Curry Garden brings the rich and diverse flavors of India to Tinakori Road in Thorndon, Wellington. More than just a dining destination, it is an experience that celebrates the warmth, culture, and culinary traditions of India, built on a simple beginning: a passion for bringing authentic Indian cuisine to the local community.
The kitchen is committed to using only the finest, freshest ingredients, sourced both locally and internationally, to create dishes true to their heritage. Aromatic curries, tandoori delights, freshly baked bread, and flavorful biryanis are all crafted with precision by experienced chefs, alongside an Indo-Chinese selection that blends Indian spices with Chinese flavors for a vibrant, zesty fusion. The menu spans appetizers, satisfying mains, and savory sides.
Inside, the welcoming ambiance is inspired by the vibrant colors and essence of Indian culture, making it a fitting setting for family gatherings, romantic dinners, and friendly get-togethers, with attentive staff on hand. Curry Garden is open daily with a lunch service from 11:00am to 2:30pm and dinner from 4:30pm to 9:30pm. Table reservations, catering enquiries, and online ordering are all available.
Curry Garden, on Tinakori Road in the Thorndon neighbourhood of Wellington, sets out to be more than a dining destination. Its promise is an experience that celebrates the warmth, culture and culinary traditions of India, captured in the tagline 'Flavors of India, Served with Tradition and Passion'. From aromatic curries and tandoori delights to freshly baked bread and flavourful biryanis, the kitchen is devoted to dishes that are true to their heritage.
The restaurant's story began with a passion for bringing authentic Indian cuisine to the local community. That passion is backed by craft: the team commits to using only the finest, freshest ingredients, sourced both locally and internationally, and every dish is prepared with precision and care by experienced chefs who, in the restaurant's own words, infuse every bite with love and expertise.
Curry Garden's menu is organised into four chapters, each with its own personality.
Across these sections, the dishes the restaurant is known for are its aromatic curries, tandoori delights, freshly baked breads and flavourful biryanis — positioned as a culinary journey through India's diverse regions on a single menu. Whether you build a meal around a curry and fresh bread or venture into the Indo-Chinese list for something zesty, the emphasis is on authenticity rather than adaptation.
Dining here is framed as a feast for the senses. The ambiance is welcoming and draws inspiration from the vibrant colours and essence of Indian culture, creating a setting the restaurant describes as perfect for family gatherings, romantic dinners and friendly get-togethers. Attentive staff are part of the promise: the team aims to make every visit as enjoyable and memorable as the flavours on the plate. That flexibility means the room suits everything from a midweek dinner to a celebration with a bigger group — and for larger occasions, a dedicated catering enquiry route is available.
Curry Garden sits at 324 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington 6011, and opens seven days a week. Service runs in two sessions: lunch from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm, and dinner from 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm — worth noting if you are planning a late-afternoon meal, as the restaurant closes between the two sittings.
There are several ways to enjoy the food beyond a walk-in dinner. Tables can be reserved in advance through the reservation option on the website. Ordering online is available through the restaurant's online menu platform, where the appetizers, mains, Indo-Chinese dishes and sides can be browsed and ordered. And if you are organising a function, a catering enquiry form on the site is the starting point for event catering.
Questions can be directed to the team on +64 4 333 2366, and updates are shared via the restaurant's Facebook page.
Whether you come for a tandoori feast, a comforting curry with freshly baked bread, or the zing of an Indo-Chinese dish, Curry Garden invites diners to embark on a culinary journey through India's regions — and, in its own words, to let it be the go-to destination for authentic Indian cuisine in Wellington.