Urban TarkaPapakura, Auckland
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Indian restaurant · Papakura

Urban Tarka

145 Great South Road, Papakura, Auckland Closed Mondays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays
Weekly opening hours for Urban Tarka
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Friday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 9 600 2190 to check.

145 Great South Road, Papakura, Auckland

About

About Urban Tarka

If you are looking for an Indian restaurant in Papakura, Auckland, Urban Tarka at 145 Great South Road in Papakura is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Auckland city centre it is roughly 28 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.

Diners come here for Indian food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as garlic naan. We currently list 308 places in Auckland in the Indian category, and Urban Tarka is among them.

Urban Tarka opens 6 days a week and is closed on Mondays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Tuesdays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 48 hours each week.

For budgeting, Indian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Indian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
CurriesPrawn malabar

Prawns in coconut and curry leaf sauce

$23–29

CurriesChana masala

Chickpeas in onion-tomato masala

$16–20

BreadsTandoori roti

Wholemeal flatbread

$4–5

BreadsKeema naan

Stuffed with spiced lamb mince

$7–9

CurriesBeef vindaloo

Goan-style hot and tangy curry

$20–26

Desserts & DrinksMango kulfi

Traditional Indian ice cream

$7–9

Plan your visit

When is Urban Tarka busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Indian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Urban Tarka

Where is Urban Tarka?

Urban Tarka is at 145 Great South Road, Papakura, Auckland, about 28 km from central Auckland. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Urban Tarka's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Urban Tarka closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays.

What kind of food does Urban Tarka serve?

Indian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Indian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Urban Tarka?

As an estimate, a meal at a Indian restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Urban Tarka?

You can call +64 9 600 2190. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Urban Tarka?

The closest is Papakura Tavern (50 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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