Open 7 days · 9am – 9pm

Indian sweets, snacks & curries in the heart of Hastings

Freshly made mithai, savoury street-food favourites and hearty home-style Indian meals — dine in or take away from our shop on Heretaunga Street West.

  • Dine inRelaxed restaurant seating
  • TakeawayCall ahead & pick up
  • Sweet boxesFor Diwali, Eid & every celebration
  • Open 7 days9am – 9pm, every day
Our story

Hastings' home for Indian sweets

Mahendra's Sweets is an Indian restaurant, takeaway and sweet shop on Heretaunga Street West in central Hastings. We bring the flavours of India to Hawke's Bay — colourful mithai counters, crispy snacks and generous plates of home-style food.

Whether you're grabbing a quick bite, picking up dinner for the family, or ordering sweet boxes for a celebration, we'll look after you like family.

  • Sweets and snacks prepared fresh
  • Vegetarian-friendly options
  • Dine in or takeaway, 7 days a week

Opening hours

Monday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Tuesday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Wednesday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Thursday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Friday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Saturday9:00 am – 9:00 pm
Sunday9:00 am – 9:00 pm

Hungry? Sweet tooth?

Call ahead and we'll have your order ready to pick up.

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