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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

À La Carte Snacks

PUMPKIN “SEV PURI”

FINGER LIME, VIETNAMESE MINT

$9
KING CRAB TARTLET

POMEGRANATE, GREEN CHILLI

$15
CHICKEN UTTAPAM

RICE PANCAKE, CHETTINAD, CHIVE

$14
WHITEBAIT BHAJI

LIME LEAF CHAAT MASALA

$15

À La Carte Entrees

ARTICHOKE CHAAT

CAFREAL, POMEGRANITE, TAMARIND

$30
OCTOPUS SAFED MAAS

KASHMIRI CHILLI GLAZE, WALNUT

$34
PRAWN GHEE ROAST

VANILLA GHEE, CURRY LEAF

$36
CRAYFISH TIKKA MASALA

CAPSICUM, CARDAMOM Price: MP

À La Carte Mains

MEEN GHASSI

HAPUKA, SCAMPI, COCONUT

$49
BUFFALO MILK PANEER

FENUGREEK, CASHEW

$42
CAMBRIDGE DUCK NIHARI

IMILI MISO, BLACKCURRANT

$48
LAMB & TOO MANY CHUTNEYS

SPINACH, NAGA CHILLI, MUSTARD

$46
DANBRI FARMS BEEF

BLACK PEPPER, SAMOSA, CARROT

$58

À La Carte Desserts

“MANGO LASSI”

SHEEPS MILK, MANGO, PINEAPPLE

$20
BLACK FOREST

72% DARK CHOCOLATE, CHERRIES, PLUM

$24

Vegetarian Snacks

PUMPKIN “SEV PURI”

FINGER LIME, VIETNAMESE MINT

Vegetarian
$9
ONION BHAJI

LIME LEAF CHAAT MASALA

Vegetarian
$7
ALOO GOBI TARTLET

CUMIN, GREEN CHILLI

Vegetarian
$10
CHETTINAD UTTAPAM

RICE PANCAKE, COCONUT, GRAINS

Vegetarian
$12

Vegetarian Entrees

ARTICHOKE CHAAT

CAFREAL, POMEGRANITE, TAMARIND

Vegetarian
$24
SALT BAKED BEETROOT

BUTTERMILK, SEAGRAPES

Vegetarian
$24
KICHDI

CELERIAC, HAZELNUT, SAAG

Vegetarian
$30

Vegetarian Mains

KUMARA GHEE ROAST

VANILLA GHEE, CURRY LEAF

Vegetarian
$32
MUSHROOM GHASSI

ENOKI, COCONUT, CHILLI

Vegetarian
$36
BUFFALO MILK PANEER

FENUGREEK, CASHEW, SHISHITO

Vegetarian
$42

Vegetarian Desserts

“MANGO LASSI”

SHEEPS MILK, MANGO CUSTARD, PINEAPPLE

Vegetarian
$20
BLACK FOREST

72% DARK CHOCOLATE, CHERRIES, PLUM

Vegetarian
$24

Aarth Deli Toasties

*SUBJECT TO AVAILIBILITY

PICKLE N’ PANEER
$17
CHICKEN & CHEESE
$21
BEEF RHU-BEN
$24
HAM & CHEESE
$16
CHEESE & TRUFFLE
$32
BOMBAY SALAD SANDWICH
$17

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.

pp $160
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.

Alcohol pairing $245 Non-Alc pairing $210

Aarth Deli Coffee

REGULAR / LARGE

FLAT WHITE
REGULAR $6 LARGE $7
LATTE
REGULAR $6 LARGE $7
CAPPUCINO
REGULAR $6 LARGE $7
MOCHACHINO
REGULAR $6 LARGE $7
HOT CHOCOLATE
REGULAR $6 LARGE $7
LONG BLACK
REGULAR $6 LARGE $7
AMERICANO
REGULAR $6 LARGE $7

Aarth Deli Tea

FROM THE TEA THEIF

MR & MRS GREY
$5
COOL BREW
$5
AMAZE – MINT
$5
GUNPOWDER GREEN
$5

Aarth Deli Iced

ICED LATTE
$8
ICED AMERICANO
$8
ICED CHOCOLATE
$8
CHAMOMILE AND ROSE ICED TEA
$7
MONT BLANC
$10

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.

$24
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.

$25
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.

$26

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.

$23
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

$22
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.

$23

Beers

SAWMILL BREWERY, MATAKANA

Bright Ipa (5.5%)
$14
Bare Beer (<0.5%)
$10
Nimble Session Pale Ale (2.5%)
$11
Homegrown Lager (4.0%)
$12
Pilsner (4.8%)
$13

Mocktails

LADY IN PINK

Rose · Chamomile · Lemon A delicate blend of rose and chamomile brightened with fresh lemon. Soft, floral, and effortlessly refreshing.

$14
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.

$15
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.

