Indian Vibes

About Indian Vibes

Indian Vibes is an Indian restaurant in Burnside, Christchurch, offering a large menu spanning tandoori appetisers, chicken, lamb, beef, goat and seafood curries, a dedicated vegetarian section, biryanis, naan breads and Indo-Chinese dishes. Many items are marked for dietary needs including gluten-free (GF), dairy-free (DF) and vegan-friendly (VF) options.

The appetiser menu ranges from classic samosas, pakoras and onion bhajees through to tandoor-cooked chicken, lamb and prawn skewers, along with sharing platters for two. The mains menu covers a wide range of curry styles across chicken, lamb, beef, goat and seafood, including favourites like Butter Chicken, Rogan Josh and a chef's special Lamb Manchester cooked Goan style. Vegetarian diners are well catered for with over twenty paneer, lentil and vegetable-based dishes.

Rounding out the menu are biryanis (including a Goat Biryani Family Pack), a full range of naan breads and parathas, rice sides, chutneys and accompaniments, an Indo-Chinese section featuring Hakka Noodles and Manchurian dishes, a kids menu, and a short list of desserts and drinks including lassi and masala tea.

Indian Vibes: A Big Indian Menu in Burnside, Christchurch

On Wairakei Road in Burnside, Indian Vibes runs one of the more extensive Indian menus around Christchurch, spanning tandoori starters, curry houses of chicken, lamb, beef, goat and seafood, a large vegetarian section, biryanis, breads and an Indo-Chinese menu on the side.

Starters Built Around the Tandoor

The appetiser list moves between deep-fried classics — vegetable samosas, onion bhajees, vegetable pakoras — and tandoor-cooked skewers, including chicken tikka, murg malai tikka, lamb seekh kabab and lamb chops. For groups, there's a vegetarian platter for two and a non-veg platter for two combining lamb seekh kabab, lamb chops, malai tikka and chicken tikka with mint yogurt chutney.

Curries Across Every Protein

The chicken section alone runs to nineteen dishes, from the well-known Butter Chicken and Chicken Tikka Masala through to regional styles like Chicken Madras, Kadai Chicken and Chicken Kohlapuri, plus an Indo-Chinese-leaning Chicken Chilli. Lamb and beef dishes cover similar ground with Rogan Josh, Vindaloo, Lamb Dhansak and a chef's special Lamb Manchester cooked Goan style with coconut cream and mustard seeds. There's a dedicated goat section too, including a Chef's Special Goat Nawabi Curry, and a seafood list built around fish, prawns and scallops in saag, malabar and coconut-based sauces.

A Serious Vegetarian Menu

Vegetarian diners get more than an afterthought here — over twenty dishes ranging from Palak Paneer and Shahi Paneer to Daal Makhani, Malai-Kofta and a Vegan Muglai Jalfrezi. It's enough of a spread that a vegetarian table could easily order a full meal without repeating a dish.

Biryani, Bread and the Rest

Biryani options include chicken, lamb, vegetable and egg versions, along with a Goat Biryani Family Pack for bigger groups. The bread list runs from plain and butter naan through to cheese, garlic, keema and even chocolate naan, alongside parathas and tandoori roti. Rounding things out are rice sides, a chutney and pickle platter, a green salad, and an Indo-Chinese section with Hakka Noodles, Manchurian dishes and Schezwan fried rice.

Something for the Kids, and a Sweet Finish

A short kids menu covers a rice-and-naan combo and chicken nuggets with fries, while dessert is kept simple with a classic sweet dumpling in syrup. Drinks include salted and sweet lassi, buttermilk, Indian hot masala tea, and the usual soft drink cans.

Visiting Indian Vibes

Indian Vibes is located at 1/501 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch. On Saturdays it's open from 12:00pm to 3:30pm and again from 4:30pm to 10:00pm.

