TumericVinetown, Whangārei
Tumeric – Indian food
Tumeric – Indian food
Tumeric – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Vinetown

Tumeric

Vinetown, Whangārei Open 7 days · 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Weekly opening hours for Tumeric
Monday11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Tumeric

Found at the Vinetown area, Tumeric is an Indian restaurant that has become part of the Vinetown dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

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. With 8 Indian options across Whangārei, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

You can visit any day of the week – Tumeric opens daily. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 53 hours each week.

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 Vinetown easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
CurriesBeef vindaloo

Goan-style hot and tangy curry

$20–26

Biryani & RiceChicken biryani

Basmati layered with chicken, saffron and fried onion, served with raita

$21–27

BreadsTandoori roti

Wholemeal flatbread

$4–5

Desserts & DrinksMango lassi

Yoghurt and mango smoothie

$6–8

CurriesLamb rogan josh

Slow-cooked lamb with Kashmiri chilli and whole spices

$21–27

CurriesPalak paneer

Cottage cheese in spiced spinach

$18–23

Plan your visit

When is Tumeric 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 Tumeric

Where is Tumeric?

Tumeric is at Vinetown, Whangārei, about 200 m from central Whangārei. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Tumeric's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Tumeric open on weekends?

Yes – Tumeric is open on both Saturday (11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (11:30 am – 2 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm).

What kind of food does Tumeric 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 Tumeric?

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.

What other restaurants are near Tumeric?

The closest is Oliver's (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Tumeric

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Vinetown
Oliver's 10 m
Restaurant

Oliver's

Vinetown
Vinetown, Whangārei
Sadies – Cafe food 10 m
Cafe

Sadies

Vinetown
Vinetown, Whangārei
Fat Camel – Middle Eastern food 20 m
Middle Eastern

Fat Camel

Vinetown
Vinetown, Whangārei
Amici 20 m
Italian

Amici

Vinetown
Vinetown, Whangārei
Dickens Inn 30 m
Pub

Dickens Inn

71 Cameron Street, Vinetown
Vinetown, Whangārei
Kofe Kai – Cafe food 30 m
Cafe

Kofe Kai

Vinetown
Vinetown, Whangārei

Other Indian places nearby

Indian in Whangārei
NameAreaStatusDistance
Shiraz Indian RestaurantVinetown120 m
Divine Indian restaurantVinetown–560 m
Okara Indian Oven and PizzaMorningside820 m
Khane Bahar Indian Restaurant & BarMairtown1.9 km
Delight Indian RestaurantTikipunga4.7 km
Shiraz Indian restaurant and CafeTe Kamo5.2 km