Flavours of India
Indian Restaurants in New Zealand
744 places across 117 cities and towns
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Indian cooking is a family of regional cuisines built on layered spice blends, slow-cooked gravies, clay-oven breads and a deep vegetarian tradition. A single menu can travel from the creamy, tandoor-driven food of Punjab to the coconut-rich curries of the south.
Indian restaurants are among the most common sit-down restaurants in New Zealand, from suburban family-run curry houses offering good-value lunch specials to modern dining rooms serving regional thalis. Most also run a busy takeaway counter.
Across New Zealand we list 744 Indian venues. The biggest concentrations are in Auckland, Christchurch, Hamilton and Wellington.
Whether you searched for “india restaurants”, “Indian food” or “Indian restaurant near me”, this page lists every Indian venue we know of in New Zealand.
Where to find them
| Auckland | 308 | |
| Christchurch | 69 | |
| Hamilton | 35 | |
| Wellington | 35 | |
| Lower Hutt | 21 | |
| Rotorua | 15 | |
| Dunedin | 15 | |
| Palmerston North | 12 | |
| Napier | 9 | |
| Whangārei | 8 | |
| Tauranga | 8 | |
| Taupō | 7 |
Signature Indian dishes
Butter chicken
Tandoor chicken in a mild tomato, butter and cream sauce
Lamb rogan josh
Kashmiri-style lamb braised with aromatic spices
Palak paneer
Fresh cheese in a spiced spinach gravy
Chicken biryani
Fragrant layered rice with saffron and fried onions
Garlic naan
Soft leavened bread from the tandoor
Samosa
Crisp pastry filled with spiced potato and peas
Popular Indian restaurants in NZ
Page 1 of 31 · sorted by popularity
Tips for ordering
- Ask for your curry "Kiwi hot", "medium" or "Indian hot" – heat levels vary a lot between kitchens.
- Lunch specials (curry, rice and naan) are usually the best-value meal of the week.
- Many Indian restaurants are BYO wine – check before you go.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Indian restaurants near me?
Tap “Show Indian near me” at the top of this page and allow location access. We'll list the closest Indian venues with the distance from you.
How many Indian restaurants are there in New Zealand?
We currently list 744 Indian venues in 117 cities and towns.
Which city has the most Indian restaurants?
Auckland leads with 308 venues.
What should I order at an Indian restaurant?
Popular choices include butter chicken, lamb rogan josh, palak paneer and chicken biryani.
