Spice Village Rangiora - Authentic Indian Eatery

About Spice Village Rangiora - Authentic Indian Eatery

Spice Village Rangiora is a family-owned Indian restaurant dedicated to serving authentic and freshly prepared Indian cuisine. Founded on a passion to recreate the rich culinary traditions of the vibrant streets and villages of India, the eatery brings the genuine flavours of the 'Land of the Spices' to North Canterbury.

The kitchen offers an extensive and inclusive menu designed to cater to diverse dietary preferences, featuring classic curries alongside dedicated vegetarian, vegan, and keto-friendly selections. Diners can enjoy an evening out in a warm, welcoming setting complemented by friendly service and a thoughtfully chosen selection of wines, craft beers, and specialty cocktails, or take advantage of fast takeaway and delivery options.

Authentic Indian Dining and Tandoori Specialities in Rangiora

Spice Village Rangiora brings the vibrant, rich culinary heritage of India to North Canterbury. Originally established in Hanmer Springs in 2019 by owners Bhupinder and Britnay, the restaurant expanded to High Street in Rangiora in 2023. Built on a shared vision to deliver an authentic subcontinental dining experience, the kitchen highlights traditional techniques, ground aromatics, and regional recipes that reflect India's status as the historic Land of the Spices.

From the moment guests enter, the experience revolves around generous hospitality and distinct regional flavours. The interior provides a welcoming dining room suitable for casual family dinners, weekend celebrations, and intimate meals. Dishes are freshly prepared to order, offering heat levels adjusted to personal taste, from mild and medium through to fiery Indian hot.

Clay-Oven Grills and Regional Curries

The heart of the Spice Village kitchen is its traditional tandoor. Marinated meats and cottage cheese skewers are cooked over intense heat, producing smoky charred specialities such as Deccan Prawns, cardamom-scented Malai Chicken, and tender Lamb Chops. The clay oven also turns out an array of freshly baked breads, ranging from crisp Garlic Naan and sweet Kashmiri Naan to innovative dessert items like the Chocolate Brownie Naan.

Curry connoisseurs will find time-honoured classics alongside coastal and regional specialities. Rich dishes like Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka Masala, and Malai Kofta simmer in aromatic cashew and tomato sauces. Coastal options include Fish Konkani, prepared with curry leaves and coconut cream, alongside southern-inspired Chepalu Pulusu in a tangy tamarind broth. Signature offerings like the Zafrani Chicken Masala and Lamb Bhuna Gosht highlight balanced spice blends that avoid heavy commercial pastes.

Thoughtful Dietary Options and Curated Drinks

Spice Village stands out for its extensive accommodations for different lifestyles and dietary needs. The kitchen maintains dedicated vegan, vegetarian, and keto-friendly preparations across its appetisers, curries, and side dishes. Low-carb alternatives such as cauliflower rice and broccoli rice allow guests following strict diets to enjoy hearty curries without compromise.

The bar menu complements the spicy menu with a selection of New Zealand craft beers, draft Kingfisher lager, fine wines, and creative house cocktails. Standout drinks include the Naughty Lassi—a boozy twist on the classic mango lassi made with vodka and Cointreau—and non-alcoholic refreshments like the Dry Day in Bombay mocktail seasoned with chaat masala.

Signature items

• Zafrani Chicken Masala
• Lamb Bhuna Gosht
• Deccan Prawns
• Chocolate Brownie Naan
• Naughty Lassi

Menu

Banquets

• Village’s Premium Banquet — Includes entree (Chicken Tikka, Malai Chicken, Samosa, Onion & Spinach Bhajji), choice of curry with basmati rice and tandoori bread, plus dessert

Classics

• Butter Chicken — Tender chicken in a tomato, cream, butter, and cashew sauce
• Chicken Tikka Masala — Chicken tikka served in a rich butter and onion gravy
• Mango Chicken — Chicken in a creamy mango-flavoured curry sauce
• Zafrani Chicken Masala — Tandoori chicken on the bone in a saffron-cashew gravy
• Lamb Bhuna Gosht — Keto-friendly lamb cooked with ginger, garlic, tomatoes, onions, and a 9 secret spice mix

Desserts

• Rainbow Ice Cream — Classic children's favourite colourful ice cream
• Chocolate Brownie Naan — Tandoori naan filled with chocolate brownie and drizzled with Hershey's syrup
• Affogato — Espresso poured over ice cream, with optional liqueur add-on
• Gulab Jamun — Warm milk dumplings soaked in rose water and cardamom syrup, topped with vanilla ice cream
• Chocolate Brownie — Warm home-baked Belgian chocolate brownie served on a sizzling platter with poured chocolate and ice cream
• Vegan or Keto Friendly Ice Cream — Specialty dietary-friendly ice cream flavours

Beverages

• Naughty Lassi — Cocktail blending Smirnoff vodka, Cointreau, and mango lassi
• Pina Colada — Bacardi rum, Malibu, pineapple juice, and coconut cream
• Espresso Martini — Broken Shed vodka, Kahlua, and a shot of espresso
• Intense Passion — Smirnoff vodka, fresh lime, passion fruit, and lemonade
• Jägerbomb — Classic Jägermeister and energy drink drop shot
• Dry Day in Bombay Mocktail — Mint leaves, fresh lemon, chaat masala, and lemonade
• Cucumber & Mint Cooler Mocktail — Fresh lime, cucumber, mint, and lemonade
• Masala Chai — Traditional spiced Indian milk tea
• Ginger Chai — Fresh ginger brewed hot tea
• Punjabi Coffee — Specialty spiced warm coffee
• Kingfisher On Tap — Indian lager served fresh on draft
• NZ Craft Beers — Local selections including Tuatara, Panhead, Cassels, and Emerson's

