Our story
Few words about us
Own Masala is a very convenient and great place for Indian cuisine in Tauranga. Own Masala has already made its mark in the local community. The original Indian ingredients and spices used to garnish our food preparation plays a key role in the popularity of our cuisine. Our team of chefs with more than 23 years of experience prepare the cuisine with passion. All our mouth-watering delicacies are prepared by our experienced chefs using the whole palette of spicy, sour, sweet, hot flavours all at the same time using 20-30 spices which are imported directly from India to create unfamiliar mouth-watering and tongue-tingling flavours and foods.
Every variety of spices which we use has a reason for being there to make food more exciting and traditional, which represent a real treat.
Explore Our Menu


Control
Spiceness

Mild
Play safe. Choose mild for your curries. We bring down the heat not authenticity.

Medium
Enjoy the taste and aroma of Indian spices.

NZ Hot
You are still safe in this zone.

Indian Hot
Choose this to experience the heat of India.

Extra Hot
Only for the lionhearted.
Why people choose us
Prepare for first-class service
Fresh Ingredients
At our restaurant, our curry is at the center of everything we do. That is why we only use the freshest ingredients possible in all of our food. That means fresh vegetables and fresh meat to ensure that your taste buds are satisfied every time. Come and visit us today!
Authentic Indian Spices
If you are looking for authentic Indian food, then look no further than us! We use only the highest quality ingredients in all of our food and this includes our authentic mix of Indian spices! With 20 to 30 spices in all of our food, let us take you on a culinary adventure!
Gluten Free
Most of the curries are Gluten Free. If you have an allergy, please let us know so that we can prepare Gluten Free food for you.
Dairy Free
Dairy-Free options are available. Just let us know, and we will make Dairy-Free curries for you.
B.Y.O
At Own Masala, we encourage guests to bring their own wine! We only charge $7 for an uncorking fee, which pales in comparison to the competition. Therefore, why not come and enjoy some authentic Indian food with a glass of your favorite wine? We look forward to seeing you!
Delivery
Place an order online and get your curries delivered to your doorsteps. We charge $5 for delivery—minimum order $35. Our Delivery service covers up to 8 Km area in Tauranga.
