The Great IndiaAvonside, Christchurch
The Great India – Indian food
The Great India – Indian food
The Great India – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Avonside

The Great India

Avonside, Christchurch

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Great India. Many Indian restaurants in Christchurch open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About The Great India

Found at the Avonside area, The Great India is an Indian restaurant that has become part of the Avonside dining scene. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 3.0 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Expect the flavours of India: at Indian food venues like this, favourites such as chicken biryani and samosa are usually on the menu. It is one of 69 Indian venues we list in Christchurch.

Opening hours for The Great India have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many Indian restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Indian restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Avonside easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Indian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Biryani & RiceLamb biryani

Dum-cooked with mint and whole spices

$22–28

CurriesDal makhani

Black lentils simmered overnight with butter

$16–21

CurriesPrawn malabar

Prawns in coconut and curry leaf sauce

$23–29

StartersPaneer tikka

Chargrilled cottage cheese with capsicum and onion

$14–18

Desserts & DrinksMango lassi

Yoghurt and mango smoothie

$6–8

StartersVegetable samosa

Crisp pastry with spiced potato and peas, tamarind chutney

$8–12

Plan your visit

When is The Great India busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Indian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Great India

Where is The Great India?

The Great India is at Avonside, Christchurch, about 3.0 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Great India's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Great India serve?

Indian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Indian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Great India?

As an estimate, a meal at a Indian restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near The Great India?

The closest is Kai Means Food (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Great India

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Avonside
Kai Means Food – Māori & New Zealand food 20 m
Māori & New Zealand

Kai Means Food

181 Woodham Road, Avonside
Avonside, Christchurch
Nuggets – Pub food 880 m
Pub

Nuggets

Linwood
Linwood, Christchurch

Other Indian places nearby

Indian in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
ShamianaLinwood–900 m
Indian ParadiseRichmond–1.4 km
Viti TakeawaysPhillipstown–1.4 km
Imperial IndianPhillipstown–1.5 km
Curry DeluxeWainoni1.5 km
The Bombay BrasserieRichmond–1.6 km