Kids Menu

• Kids Butter Chicken or Paneer — Mild curry served with basmati rice and a mini butter naan
• Kids Mango Chicken — Mild mango-flavoured chicken curry served with basmati rice and mini butter naan

Veg Classics

• Butter Paneer — Paneer cottage cheese in a tomato, cream, butter, and cashew sauce
• Malai Kofta — Soft cottage cheese balls in a creamy cashew curry
• Dal Makhni — Slow-cooked lentils in a creamy sauce with soft cottage cheese balls

Seafood Mains

• Bamboo Prawn — Curry infused with fresh curry leaves, mustard seeds, and cumin
• Fish Konkani — Market fish cooked with curry leaves, coconut cream, and tomato gravy
• Chepalu Pulusu — Market fish cooked in a tangy tamarind, onion, and coriander gravy

Shared Platters

• Village’s Platter — 2 Lamb Chops, 2 Deccan Prawns, 2 Malai Chicken, 2 Chicken Tikka
• Premium Platter — 2 Chicken Tikka, 2 Malai Chicken, 2 Samosa, Onion & Spinach Bhajji
• Vegetarian Platter — 2 Paneer Tikka, 2 Samosa, Onion & Spinach Bhajji

Tandoori Breads

• Plain Naan — Freshly baked traditional plain clay tandoor flatbread
• Butter Naan — Traditional soft naan brushed with butter
• Tandoori Roti — Whole wheat flatbread baked in the tandoor
• Garlic Naan — Naan topped with minced garlic and herbs
• Cheese Naan — Naan stuffed with melted cheese
• Garlic & Cheese Naan — Flatbread stuffed with cheese and topped with garlic
• Green Chilly Naan — Spicy flatbread baked with green chillies
• Lachha Paratha — Layered whole wheat flatbread
• Kashmiri Naan — Sweet naan filled with nuts, raisins, New Zealand honey, and butter
• Chicken Tikka Naan — Naan stuffed with spiced chicken tikka and mozzarella cheese
• Gluten Free Missi Roti — Traditional spiced flatbread made with chickpea flour

Entrees & Indo Chinese

• Street Samosa Chaat — Two mashed samosas topped with mint, tamarind chutney, yoghurt, red onion, and crunchy noodles
• Onion & Spinach Bhajji — Baby spinach and onions fried with chickpea flour, served with tamarind chutney
• Curry Chips — Chips topped with butter sauce, mozzarella, onion, coriander, and tandoori mayo
• Paneer Tikka — Tandoor-grilled cottage cheese with spices, onion, and green pepper
• Deccan Prawns — South Indian spiced prawns charred in the tandoor
• Lamb Chops — Tandoor-charred lamb chops marinated in lime, yogurt, and dark spices
• Malai Chicken — Chicken marinated in yogurt, cashew paste, cream cheese, and cardamom
• Tandoori Chicken — Chicken marinated in yogurt and spices, charred in the tandoor
• Chicken Tikka — Marinated chicken tandoor-grilled and served with mint chutney
• Chilli Chicken — Fried chicken tossed with ginger, garlic, soy, capsicum, and onion
• Cauliflower Manchurian — Fried cauliflower tossed with ginger, garlic, onion, and soy sauce

Sides & Accompaniments

• Raita — Cool spiced yogurt condiment
• Mint & Coriander Chutney — Freshly blended herb chutney
• Mango Chutney — Sweet and tangy mango chutney
• Mixed Pickle — Spicy traditional Indian mixed pickle
• Tamarind Chutney — Sweet and tangy tamarind dipping sauce
• Poppadoms & 2 Dips — Four crispy poppadoms served with your choice of two dips
• Poppadoms — Six crisp lentil wafers
• Kachumber Salad — Diced cucumber, tomato, carrot, and onion dressed with lemon juice
• Basmati Rice — Steamed aromatic long-grain basmati rice
• Cauliflower or Broccoli Rice — Low-carb rice alternative made from grated fresh vegetables

Curry Favourites & Biryani

• Bamboo Curry — Prepared with choice of chicken or lamb, infused with fresh curry leaves, mustard seeds, and cumin
• Mughlai Curry — Creamy cashew, saffron, and almond curry with choice of chicken, lamb, or vegetables
• Saagwala — Spinach gravy with crushed spices, served with chicken, lamb, or paneer
• Matka — Thick masala sauce with onion, tomato, and green pepper with chicken, lamb, or paneer
• Biryani — Aromatic spiced rice cooked with meat or vegetables, served with cumin raita
• Fried Noodles — Noodles tossed with egg, chicken or vegetables, cabbage, carrot, onion, capsicum, and soy

Frequently asked questions

Where is Spice Village Rangiora located?

The restaurant is located at 124 High Street, Rangiora.

What are the restaurant's opening hours?

Spice Village Rangiora is open daily from Monday to Sunday, from 4:00pm until 10:00pm.

Does the menu cater to vegan and vegetarian diets?

Yes, the menu includes dedicated vegetarian and vegan curries made with tofu and vegetables, as well as plant-based entrees, platters, and side dishes.

Are keto-friendly dining options available?

Yes, several curries such as the Lamb Bhuna Gosht and selected favourite curries can be prepared keto-friendly, with cauliflower or broccoli rice available as a substitute for basmati.

Can I order food for takeaway or delivery?

Yes, Spice Village Rangiora offers online ordering for both pickup and fast local delivery directly through their website.

Can I purchase gift vouchers?

Yes, dining gift cards and vouchers can be purchased online or arranged by contacting the restaurant directly.

Tips

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Good to know

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