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Prepare to be heartily filled because there is a good deal of servings for each dish plus all the rice you can eat (eat-all-you-kanin). We ordered Calcutta Fish (Fillets of gurnard spice rubbed with lemon juice and garlic ginger, and seared with mustard seed, curry leaves and coconut cream) for $16.00 and two Garlic Naan breads for $3.50 each. Believe me when I say this, but this is the best curry dish that I have the pleasure of tasting. All the ingredients blended perfectly I must say, and I just cannot get enough. The flavor is very rich but not very spicy.

The Naan bread compliments the dish and the rice. The bread is very soft and tasty, perfect for dipping to the yummy curry sauce.

However if you still have separation issues with the ever famous Butter Chicken then you must order Chicken Makhani for $15.50. Be forewarned though that after tasting the Chicken Makhani you might develop a memory lapse for the food court mall-type Butter Chicken.

You can check out the other dishes in their menu, just watch the spicy level if you are not into very spicy foods. Lamb Bhutuwa for $15.50 is awesome and you can check out Bhajees (crispy onion and spinach fritters) for $7.00. One thing to note though is that I am not a big fan of the Narnis, an Indian souvlaki.

Service is very fast and very friendly. Ambience feels very casual but not cheap. Tables are spacious and ideal for group dinners. Parking is available on both sides of Riccarton Road or Bartlett Street.

If you are a fan of Indian dishes then you definitely MUST try this restaurant. If you are a Filipino and you miss the Pinoy dishes with gata then you must order the Calcutta Fish.

Arjee Bhajee is located at 13C Riccarton Road ((Hagley Park end of Riccarton Road), Christchurch, New Zealand. Call (03) 365 6633 for reservations or takeaways.

If you are closer to the City Centre, then they have a branch at 300 Colombo Street. Call (03) 337 0050 for reservations or takeaways.

Verdict: Recommended.