Methven’s Cultural Heart
At Nawab Eatery, we bring the vibrant flavours and timeless traditions of North India to the heart of Mid Canterbury. Our carefully curated menu features rich curries, fragrant biryanis, and sizzling tandoori dishes, all crafted with premium ingredients and bold spices.
Whether you’re dining with family, sharing a meal with friends, or visiting Methven for the first time, Nawab offers a warm, elegant atmosphere and a taste experience that’s both refined and approachable.
Our Customer Love
NZ H.
10 months ago
One place you need to shout out the 5 star rating!Highly recommended!!superb!
Tandoori chicken had a unique smoke flavour !
Tandoori chicken had a unique smoke flavour !
Karanghape New Z.
10 months ago
Extreme good food 👍..must try or you in a big loss!
Charlotte F.
10 months ago
Perfect service, delicious butter chicken, we came back 3 times on our trip to Methven. Could not recommend more.
Matthias Z.
10 months ago
After a 6-hour hike, we landed in heaven.
Excellent Indian food and great service!!
Excellent Indian food and great service!!
Anna S.
10 months ago
The best Indian food I’ve ever eaten! The waiter was very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere was very relaxed; it almost felt like a spa treatment.
Grant B.
11 months ago
Had lovely meal. Nice food and friendly staff.
Anthony L.
11 months ago
Very friendly staff and amazing food
Linda M.
11 months ago
We loved our first meal so went back a few days later. Delicious and authentic Indian food. Would definitely recommend for takeaways or dine in.
nicholas G.
1 year ago
Great cosy Indian and good service,
Food tasted so fresh – great after a day in the slopes
Food tasted so fresh – great after a day in the slopes
Jessica S.
1 year ago
Me and my family had an amazing dinner last night. It was my first time eating Indian and my favorite. 😊
Rebecca L.
1 year ago
Really good food. We had the lamb briyani, chicken saag and garlic naan. They were really busy as its the school holidays and peak dinner time. So service was understandably very slow. We ordered at 6.40pm and only got our food at 7.20pm. Staff were friendly and again, food was amazing thus the many patrons they had for dinner. Price is reasonable too.
Liam H.
1 year ago
Possibly the greatest restaurant to ever open. Food was impeccable, staff were friendly, and had an amazing atmosphere. If you are passing through Methven it would be a crime not to eat here. Perfect after a long day of skiing at Mt Hutt.
Laura D.
1 year ago
Fantastic spot in Methven, very nice staff and more importantly the naan was naaning
annette S.
1 year ago
Well, we spent a glorious 2 hours at the hot springs in the afternoon, then checked out the the Irish pub way too expensive for us. We decided on the only Indian restaurant in town, wow what a Gem.
Hey, they are in minor renovations atm seriously did not take away from the atmosphere. Our own curiously we asked if goat curry was on the menu. Yes, it is in limited supply as it is mainly
for our staff and can be made available for patrons. OMG, it should be on the menu, having travelled the world the chef can cook Indian at the Michelin level. Both chicken and goat curry were melting in our mouths the food was wonderful delicious fulfilling and beautifully presented. A lovely selection of wines and half the price of the other restaurants on offer. Great for couples families and groups.
Hey, they are in minor renovations atm seriously did not take away from the atmosphere. Our own curiously we asked if goat curry was on the menu. Yes, it is in limited supply as it is mainly
for our staff and can be made available for patrons. OMG, it should be on the menu, having travelled the world the chef can cook Indian at the Michelin level. Both chicken and goat curry were melting in our mouths the food was wonderful delicious fulfilling and beautifully presented. A lovely selection of wines and half the price of the other restaurants on offer. Great for couples families and groups.
Joanne S.
1 year ago
Delicious butter chicken.
Highly Recommend.
Service was amazing.
Highly Recommend.
Service was amazing.
Dale A.
1 year ago
Tidy, professional, authentic, good food
