Indian Restaurants in Te Aro, Wellington

Welcome to Tandoor Bites, the flavourful heart of Courtney Place, Wellington! We're a family-owned Indian restaurant and takeaway, dedicated to serving the authentic tastes of India in the heart of New Zealand. Our chefs craft traditional Indian dishes with love and care, using only the freshest ingredients and time-honored spices. Whether you're in the mood for a spicy kick or a comforting bowl of goodness, we've got you covered. Come taste the magic of India with us, and let us make your dining experience truly unforgettable!

We are a small family run business. Who love to provide quantity and quality dishes with a big smile as we serve.

Jugnu Gill opened his first restaurant in 1997. Jugnu arrived in New Zealand from New Jersey, USA. In his working life he worked as a Systems Engineer in Information Technology for 2 large corporations. First in London and then in the USA. Jugnu has always had a passion for food and hospitality. His siblings, Dame Sukhinder Turner, Shammi Sandhu and brother Sukhmohan (Sukhi) Gill were already in Dunedin. Jugnu joined them in 1993. It was a natural progression for Jugnu to help his brother with his business. Jugnu opened a restaurant in Queenstown with his siblings. and then owned and operated a Bar and Night club in Dunedin! A desire to branch out on his own eventually led him to Wellington.

BAAR BAAR invites you to experience a re-imagined love affair with India's spirited flavors. As Wellington's premier Indian Gastro bar, we challenge your expectations of the subcontinent through unique, inspired creations. Embark on a journey through India with cocktails crafted to honor tradition while embracing a modern twist. Our menu showcases regional Indian flavors, celebrating the essence of each dish with fresh, local ingredients. This progressive dining experience bridges the past and the future, offering an unforgettable taste of India's culinary evolution right here in Wellington's only fine dining Indian restaurant.

Indian Cuisine is a combination of subtle tastes. Fragrant and exotic spices from India blended to create the dishes we present to you. These dishes are of South Gujrat and Northern Indian origin and are prepared in our restaurant exactly as in our own home. Each dish will have its own distinctive flavour and aroma which cannot come from any curry powder, but from spices and herbs specially prepared by ourselves. Indian foods properly prepared, take time, so please bear with us.