Bollyfood, Indian takeaway

About Bollyfood, Indian takeaway

BollyFood - The Taste of India is a North Indian cuisine specialist based in Mairehau, Christchurch. North Indian cooking draws on both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes shaped by Mughal culinary traditions, and the BollyFood kitchen team focuses on bringing that authentic style to local diners.

The menu spans tandoor-cooked starters, a wide range of chicken curries, and lamb dishes, alongside classics like butter chicken, daal makhani, and naan breads. Some dishes, such as bhuna chicken and chicken achari, can be prepared dairy free on request, and customers are encouraged to let staff know about any food allergies or special requests when ordering.

BollyFood operates as a takeaway restaurant open six days a week, with lunch and dinner service, online ordering, phone orders, and Uber Eats delivery available. The business also offers catering and home delivery.

BollyFood – The Taste of India: Authentic North Indian Takeaway in Mairehau, Christchurch

Tucked away on Warrington St in Mairehau, BollyFood - The Taste of India has built its menu around the rich, spice-driven traditions of North Indian cooking. North Indian cuisine spans both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes and carries a strong Mughal influence in its cooking style and techniques — and that heritage is at the heart of what the BollyFood kitchen team serves up every day.\n\nThe team describes their mission simply: to bring the most authentic and finest Indian cuisine available in Christchurch, at a price that offers genuine value. It's a promise reflected across a menu that runs from tandoor-fired starters through to a long list of chicken and lamb curries.\n\n## What They're Known For\n\nButter Chicken is called out as a customer favourite — boneless tandoori chicken finished in a mild butter sauce touched with cashew, herbs and spices. Alongside it, dishes like Daal Makhani, the Mixed Platter For Two, and the Tandoori Seafood Platter are featured prominently, giving a good sense of the kitchen's range from comforting lentil classics to shareable tandoor platters.\n\nThe chicken curry menu alone runs to well over a dozen options — Chicken Madras, Bhuna Chicken, Mango Chicken, Chicken Saagwala, Chicken Korma, Chicken Tikka Masala, Chicken Kadhai, Methi Chicken, Chicken Vindaloo, Chicken Jalfrezi, Chicken Do Pyaza, Chicken Phost and Chicken Achari among them — so there's a version for every heat preference and flavour profile, from creamy and mild to genuinely spicy. Lamb dishes, including a Lamb Rogan Josh finished with fresh coriander, round out the mains. Starters cover the usual favourites too, with vegetable samosas, onion bhaji, vegetable pakora, tandoori chicken, chicken tikka and garlic prawns all on offer, plus naan varieties like garlic and keema naan.\n\n## The Experience\n\nBollyFood operates primarily as a takeaway restaurant, open six days a week with separate lunch and dinner service. Customers can order online, over the phone, or in person, and the team specifically asks that any food allergies or special requests be flagged when ordering — a detail worth remembering given how many of the curries are built on nut, dairy and cream-based gravies. A number of dishes, including the Bhuna Chicken and Chicken Achari, can be made dairy free on request.\n\nFor those who'd rather have it delivered, BollyFood also has a presence on Uber Eats, and the business offers catering and home delivery beyond the standard takeaway service — useful for anyone planning a larger get-together rather than a single meal.\n\n## Visiting or Ordering\n\nBollyFood is located at 66 Warrington St, Mairehau, Christchurch 8013, and can be reached by phone on 03-385-0555 or by email at [email protected]. Lunch service runs Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, while dinner runs Tuesday to Saturday from 4:30pm to 11:00pm. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.\n\nWhether it's a quick lunchtime butter chicken or a full spread for a group via catering, BollyFood positions itself as a dependable, authentic option for North Indian food in Christchurch, backed by a kitchen team that takes its spice blends seriously.

Signature items

• Butter Chicken
• Daal Makhani
• Mixed Platter For Two
• Tandoori Seafood Platter
• Vegetable Samosa
• Mango Lassi

Menu

Starters

• Vegetable Samosa (2 Pieces) — Deep fried savoury triangular pastries filled with peas and potato filling. Contains gluten.
• Onion Bhaji (5 Pieces) — Onion fritters with fresh herbs mixed with chickpea flour then deep fried.
• Vegetable Pakora (5 Pieces) — Vegetable mixture dipped in chickpea batter and deep fried.
• Mixed Platter For Two — 4 pieces of chicken tikka, 2 onion bhaji, 2 samosa and 2 pakora.
• Tandoori Chicken (Half) — Chicken marinated in yoghurt, ginger, garlic, and a combination of spices, roasted in tandoor.
• Tandoori Chicken (Full) — Chicken marinated in yoghurt, ginger, garlic, and a combination of spices, roasted in tandoor.
• Chicken Tikka (6 Pieces) — Chicken marinated overnight in velvet smooth yoghurt based with spices and grilled in tandoor.
• Garlic Prawns — Marinated in garlic, yogurt, Indian spices and then cooked in tandoor.