$14

Non Alcoholic

‘NON-WINE ALTERNATIVE, MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA’

Non1 Salted Raspberry & Chamomile (Sparkling)
GLS $21 BTL $94
Non7 Stewed Cherry & Coffee (Sparkling)
GLS $21 BTL $94
Non2 Pear and Kombu (Sparkling)
GLS $21 BTL $94

Soda

Coca Cola
$6
Coca Cola Zero
$6
Yuzu Lemonade
$6
Aranciata Rossa
$6
Ginger Ale
$6
Lemon Lime Bitters
$6

Juice

Orange
$6
Apple
$6
Pineapple
$6
Cranberry
$6

Coffee

Flat white
$6
Latte
$6
Cappuccino
$6
Mocha
$6
Espresso
$4
Long Black
$4
Americano
$4

Sparkling – Champagne

GLS / BTL

Louis Roederer Collection 246, NV, Reims, Champagne
GLS $30 BTL $195
Louis Roederer Rose Brut, 2017, Reims, Champagne
BTL $295
Louis Roederer Cristal Brut, 2015, Reims, Champagne
BTL $850

Sparkling – Sparkling Wine

GLS / BTL

Col de' Salici Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore, 2024, Veneto, Italy
GLS $19 BTL $90
Hunters Miru Miru, Methode Traditionelle, Brut, NV
GLS $18 BTL $95

White Wine – Riesling

GLS / BTL

Te Whare Ra Riesling ‘D’, 2021, Marborough
GLS $21 BTL $105
Peregrine Riesling, 2024, Central Otago
GLS $17 BTL $90

White Wine – Sauvignon Blanc

GLS / BTL

Tariquet, Sauvignon Blanc, 2023, Gascony
GLS $16 BTL $70
Pegasus Bay Minuetto Sauvignon/Semillon 2021, North Canterbury
BTL $115
Gerrard Fiou, Sancerre, 2023, Loire Valley
BTL $150

White Wine – Pinot Gris

GLS / BTL

Ata Rangi Pinot Gris, 2024, Martinborough
BTL $105
Albert Mann, Pinot Gris, 2023, Alsace
BTL $160
Peregrine Pinot Gris, 2024, Central Otago
GLS $17 BTL $90

White Wine – Chardonnay

GLS / BTL

Pegasus Bay Chardonnay, 2023, North Canterbury
BTL $130
Babich Irongate Chardonnay, 2024,Hawkes Bay
GLS $25 BTL $120
Helio Chardonnay , 2024, Hawkes Bay
BTL $110
Denis Race Chablis, 2023, Bourgogne
GLS $27 BTL $135

White Wine – Other White Varietals

GLS / BTL

Pegasus Bay Gewurztraminer 2025, North Canterbury
BTL $85
Contacto Alvarinho, Monção and Melgaço Vinho Verde, 2024, Portugal
GLS $22 BTL $100
Donatien Bahuaud, Alcove Vouvray, 2022, Loire Valley
BTL $115
Te Whare Ra Toru, 2024, Marlborough
GLS $18 BTL $75

Rosé

GLS / BTL

Aix Rosé, 2024, Provence
BTL $110
Chateau Roubine ‘La Vie En Rose’ Rosé, 2024, Provence
GLS $21 BTL $100
Wairau River ‘Rose & Rose’ Rosé, 2024, Marlborough
GLS $16 BTL $70

Red Wine – Pinot Noir

GLS / BTL

Clos Henri Waimunga Pinot Noir, 2024, Marlborough
GLS $25 BTL $130
The Loner Pinot Noir, 2023, Central Otago
BTL $95
Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir, 2024, Martinborough
BTL $118
Craggy Range Aroha, Pinot Noir, 2021, Gimblett Gravels
BTL $450

Red Wine – Syrah/Shiraz

GLS / BTL

Te Mata Estate Syrah, 2024, Hawkes Bay
GLS $18 BTL $85
Yalumba Samuels Collection Barossa Shiraz, 2024, Barossa Valley
GLS $20 BTL $95
Moulin de Gassac, Guilhem Rouge, Syrah Blend, 2022, Languedoc Roussillon
BTL $70

Red Wine – Gamay

CHILLED AND NON CHILLED AVAILABLE

Te Mata Estate Gamay Noir, 2025, Hawkes Bay
BTL $95
Joseph Drouhin Moulin À Vent, 2022, Beaujolais
GLS $22 BTL $110

Red Wine – Merlot

GLS / BTL

Chateau La Bastidette, St Emilion, 2023, Bordeaux
BTL $125
Babich Black Label Merlot, 2020, Hawkes Bay
GLS $18 BTL $79
Craggy Range Sophia, 2013, Gimblett Gravels
BTL $620

Red Wine – Other Red Varietals / Blends

GLS / BTL

Elderton Cabernet Sauvignon, 2022, Barossa Valley
GLS $21 BTL $108
Sebastiani Zinfandel, 2022, Sonoma, California
GLS $17 BTL $90
Saldo Zinfandel, 2021, California
BTL $195
Sessantanni, Primitivo Di Manduria, 2019, San Marzano
BTL $160
Te Mata Coleraine, 2024, Hawkes Bay
BTL $350

Dessert Wines

GLS / BTL

Pegasus Bay Finale, 2025, North Canterbury
GLS $24 BTL $110
Lustau Px Pedro Ximinez, San Emilio, NV, Jerez, Spain
GLS $22 BTL $96
Grahams 10y/o Tawny Port, NV, Oporto, Portugal
GLS $28

Digestifs

30ML

Chambord
$12
Drambuie
$12
Pallini Limoncello
$10
Dissaronno Originale Amaretto
$9
Amaro Montenegro
$10
Cafe Borghetti Espresso
$10

Spirits – Whisky

30ML

Monkey Shoulder Blend
$14
The Balvenie Doublewood Single Malt Whisky 12 y/o
$22
Arran 10 y/o Single Malt Scotch
$25

Spirits – Rum

30ML

Goslings Rum
$12
Angostura Rum 3 Y/0 Reserva
$10
Angostura Rum 7 Y/0
$11
Sailor Jerry
$14

Spirits – Gin

30ML

Little Biddy Classic Gin
$12
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin
$15
Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin – Grapefruit
$15
Hendricks Gin
$15
Black Robin Rare Gin
$17

Spirits – Tequila / Mezcal

30ML

Buen Amigo Tequila
$10
Motel Mezcal Joven Artesanal Agave Espadín
$15

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