At THIRTY ONE, you will experience flavours inspired from Fiji, India and Asian fusion. All their food is sourced fresh daily to give you the best ingredients using fresh ginger, chillies, garlic, etc. We asked owner Kris to tell us a little more about his business.
"We started in November 2019 (just before Covid) with a menu based on healthy choices with no added artificial colours, msg, sweeteners, chilli powder, nuts and less cream. Our team reconstructed Indian/Indo Chinese classic dishes with this in mind.
"With focus on our Fijian Indian influence, we launched our 31 Special Masala range (family secret blend of exotic spices, lightly toasted and ground into fine powder)."
What is unique about what Thirty One has to offer? Guilt-free eating in a casual fine dining environment along with drinks. Our menu caters for vegans, vegetarians, gluten free, nut free, halal and meat lovers.
Favourite dishes? Nasheela Jheenga, Chilli Chicken, 31 Masala Chicken, Goat Curry, Kadai Chicken and our new Spicy Chicken (our take on Korean fried chicken).
The bar looks good. Tell us about it – I understand you have quite a range?
Yes, about 22 Indian spirits (15-plus Indian single malts), 20 Fijian spirits and 23-plus unique/easy drinking cocktails. Over 200 options of beer, spirits (rum, gin, vodka, whisky, etc), mocktails and other non-alcoholic drinks.
Any feedback from happy customers you’d like to share?
Google review: Mystic Flora Rose, “The place is perfect if you’re looking for good, simple, healthy, no colour, not too much oil in the food. The place is Fijian/Indian/Asian fusion. I took my team there for a project success celebration lunch. We tried the lunch portions of 31 Masala Chicken, Chicken Korma, Lamb (main menu). The quantity was perfect and food was delicious. The service was outstanding. The owner was pleasant and took care of us throughout. This was all of our first time dining there. Would definitely recommend it. Big bright 5 stars from 31 from happy customers."
Marina Jones, “We felt like Indian food and discovered this lovely restaurant. Kris, the owner, was very welcoming and a great host. The food is their own take on classics but taste even better with their delicious blends of herbs and spices. Try the 31 Masala and a Mango Mule. Delicious, healthy and tasty food. Thank you, Kris.”
Tell us about your Taste of Asia Pacific tasting menu. What do you offer? The chef's choice of tasting menu (based on your group dietary requirements) with up to nine items to share and a dessert each @$69pp.
Anything else you want to say to our readers? Please come and enjoy our bula hospitality soon – we will take good care of you.
Giveaway For all Ponsonby News readers, book for the Tasting Menu experience for the month of November and December, mention Ponsonby News and get a complimentary glass of house drink. It’s a steal!
THIRTY ONE, 31 Ponsonby Road, T: 09 218 5164, www.31.co.nz
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Published: November 2023