New Indian Restaurants in Wellington (July 2026)
Indian Dining in Wellington: Your July 2026 Restaurant Guide
Wellington's South Asian food scene continues to grow and diversify, with a range of Indian and South Asian eateries spread across the city and its suburbs. Whether you're in the mood for a weekday lunch curry, a leisurely South Indian dosa, or a vegetarian Hare Krishna meal at the heart of the CBD, Wellington has you covered. Here is a rundown of Indian restaurants to know this July.
Muthu's – Strathmore Park
Bringing South Asian flavours to Wellington's eastern suburbs, Muthu's is located at 504 Broadway in Strathmore Park (Wellington 6022). The restaurant is open Mondays from 12:00pm to 9:00pm, Tuesdays from 2:00pm to 9:00pm, and Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00pm to 9:00pm. Muthu's is reachable at eat@muthus.co.nz and through its website muthus.co.nz. As a neighborhood eatery in Strathmore Park, Muthu's is a convenient option for residents in Wellington's eastern corridor who want South Asian flavours close to home.
Monsoon Poon – Te Aro
Monsoon Poon is a well-known Wellington dining institution located at 12 Blair Street in Te Aro. The restaurant draws inspiration from the flavours of the Asian subcontinent, including South Asian cuisine. Monsoon Poon can be reached at wellington@monsoonpoon.co.nz and through its website at monsoonpoon.co.nz. Blair Street is a lively strip in central Wellington, placing Monsoon Poon at the heart of the city's food and entertainment precinct.
Planet Spice – Indian Cuisine
Planet Spice specialises in Indian cuisine and is open for weekday lunches from Monday to Friday, 11:30am to 2:30pm. The restaurant is reachable by phone at +64 4 389 8345 and by email at hello@planetspice.co.nz, with more information at planetspice.co.nz. Planet Spice's focused lunch service makes it a reliable midday destination for Wellington workers and visitors seeking authentic Indian food during the business week.
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar – Tinakori Road
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar at 241 Tinakori Road in Thorndon offers Asian and Indian cuisine in a restaurant and cellar setting. Guests can reach Hillside by phone at +64 4 473 7140. Tinakori Road, in Wellington's Thorndon neighbourhood near the Botanic Garden, provides a pleasant setting for a leisurely Indian-influenced dining experience.
Indian Sweets and Snacks – Newtown
For a taste of authentic South Asian street food and sweets, Indian Sweets and Snacks at 176 Riddiford Street is a go-to in the diverse Newtown neighbourhood. The shop offers a range of traditional Indian sweets, savouries, and snack items that are a staple of South Asian communities worldwide.
Higher Taste Hare Krishna – Lambton Quay
Higher Taste Hare Krishna brings vegetarian Indian cuisine to the heart of Wellington's CBD at 138a Lambton Quay. The café is open on Mondays from 10:00am to 3:00pm and offers spiritually prepared vegetarian food in the Hare Krishna tradition. Higher Taste is reachable at +64 4 472 2234, by email at info@highertaste.co.nz, and through its website highertasteharekrishna.com. For Wellington's vegetarian community and health-conscious diners, Higher Taste offers a distinctive combination of Indian cuisine and spiritual practice.
Delhi7 Indian Restaurant and Bar – Northland Road
Delhi7 at 66 Northland Road offers Indian cuisine in a restaurant and bar setting, catering to both lunch and dinner diners. The establishment is closed Mondays, open Tuesday through Friday from 11:30am to 2:00pm and 4:30pm to 9:30pm, and on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) from 10:30am to 2:00pm and 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Delhi7 can be reached at +64 4 475 3929 and through its website delhi7.co.nz.
Little India – Cuba Mall
Little India is a trusted Indian restaurant brand with a location at 115 Cuba Mall in central Wellington. Cuba Mall is one of Wellington's most vibrant pedestrian streets, and Little India offers a familiar taste of the subcontinent to the area's steady foot traffic. More information is available at littleindia.co.nz.
Mughlai Mer-curries
Mughlai Mer-curries specialises in Mughlai-style Indian cuisine and is open Monday through Wednesday from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The restaurant is reachable at +64 4 382 8554 and through its website mughlaimercurry.co.nz. Mughlai cuisine, with its rich Persian-influenced dishes, adds another dimension to Wellington's Indian dining landscape.
Spice Paradise – Vivian Street
Spice Paradise at 39 Vivian Street is part of the Te Aro dining scene, offering Indian cuisine in a neighbourhood that is home to many of Wellington's independent restaurants and cafés.
The Curry Pot – South Indian at Riddiford Street
For South Indian cuisine specifically, The Curry Pot at 14 Riddiford Street is a distinctive addition to Wellington's restaurant scene. South Indian cuisine — with its emphasis on rice dishes, lentil-based soups, fermented foods like idli and dosa, and the liberal use of coconut and tamarind — offers a different experience from the more widely known North Indian restaurant fare. The Curry Pot is reachable at +64 4 389 5454 and is a valuable option for Wellington's South Indian diaspora and for diners curious about the regional diversity of Indian cooking.