Mains - Lamb

• Lamb Rogan Josh — Tender boneless lamb cooked in ginger, garlic, onion, crushed tomatoes and spices, finished with fresh coriander. This item is dairy free.
• Lamb Balti — Tender lamb curry.

Mains - Chicken

• Butter Chicken — Boneless tandoori chicken cooked in mild butter sauce with cashew, herbs and spices.
• Chicken Madras — Juicy chicken pieces cooked in coconut cream with spices, onion gravy, and fresh coriander.
• Bhuna Chicken — Semi-dried chicken curry cooked with onion, ginger, garlic, herbs, spices, capsicum, fresh coriander and curry masala. Can be made dairy free.
• Mango Chicken — Chicken cooked in cashew and onion gravy with a mango puree sauce, finished with cream and spices.
• Chicken Saagwala — Chicken cooked in subtly flavoured spinach and exotic spices, finished off with cream.
• Chicken Korma — Chicken cooked in rich creamy sauce with onion, vegetable gravy and nuts, finished with spices and coriander.
• Chicken Tikka Masala — Marinated tandoor-cooked chicken cubes in a mild nut and onion gravy, finished with cream, herbs and spices.
• Chicken Kadhai — Chicken cooked in onion and vegetable gravy with nuts, capsicum, fried onion and crushed tomatoes, finished with cream, herbs and spices.
• Methi Chicken — Chicken cooked with fenugreek until golden brown, added to onion and vegetable gravy with nuts, finished with cream and coriander.
• Chicken Vindaloo — Spicy chicken curry cooked in vindaloo sauce with ginger, garlic, onion, capsicum, finished with fresh coriander.
• Chicken Jalfrezi — Chicken cooked in ginger, garlic, crushed tomato and onion gravy with a hint of lemon juice and fresh coriander.
• Chicken Do Pyaza — Chicken with chunks of onion in an onion and vegetable gravy with nuts, cream and Indian spices.
• Chicken Phost — Chicken cubes cooked in a nut and onion gravy with garlic, ginger, crushed tomato and poppy seeds, finished with spices and fresh coriander.
• Chicken Achari — Chicken tempered with spices, onion and herbs, finished with homemade mixed pickle and coriander. Can be made dairy free.
• Butter Chicken Sauce W/Rice

Frequently asked questions

What type of cuisine does BollyFood serve?

BollyFood specialises in North Indian cuisine, featuring both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes influenced by Mughal cooking styles and techniques.

What are BollyFood's opening hours?

They are open six days a week. Lunch is served Tuesday to Sunday from 12:00pm to 2:00pm, and dinner is served Tuesday to Saturday from 4:30pm to 11:00pm. They are closed on Mondays.

How can I place an order?

You can order online, by phone on 03-385-0555, or in person at the restaurant. Orders can also be placed through Uber Eats.

Does BollyFood offer delivery?

Yes, BollyFood offers delivery through Uber Eats, and also provides home delivery and catering.

Are there dairy-free options available?

Yes, some dishes such as the Bhuna Chicken and Chicken Achari can be made dairy free on request.

What should I do if I have food allergies?

BollyFood asks customers to inform staff of any food allergies or special requests when placing their order.

Where is BollyFood located?

BollyFood is located at 66 Warrington St, Mairehau, Christchurch, 8013.

Tips

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• {"body":"Lunch runs Tuesday to Sunday 12:00pm-2:00pm, but dinner only runs Tuesday to Saturday 4:30pm-11:00pm — there's no dinner service on Sunday, and the restaurant is closed all day Monday.","title":"Check lunch vs dinner hours"}
• {"body":"If you'd rather not do takeaway pickup, BollyFood is available on Uber Eats for delivery in Christchurch.","title":"Order via Uber Eats for delivery"}
• {"body":"Beyond regular takeaway, BollyFood offers catering and home delivery, which is worth asking about for larger gatherings.","title":"Ask about catering for groups"}
• {"body":"The Mixed Platter For Two includes chicken tikka, onion bhaji, samosa and pakora, making it a good way to try several starters at once.","title":"Try the Mixed Platter For Two to sample the menu"}

Good to know

• {"dietary":"Some dishes (e.g. Bhuna Chicken, Chicken Achari) can be made dairy free on request; inform staff of any food allergies when ordering."}