About Chanakya South
If you are looking for an Indian restaurant in New Brighton, Christchurch, Chanakya South at 56 Hawke Street in New Brighton is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 7.9 km away – worth planning your route before you set off.
The kitchen focuses on Indian food. Dishes typical of this style include palak paneer and garlic naan, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 69 Indian venues we list in Christchurch.
Chanakya South opens 5 days a week and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Wednesdays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 48 hours each week.
For budgeting, Indian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.
