✦ Our Story ✦
The Heart Behind
Royal Tandoor
Over three decades of passion, tradition, and culinary excellence — serving Christchurch's finest Indian cuisine.
Over three decades of passion, tradition, and culinary excellence — serving Christchurch's finest Indian cuisine.
Royal Tandoor brings you the very best in authentic Indian culinary experience. Our experienced 5-Star+ Chefs are driven by their passion to create a unique, filling, and rewarding experience for each of our guests.
Each dish is cooked to perfection using the freshest, tastiest and richest ingredients. Our Chefs are always ready to customise each dish per your taste, liking and dietary preferences.
We believe that great food is about more than just flavour — it's about the experience, the warmth, and the memories created around the table. That's the promise of Royal Tandoor.
With more than three decades of multi-national fine dining expertise and a sharp hospitality acumen, proprietor Sudesh Kumar ensures every visit to Royal Tandoor is extraordinary.
His vision has always been simple yet powerful: to bring the authentic flavours of India to New Zealand without compromise. Every spice is carefully sourced, every recipe refined over decades, and every guest treated like family.
Under his leadership, Royal Tandoor has grown from a single restaurant to two thriving locations across Christchurch — a testament to the quality and love that goes into everything we do.
Every dish stays true to traditional Indian recipes, using hand-picked spices and time-honoured techniques passed down through generations.
From sourcing the finest ingredients to plating with precision, we maintain 5-star standards in every aspect of our service and cuisine.
We're more than a restaurant — we're part of the Christchurch community. Every guest is treated like family, and every celebration is shared.