Cassia vs Oh Calcutta:Which is more popular in New Zealand?
In October 2026, Cassia had more branded searches than Oh Calcutta among Auckland Indian restaurants in New Zealand. Cassia had about 10,400 branded searches, while Oh Calcutta had 2,400. Cassia made up 33.4% of all Auckland Indian restaurant searches we track, and Oh Calcutta accounted for 7.7%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Auckland Indian restaurants, Oh Calcutta appeared in all three answers and Cassia in two. Oh Calcutta was mentioned before Cassia in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Cassia, about 4 searches for every 1 for Oh Calcutta
Who does AI mention more?
Oh Calcutta, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Oh Calcutta, named ahead of Cassia in every answer
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Top Auckland Indian restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Oh Calcutta appeared in all three answers. Cassia was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Oh Calcutta was listed before Cassia in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
GOAT by Sid Chopra1st
Oh Calcutta2nd
Cassia3rd- Satya4th
1947 Eatery5th
VT Station–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Oh Calcutta3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
GOAT by Sid Chopra3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Cassia2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Satya2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
1947 Eatery1 of 3Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answers
VT Station0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
See every answer about Auckland Indian restaurants
3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Indian restaurant should I go to in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Indian restaurants in Auckland, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Indian restaurant in Auckland, New Zealand for a curry dinner?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“indian restaurants auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“indian food auckland”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Cassia or Oh Calcutta more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Cassia and Oh Calcutta by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six Auckland Indian restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Cassia, Oh Calcutta. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | 1947 Eatery | Cassia | Oh Calcutta | VT Station | GOAT by Sid Chopra | Satya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 45.5% | 30.3% | 12.6% | 10.1% | 0.87% | 0.78% |
| Dec 2025 | 46.7% | 30.7% | 10.6% | 10% | 1.3% | 0.73% |
| Jan 2026 | 45.3% | 30.1% | 12.5% | 9.9% | 1.5% | 0.69% |
| Feb 2026 | 37.7% | 37.7% | 12.7% | 10.1% | 1.3% | 0.53% |
| Mar 2026 | 45.9% | 30.6% | 12.7% | 8.8% | 1.4% | 0.61% |
| Apr 2026 | 47.8% | 25.9% | 13.1% | 10.4% | 2.1% | 0.72% |
| May 2026 | 44.5% | 29.1% | 12.2% | 11.8% | 1.6% | 0.76% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.9% | 28.5% | 14.1% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 0.73% |
| Jul 2026 | 50% | 22.2% | 13.4% | 10.8% | 2.9% | 0.83% |
| Aug 2026 | 58.1% | 20.9% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 1.8% | 0.64% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.9% | 33.3% | 7.6% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 0.66% |
| Oct 2026 | 50.5% | 33.4% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 1.5% | 0.58% |
How has branded search for Cassia and Oh Calcutta changed in New Zealand over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Cassia was ahead of Oh Calcutta in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Cassia’s share of searches among Auckland Indian restaurants in New Zealand moved from 30.3% to 33.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 7K to 10.4K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Oh Calcutta’s share of searches among Auckland Indian restaurants in New Zealand moved from 12.6% to 7.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 2.4K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Auckland Indian restaurants in October 2026?
2 changes

Estimated monthly branded searches for Cassia in New Zealand rose 48.2% over 12 measured months, from 7K to 10.4K in October 2026.

Estimated monthly branded searches for Oh Calcutta in New Zealand fell 17.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 2.4K in October 2026.
How are Cassia’s and Oh Calcutta’s branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Cassia’s and Oh Calcutta’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
Cassia
5 branded search terms
- cassia
- cassia cafe
- cassia dining
- cassia menu
- cassia restaurant
Oh Calcutta
1 branded search term
- oh calcutta
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