Signature items

• Butter Chicken
• Lamb Manchester
• Goat Biryani Family Pack
• Non-Veg Platter For Two
• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Malai Soya Chaap

Menu

Goat

• Chefs Special Goat Nawabi Curry (GF) — Diced goat mince cooked with onions, tomatoes and capsicum in a spicy onion gravy.
• Goat Roganjosh — Diced goat cooked with aromatic spices in an onion and tomato gravy.
• Kadhai Goat — Goat cooked with tomatoes, sliced onions, capsicum, coriander and ginger.
• Balti Goat — Goat cooked with onion, ginger, garlic and chef's special spices.
• Goat Saagwala — Spinach and goat cooked with ginger, garlic and tomatoes in an onion-based gravy.

Rice

• Jeera Rice — Rice tempered with cumin seeds.
• Pulao Rice — Fragrant spiced rice.
• Plain Rice — Steamed plain rice.

Drinks

• Butter Milk — A traditional spiced buttermilk drink.
• Salted Lassi — A salted yogurt-based lassi.
• Sweet Lassi — A sweet yogurt-based lassi.
• Indian Hot Masala Tea — Spiced Indian masala tea.
• Coke — Canned Coca-Cola.
• Coke No sugar — Canned sugar-free Coca-Cola.
• Sprite Can — Canned Sprite.
• Fanta Can — Canned Fanta.
• Ginger Beer — Canned ginger beer.

Biryani

• Chicken Biryani — Spiced chicken and rice biryani.
• Vegetable Biryani — Spiced mixed vegetable biryani.
• Lamb Biryani — Spiced lamb and rice biryani.
• Goat Biryani Family Pack — A family-sized goat biryani.
• Egg Biryani — Spiced egg and rice biryani.

Chicken

• Indian Vibes Special Chicken — Boneless chicken cooked with sliced green capsicum, diced onions, tomatoes and egg with special spices.
• Andhra Chicken — Bone-in chicken cooked in chopped onion and tomato gravy with flavoured spices.
• Butter Chicken (All time Favorite)(GF) — Barbecued boneless chicken cooked in rich tomato and buttery gravy with fenugreek leaves and cream.
• Mango Chicken (GF) — Tender boneless chicken cooked in a mango sauce with mild spices.
• Chicken Korma (GF) — Boneless chicken cooked in a mild creamy sauce of cashew paste, cream and ground spices.
• Chicken Madras — Boneless chicken cooked in southern spices and coconut cream.
• Chicken Tikka Masala — Roasted chicken marinated in special spices, cooked in a sauce of yogurt, cream, tomatoes and onions.
• Chicken Saag (GF) — Boneless chicken cooked with a fine puree of fresh spinach, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.
• Chicken Vindaloo (GF)(DF) — Boneless chicken in a hot vindaloo paste with garlic, ginger, capsicum, vinegar and spices.
• Chicken Jalfrezi (GF)(DF) — Boneless marinated chicken cooked in coconut cream with mixed vegetables.
• Kadai Chicken (GF) — Boneless chicken cooked with crushed tomatoes, sliced onions, capsicum, coriander, ginger and garlic.
• Chicken Do-Pizza — Tender chicken cooked with diced onion gravy, tomatoes and capsicum in a coconut based gravy.
• Methi Chicken — Diced chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes, capsicum, ginger, garlic and spices.
• Chicken Kohlapuri — Boneless chicken cooked with onion, tomatoes and capsicum in a coconut based gravy.
• Chicken Chilli (A famous Indo-Chinese dish) — Battered boneless chicken cubes fried and cooked with sliced onion, capsicum, coriander and chilli sauce.
• Chicken Bhuna (GF)(VF) — Boneless chicken cooked with diced capsicum, ginger, garlic, onion and spices.
• Thai Green Chicken — Boneless chicken cooked in spinach, coriander, mint and Thai green paste.
• Pepper Chicken — Boneless chicken cooked in onion gravy with pepper masala, spices and herbs.
• Chicken Tawa Masala (Dry) — Boneless chicken cooked in onion gravy, capsicum, onions and tomatoes in a spicy onion sauce.

