KOL (pronounced ‘coal’ and inspired by the same word) is a bar and eatery, serving innovative cocktails alongside an extensive champagne, wine, and beverage list. This is complemented by a selection of tandoor-inspired snacks and dishes primarily cooked over fire, using the best New Zealand produce

with an Indian influence.

Located in an iconic villa on the corner of Ponsonby Road and Hepburn Street, Ponsonby, KOL is independently owned and operated by restauranteurs Sapan & Ruchi Parikh who also run traditional Indian restaurants, Spice Rack & Red Fort, in the North Shore.

KOL’s “fire” element and food menu take their inspiration from the Indian chula. An old form of cooking with firewood over a mud or clay stove, it pays homage to a traditional way of cooking over fire.