the pakuranga pizza

the best pizzas till date! i went for aperiperi chicken pizza & i though my stomach was full my soul was asking for more. it one of the few pizzas which was not dry or soggy but jus perfect. chicken was actually quite juicy & had a spicy n tangyperiperi taste. i did not even feel like adding oregano or chilli flakes but jus hogged onto it straight away.

great pizzas. quick service. indian flavoured pizzas here are the best. others are average. my favorite is slingshot. periperi is average. tandoori is too hot for me.

pakuranga pizza has quickly become my favorite pizza place in auckland and the first brand that comes to mind when the discussion of good pizza comes up.

to me there are two key factors which make pakuranga pizza's signature pies great.  the first thing to notice is there is an abundance of cheese, sauce and most importantly meat atop the pizzas which blend perfectly causing a burst of flavors.  the base/crust is also sinfully delicious.  it's just the right thickness, being thin enough to not be overpowering but thick enough to support the pizza's bountiful toppings.  there is also a firm, crispiness to it, which i believe is a result of the pizzas being baked in a butter coated pan.  it should therefore go without saying that the pizzas are quite oily which could be a good or bad thing depending on which side of the fence you stand on. 

another key strength i found was the store runners embraced their indian roots and incorporate their knowledge of spices to not only create some interesting concepts but execute them perfectly as well.  i wasn't too excited by the basic offerings but the spice-oriented flavors really impressed me.  

recommend: tandoori chicken, butter chicken, chicken chipotle
also tried: margherita, vege slingshot, italian, hot & spicy beef, chickenperiperi, meat lovers
want to try: creamy meat & sausage, chili paneer

the place itself is more of a takeaway as there is a bench outside that can fit one party at the very most.  the service is prompt as they are responsive to phone calls and the delivery is always well within the timeframe they promise.  it is worth noting however, depending on how busy they are, the time of day and where you live the time it takes to get the pizza to your door can take quite a while but not often enough to act as a deterrent.  the price point might be a bit on the high side compared to the popular franchises but i think it's well worth it.

with bursting flavors and delectable crust, pakuranga pizza has become my quintessential pizza experience.  i would strongly recommend this place to anyone at least indifferent to the italian flatbread.  you will not be disappointed.

ordered pizza online. waited 45 mins to eat extremely dry pizza with burnt toppings.periper paneer not spicy at all. sorry guys but you need to learn from the other branch in mt. wellington. they are by far my best experience.

great pizza !periperi was delicious .

loved it, where we ordered chicken tandoori,periperi which is amazing with mixture of (capsicum, chicken, onions and the other ingredients) it's really awesome pizza and its better choice for people who goes on weekends trip and thanks to them

pakuranga pizza does the absolute best pizzas in auckland hands down.

although 'the pizza club' is popping up all over the place, i find they don't quite compare to the original. service here is good - very efficient and friendly.

i absolutely love the chicken slingshot - which is basically the butter chicken pizza the world raves about with the addition ofperiperi sauce. yum! i'd also recommend the creamy chicken and bacon!!! it's chunky toppings with a great amount of cheese. :-)

one of the very few places that i would rate a 5 on 5. if you like pizzas from hell's, dominos or the hut then pakuranga pizza will blow your mind.periperi chicken is a must try.