Seafood

• Indian Vibes Special Fish Curry — Fish fillets cooked with ginger, garlic, capsicum and chef's secret spices in a tomato and onion gravy.
• Butter Scallops (GF)(DF) — Whole scallops cooked with ginger, garlic and herbs in a creamy butter sauce.
• Malabar (GF)(DF) — Fish cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic in an aromatic sauce.
• Taka Tak (GF)(DF) — Fish or prawn cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger and garlic in an aromatic sauce.
• Saag Prawn (GF) — Prawns cooked in a fine puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices.
• Saag Scallops (GF) — Scallops cooked in a fine puree of fresh spinach, herbs and spices.
• Bhuna Prawns (GF) — Prawns stir-fried with manchurian sauce, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
• Coconut Prawn (GF) — Prawn cooked in a mildly spiced creamy cashew nut sauce, garnished with shredded coconut.
• Bengali Fish Curry (GF) — A Bengali-style fish curry.
• Chef's Special Fish Masala (GF) — The chef's special fish masala dish.

Desserts

• Gubal Jamun (2pcs) — Sweet fried milk dumplings served in syrup.

Appetizer

• Vegetable Pakora (GF)(DF) — Fresh vegetables (potato & cauliflower) dipped in spiced chickpeas and fried in oil.
• Vegetable Samosas (2pcs)(DF) — Flaky pastry filled with mashed potatoes, green peas and fresh spices.
• Onion Bhajees (4pcs)(GF)(VF) — Freshly sliced onions seasoned with special spices, battered with chickpea flour and cooked in oil.
• Vegetable Hara Bhara Kabab — Made with fresh leaves, paneer, potato and spices; deep fried crispy bites.
• Vegetable Machurian — Mixed fried vegetables in manchurian sauce with bell peppers, onions and garlic.
• Chilli Paneer — Cottage cheese stir-fried with onions and bell peppers in a spicy sauce.
• Paneer Aloo Tikka (5pcs) — Cottage cheese stir-fried with onions and bell peppers in a spicy sauce.
• Soya Chilli Dry — A dry soya chilli starter.
• Malai Soya Chaap — Soya chunks marinated in yogurt and mild spices, cooked tandoori style with a creamy dip.
• Honey Chilli Cauliflower — Fried cauliflower florets tossed in a sweet and spicy honey chilli sauce.
• Vegeterian Platter For Two — A combination of samosas, onion bhajee and vegetable pakora served with tamarind chutney.
• Chicken 65 (8pcs)(DF) — Chicken pieces stir-fried with manchurian sauce, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
• Chicken Manchurain (9pcs) — Chicken pieces stir-fried with manchurian sauce, onion, bell pepper and garlic.
• Hariyali Tikka Chicken (5pcs) — Green spiced chicken marinated in cilantro-mint paste, fried with masala and mixed herbs.
• Chicken Tikka (4pcs)(GF) — Boneless chicken marinated in spices and yogurt overnight, skewered and cooked in tandoor.
• Chicken Coconut Kabab — Boneless chicken marinated in coconut, ginger garlic paste, black pepper and cashew paste, cooked in tandoor.
• Chicken Seekh Kabab — Minced chicken mixed with mild spices, grilled in tandoor.
• Chicken Lollipop — Crispy, tender chicken lollipop in an onion-inspired sauce.
• Tandoor Chicken — Whole chicken marinated with fresh spices and herbs, cooked in tandoor.
• Murg Malai Tikka (GF)(5pcs) — Boneless chicken marinated in yogurt, cashew paste, white pepper, cheese and mild spices, cooked in tandoor.
• Lamb Seekh Kabab (4pcs) — Boneless lamb marinated in yogurt, cashew paste, white pepper, cheese and mild spices, cooked in tandoor.
• Lamb Chops (GF)(4pcs) — Lamb chops dipped in a spicy marinade, skewered and cooked in tandoor.
• Chilli Prawns (8pcs) — Prawns stir-fried with onion and bell pepper in a spicy sauce.
• Amritsari Fish (GF)(DF)(8pcs) — Fish dipped in a batter of chickpea flour, ground herbs and roasted spices, deep fried.
• Tandoori Prawns (8pcs) — Prawns marinated in mild spices, skewered and cooked in the tandoori oven.
• Mixed Platter for two — Fish dipped in a batter of chickpea flour, ground herbs and roasted spices, deep fried.
• Non-veg platter for two — A combination of lamb seekh kabab, lamb chops, malai tikka and chicken tikka served with mint yogurt chutney.

