Ponsonby Road newcomer KOL is fast becoming famous for its contemporary take on Indian street food and innovative cocktails.
Located at 29 Ponsonby Road in the iconic villa on the corner of Hepburn Street, KOL is open Wednesday to Sunday for dinner and Friday to Sunday from midday till late.
This May, during Eat, Drink, Love Ponsonby – Ponsonby’s restaurant festival, (4-28 May), KOL is offering a very special three course lunch (Fridays to Sundays) for $55.
That menu includes a smoked fish tostada starter, either tandoori grilled chicken saffron with burnt onion raita, or tender spiced lamb ribs with date puree for the main, and something deliciously sweet for dessert.
Also on the menu and competing in this year’s Great New Zealand Toastie Takeover – national toasted sandwich competition – is the Eel-legal Toastie. Made with smoked eel mixed with fennel, capers, McClure's Pickles and Evansdale Tania smoked cheese on white bread toasted over the fire in an Indian jaffle maker, head chef Vicky Shah says the entry pays homage to the traditional tuna cheese melt which is so popular with Kiwis.
Happy Hour
Head to KOL for happy hour on Fridays and Saturdays from 3 to 5 pm and all-day Sundays. Bar manager Mangesh Shah and the team are constantly innovating with eclectic cocktails made with local, seasonal ingredients.
Try the $15 cocktail of the week, aperol spritz and margaritas. Also on the menu, house beer, rosé, champagne. Walk-ins are welcome with a bar menu available between 3 pm to 5 pm on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays – try the popular vindaloo fries aioli, masala coated macadamias or oysters with green chilli mignonette.
Private Dining and Events
KOL’s private dining room is an ideal intimate space for a relaxed lunch or dinner with friends, family or colleagues, and is suited for groups of nine to 20. Located upstairs on level three of the iconic villa, the room itself has an abundance of natural light and is carpeted for acoustics and comfort.
Groups of eight or fewer may order from the a la carte menu while groups of nine to 20 are provided with a set menu ($85pp for 11 dishes – sharing style) which changes with the seasons and is available to view at kolauckland.co.nz.
A minimum spend applies to the room and most dietary requirements are catered to.
Bookings essential. For more info see: www.kolauckland.co.nz/events
KOL, 29 Ponsonby Road, T: 021 379 700, www.kolauckland.co.nz
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Pictured below: KOL Lunch offer
Photography: Babiche Martens