# South of India, New Brighton

South of India is an Indian restaurant at 218 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch, inside the New Brighton commercial centre.

[Call 0800 CURRY4U](<tel:08002877948>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=South%20of%20India%2C%20218%20Marine%20Parade%20New%20Brighton%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<http://www.southofindia.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=South%20of%20India%2C%20218%20Marine%20Parade%20New%20Brighton%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Marine Parade near Beresford St, route 60, route 135) is 37 m away; a separated cycleway passes within 219 m. The address’s own page keeps 15 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 218 Marine Parade New Brighton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants, Indian _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** 0800 CURRY4U _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.southofindia.co.nz/, declines automated reads _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **NZBN:** 9429031629591, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** VIGNESH ENTERPRISES LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2010-03-09 _(NZBN register)_
- **Industry:** Restaurant operation _(NZBN register)_
- **Trades as:** The Penguin Arms _(NZBN register)_

## In its own listing

Embark on a culinary journey of the Indian Subcontinent and explore the many regional styles of cooking that India has to offer. Discover for yourself the hidden flavours and aromas of this cuisine. The talented and well travelled chefs have an immense passion for Indian food which is showcased in their menu of regional Indian dishes. BYO is available.. Open 7 days 12pm-2pm for lunch & 5-9pm (9.30pm Friday & Saturday) for dinner

_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:** [218 Marine Parade](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/218-marine-parade), 15 reports on file


## The reports nearby
3,621 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [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
- [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)
- [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)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9045890), [213 Marine Pde, Canterbury, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/213-marine-parade)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9018877), [205 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch 8083, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/205-marine-parade)
- [Pavement - Damaged](https://www.chch.live/report/9015926), [213 Marine Pde, Canterbury, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/213-marine-parade)
- [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9002388), Pier Terminus 195 213 Marine Parade, New Brighton, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/8996177), [3 Beresford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8061, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/3-beresford-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Marine Parade near Beresford St, 37 m (routes 60, 135) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Marine Parade near Beresford Street, 87 m (routes 60, 135) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, New Brighton (Oram Ave), 115 m (routes 5, 60, 110, 135) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Separated cycleway, 219 m _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Marine Parade New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/street/new-brighton/marine-parade), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=South%20of%20India%2C%20218%20Marine%20Parade%20New%20Brighton%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5074223,172.7308323)

## Nearby

- [Spagalimis Pizza - New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizza-new-brighton), Restaurants, 6 m
- [Spagalimis Pizzaria](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizzaria-new-brighton), Restaurants, 14 m
- [Pierside Cafe and Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/pierside-cafe-and-bar-new-brighton), Bars & pubs, 32 m
- [The Penguin Arms Seaside Gastropub](https://www.chch.live/business/the-penguin-arms-seaside-gastropub-new-brighton), Restaurants, 41 m
- [Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway](https://www.chch.live/business/magic-wok-chinese-takeaway-new-brighton), Fast food, 56 m
- [Level One Craft Beer & Coffee Bar & Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/level-one-craft-beer-coffee-bar-venue-new-brighton), Restaurants, 62 m
- [New Brighton Beach](https://www.chch.live/park/1794-new-brighton-beach), Regional, 65 m
- [New Brighton Beach Developed](https://www.chch.live/park/1037-new-brighton-beach-developed), Regional, 79 m
- [New Brighton Mall Playground](https://www.chch.live/park/1448-new-brighton-mall-playground), park, 104 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, 58 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Spagalimis Pizza - New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizza-new-brighton), New Brighton, 6 m
- [Spagalimis Pizzaria](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizzaria-new-brighton), New Brighton, 14 m
- [The Penguin Arms Seaside Gastropub](https://www.chch.live/business/the-penguin-arms-seaside-gastropub-new-brighton), New Brighton, 41 m
- [Level One Craft Beer & Coffee Bar & Venue](https://www.chch.live/business/level-one-craft-beer-coffee-bar-venue-new-brighton), New Brighton, 62 m
- [Salt on the Pier](https://www.chch.live/business/salt-on-the-pier-new-brighton), New Brighton, 79 m
- [Pad Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/pad-thai-restaurant-new-brighton), New Brighton, 123 m
- [Phad Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/phad-thai-restaurant-new-brighton), New Brighton, 131 m
- [Chanakya South](https://www.chch.live/business/chanakya-south-new-brighton), New Brighton, 180 m
- [Every one in New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-new-brighton)

## Also in New Brighton

- [Cafe Crema](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-crema-new-brighton), Cafés, 70 m
- [The Wave Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-wave-bar-new-brighton), Bars & pubs, 73 m
- [Honey Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/honey-cafe-new-brighton), Cafés, 80 m
- [Southpaw Brewing Company](https://www.chch.live/business/southpaw-brewing-company-new-brighton), Bars & pubs, 83 m
- [Super Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-new-brighton-2), Bottle stores, 84 m
- [New Brighton Seaside Market](https://www.chch.live/business/new-brighton-seaside-market-new-brighton), Markets, 87 m
- [Kebab Palace](https://www.chch.live/business/kebab-palace-new-brighton), Fast food, 88 m
- [Sushi Ya - New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-ya-new-brighton), Fast food, 88 m
- [Valley of Kings Souvlaki](https://www.chch.live/business/valley-of-kings-souvlaki-new-brighton), Fast food, 93 m
- [Ezee Mart](https://www.chch.live/business/ezee-mart-new-brighton), Dairies & convenience, 95 m
- [Every kind of business in New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5074223&lon=172.7308323)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5074223,172.7308323,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=South%20of%20India)
- [New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/5706783668), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is South of India?**

An Indian restaurant in New Brighton, Christchurch.

**Where is South of India?**

218 Marine Parade New Brighton, on [Marine Parade New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/street/new-brighton/marine-parade). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5074223,172.7308323,17)

**Is South of India still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory.

**How do you contact South of India?**

phone [0800 CURRY4U](tel:08002877948) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.southofindia.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near South of India?**

[Spagalimis Pizza - New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizza-new-brighton) (6 m), [Spagalimis Pizzaria](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizzaria-new-brighton) (14 m), [The Penguin Arms Seaside Gastropub](https://www.chch.live/business/the-penguin-arms-seaside-gastropub-new-brighton) (41 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near South of India?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/new-brighton/218-marine-parade) holds 15 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Spagalimis Pizza - New Brighton](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-pizza-new-brighton) (6 m); the Marine Parade near Beresford St bus stop is 37 m away: routes 60, 135; a separated cycleway passes within 219 m; nearest park: [New Brighton Beach](https://www.chch.live/park/1794-new-brighton-beach) (65 m).

**What stood where South of India is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5074223&lon=172.7308323)

## 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)
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-19

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