Coriander's Bush Inn is the Riccarton branch of the Coriander's family, located within the Bush Inn Centre on Riccarton Road. The venue serves rich, aromatic North Indian cuisine in a welcoming space that suits everything from a relaxed family dinner to a catch-up with friends — or a quick, flavourful takeaway after a day of shopping.
The wider Coriander's story began in Rolleston and has grown into five restaurants across the Christchurch region, serving Canterbury since 2006. The menu showcases North Indian cooking built on fresh ingredients and authentic techniques from skilled chefs: flavourful starters like crispy samosas and spicy tandoori bites, buttery curries and tender kebabs at lunch, bold-flavoured dinner plates, a curated drinks list spanning classics and traditional Indian beverages, and traditional desserts led by the famous warm Gulab Jamun.
The restaurant is fully licensed and BYO-friendly, and offers more than sit-down dining: online ordering brings your favourite curry home for takeaway or delivery, the Bush Inn function spaces can be tailored for corporate dinners, anniversaries and family milestones with set menus and packages, and gift vouchers, masterclasses and a rewards-friendly app round out the experience. Great food, warm service and a fun atmosphere are the hallmarks.
Coriander's Bush Inn sits within the Bush Inn Centre on Riccarton Road, serving rich, aromatic Indian cuisine in a welcoming space in the heart of Riccarton. It is one of five Coriander's restaurants around the Christchurch region, and arguably the handiest: tucked into a major shopping centre, it slides easily into any day, whether that means a leisurely dinner with family and friends or a quick, flavourful pickup after an afternoon of shops.
The venue belongs to a bigger Canterbury story. Coriander's began in Rolleston and has grown into five vibrant restaurants across the region — from the grand colonial-style flagship on St Asaph Street in the central city to the beachside Sumner spot and lively suburban locations at Bush Inn and West Melton. The group has been serving Canterbury since 2006, and under new ownership it continues to elevate the experience. Great food, warm service and a fun atmosphere are the constants, and they are what have made Coriander's a go-to destination for Indian dining in Christchurch.
The menu showcases the best of North Indian cuisine, crafted with fresh ingredients and authentic techniques by skilled chefs. Meals begin the way the kitchen intends: with flavourful starters built for sharing, from crispy samosas to spicy tandoori bites — ideal for kicking off the feast while the mains are decided.
Lunch is a real drawcard for shoppers and locals, with rich and aromatic dishes running from buttery curries to tender kebabs and lunch specials worth stopping in for. As evening rolls around, the dinner menu leans into bold flavours and generous plates made for dining in style. The drinks list is curated to match, spanning classic options and traditional Indian beverages alongside signature creations designed to complement the food. And no visit is quite complete without dessert: the famous, warm Gulab Jamun leads a line-up of traditional Indian sweets that end the meal on just the right note.
The Bush Inn dining room is a welcoming, generous space that flexes with the occasion. Families settle in for shared feasts, friends catch up over curries and drinks, and groups find plenty of room to spread out. Being fully licensed and BYO-friendly gives you options — order from the beverage list or bring along a favourite bottle.
The venue also steps up for bigger moments. Coriander's functions and events programme covers corporate dinners, anniversaries and family milestones, with fully customisable spaces plus exceptional set menus and packages that let the team handle the details while guests simply enjoy the evening.
If you would rather enjoy Coriander's at home, ordering is simple: choose the Bush Inn venue online and the kitchen will prepare your favourite Indian curry for easy takeaway or delivery. There is also a Coriander's app on the Apple App Store and Google Play for ordering on the go.
Beyond the everyday, the restaurant offers gift vouchers for the hard-to-buy-for and runs masterclasses for anyone who wants to get closer to the craft of Indian cooking. A newsletter keeps regulars up to date with the latest promotions and happenings.
Coriander's Bush Inn succeeds by being many things at once: a reliable family dinner spot, a convenient takeaway stop for Riccarton shoppers, a licensed venue for celebrations, and a branch of a group that has spent nearly two decades perfecting North Indian food in Canterbury. Whether you are a curry devotee working through the menu or a first-timer starting with samosas and finishing with Gulab Jamun, the formula stays the same — fresh ingredients, authentic technique, warm hospitality and flavours with real depth.