this is probably the best indian i've eaten in new zealand. amazing food, and on top of that the service was excellent, friendly and attentive. i'll definitely be going back.
Very unique place with nice and helpful people. The food and wine is awesome and reasonable. We can highly recommend this place. ���
We had just came in from the train from Picton and were super exhausted and hungry and wanted good food but it was so late at night that a meal was too much. We decided to goto Mumbaiwala and were shocked at first due to the prices. We ordered the dahi puri, cauliflower munchurian and the pav bhaji. The dahi puri. OMG best ever. What an explosion of flavour and perfect balance. The cauliflower munchurian had good flavour but was soggy... we love the crispy kind. The pav bhaji was good too but not the mumbai flavour... over all food was good and it’s a nice place to hangout. For the 3 appetisers we order it was $50! So the restaurant is on the pricy side I feel. But it was nice to the something new in a new city. Try the dahi puri. It was AMAZING.
Amazing food and lovely place to enjoy Indian street food. Service was quick. Just the portion is less compared to pricing. Must Try - Sev Puri, Paw Bhaji, Aloo Tikki Chat.
Superb food taste and quality. Chicken starter was delicious and full of flavours. Chhole Puri was awesome, I felt the portion size was small though, just 2 pooris. But it is certainly a great treat to your taste buds. Cheers!
A nice cozy place to go with your buddy. Loved all the dishes I ordered, although not many vegetarian dishes to order. But I would definitely recommend people to try this outlet. With it being in the city centre it's easy to get to. :)
Good Indian Cuisine restaurant in Christchurch. Theme of Mumbai is splendid. Taste of Food is really good. They have couple of unique items as well like Sharabi lassi.
One of the places you should have on your list when you go to NewZealand. It’s really awesome. The ambience is really nice. When it comes to food, I just couldn’t believe I was in NewZealand. It feels as if all the dishes are brought especially from different parts of Mumbai. All the cuisines and varieties were finger licking. We had Dabeli, Pav Bhaji, Sevpuri, Dahipuri, Nimbupani, Faluda.... also the utensils used were Mumbai types... Even the washroom felt like Mumbai local train... Killed it guys....
Its an awesome place to visit and what we most liked here was that they have every kind of arrangement for seating ( high seats, sofa ,chairs) . No doubt the interiors are full of copper work and the utensils they serve the food are traditional too . Food is nice with a lot of variety in it. We tried almost 9 dishes and everything was delicious.
Must try: snacks/startes like dabeli and all others.
Dont try: Goan curry
Everything is just superb!
Ambience , Food , Service , Management , Decor , Presentation all goes to the blues of sky.👍
A Pefect feeling of Mumbai as it's decor describes an enchantic view of the city.🇮🇳
We had dinner here after arriving in christchurch in the evening . Love the ambience , they have put some real effort into making this a standout restaurant.
We ordered a common street food in mumbai - sev puri. Its was the best i have had in awhile.
We also ordered the biryani - which wasn't authentic i guess - but the lamb was cooked really well.
Overall if we ever go back to christchurch we would love to go back and try their other dishes.
DC The Veg Connoisseur
+3.5
Ambiance - 4.0/5
Taste - 3.5/5
Vegetarian options - 3/5
Ordered Veg kohlapuri and it was a bit burnt gravy. Onion coriander kulcha was just ok and bit uncooked. Overall ok experience.
Overall service - 4.5/5
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On holiday from the U.S. and craving flavor, my partner and I found Mumbaiwala on HappyCow and headed over.
The interior is bold and engaging, with a very industrial India vibe; scarlet, burgundy, khaki, intentionally distressed steel, mahogany and teak and bronze.
We were seated quickly, and after ordering, food was fast. The food is authentically Indian, with rich, delicious, powerful flavors. On top of that, they have some amazing dishes that you won't find anywhere else (a chaat with a green apple pickle and kūmara, for one), and the drinks are likewise unique and DELICIOUS (both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic cocktails)!
The dinner rush had just started and the staff was soon going flat out, so at one point we ended up with 3 people all helping us (which was great but a bit confusing for a moment), but overall the service was friendly, fast, and accurate. That's a winning combo. They even confirmed a dietary requirement, unprompted.
I've saved for the end that we're vegan, but that should make you want to eat there more, because the establishment has a whole separate menu for us. That means there's enough flavor for everyone. I highly recommend!
We are visiting Christchurch and we happened to find Mumbaiwala as the most recommended Indian Restaurant. Loved the food here. We had dahi puri, chicken biryani and mumbai express cocktail. Had Indian authentic food after a long time. I highly recommend this place.
Great food and ambience. We ordered Chicken biriyani and was pleasantly surprised by the authenticity in the taste. The portions were big enough for me and my wife (we had to take away the leftover for next day). I will highly recommend if you are in Christchurch.
Fantastic restaurant. The food is exquisitely stunning. If you have not been here get here soon. You won't be disappointed. Easily the best Indian cuisine you'll find. Flavors and spices are next level amazing.
Incredible food! We had an excellent selection of vegetarian takeaway items. Everything was very flavourful, and had just the right amount of heat. We would highly recommend the Dabeli.
When we went in for pickup, the atmosphere of the restaurant seemed amazing, and we were blown away by the delicious smells from the kitchen.
They offer a 10% discount on pickup order which is a nice touch.
Our first vist to Christchurch and Mumbaiwala was the first restaurant we had dinner at. The restaurant itself has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with traditional decor and soft lighting that creates a cozy ambience. The staff are very welcoming and attentive, ensuring that every customer is satisfied with their experience. Booking is recommended as it gets busy during dinner time from 6pm to 9pm.
Now, let's talk about the food. The menu is extensive and offers a wide variety of dishes, from vegetarian to meat options. I particularly enjoyed lamb dhansak which was rich and flavorful without being too spicy. The naan bread was also delicious and served fresh and warm. They have a good selection of vegetarian options, too, and I found the Paneer Saagwala to be particularly delicious. The portions were generous, and the presentation was impeccable. Finally the cardamom and coconut kulfi was out of this world, one must have this and you won't regret it.
Higly recommended 👌.
Delicious! I got the Veg Sampler - smaller portions of 3 vegetarian dishes. All three were different, well presented and tasted great. Beautiful flavours but nothing spicy-hot. And the Cauliflower Manchurian was amazing. I don't even like cauliflower and it was the best dish!! Service was excellent: prompt, attentive but not intrusive. I can't believe I live in Christchurch and not tried this place before. Will definitely try again and totally recommend.
Sachien Budhia (Budbudbudhia)
+5
Amazing food!! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to eat not your standard Indian food! Especially the items on the street food side were great! Food was all consistently great and came out quickly.... Love the decor and concept will be back for sure!
Fantastic Indian cuisine, best in Christchurch by far. I highly recommend their dabba for one or palak paneer, flavorsome curries that are not greasy and Three Boys brewery on tap. A++++
Service was great, I was dinning by myself and the lovely waiter did a single portion of one of the starters so I could try it! Food was fast, fresh and delicious
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