Welcome to The Lucky Dhaba

“ Delicious indian food with incredible service. Food was served quick and fast and the quality was not compromised. ”

“ The Lucky Dhaba in Petone bursts with flavour, warmth, and energy — serving up authentic Indian dishes that taste like home! I tried the Chole Bhatura, and the Chole was absolutely delicious — rich in flavour yet not oily at all, while the Butter Chicken was creamy, tender, and perfectly seasoned — pure comfort food. The restaurant has plenty of space for everyone, making it perfect for families, friends, or big gatherings. The chef is amazing, clearly putting passion and care into every dish. The menu is huge, offering a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options to suit every taste, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality and portions. The place is spotless and well-maintained, creating a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment. With its friendly service, lively atmosphere, and mouthwatering food, The Lucky Dhaba is the kind of spot that makes you feel right at home — you arrive hungry, leave happy, and can’t wait to come back! ”

“ A great eatery that was a very pleasant surprise of delicious and authentic Indian cuisine. This is my new “go-to” for Indian and all locked in to a humble establishment in Petone. Thank you to the attentive staff we had during our lunch. ”

“ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Outstanding Food & Great Value! We visited Lucky Dhabba in Petone with the family, and it’s honestly one of the best places to eat in Wellington and the Hutt. The curries were absolutely delicious, the prices very reasonable, and the service warm and welcoming. Highly recommend this place to anyone who hasn’t tried it yet — no regrets at all. We’ll definitely be back. Great job, Lucky Dhabba! ”

“ We had a great meal sharing several dishes between two of us. Not expensive, good quality and flavour. We have had better in this city but not better at this price. My fave is Lamb saagwala which had a smooth spinach sauce. Dahi bhalla (chickpeas in tamarind and yoghurt) is my wife's fave. Service was fast and attentive, thanks. The only downside is that the restaurant space is not as impressive. ”

“ Five stars for this little Indian restaurant. We enjoy the clean environment and the best tasty dishes over there. Gonna be our spot from now on ”

“ We had a wonderful experience at Lucky Dhaba! My husband has enjoyed their food many times before, but this was my first visit—and it was extra special because he took me there for our anniversary. The staff was very friendly and suggested their special Chicken Kastoori when we asked about their best non-veg curry. It was absolutely delicious—full of flavor and cooked to perfection! We also ordered the lunch meal, and the naan was soft and fresh. Everything was just perfect. I truly enjoyed the meal and would love to visit again. Highly recommended! ”

“ I had the best garlic cheese naan in Welly, it was so creamy . The biryani tastes great as well it has at least min 8 cube of lamb meat in the pot when I order. I am not sure about others but we ordered butter chicken as well which is not spicy as we ordered mild level so when u want to have this dish better ask for the spicy level as certain places are spicy or taste sweet.but my husband like it since it's not spicy .services is great as they are kind enough to introduce us their best meal in the shop even the shop was quite busy when we were there.no rush on ordering and meal is ready quite fast too. ”