Jackson Street · Petone

Experience the
Taste of Tradition

Twenty-five years of cooking, sixteen of them here in Aotearoa, served from one family kitchen on Jackson Street — tandoor, North and South Indian curries, biryani, kothu roti and Indo-Chinese.

4.8 from 46 Google reviews

Our Story

A family kitchen, three decades in the making

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ZaikaHub is our family-run Indian restaurant, proudly serving the Petone community with warmth, heart and over twenty-five years of culinary experience. For more than sixteen of those years we've cooked right here in Aotearoa, refining flavours, techniques and the kind of hospitality that makes a meal feel like home.

Our chef has spent decades perfecting traditional recipes, exploring regional dishes and learning how to bring out the best in every spice. Opening this restaurant was a long-held dream — one brought to life with the whole family pitching in, creating a lively, welcoming space where good food and good company come naturally.

We focus on honest, flavour-packed cooking made with care, consistency and a personal touch. Whether you're here for a comforting classic, something bold and aromatic, or simply a relaxed night out, we're here to make your meal memorable.

25+Years cooking
16Years in NZ
4.8★Google rating
200 Jackson Street, on the Nelson Street corner

What to order

Straight from tonight's menu

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Weekday lunchtimes

The Lunch Special

Choose any curry from the lunch list — it comes with rice and a plain naan. The quickest good lunch on Jackson Street.

Vegan dishes are available — just ask our staff. Let us know about any allergies so we can adjust your meal where possible.

See lunch pricing

The place

A look inside

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The ZaikaHub corner on Jackson Street, Petone
Jackson & Nelson St
A spread of curries, breads, pakora and chicken tikka
A table for sharing
Fresh plain naan from the tandoor
Straight from the tandoor
The non-veg platter on a sizzling plate
Off the sizzler

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From the neighbourhood

4.8 out of 5 on Google

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4.846 reviews
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What guests mention most often:

Butter chicken 3 The naans 5 Portion size 5 Tender meat 3 Goat dishes 2 Authentic flavour 2 Welcoming team 2 Spinach dishes 2

Find us

Jackson Street, Petone

Opening Hours

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  • AddressJackson Street, Petone, Lower Hutt
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  • DrinksBYO wine only
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We can arrange a lunch or dinner buffet for special functions and bookings. Ask our friendly team about catering and banquets of all sizes.

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