Chilli MasalaLower Hutt Central, Lower Hutt
Chilli Masala – Indian food
Chilli Masala – Indian food
Chilli Masala – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Lower Hutt Central

Chilli Masala

458 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt, 5010 Open 7 days · 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Opening hours

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

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 4 586 4820 to check.

458 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt, 5010

About

About Chilli Masala

Chilli Masala is an Indian restaurant located at 458 High Street in Lower Hutt Central, in the city of Lower Hutt, in New Zealand's Wellington region. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of India: at Indian food venues like this, favourites such as garlic naan and butter chicken are usually on the menu. With 21 Indian options across Lower Hutt, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

You can visit any day of the week – Chilli Masala 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 56 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Indian restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Desserts & DrinksMango lassi

Yoghurt and mango smoothie

$6–8

BreadsKeema naan

Stuffed with spiced lamb mince

$7–9

CurriesDal makhani

Black lentils simmered overnight with butter

$16–21

StartersVegetable samosa

Crisp pastry with spiced potato and peas, tamarind chutney

$8–12

Biryani & RiceCoconut rice

With mustard seeds and curry leaves

$5–7

Desserts & DrinksGulab jamun

Milk dumplings in rose syrup

$7–9

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When is Chilli Masala 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 Chilli Masala

Where is Chilli Masala?

Chilli Masala is at 458 High Street, Hutt Central, Lower Hutt, 5010, about 900 m from central Lower Hutt. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Chilli Masala's opening hours?

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

Is Chilli Masala open on weekends?

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

What kind of food does Chilli Masala 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 Chilli Masala?

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 Chilli Masala?

You can call +64 4 586 4820. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Chilli Masala?

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

Nearby

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Indian in Lower Hutt
NameAreaStatusDistance
New ParadiseLower Hutt Central–10 m
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Asian cuisineLower Hutt Central–100 m
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