Best Indian Restaurant in Wellington & Paraparaumu Beach
Jugnu’s Little India
Authentic Flavours. Warm Hospitality. True Indian Dining in Wellington and Paraparaumu Beach.
Jugnu’s Little India is a Wellington based business. The foundations of this business are derived from Little India that was started by my brother Sukhmohan (Sukhi) Gill in Dunedin in 1991. Our first restaurant in Wellington started on Dec 24, 1997. We now have 2 restaurants in Wellington city, Paraparaumu Beach and a restaurant in the heritage building Mungavin Homestead, Porirua. All our locations is an ideal venue for Weddings and functions.
Wellington History
Jugnu Gill opened his first restaurant in 1997. Jugnu arrived in New Zealand from New Jersey, USA. In his working life he worked as a Systems Engineer in Information Technology for 2 large corporations. First in London and then in the USA. Jugnu has always had a passion for food and hospitality. He wanted to open a restaurant in New Jersey, but it was not practical at that time.
His siblings, Dame Sukhinder Turner, Shammi Sandhu and brother Sukhmohan (Sukhi) Gill were already in Dunedin. Jugnu joined them in 1993.
It was a natural progression for Jugnu to help his brother with his business. Jugnu opened a restaurant in Queenstown with his siblings. and then owned and operated a Bar and Night club in Dunedin! A desire to branch out on his own eventually led him to Wellington.
Flavours of the world
Welcome to Jugnu’s Duniya, your go-to destination in central Wellington for a delicious journey across global cuisines. We bring together the best of Indian, Asian and Western flavours under one roof, crafted with fresh ingredients, bold spices, and a whole lot of love.
Indulge in our signature favourites like classic pork belly, lime red grapes lamb shank, garlic butter beef steak, and crowd-pleasers such as butter chicken (Indian style). If you’re craving comfort food, try our homemade burgers with fries, or explore authentic South Indian dishes like dosas and idli. Rice lovers can dig into our flavour-packed biryani and fried rice, while Italian fans will enjoy our homemade pizza and pasta.
Whether you’re stopping by for a casual lunch, family dinner, or a relaxed night out with friends, Jugnu’s Duniya offers something for every taste. Located right in the centre of Wellington, we’re the perfect spot for dine-in, takeaway, or online ordering.
Come experience flavours of the world, right here at Jugnu’s Duniya, Wellington — where every dish tells a story.
Jugnu’s Location
We have 4 locations in Wellington
Cuba Mall, Blair Street, Paraparaumu & Porirua
Find us minutes apart, serving the same delicious dishes you love: Cuba Street and Blair Street
Perfect for dine-in, takeaway, or delivery.
Reservation
We have lots of traditional curries which come from our grandmother’s recipes. Our careful preparation makes our indian food beautiful to behold and additive to the palate. We use a traditional tandoor fired by charcoal which gives our naans authentic flavour. We look forward to serving you the finest cuisine from back home.
