BikanervalaSydenham, Christchurch
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Indian restaurant · Sydenham

Bikanervala Restaurant

458 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch Closed Mondays

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch5:49 pm
Closed Mondays
Weekly opening hours for Bikanervala
MondayClosed
Tuesdaynoon – 8 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 8 pm
Thursdaynoon – 8 pm
Fridaynoon – 8 pm
Saturdaynoon – 8 pm
Sundaynoon – 8 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 595 0292 to check.

458 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch

About

About Bikanervala

Found at 458 Colombo Street in Sydenham, Bikanervala is an Indian restaurant that has become part of the Sydenham dining scene. It is about 1.3 km from central Christchurch.

The kitchen focuses on Indian food. Dishes typical of this style include samosa and lamb rogan josh, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. We currently list 69 places in Christchurch in the Indian category, and Bikanervala is among them. The menu also crosses into vegan territory.

Bikanervala opens 6 days a week and is closed on Mondays. The earliest start is noon on Tuesdays, and the latest finish is 8 pm on Tuesdays. In total it trades for about 48 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Bikanervala include takeaway available and vegan options. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Indian restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Sydenham easy to explore on foot.

How the venue describes itself: “Indian sweets, restaurant, and takeaway”

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Indian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
BreadsGarlic naan

Brushed with garlic butter

$5–6

StartersSeekh kebab

Minced lamb skewers with ginger and coriander

$14–19

BreadsCheese naan

Stuffed with melted cheese

$6–8

Desserts & DrinksMasala chai

Spiced milk tea

$4–6

Desserts & DrinksMango lassi

Yoghurt and mango smoothie

$6–8

CurriesBeef vindaloo

Goan-style hot and tangy curry

$20–26

Plan your visit

When is Bikanervala busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Indian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Bikanervala

Where is Bikanervala?

Bikanervala is at 458 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, about 1.3 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Bikanervala's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday noon – 8 pm; Wednesday noon – 8 pm; Thursday noon – 8 pm; Friday noon – 8 pm; Saturday noon – 8 pm; Sunday noon – 8 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Bikanervala closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays.

What kind of food does Bikanervala serve?

Indian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Indian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Bikanervala?

As an estimate, a meal at a Indian restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does Bikanervala do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegan options.

How can I contact Bikanervala?

You can call +64 3 595 0292. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Bikanervala?

The closest is MoriMori (30 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Map of Sydenham
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29 Sweets 320 m
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29 Sweets

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Other Indian places nearby

Indian in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
MG Road EaterySydenham50 m
29 SweetsSydenham320 m
Indian PearlSydenham–380 m
ShamianaSydenham–510 m
CoriandersSydenham–740 m
Dosa KitchenSydenham1.0 km