Jugnu's Duniya (Flavours of the World)

On Cuba Mall in Te Aro, Jugnu’s Duniya (Flavours of the World) brings a kaleidoscope of taste to Wellington. It is rooted in Jugnu’s Little India, the family venture begun by Sukhmohan (Sukhi) Gill in Dunedin in 1991, with Wellington welcoming its first outpost in 1997.

Today, this city address nods to that heritage while looking outward, inviting diners to roam beyond borders in a warm, lively setting made for family gatherings.

The kitchen takes a globe-trotting brief seriously yet playfully - think hand-tossed pizza and comforting pasta in red and white sauces alongside the soft sizzle of dosas and idlis, aromatic chicken biryani, and wok-tossed fried rice.

There are juicy burgers with fries for the classics crowd, sticky honey-glazed pork ribs and tender pork belly for indulgence, plus crisp salads with chicken or prawns and the guilty pleasure of buttermilk waffles topped with fried chicken. Expect a spectrum of flavours - spicy, sour, sweet, and hot - all under one roof.

Set within the hum of Cuba Mall, the mood is vibrant and easygoing, ideal for weeknight catch-ups and long, leisurely weekends. Families feel at home, students and seasoned locals are well looked after, and everyone is encouraged to dine their own way.

Pull up a chair, bring an appetite, and let Jugnu’s Duniya whirl you around the world - no passport required!