Royal IndianWaterford Estate, Rotorua
Royal Indian – Indian food
Royal Indian – Indian food
Royal Indian – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Waterford Estate

Royal Indian Restaurant

176 Lake Road, Waterford Estate, Rotorua Open 7 days · 11 am – 9:30 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 9:30 pm
Weekly opening hours for Royal Indian
Monday11 am – 9:30 pm
Tuesday11 am – 9:30 pm
Wednesday11 am – 9:30 pm
Thursday11 am – 9:30 pm
Friday11 am – 9:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday11 am – 9:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 7 348 7542 to check.

176 Lake Road, Waterford Estate, Rotorua

About

About Royal Indian

If you are looking for an Indian restaurant in Waterford Estate, Rotorua, Royal Indian at 176 Lake Road in Waterford Estate is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Rotorua city centre it is roughly 2.1 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Expect the flavours of India: at Indian food venues like this, favourites such as butter chicken and palak paneer are usually on the menu. It is one of 15 Indian venues we list in Rotorua.

You can visit any day of the week – Royal Indian opens daily. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 74 hours each week.

For budgeting, Indian restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 7 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

How the venue describes itself: ““Hospitality is simply an opportunity to show love and care””

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

BreadsCheese naan

Stuffed with melted cheese

$6–8

Biryani & RiceCoconut rice

With mustard seeds and curry leaves

$5–7

StartersSeekh kebab

Minced lamb skewers with ginger and coriander

$14–19

CurriesLamb rogan josh

Slow-cooked lamb with Kashmiri chilli and whole spices

$21–27

Desserts & DrinksMasala chai

Spiced milk tea

$4–6

Plan your visit

When is Royal Indian 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 Royal Indian

Where is Royal Indian?

Royal Indian is at 176 Lake Road, Waterford Estate, Rotorua, about 2.1 km from central Rotorua. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Royal Indian's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 9:30 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 9:30 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 9:30 pm; Thursday 11 am – 9:30 pm; Friday 11 am – 9:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 9:30 pm; Sunday 11 am – 9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Royal Indian open on weekends?

Yes – Royal Indian is open on both Saturday (11 am – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 9:30 pm).

What kind of food does Royal Indian 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 Royal Indian?

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.

How can I contact Royal Indian?

You can call +64 7 348 7542. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Royal Indian?

The closest is NZ Kebab & Chicken House (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

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