Kids Menu

• Kids Combo — Accompanied with rice and butter naan.
• Chicken Nuggets With Fries — Chicken nuggets served with fries.

Naan Bread

• Plain Naan — Traditional tandoor-baked naan bread.
• Butter Naan — Tandoor-baked naan brushed with butter.
• Garlic Naan — Tandoor-baked naan topped with garlic.
• Tandoori Roti — Whole wheat bread baked in the tandoor.
• Cheese Naan — Tandoor-baked naan filled with cheese.
• Cheese & Garlic Naan — Tandoor-baked naan filled with cheese and garlic.
• Keema Naan — Tandoor-baked naan filled with minced meat.
• Chicken Naan — Tandoor-baked naan filled with chicken.
• Onion Kulcha — Tandoor-baked bread filled with spiced onion.
• Peshwari Naan — Tandoor-baked naan filled with nuts and dried fruit.
• Aloo Paratha — Layered flatbread stuffed with spiced potato.
• Laccha Paratha — Layered, flaky tandoor-baked flatbread.
• Chocolate Naan — Tandoor-baked naan filled with chocolate.
• Vegan Garlic Tandoori Roti — Vegan whole wheat bread topped with garlic, baked in the tandoor.

Indo-Chinese

• Hakka Noodles — Indo-Chinese style stir-fried noodles.
• Gobi Manchurian — Cauliflower florets in manchurian sauce.
• Veg-Manchurian — Mixed vegetables in manchurian sauce.
• Hot Chilli Garlic Potato — Potatoes tossed in a hot chilli garlic sauce.
• Crispy Chicken Wings (5pcs) — Crispy fried chicken wings.
• Fried Rice — Indo-Chinese style fried rice.
• Schezwan Fried Rice — Fried rice in a spicy schezwan sauce.

Vegetarian Dishes

• Channa Masala — Chickpeas cooked with onion and tomatoes in aromatic spices, garnished with coriander and cottage cheese.
• Kadhai Paneer — Homemade cottage cheese cooked with ginger, garlic, capsicum, onion and crushed tomatoes.
• Paneer Makhni — Cubes of paneer cooked in a butter sauce and creamy tomato gravy.
• Palak Paneer — Cubes of cottage cheese and fresh blended spinach cooked with aromatic spices.
• Mutter Paneer — Cubes of cottage cheese and green peas cooked in tomato and onion gravy.
• Shahi Paneer — Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in a homemade tomato and cashew nut gravy with mild creamy sauce.
• Paneer Butter Masala — Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in an onion-based gravy with tomatoes, ginger, yogurt and coriander.
• Mix Vegetable Curry — Mixed vegetables cooked in an aromatic base of herbs and spices.
• Baingan Bartha (Seasonal Dish) — Eggplants roasted in tandoor, mashed and cooked with garlic, ginger and fresh tomato.
• Aloo Methi — Potatoes and methi cooked with chopped onion, fresh tomatoes and spices.
• Soya Chaap Masala — Chunks of soya cooked with onions and tomatoes, mixed with cashew paste.
• Mutter Mushroom Masala — Button mushroom cooked with onion, tomatoes, ginger, garlic and spices.
• Veg Korma — Mixed vegetables cooked with cashew nuts and almonds in a mild creamy gravy.
• Malai-Kofta — Potato and cottage cheese dumplings finished with crushed cashew in a mild creamy sauce.
• Bombay Aloo — A dry dish of diced potatoes cooked with cumin seeds, yogurt and spices.
• Aloo Saag — Potatoes cooked with onion and spinach gravy, garnished with ginger.
• Daal Makhani — Black lentils cooked slowly with mild spices, garnished with coriander.
• Yellow Daal Fry — Mixed lentils pan fried with onion, tomatoes, garlic and ginger, garnished with coriander.
• Paneer Lababdar — Cubes of cottage cheese cooked in homemade spices with tomatoes and a spiced gravy.
• Vegan Muglai Jalfrezi — Mixed vegetables and cauliflower cooked with spicy onion gravy and coconut cream.
• Palak-Kofta — Cottage cheese, potato and spice dumplings served with a spinach-based gravy.
• Pudina Paneer Kalimirch — Cottage cheese and almonds simmered in mint, cashew nut and green chilli gravy with cardamom and black pepper.
• Egg Masala — Boiled eggs in an onion and crushed tomato gravy.

