🍛 Best Vegan Curry in Wellington (2026)

7 curry spots 4 fully vegan 3 vegetarian

From creamy coconut Thai curries to rich Indian dals, Wellington, New Zealand has no shortage of incredible vegan curry options. Here are the best spots to warm up with a plant-based curry.

Last updated: April 2026

#1

Vinda's Curry Emporium

Vegetarian Indian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5
📍 87 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington 6021

A Newtown institution serving deeply spiced South Indian vegetarian curries, fluffy dosas that hang off the plate, and tangy rasam soup. The…

#2

Bamboo Tiger

Vegan Thai $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 47 Dixon St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

A moody, dimly-lit vegan Thai restaurant on Dixon Street where the green curry is rich with kaffir lime and Thai basil, and the crispy tofu …

#3

Jackson Street Curry House

Vegetarian Indian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 112 Jackson St, Petone, Lower Hutt 5012

A family-run vegetarian Indian restaurant that has been a Petone fixture for fifteen years. The butter paneer with garlic naan is legendary,…

#4

Kawa Bowl

Vegan Japanese $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 98 Cuba St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

A quick-serve bowl bar tucked into the Cuba Street busking strip, dishing out generously topped poke bowls with marinated tofu, pickled ging…

#5

Newtown Noodle House

Vegan Japanese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 145 Riddiford St, Newtown, Wellington 6021

This no-frills Riddiford Street staple serves enormous bowls of vegan ramen with rich miso broth, marinated shiitake, and hand-pulled noodle…

#6

Sunflower Thai

Vegetarian Thai $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 53 Vivian St, Te Aro, Wellington 6011

Wellingtonians have been queuing for the pad thai and massaman curry at this compact vegetarian Thai kitchen on Vivian Street for over a dec…

#7

Valley Daal

Vegan Indian $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 48 Aro St, Aro Valley, Wellington 6021

A tiny Aro Valley spot running a single-dish menu of slow-cooked dal with house-baked naan, pickled onion, and coriander chutney. The recipe…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the best vegan curry in Wellington?

VeganBites lists 7 restaurants serving vegan curry in Wellington, New Zealand. Top-rated options include Vinda's Curry Emporium, Bamboo Tiger and Jackson Street Curry House. Each listing includes vegan ratings, price range, and directions.

How many places serve vegan curry in Wellington?

There are 7 vegan-friendly restaurants known for curry in Wellington. 4 are fully vegan and 3 are vegetarian with strong vegan options. This list is updated regularly.

What is the #1 vegan curry spot in Wellington?

Based on vegan ratings and community reviews, Vinda's Curry Emporium is the top-rated spot for vegan curry in Wellington. It has a vegan rating of 5/5. Browse all 7 options to find your ideal match.

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