Restaurant in New Zealand

“Two fat Indians is a nice restaurant in the heart of Christchurch city. The good thing is that it had authentic desi taste and not sweety taste in dishes we tried. We had Chicken Malayi tikka that was awesome (although quantity is small for price). The lamb shank Nihari was also very good (a bit salty but tasty) and meat was tender. Seating place is good and service is also good. Recommend if you love desi food and taste.”

“Delicious curries, large sizes, good protein portions, we found the spice level on the higher end of the scale”

“I have tried alot of Indian restaurants over the years hands down the best cheezy garlic naan I've had most places you can't taste the cheese butter chicken was great to staff were very polite I will be a returning customer Thanks guys and gals”

“An unreserved 5 out of 5 when taking into account quality and value. Naan breads are huge, Tandoor Chicken was fantastic, and the several curries I've tried were delicious. Underrated hidden gem. 2023 edit: still fantastic even though prices marginally up. Can’t go past the ‘Old Fashioned Lamb Curry’….seriously, it’s really good; even if the vege constituents vary and the name doesn’t tally with swanky fare. The naan’s are still the biggest and most legit you’ll find from any Indian takeaway. Would love to see what tandoor they’re rocking back there! Do yourself a favour and visit these guys. 2024 edit: yup, still the best. Little more spensey, but that reflects the general situation everywhere. Two old fashioneds with rice, some bhajis, a tandoor chicken, a couple of naans……you’ll eat like a maharaja for going on four days or more. Best naans ever. 2025 edit: Absolutely hands down the best. The old-fashioned lamb curry cannot be beat, and must be the signature dish in my opinion. Roiling away for days on end, random bits and pieces added as some sort of eternal curry; vegetable components changing but flavour evolving. Naans giant. Tandoor chicken epic. Eat for days. Ignore the 1-star review casuals.”

“Fully enjoyed my stir fry noodles here — great flavor, fresh ingredients, and perfectly cooked! Definitely coming back again.”

“We started our trip in South Island, New Zealand by having dinner in here. During our 2 weeks trip, this is the best Thai restaurant we ever had. Before we fly back to our home, we finished our trip by having another dinner. Red curry fish and sweet chilly fish are very recommended as well as the Tom yum soup. The staffs are very kind.”

“Came into dinner for our mums 60th, and the food was immaculate. Fresh, hot, big plates, very flavoursome, good amount of veggies, well presented. Service was great and people in the kitchen are very nice. Support local guys, you won’t be disappointed!!”

“I eat here at least once a week. I’m a real big supporter of Thai food and I must say the food is absolutely delicious, it’s well priced and the customer service is absolutely first class.”

“Got Thai hot lamb chef special. Was Beautiful dish full of meat and vegetables and a great sauce with heat. Also got the Curry Puffs and they were also very good.”

“High quality very nice. Good service, clean area, kind staff, excellent food, fast serving times. Definitely recommend this place to eat at. We had a completely vegan dinner and it was beyond good — great noodles, and HIGHLY recommend getting the green curry.”

“Very delicious food, after looking for an authentic Turkish restaurant we finally landed on one that was very much tasty. Would highly recommend people to go here, friendly chef, clean and spacious area. Definitely worth your money. By far best food we have had in Christchurch since coming here for a Holiday.”

“Wow my option was the falafel burger combo... boy oh boy was my dinner and save some for midnight snack... This falafel mix is beautiful so tasty - I am a meat lover but I was dying to find somewhere who can do it well $24 at the time of my visit for burger, decent amount of chips and a drink - not a very long wait and service was quick and friendly...I am very happy I'll be back to try more”

On the plate at 面与面食Yiguo Noodles & Dumplings, the idea is Japanese‑leaning and well judged. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Bento and small plates make for an easy spread. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“After check in at the Quality Hotel Elms, we wandered downstairs and asked the front desk about nearby pubs with patios. The ‘concierge’? said, “we have a patio”. I said “I need craft beer that is not Heineken or Budweiser”. The concierge smiled and said “we have that”. I said “show me this goodness”. We sat outside on the Fig Restaurant and Bar patio for a few hours and ran the Monteith's brewery tap list. We were lucky in that this seemed to be the only pub/bar in the area that actually had a patio and we made the most of it. Beer was great. Service was great. I think they also ran the restaurant in the hotel but am not 100% sure so wont comment on the food.”

“My wife and I had been talking about going to Barberra over the last week, only to see a recent Instagram post indicating some changes coming - which motivated us to pop in. The main attraction being the Kokoda (pronounced Ko-kon-da), which is a Fijian version of the Samoan oka / raw fish. We were looking forward to the Beef Rib which featured on an online menu but wasn’t on the in-house menu when we arrived. We thought they seemed short staffed given the number of diners - but to be honest, we didn’t feel we waited very long at all. The frickle (fried pickle) is a bit weird and sweet, but apart from that the rest of our dishes were great - including the kokoda. Only other very minor gripe was the pork belly which wasn’t as tender as we hoped but we still shovelled that down. Would easily return if the opportunity arises.”

“It's a superb place to get a Greek souvalakis. The flavour was awesome, and the size was very filling. We'll priced and parking is reasonably easy.”

Rose and Thistle delivers a simple, bistro‑style line‑up that’s straight to the point. The room sits relaxed with an easy buzz. Service stays present without fuss. Serve sizes show solid value. A sens...

Little Brown Jug favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Serve sizes show solid value.

The Bower keeps things coffee‑and‑cabinet and focused on flavour. Cabinet bakes and slices cover a quick stop. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Serv...

Prebbleton Takeaways runs with a classic fish‑and‑chips menu and a relaxed pace. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. Orders move at a steady pace. Pricing lines up with the offer. The team ke...

Wing Wah Takeaway favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Serve sizes show solid value. Fillets arrive fresh and the fry stays clean. The team keeps things friendly and organised. A...

“Best Biryani had so far. Highly recommend.”

Halswell Village Fisheries favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. Value feels fair for the quality. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

On the plate at Waimairi Chinese Takeaway & Fish & Chips, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Ribs and steaks arrive seasoned and tender. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Takeaway travels well and holds its crunch.

On the plate at Kens Takeaways, the idea is classic fish‑and‑chips and well judged. Outdoors works well when the weather plays along. Fish lands crisp with light batter and chips stay tidy. Service stays present without fuss.

Katsubi Northlands keeps things simple, bistro‑style and focused on flavour. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down.

Noodle Union favours a pan‑Asian comfort mix with clear flavours. Packaging keeps things in good shape to go. Value feels fair for the quality. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Meals reac...

On the plate at Chats Bar & Cafe, the idea is burger‑led and well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Fries and sides round things out neatly. Serve sizes show solid value. Pricing...

“I can’t comment on the atmosphere as I didn’t stay/wait. But the food is brilliant as always. My favourite little spot. Thank you for taking my last minute (8:55pm) phone order (13/10/2025). Really made my night”