How popular isThe Ottoman?
In September 2026, people searched for The Ottoman by name about 590 times in New Zealand, an 18.1% decrease from the previous year. These searches made up 8% of all New Zealand Ashburton restaurant searches, placing The Ottoman seventh out of seven restaurants. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Ashburton restaurants, The Ottoman appeared in two of the three answers and was the fifth most recommended of the seven.
The Ottoman is the seventh most searched of 7 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Formosa AshburtonShare of searches 23.3%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 2nd
Ton's ThaiShare of searches 21.8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
The Fine LionShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
The RabbitShare of searches 12%Mentioned in 3 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
The OttomanShare of searches 8%Mentioned in 2 of 3 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
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Top Ashburton restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, The Ottoman was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. The Ottoman is the fifth most recommended of the seven.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Formosa Ashburton3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Fine Lion3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Rabbit3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Ton's Thai2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- The Ottoman2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cleavers Corner1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Somerset Grocer1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Ashburton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Ashburton, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Ashburton, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ashburton restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“ashburton dinner”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Which Ashburton restaurants compete with The Ottoman?
Share of searches by month for Formosa Ashburton, Ton's Thai, The Fine Lion, The Rabbit, Cleavers Corner, Somerset Grocer, The Ottoman. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Formosa Ashburton | Ton's Thai | The Fine Lion | The Rabbit | Cleavers Corner | Somerset Grocer | The Ottoman |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 23.7% | 23.1% | 12.1% | 10.7% | 12.1% | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Nov 2025 | 19.6% | 22.6% | 15.5% | 10.5% | 11.7% | 11.5% | 8.6% |
| Dec 2025 | 19.5% | 23.8% | 15.9% | 9.9% | 10.9% | 11.3% | 8.7% |
| Jan 2026 | 21.1% | 20.3% | 17.1% | 10.7% | 10.6% | 10.7% | 9.4% |
| Feb 2026 | 20.2% | 23% | 15.8% | 10.7% | 9.7% | 11.9% | 8.7% |
| Mar 2026 | 21.8% | 24.8% | 13.1% | 11.5% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 7.7% |
| Apr 2026 | 21.8% | 24.5% | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% | 10.9% | 7.6% |
| May 2026 | 24.5% | 23.6% | 10.9% | 12.4% | 12.4% | 8.8% | 7.3% |
| Jun 2026 | 23.1% | 26.3% | 10% | 13.9% | 10.9% | 9.1% | 6.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 23.7% | 22.2% | 12.2% | 13.9% | 10% | 10% | 8.2% |
| Aug 2026 | 23.8% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 12.2% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 23.3% | 21.8% | 12% | 12% | 11.5% | 11.3% | 8% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 23.3% | 1.7K | 0% | -0.5 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 21.8% | 1.6K | 0% | -0.4 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 12% | 880 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 12% | 880 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 11.5% | 840 | 0% | -0.2 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 11.3% | 830 | +20.3% | +1.7 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 8% | 590 | 0% | -0.2 points |
23.3%
Held 1st. 1.7K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.5 points.
21.8%
Held 2nd. 1.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.4 points.
12%
Held 3rd. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
12%
Held 4th. 880 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.5%
Held 5th. 840 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
11.3%
Held 6th. 830 estimated branded searches, +20.3% vs prior month. Share +1.7 points.
8%
Held 7th. 590 estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share -0.2 points.
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How has branded search demand for The Ottoman changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for The Ottoman in New Zealand fell from 720 to 590.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Ottoman’s share of searches among Ashburton restaurants in New Zealand decreased from 8.7% to 8%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, The Ottoman’s share of searches among Ashburton restaurants in New Zealand peaked at 9.4% in January 2026 and was lowest at 6.6% in June 2026.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Ashburton restaurants in September 2026?
6 changes
In September 2026, Somerset Grocer gained share of searches among Ashburton restaurants in New Zealand, from 9.6% to 11.3%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Ottoman in New Zealand fell 18.1% over 12 measured months, from 720 to 590 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Cleavers Corner in New Zealand fell 16% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 840 in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Ton's Thai in New Zealand fell 15.8% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.6K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Formosa Ashburton in New Zealand fell 12.3% over 12 measured months, from 1.9K to 1.7K in September 2026.
Estimated monthly branded searches for The Fine Lion in New Zealand fell 12% over 12 measured months, from 1K to 880 in September 2026.
How are The Ottoman’s branded searches counted?
1 search term
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using The Ottoman’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for this branded term can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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