# Two Fat Indians, Christchurch Central City Two Fat Indians is a restaurant at 88 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 371 7273]() · [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 4 Dec 2026, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph On the record it offers takeaway, bookings, toilets. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), route 3, route 8, route 80) is 224 m away; a shared zone passes within 64 m; council off-street parking (90 spaces) is 37 m away. The address’s own page keeps 1 council report on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## Opening hours - As mapped: `Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-21:30; Mo-Su 13:30-16:30 open "High tea"` _Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 88 Cashel Street, Christchurch 8011 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants, Curry, Chicken, Indian, Juice, Seafood _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** +64 3 371 7273 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Website:** https://twofatindians.co.nz/citycentral/, gone when last read 3 Oct 2026 _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Email:** streetkitchen9@gmail.com _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **NZBN:** 9429037295660, NZ Limited Company, Removed _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** TWO FAT INDIANS LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2000-04-13 _(NZBN register)_ - **Wheelchair:** Step-free, wheelchair accessible _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Diets catered for:** Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Dairy free _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Services:** Takeaway, Bookings, Toilets, No outdoor seating, No wi-fi _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Payment:** Credit cards, Debit cards _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC005570/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 27 Sept 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 3, expires 4 Dec 2026, held by Two Fat Indians PVT Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing Two Fat Indians was started in the year 2000 and proudly served authentic Indian cuisine matched with cold pints of beer. They are still celebrating the most authentic street food available in different parts of busy bazaars in India as well as sizzling curries and crispy naans that people have come to associate with Two Fat Indians! Open 7 days, 11.30am - 9 (or 9.30pm on Friday and Saturday) _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:** City centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [88 Cashel Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-cashel-street), 1 report on file ## The reports nearby 5,285 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/9092241), [112 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/112-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089081), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9089082), [95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/95a-oxford-terrace) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9084452), [60 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/60-cashel-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9076150), [50 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/50-lichfield-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9059717), Matai Common 10 Mollett Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9057502), [115 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-cashel-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9053409), [119 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/119-cashel-street) - [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9045844), [72 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/72-hereford-street) - [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9042828), Tiffany Reserve 95A Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9039380), [680 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/680-colombo-street) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9035883), [711 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/711-colombo-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Intercity stop), 224 m (routes 3, 8, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform B), 249 m (routes 1, 7, 8, 27, 44, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Bus Interchange (Platform A), 256 m (routes 3, 5, 60, 80, 81, 84, 85, 86) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared zone, 64 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Central Park off-street parking, 37 m (90 spaces, 3 mobility, 1 EV) _(Council parking data)_ - [Cashel Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cashel-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Two%20Fat%20Indians%2C%2088%20Cashel%20Street%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5336222,172.6344386) ## Nearby - [Alchemy Equipment Outlet Store](https://www.chch.live/business/alchemy-equipment-outlet-store-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 16 m - [The Butcher's Pie](https://www.chch.live/business/the-butcher-s-pie-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 20 m - [Shopology](https://www.chch.live/business/shopology-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 21 m - [Cluck Cluck](https://www.chch.live/business/cluck-cluck-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 26 m - [Flower Addict](https://www.chch.live/business/flower-addict-christchurch-central-city), Florists, 28 m - [The Butcher's Mistress](https://www.chch.live/business/the-butcher-s-mistress-christchurch-central-city), Butchers, 28 m - [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner), Botanic, 97 m - [Bridge Of Remembrance](https://www.chch.live/park/1518-bridge-of-remembrance), Botanic, 111 m - [Tiffany Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1486-tiffany-reserve), park, 148 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._ - [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 195 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Midnight Shanghai](https://www.chch.live/business/midnight-shanghai-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 32 m - [Riverside Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/riverside-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 32 m - [Ramen Ria](https://www.chch.live/business/ramen-ria-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 34 m - [Hikari Sushi Train](https://www.chch.live/business/hikari-sushi-train-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 36 m - [Sushi Platter](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-platter-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 49 m - [Shaka Bros - Riverside Market](https://www.chch.live/business/shaka-bros-riverside-market-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 50 m - [Thai Bites](https://www.chch.live/business/thai-bites-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 51 m - [Opening September: Di lusso Roof Top Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/opening-september-di-lusso-roof-top-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 55 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Espresso Studio](https://www.chch.live/business/espresso-studio-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 29 m - [Kaiser Brew Garden](https://www.chch.live/business/kaiser-brew-garden-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 32 m - [Pretty Good Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/pretty-good-pizza-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 32 m - [She Chocolaterie](https://www.chch.live/business/she-chocolaterie-christchurch-central-city), Sweets & snacks, 32 m - [The Spirits Workshop Bar & Bottle Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-spirits-workshop-bar-bottle-shop-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 32 m - [Aha Wildlife Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/aha-wildlife-bakery-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 34 m - [Beehive Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/beehive-collective-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 34 m - [Mischief With Wine](https://www.chch.live/business/mischief-with-wine-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 36 m - [Bellbird Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/bellbird-bakery-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 37 m - [The General Store](https://www.chch.live/business/the-general-store-christchurch-central-city), Business, 37 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5336222&lon=172.6344386) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5336222,172.6344386,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Two%20Fat%20Indians) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11118471396), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Two Fat Indians?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Two Fat Indians?** 88 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, on [Cashel Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/cashel-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5336222,172.6344386,17) **Is Two Fat Indians still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 4 Dec 2026, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Two Fat Indians?** phone [03 371 7273](tel:+6433717273), its [website](https://twofatindians.co.nz/citycentral/), email [streetkitchen9@gmail.com](mailto:streetkitchen9@gmail.com). **When is Two Fat Indians open?** Su-Th 11:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-21:30; Mo-Su 13:30-16:30 open "High tea", as mapped on OpenStreetMap. **What other restaurants are near Two Fat Indians?** [Midnight Shanghai](https://www.chch.live/business/midnight-shanghai-christchurch-central-city) (32 m), [Riverside Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/riverside-kitchen-christchurch-central-city) (32 m), [Ramen Ria](https://www.chch.live/business/ramen-ria-christchurch-central-city) (34 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Two Fat Indians?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/88-cashel-street) holds 1 report; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Alchemy Equipment Outlet Store](https://www.chch.live/business/alchemy-equipment-outlet-store-christchurch-central-city) (16 m); the Bus Interchange (Intercity stop) bus stop is 224 m away: routes 3, 8, 80; a shared zone passes within 64 m; nearest park: [Friendship Corner](https://www.chch.live/park/1371-friendship-corner) (97 m). **What stood where Two Fat Indians is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5336222&lon=172.6344386) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (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 - Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address - Record assembled 2026-10-19 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/two-fat-indians-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city