Cassia announces Grey Lynn Residency at Ozone
One of New Zealand’s most acclaimed restaurants is set to call Grey Lynn home for the coming months, with award-winning modern Indian restaurant Cassia announcing a residency within Ozone Coffee Roasters from 17 June.
The temporary move comes ahead of the opening of Cassia’s new permanent home in Auckland’s CBD later this year, giving diners the opportunity to experience the restaurant in Grey Lynn while construction of its future flagship site is completed.
A New Chapter for Cassia
Since opening on Fort Lane in 2014, Cassia has established itself as one of New Zealand’s most celebrated dining destinations, known for its contemporary take on Indian cuisine.
Following the 2023 Anniversary Weekend floods, the restaurant temporarily relocated to SkyCity, where it continued to operate while plans for its next permanent chapter took shape.
The Grey Lynn residency marks the next step in that journey, providing a home for Cassia while its new CBD venue is completed.
A Collaboration Between Two Hospitality Teams
The residency will see Cassia operate from Ozone Coffee Roasters in the evenings, bringing together two respected names in Auckland hospitality.
The collaboration also has a strong local connection. Ozone Head Chef Karol Troncoso previously worked at Cassia, describing her time there as one of the most influential periods of her culinary career.
The residency has been designed as a genuine collaboration between the two teams, with both venues contributing to the menu and overall dining experience.
What’s on the Menu?
Guests can expect a selection of Cassia favourites alongside several special collaboration dishes created specifically for the residency.
Highlights include Cassia’s popular Pani Puri, Mughlai lamb chops and Delhi-style butter chicken, alongside new offerings such as a chocolate kulfi dessert featuring Ozone coffee ganache and a special Ozone x Cassia chicken kebab.
Cassia Head Chef Ketan Joshi will lead the kitchen alongside the team as the restaurant enters this next phase.
A Welcome Addition to Grey Lynn
The residency brings one of New Zealand’s most recognised dining brands into Grey Lynn and further strengthens the area’s reputation as a destination for food, hospitality and local experiences.
As visitors travel into the neighbourhood to experience the collaboration, the residency is also expected to contribute to the vibrancy of the wider precinct, supporting surrounding hospitality and retail businesses throughout the area.
Cassia at Ozone opens Wednesday 17 June and will operate Wednesday to Sunday from 5pm until late.
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We’ll be catching up with the Cassia team soon to learn more about what attracted them to Grey Lynn and their thoughts on the role hospitality plays in shaping local communities.
Photography courtesy of: Rise & Shine PR