# Chanakya South, New Brighton Chanakya South is an Indian restaurant at 56 Hawke Street, New Brighton, Christchurch, inside the New Brighton commercial centre. [Call 03 388 7049]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Po created a stunning Wix website for Mr. Ping”. It opens Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, typically 11.30 am to 2.30 pm. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Hawke St near Keppel St, route 60) is 83 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 216 m. _Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Tuesday: Closed - Wednesday – Sunday: 11.30 am to 2.30 pm, 2.30 pm to 9 pm _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 56 Hawke Street, Christchurch 8061 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants, Indian _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 388 7049 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Website:** https://chanakyasouthindia.wixsite.com/mysite _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** chanakyasouthindiancusine@gmail.com _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Menu:** https://chanakyasouthindia.wixsite.com/mysite/menu _(Its own website)_ ## In its own listing Head along to enjoy your favourite Indian meal from this restaurant in New Brighton's Surfside Mall. Takeaway also available. Open 7 days, 11.30am-2.30pm & 4.30pm-9.30pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** New Brighton, large neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [56 Hawke Street](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/56-hawke-street), indicative valuation, zones and what stood there ## The reports nearby 4,335 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9092902), [183 Shaw Avenue, New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/183-shaw-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092876), [55 Hawke Street, New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/55-hawke-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9092863), [27 Hawke Street, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/27-hawke-street) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9092851), Hawke St near Keppel St, New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9092840), [179 Shaw Avenue, New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/179-shaw-avenue) - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9088657), [69 Brighton Mall, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/69-brighton-mall) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9083515), [12 Hawke Street, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/12-hawke-street) - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9081245), [207 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/207-marine-parade) - [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/9081116), [3 Beresford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/3-beresford-street) - [Abandoned Vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9068382), [16 Union St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/16-union-street) - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9046594), [7 Union St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/7-union-street) - [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9045895), [195 Marine Pde, Canterbury, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/195-marine-parade) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Hawke St near Keppel St, 83 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Hawke St near Keppel St, 126 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, New Brighton (Oram Ave), 143 m (routes 5, 60, 110, 135) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Separated cycleway, 216 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Hawke Street](https://www.chch.live/street/new-brighton/hawke-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Chanakya%20South%2C%2056%20Hawke%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5069943,172.7286878) ## Nearby - [Velo-Ideale](https://www.chch.live/business/velo-ideale-new-brighton), Bike shops, 16 m - [Fish 'n' Chicken](https://www.chch.live/business/fish-n-chicken-new-brighton), Fast food, 22 m - [New Brighton Kiwibank](https://www.chch.live/business/new-brighton-kiwibank-new-brighton), Banks, 22 m - [Karma Free Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/karma-free-cafe-new-brighton), Cafés, 23 m - [Coupland's](https://www.chch.live/business/coupland-s-new-brighton), Bakeries, 27 m - [Spicy Thai](https://www.chch.live/business/spicy-thai-new-brighton), Restaurants, 29 m - [New Brighton Mall Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1448-new-brighton-mall-playground), park, 85 m - [New Brighton Beach Developed](https://www.chch.live/park/1037-new-brighton-beach-developed), Regional, 203 m - [New Brighton Beach](https://www.chch.live/park/1794-new-brighton-beach), Regional, 237 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [New Brighton Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-20), Library, 220 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Spicy Thai](https://www.chch.live/business/spicy-thai-new-brighton), New Brighton, 29 m - [Yak & Fern](https://www.chch.live/business/yak-fern-new-brighton), New Brighton, 39 m - [Phad Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/phad-thai-restaurant-new-brighton), New Brighton, 80 m - [Pad Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/pad-thai-restaurant-new-brighton), New Brighton, 94 m - [Level One Craft Beer & Coffee Bar & Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/level-one-craft-beer-coffee-bar-venue-new-brighton), New Brighton, 156 m - [The Penguin Arms Seaside Gastropub](https://www.chch.live/business/the-penguin-arms-seaside-gastropub-new-brighton), New Brighton, 158 m - [Spagalimis Pizza - New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizza-new-brighton), New Brighton, 174 m - [Spagalimis Pizzaria](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizzaria-new-brighton), New Brighton, 174 m - [Every one in New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-new-brighton) ## Also in New Brighton - [The Burger Joint](https://www.chch.live/business/the-burger-joint-new-brighton), Fast food, 29 m - [Brighton Gallery](https://www.chch.live/business/brighton-gallery-new-brighton), Galleries, 31 m - [ITstuffed](https://www.chch.live/business/itstuffed-new-brighton), Computers, 31 m - [Switch](https://www.chch.live/business/switch-new-brighton), Cafés, 31 m - [Paper Plus](https://www.chch.live/business/paper-plus-new-brighton), Bookshops, 33 m - [Stitch-O-Mat New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/business/stitch-o-mat-new-brighton), Sewing, 33 m - [New Brighton Cycles](https://www.chch.live/business/new-brighton-cycles-new-brighton), Bike shops, 35 m - [New Brighton Florist](https://www.chch.live/business/new-brighton-florist-new-brighton), Florists, 36 m - [Switch Espresso](https://www.chch.live/business/switch-espresso-new-brighton), Cafés, 40 m - [Antidote](https://www.chch.live/business/antidote-new-brighton), Cafés, 44 m - [Every kind of business in New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.5** on Google, 690 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · takes bookings · outdoor seating · breakfast · brunch · lunch · dinner · vegetarian options. > Delicious meals. Incredibly flavoursome. A large range of vegetarian dishes. Always popular. I highly recommend Chanakya if you are in Brighton and want a cheap flavorsome curry., Hamish Symonds, 6 months ago > Loved the masala dosa, it was great with the chutneys and sambar. Tried the lunch meal too, great quantity for the price. Although the ambiance and service is okay., Thereviewgal, 6 months ago > Really loved this cozy little shop. The fact that there's few sit-in spots really makes for an authentic and personal experience. The food was delicious and not too heavy and very tentative service was provided. Definitely would go back!, Mel Maxwell, a month ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5069943&lon=172.7286878) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5069943,172.7286878,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Chanakya%20South) - [New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5706783678), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Chanakya South?** An Indian restaurant in New Brighton, Christchurch. **Where is Chanakya South?** 56 Hawke Street, New Brighton, on [Hawke Street](https://www.chch.live/street/new-brighton/hawke-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5069943,172.7286878,17) **Is Chanakya South still trading?** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory. **How do you contact Chanakya South?** phone [03 388 7049](tel:+6433887049), its [website](https://chanakyasouthindia.wixsite.com/mysite), email [chanakyasouthindiancusine@gmail.com](mailto:chanakyasouthindiancusine@gmail.com). **When is Chanakya South open?** Monday – Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday – Sunday: 11.30 am to 2.30 pm, 2.30 pm to 9 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other restaurants are near Chanakya South?** [Spicy Thai](https://www.chch.live/business/spicy-thai-new-brighton) (29 m), [Yak & Fern](https://www.chch.live/business/yak-fern-new-brighton) (39 m), [Phad Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/phad-thai-restaurant-new-brighton) (80 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Chanakya South?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/56-hawke-street) covers the valuation, zones and what stood there; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Velo-Ideale](https://www.chch.live/business/velo-ideale-new-brighton) (16 m); the Hawke St near Keppel St bus stop is 83 m away: route 60; a separated cycleway passes within 216 m; nearest park: [New Brighton Mall Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1448-new-brighton-mall-playground) (85 m). **What stood where Chanakya South is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5069943&lon=172.7286878) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - Record assembled 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/chanakya-south-new-brighton Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/new-brighton