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07/08/2026
Now pouring at KOL 🍺
Say hello to Michelob Ultra, the latest addition to our beer lineup. Crisp, clean, and refreshingly light, it's the perfect companion to everything from smoky tandoori dishes to flavour-packed sharing plates.
Whether you're joining us for lunch, dinner, or drinks at the bar, there's a cold one waiting for you.
📍 23 Ponsonby Road, Auckland | Book Now
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Watch our Roasted Aubergine come to life, starting in the tandoor, where it develops its signature smoky depth, before being finished with a vibrant capsicum salsa.
Simple ingredients. Thoughtful technique. Bold flavours.
This is the craft behind every dish at KOL.
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02/08/2026
The best date nights are the ones you don't have to overthink. 🥂
A table for two, beautifully crafted dishes to share, creative cocktails, and an atmosphere that invites you to slow down and savour the moment.
Whether it's a first date, a favourite tradition, or simply an excuse to spend time together, make it a night at KOL.
📍 23 Ponsonby Road, Auckland | Book your table now.
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31/07/2026
Our Crumbed Halloumi features a perfectly crisp egg-washed croquette with a rich, salty centre, finished with ginger, mint, and coriander for a vibrant lift.
Crunchy, creamy, and beautifully balanced in every bite.
A vegetarian favourite that's anything but ordinary.
📍 23 Ponsonby Road, Auckland | Book Now
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Fresh on the tap and ready to pour. 🍺
We're excited to welcome Urbanaut Ramona Lager to our guest tap. Crisp, refreshing, and effortlessly drinkable, it's the perfect pairing for bold KOL flavours, from tandoori favourites to share plates with friends.
Drop in, grab a pint, and try what's pouring.
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25/07/2026
Simple ingredients. Bold character.
Our Roasted Aubergine is kissed by the tandoor until beautifully smoky, then paired with a vibrant capsicum salsa that brings brightness to every bite.
A dish that proves vegetables can take centre stage.
Refined, colourful, and unmistakably KOL.
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22/07/2026
More than a restaurant, KOL is an experience.
Set inside our iconic Ponsonby villa, every visit brings together warm hospitality, an inviting atmosphere, creative cocktails, and a menu that celebrates bold, contemporary Indian flavours.
From intimate dinners to lively celebrations, it's a place where great food and even better company come together.
Come for the flavours. Stay for the atmosphere. Return for the memories.
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Crisp, vibrant, and packed with flavour. 🌱
The Kurchan Kone layers savoury soy mince with silky yuzu crème and a bold tamarind chilli finish, all wrapped in a perfectly crisp cone. It's playful, packed with texture, and full of the unexpected.
Watch the reel, then experience it for yourself.
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Behind every crystal-clear pour is a little bit of cocktail alchemy. 🍸
Our Milk Punch is crafted through a meticulous clarification process, creating a silky-smooth cocktail that's beautifully clear while preserving layers of rich, complex flavour. It's technique, patience, and creativity in every glass.
Watch the making of one of KOL's signature cocktails.
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10/07/2026
Every plate at KOL tells a story. ✨
Inspired by the bold flavours of India and elevated with premium New Zealand produce, our menu is designed to surprise, delight, and bring people together.
From delicate small plates to signature mains, every dish is thoughtfully crafted, beautifully presented, and made to be shared.
Come hungry. Leave inspired.
📍 23 Ponsonby Road, Auckland | Book Now
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23 Ponsonby Road, Grey Lynn
Auckland
1011
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 10pm |
| Friday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Saturday | 12pm - 10pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 10pm |