/o Tawny Port, NV, Oporto, Portugal
Digestifs
30ML
Chambord
Drambuie
Pallini Limoncello
Dissaronno Originale Amaretto
Amaro Montenegro
Cafe Borghetti Espresso
Spirits – Whisky
30ML
Monkey Shoulder Blend
The Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt Whisky 12 y/o
Arran 10 y/o Single Malt Scotch
Spirits – Rum
30ML
Goslings Rum
Angostura Rum 3 Y/0 Reserva
Angostura Rum 7 Y/0
Sailor Jerry
Spirits – Gin
30ML
Little Biddy Classic Gin
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin – Grapefruit
Hendricks Gin
Black Robin Rare Gin
Spirits – Tequila / Mezcal
30ML
Buen Amigo Tequila
Motel Mezcal Joven Artesanal Agave Espadín
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- Long black Typical in Auckland: $5.00 $4.00
- Flat white Typical in Auckland: $5.90 $6.00
- Short black Typical in Auckland: $5.00 $4.00
- Hot chocolate Typical in Auckland: $6.00 $6.00
- Latte Typical in Auckland: $6.15 $6.00
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