Indian sweets, snacks & curries in the heart of Hastings

Freshly made mithai, savoury street-food favourites and hearty home-style vegetarian 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
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 a pure vegetarian 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 vegetarian 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
  • 100% pure vegetarian kitchen
  • 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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