Koi Lounge bar Bar in New Plymouth

Name: Koi Lounge bar
Address: 38 Devon St E, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Telephone: 6467584444
Rating: 4.3

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Koi Lounge bar

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#61 From 118 in New Plymouth

8.7

174 Review

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8.7/10

Food

8.7/10

Interior

8.7/10

Prices

8.7/10

Service

8.7/10

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$$ Indian , Cocktail Bars

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+6467584444

38 Devon St E, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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After a long walk around Clock Tower, visit this restaurant and have a rest here. All the customers love the menu that offers wonderful Indian cuisine at Koi Lounge bar. Ordering good cheese naans, scallops and garlic naans is a nice experience here. Tasty brownies are among the dishes to be tasted at this place. The wine list is versatile, every guest can find something that satisfies their taste. The competent staff works hard, stays positive and makes this place great. The professional service is something these restaurateurs care about. You will be pleasantly surprised by the lovely decor. 4.4 is what this spot received from the Google rating system.

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5 years ago

What a beautiful restaurant in the heart of New Plymouth! The interior is authentic, colourful and sophisticated. Friendly service. Full of spice, delicious food! A bit pricey but worth it as their portions are very generous. Must visit if in New Plymouth.

Steve Bottrill

8 months ago

I travel a lot for work and I am always on the look out for new restaurants to try. From the moment I walked in the door I felt welcome. The atmosphere is exceptional, warm and welcoming hosts that are not at all pushy and are happy to let you relax. The food was sensational and worth every last cent! In fact the best curry I have ever eaten thanks to the advice from Sonny. The beer selection is excellent and for those that enjoy a whiskey not only is there a vast array to sample but a host with so much knowledge to make sure you get something you will enjoy. I had the best evening and when I am next in New Plymouth it is guaranteed I will be back, I have already recommended friends to visit. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Balbir Singh

3 years ago

Most overrated place in the whole of New-Plymouth. Three stars are for the ambiance and the theme within the restaurant. Hospitality and the food is just below average, Portions are about the size of an ant., overpriced AF. Tried the food here on two various occasions and left disappointed ea time. Somehow they managed to pull off on the drinks!! O

Wendy Eynon

4 years ago

We booked early and had the best service. The restaurant was literally our own for the first hour. We started with a specialty Scottish whiskey and a specialty gin, Indian the best I have ever had Our starters of mixed poppadums and chicken were not only pretty but superb followed by mains that were filling and perfection. My husband rated the butter chicken as the best he has ever eaten. My Lamb shank medium was spicy and was to the liking of my pallet, I especially loved the thick sauce infused with plump mushrooms and cauliflower which coated the rice and garlic and cheese nairn that accompanied, it was completely sublime. The surroundings at the Koi give an authentic feeling of being in an exotic setting. The music sets the mood. The service is efficient and caring without being intrusive. We shared a bottle of sauvignon which beautifully complimented our meal, our only regret was not leaving room for dessert. Obviously we will definitely return and highly recommend. The best Indian food we have eaten in a long time.

Keith Finnerty

6 years ago

Now re-branded as Koi, the original owners and chefs are back and transformed the place. The new decor is superb with amazing design features throughout. The new Whiskey lounge is brilliant. We have had pre-show drinks here a few times now and we really enjoy the huge soft leather couches and the whiskey and craft beer range is really impressive. You can even buy your own locker here and then put a whiskey in it from the bar and come in and drink from it whenever you want. When it runs out, just buy another bottle from the bar and put it in your locker. It's an awesome way to have good whiskeys and the range is really impressive with whiskeys from all around the world, including a lovely one from India which I recommend. I've always been a fan of the chefs here (and at their other restaurant India Today) and the food is a real highlight. The new menu has the usual favourites as well as some new recipes (I like the malay/indian fusion). The presentation is very good and the prices are so reasonable. I find the staff the best in New Plymouth too...very professional and attentive. We are very lucky to have some really cool restaurants in New Plymouth, it always impresses our friends from out of town and Koi is right up there with the best.

Geoffrey Mayes

This place has had a makeover recently. It has been done well with nice decor. The menu has been revamped with Indian dishes that appear more authentic than the standard fare such as Rogan Josh. Waiters attentive. Good selection of craft beers. There is a whisky menu. Didn't partake but seemed a reasonable selection. Certainly worth a try if you like this cuisine.

Sarah L

The chicken biryani is absolutely top notch. The food is absolutely fantastic. This is a great place and the whiskey lounge is lovely - if you really appreciate good Indian/Malaysian cusine - then it's worth a visit.

Julien Thomas

Fantastic and amazing food but I didn't give 5 stars because the service was not quite right. Some confusion over the courses. They were really helpful but we didn't get what we wanted at the right time. Tiny quibble really. The food was great. A good range of wine, some good craft beers and some excellent whiskies. Sat in the"lounge" now drinking an excellent Islay malt.

Mark Hamer

7 months ago

Hard to find because "Koi" is only on the entrance door. It is the Southern half of India Today. Loved the colourful (burnt umber & ochre) decor and the relaxed but bustling atmosphere. Background music was perfect, loud enough to hear clearly but not loud enough to hinder clear conversation Good staff were ever helpful. Food was more expensive than were are used to but we enjoyed sharing every dish and all were worth the price: mixed platter, lamb spare ribs, lamb saag, chickpea and potato, and so on. Service Dine in Meal type Dinner Price per person $60–70 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Hamada Eleleimy

Amazing meals, spices are awesome, service is great. the ambiance was brilliant.