The Curry PotNewtown, Wellington
The Curry Pot – Indian food
The Curry Pot – Indian food
The Curry Pot – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Newtown

The Curry Pot

14 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington Open 7 days · 5 pm – 11 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 5 pm – 11 pm
Weekly opening hours for The Curry Pot
Monday5 pm – 11 pm
Tuesday5 pm – 11 pm
Wednesday5 pm – 11 pm
Thursday5 pm – 11 pm
Friday5 pm – 11 pm
Saturday5 pm – 11 pm
Sunday5 pm – 11 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 4 389 5454 to check.

14 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington

About

About The Curry Pot

Tucked into 14 Riddiford Street in Newtown, The Curry Pot serves Indian food to locals and visitors in Newtown, Wellington. It is about 2.5 km from central Wellington.

Diners come here for Indian food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as butter chicken. We currently list 35 places in Wellington in the Indian category, and The Curry Pot is among them. The menu also crosses into South Indian territory.

The Curry Pot is open seven days a week. The earliest start is 5 pm on Mondays, and the latest finish is 11 pm on Mondays. It stays open late on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 42 hours each week.

Good to know: wheelchair accessible and vegetarian options. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Indian restaurant like this. 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.

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

StartersPaneer tikka

Chargrilled cottage cheese with capsicum and onion

$14–18

CurriesButter chicken

Tandoori chicken in a mild tomato, butter and cream gravy

$20–26

BreadsPeshawari naan

Coconut, sultanas and nuts

$6–8

Desserts & DrinksMango kulfi

Traditional Indian ice cream

$7–9

StartersChicken tikka

Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in the tandoor

$14–19

Plan your visit

When is The Curry Pot busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening 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 Fridays.

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Questions about The Curry Pot

Where is The Curry Pot?

The Curry Pot is at 14 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington, about 2.5 km from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Curry Pot's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 5 pm – 11 pm; Tuesday 5 pm – 11 pm; Wednesday 5 pm – 11 pm; Thursday 5 pm – 11 pm; Friday 5 pm – 11 pm; Saturday 5 pm – 11 pm; Sunday 5 pm – 11 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is The Curry Pot open on weekends?

Yes – The Curry Pot is open on both Saturday (5 pm – 11 pm) and Sunday (5 pm – 11 pm).

What kind of food does The Curry Pot 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 Curry Pot?

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.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

How can I contact The Curry Pot?

You can call +64 4 389 5454. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near The Curry Pot?

The closest is Pho Viet (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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