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GunPowder Indian Restaurant & Bar -Christchurch City

Indian Vegan Butter Chicken

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Top tips

  • Try the vegan butter chicken and vegan chicken saag with vegan garlic naan.
  • The restaurant is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking and restrooms.
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  • Ask staff about veganizing dishes like naan and mango lassi—they have good knowledge and accommodate requests.
  • Visit for late-night meals as the venue remains open late.
  • Expect a small dining area that can feel cozy but enjoy attentive and friendly service.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention butter chicken, bread and naan.

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Also chicken saag, curry, korma and vegan chicken.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and good value.

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Also praised for cozy atmosphere and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner, takeout
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

GunPowder is a casual Indian restaurant known for its well-spiced dishes like vegan butter chicken and vegan chicken saag using plant-based soy chunks. The venue offers wheelchair accessibility and serves cocktails along with Indian staples like naan, with attentive and friendly service praised by many diners. Prices are mid-range, and the restaurant remains open late, making it convenient for dinner or post-flight meals.

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53 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–21:30
Tuesday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–21:30
Wednesday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–21:30
Thursday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–21:30
Friday
11:30–14:00, 16:30–00:00
Saturday
16:30–00:00
Sunday
16:30–21:30

the food

4.7 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

  • Great food
  • Great service
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4.0 1 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Very vegan-friendly

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
soy chunks
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