Lamb / Beef Dishes

• Rogan Josh (GF)(DF) — A traditional Kashmiri curry cooked in a gravy of cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, onion, ginger and tomatoes.
• Korma (GF)(DF) — Boneless lamb cooked in a mild creamy sauce of cashew paste, cream and ground spices.
• Lamb Do-Pizza (GF) — Tender lamb cooked with diced onion gravy, tomatoes and house spices, finished with dried onions.
• Vindaloo (GF)(DF) — Diced lamb cooked in a hot vindaloo paste with garlic, ginger, capsicum, vinegar and spices.
• Madras (GF)(DF) — Diced lamb or beef cooked with ginger, garlic, onions and ground spices with coconut milk.
• Kali Mirch (GF) — Diced lamb cooked with spices, green capsicum, diced onions, cracked black pepper and green cardamom.
• Lamb Pasanda (GF) — Diced lamb sauteed with onions, garlic, ginger, coriander and tomatoes, cooked with yogurt and cream.
• Aloo Lamb (GF) — Lamb cooked with potato in a thick gravy of ginger, garlic, tomatoes and pomegranate seeds.
• Lamb Dhansak (GF)(DF) — Diced lean lamb cooked with split lentils and vegetables in a dhansak-spiced sauce.
• Lamb Saag (GF)(DF) — Lamb cooked with spinach in a ginger and onion-based gravy.
• Lamb Kadhai — Lamb cooked with crushed tomatoes, sliced onion, coriander and ginger, North Indian style.
• Methi Lamb — Lamb cooked in a fine puree of fresh fenugreek, green herbs and spices, a Punjabi dish.
• Lamb Jalfrezi — Lamb cooked with assorted vegetables in an onion and tomato-based gravy with coconut cream.
• Benglai Lamb Curry (GF)(DF) — Diced lamb cooked with curry leaves.
• Lamb Manchester (Chef Special Dish) — Lamb curry cooked Goan style with coconut cream and mustard seeds.
• Lamb Balti — Lamb mixed with mixed vegetables.
• Indian Vibes Chef Special Andhara Lamb — A chef's special Andhra-style lamb dish.

Accompaniments & Salads

• Mint Chutney — A fresh mint chutney.
• Mango Chutney — A sweet mango chutney.
• Tamarind Chutney — A tangy tamarind chutney.
• Raita — A cooling yogurt side.
• Mixed Hot Pickle — A spicy mixed pickle.
• Poppadoms (4pcs) — Crispy lentil wafers.
• Side Dish Platter — Raita, mango chutney, mint chutney and tamarind chutney served with 4 pieces of poppadoms.
• Green Salad — Cucumber, carrot, onion, tomato and lemon wedges.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Indian Vibes located?

At 1/501 Wairakei Road, Burnside, Christchurch, New Zealand.

What are Indian Vibes' opening hours?

On Saturday it's open 12:00pm to 3:30pm and 4:30pm to 10:00pm; hours for other days are not listed.

Does Indian Vibes cater to vegetarians?

Yes, there is a large dedicated vegetarian section with over twenty paneer, lentil and vegetable dishes.

Are there gluten-free or dairy-free options?

Yes, many dishes are marked GF (gluten-free), DF (dairy-free) or VF (vegan-friendly).

Does the menu include family-sized options?

Yes, there's a Goat Biryani Family Pack as well as platters for two.

Is there a kids menu?

Yes, including a kids combo with rice and butter naan, and chicken nuggets with fries.

How can I contact Indian Vibes?

By phone on 03 281 8244.

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