Mahendra's Sweets — Indian Restaurant & Takeaway

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.

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

Colourful, syrupy, nutty and rich — pick a few favourites or let us fill a box for you.

A counter of colourful Indian sweets
Mithai counterBarfi, peda, cham cham & more
Golden jalebi with fried sweets
JalebiCrisp, golden & syrup-soaked
Orange ladoo on a plate beside a diya
LadooA festival favourite
Gulab jamun in a bowl
Gulab jamunSoft, warm & sweet
Kaju barfi topped with cashews
Kaju barfiRich cashew fudge
Papdi chaat topped with yoghurt and pomegranate
ChaatTangy, crunchy street food
Gulab jamun dusted with coconut and pistachio
Golden jalebi topped with rose petals
Kaju katli arranged in a star pattern
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
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Hungry? Sweet tooth?

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

06 870 4350
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