Below is a list of the top and leading Indian Restaurants in Christchurch. To help you find the best Indian Restaurants located near you in Christchurch we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Christchurch’s Best Indian Restaurants:
The top rated Indian Restaurants in Christchurch are:
- Maharaja Christchurch – Indian cuisine for everyone
- Mumbaiwala Indian Street Kitchen – with various Indian specialties
- Indian Ocean Restaurant – with a comprehensive food menu
- Himalayas Indian Restaurant – situated near Christchurch’s tourist hubs
- Little India Restaurant – serves North Indian meals and treats
Maharaja Christchurch
Maharaja Christchurch can be found in the Papanui area of New Zealand’s green city. The local eatery specializes in classic Indian cuisine and has a modern-looking interior. Their menu has selections suited for vegetarians and people who require dairy-free and gluten-free meals. Meanwhile, the non-vegetarian section has sumptuous meat dishes like the dahl chah, 4 pieces tandoori chicken, butter tikka masala, mango chicken, butter chicken, chicken korma, chicken tikka masala, chicken jalfrezi, saagh gosht, kadai gosht, rogan josh, lamb bhuna, prawn maharaja, fish vindaloo, beef vindaloo, beef madras, and prawn malabari.
Products/Services:
Entreés, Mains, Vegetarian Mains, Biryanis, Bread, Sides, Desserts, Gluten & Dairy Free
LOCATION:
Address: 452 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053
Phone: (433) 520-150
Website: www.maharaja.net.nz
REVIEWS:
“Outstanding flavours! The staff can’t be more accommodating and friendly. The atmosphere is super down to earth but at the same time, it transports you to a different country. The food is so delicious. I recommend it with no doubt!” –Nuwan Weerasinghe
Mumbaiwala Indian Street Kitchen
Mumbaiwala Indian Street Kitchen in Christchurch, New Zealand has an extensive food menu worth trying. Each menu section is cleverly named like the ‘from the streets’, ‘from the tandoor grill’, and the ‘from the pot’ dishes. The ‘from the pot’ selections boasts the savoury goodness of Mumbai specialties like murgh kolhapuri, murgh makhani, chicken biryani, Goan fish & prawn, sali boti, paneer saagwala, and house dal. Meanwhile, the Dabbawala special will surely pique your curiosity with its murgh makhani, basmati rice, vegetable kolhapuri, naan bread combination.
Products/Services:
From The Streets, From The Pot, From The Tandoor Grill, On The Side, Dabbawala Special, Dawat Banquet, From The Tandoor, Mithai
LOCATION:
Address: 120 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (439) 439-536
Website: www.mumbaiwala.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“This restaurant has delicious curries and delicious appetizers! If you want to taste some delicious food, want to try a variety of curries, and feel the painstaking effort of the chefs, then this restaurant will be suitable for you. The food in this restaurant is delicious and the service is attentive.” –Amanda Blakeley
Indian Ocean Restaurant
Indian Ocean Restaurant was opened to the public in 2006 and is the pioneer Indian restaurant in Christchurch. The local Indian restaurant provides delectable meals and dishes for dine-in, takeaway and delivery options. They have a vegan selection, biryani section, and banquet menu aside from their regular food menu. Biryanis can be prawn, chicken, vegetable, lamb, or goat while the banquet menu can be either a vegetarian banquet or Indian ocean banquet. The set meals come with entrees, mains, sides, desserts, and teas.
Products/Services:
Naan, Appetizers, Tandoori Bread, Vegetarian Delights, Our Signature Curries, Accompaniments, Mains, Seafood Classics, Biryanis, Special Set Menus
LOCATION:
Address: Unit-04/23 Humphreys Drive, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023
Phone: (433) 847-000
Website: www.indianocean.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Best chicken biryani I’ve ever had. When considering spice level, it is catered to New Zealanders. Order hot if you like Indian food! I’ll be coming back!” –David Moore
Himalayas Indian Restaurant
Himalayas Indian Restaurant can be found within the garden city of New Zealand and sits in a strategic location near the Christchurch botanical garden Christchurch City Library and Hagley Park. The Indian eatery is run by JD and Pavi combining their expertise in hospitality and marketing. Their menu showcases some of the popular meals and dishes reminding one of India’s busy and vibrant streets. The lunch menu boasts the samosa chaat or crushed samosas, chicken naan wrap, lamb naan wrap, vegetable biryani, chicken biryani, lamb curry, palak chicken, lamb dhansak, prawn malabari, lamb tikka masala, dal tarka, stuffed paratha, makhani paneer, and the prawn chef’s special.
Products/Services:
Lunch Menu, Starters, Chicken Dishes, Lamb Dishes, Vension & Goat Dishes, Seafood Dishes, Vegetarian Dishes, Rice, Bread, Drinks & Desserts, Side & Salad
LOCATION:
Address: 830A Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013
Phone: (433) 778-935
Website: www.himalayas.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Quite simply the best Indian food in Christchurch. We discovered this place after ordering on uber eats and were blown away by how delicious our food was. The prawn pakoras are a must-try! Very delicious food and great service.” –Angela Shepherd
Little India Restaurant
Little India Restaurant was started by Sukhi Gill in 1991. The South Island branch of the restaurant chain helps satisfy the curiosity and cravings of the Christchurch community for flavourful and aromatic Indian delicacies. They mainly specialize in Punjab dishes popularized by the North Indian people. All meals and dishes are cooked without the aid of artificial flavourings or MSG. For diners coming in groups, the banquet meal is highly recommended. Choose from the Little Indian banquet, Maharaja banquet, and the Maharaja vegetarian buffet.
Products/Services:
Little India Banquet, Maharaja Banquet, Maharaja Vegetarian Banquet, Starters, Platters, Mains, Vegetarian, Sides & Rice, Bread, Desserts
LOCATION:
Address: 150 Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014
Phone: (433) 558-330
Website: www.littleindia.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Why go to India when you have great Indian food in Christchurch. We always go to Little India when we visit Christchurch. Had a great dinner on Saturday night. I qualify this by saying we have been to India twice.” –James Burt