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Indian restaurant · Whitby

Whitby Taj

69A Discovery Drive, Whitby, Porirua, 5024 Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays

Opening hours

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Closed Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays
Weekly opening hours for Whitby Taj
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
Thursday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
Friday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm
SaturdayClosed
Sunday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 4 234 7444 to check.

69A Discovery Drive, Whitby, Porirua, 5024

About

About Whitby Taj

Whitby Taj is an Indian restaurant located at 69A Discovery Drive in Whitby, in the city of Porirua, in New Zealand's Wellington region. From the Porirua city centre it is roughly 4.9 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Expect the flavours of India: at Indian food venues like this, favourites such as palak paneer and garlic naan are usually on the menu. With 7 Indian options across Porirua, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into vegan territory.

Whitby Taj opens 4 days a week and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. The earliest start is 11 am on Wednesdays, and the latest finish is 7 pm on Wednesdays. 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 22 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes takeaway available, delivery, takes bookings, wheelchair accessible and vegetarian options. 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 3 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
CurriesPalak paneer

Cottage cheese in spiced spinach

$18–23

CurriesChicken korma

Mild curry with cashew and cream

$20–26

StartersChicken tikka

Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in the tandoor

$14–19

Biryani & RiceJeera rice

Basmati tempered with cumin

$4–6

Biryani & RiceCoconut rice

With mustard seeds and curry leaves

$5–7

Desserts & DrinksMango kulfi

Traditional Indian ice cream

$7–9

Plan your visit

When is Whitby Taj 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 6 pm on Fridays.

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Where is Whitby Taj?

Whitby Taj is at 69A Discovery Drive, Whitby, Porirua, 5024, about 4.9 km from central Porirua. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Whitby Taj's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday Closed; Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm; Thursday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm; Friday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm; Saturday Closed; Sunday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 7 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Whitby Taj closed?

It is normally closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays.

What kind of food does Whitby Taj 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 Whitby Taj?

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.

Does Whitby Taj do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available, and delivery is also offered.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

How can I contact Whitby Taj?

You can call +64 4 234 7444. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Whitby Taj?

The closest is The Co-Op (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Whitby Taj

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

Map of Whitby
The Co-Op 10 m
Vegan

The Co-Op

69A Discovery Drive, Whitby
Whitby, Porirua
Nish Cafe – Cafe food 60 m
Cafe

Nish Cafe

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Lighthouse Cafe 2.3 km
Cafe

Lighthouse Cafe

3 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pāuatahanui
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Ground Up – Cafe food 2.4 km
Cafe

Ground Up

15 Paekakariki Hill Road, Pāuatahanui
Porirua

Other Indian places nearby

Indian in Porirua
NameAreaStatusDistance
NatrajParemata–2.7 km
Plimmerton TajPlimmerton4.5 km
Little IndiaPorirua–4.5 km
New ParadisePorirua City Centre–4.7 km
Curry VillagePorirua City Centre4.8 km
English DhabaTawa–6.8 km