Review Shamiana - Christchurch

Jasmine Mary

First time trying this restaurant and it definitely won't be the last time. The Young lady with the short hair serving me was lovely and sweet and helped me choose a Beautiful Vegan dish (Eggplant Salaan) New favourite dish of mine.. Can't wait to come back and try the other Vegan dishes. Thanks so much

Navjot Sidhu

I love this place.>>>>>>>> Best Dosa ever i have had in my life. Especially if you are a dosa lover must come here. No other place can beat this place. Real authentic taste of south indian dosa. This business run by a south indian 👪 <<<<<<<<. They are so kind. Whenever i feel like for dosa i go there and then i go to newbrigton pier. <<<<<<<<<<

K H

Such a great little place! Have been going here since it first opened. Traditional, delicious food served by the owner herself and her husband who seems to be the chef. They have a very small restaurant but we enjoy sitting in there always as well as the odd takeout. My hope for this small but busy place is that they get a bigger establishment with toilets for customers to use and more tables to offer in-house dining, as they really contribute a destination for New Brighton which is fantastic for this community!

Priyadarshini Kakarla

Small hidden gem with delicious food and customer obsessed. Amazing service. We ordered Mysore masala dosa, Idli , butter paneer ( best paneer I had, looks like they make fresh Paneer) , lamb biryani cooked to perfection. Away from home during vacation this place gave us the comfort with delicious food. If you are a big group , take away would be better option.

Kenzi Gonsalves

Food is really good. Tastes like authentic Indian food. We had a chance to try the dosa which was amazing! Will definately go again. Only thing the is place is tiny and usually there are wait times on tables. Wish they expand sometime. 🤞

unstructured play

Ordered sambar and egg plant curry, the best authentic south Indian food I have tried in NZ restaurant. Amazing flavours, loved it :). Keep up the good work guys 👍

Kathy Billens

Tried lunch here for the first time. Got a lamb saag and an eggplant dish. Both were wonderful. Great value to at under $10 per dish. Looking forward to going back for dinner.

Veresha Padayachee

Great authentic Indian food. My favourites are the dahi papdi and chilli honey cauliflower - they are delicious!! The dosa is the best I've had in Christchurch. The paneer and spinach curry was a bit too sweet for my taste but others may like it.

henry weerden-sweet

I ordered a lunch chicken jalfrezi (medium hotness) takeaway. Packed with vegetables and meat. Extremely yummy flavour, not too much salt. Great portion size for $8.95. Very friendly man behind counter. 11/10!

Andrea Tripodi

I have got recommend this place from my wife's friend, and I must say I like it. Small but nice vibe. The man who works here is extremely welcoming and nice. The food is great and good price. It's nice having a great Indian place in town. Highly recommend.

Jayb Bol

Holy S!!T… I’m not usually into Indian food but after my partner wanting it and me not being bothered to go anywhere else we found this hidden gem, this is now my go to. Lol

Jimmica Thakur

Food was DELICIOUS, service was prompt and prices were very reasonable. Hands-down the best South Indian food I’ve had in Christchurch. Dosas, Vada and Honey Cauliflower were yummy and mango lassi is very fulfilling. Highly recommended.

Beta Lee

Very good India food. The price was good as well. We will come back!

Aditya patil

I will definitely recommend this place if you craving for South Indian food. The taste was incredible and definitely going to visit them back 🤤 my special compliments to chef 👨‍🍳

Meera Kattukaren

I love the food.. it taste yummy and reminds me of my hometown (kerala). I highly recommend this place... ❤