Fig Tree Cafe vs Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Fig Tree Cafe had more branded searches than Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand. Fig Tree Cafe had about 2,220 branded searches, while Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt had 1,000. Fig Tree Cafe made up 24.7% of all Upper Hutt restaurant searches we track, and Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt accounted for 11.1%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about Upper Hutt restaurants, Fig Tree Cafe and Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt each appeared in two of the three answers. Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt was mentioned before Fig Tree Cafe in two out of three answers.
Who do people search for more?
Fig Tree Cafe, about 2 searches for every 1 for Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 2 of 3 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt, named ahead of Fig Tree Cafe in 2 of 3 answers
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Top Upper Hutt restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions, Fig Tree Cafe and Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt were each mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt was listed before Fig Tree Cafe in two out of three answers.
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.
Boneface Brewing3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers- Curry Workz3 of 3Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Fig Tree Cafe2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
- Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt2 of 3Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers
Panhead0 of 3Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers
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3 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which restaurant should I go to in Upper Hutt, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best restaurants in Upper Hutt, New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best restaurant in Upper Hutt, New Zealand for a meal out?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“upper hutt restaurants”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“upper hutt dinner”
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 21, 2026.
Is Fig Tree Cafe or Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Fig Tree Cafe and Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five Upper Hutt restaurants we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Fig Tree Cafe, Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Panhead | Fig Tree Cafe | Boneface Brewing | Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt | Curry Workz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 38.3% | 28.6% | 16% | 10.8% | 6.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 42.2% | 25.3% | 17.8% | 8.4% | 6.2% |
| Dec 2025 | 45.3% | 23.7% | 16.7% | 8.2% | 6.2% |
| Jan 2026 | 37.6% | 31.1% | 14.8% | 10% | 6.6% |
| Feb 2026 | 39.2% | 29.6% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 6.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 39.4% | 30% | 14% | 10.3% | 6.4% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.7% | 31.8% | 15.2% | 10.7% | 8.5% |
| May 2026 | 31.4% | 35.2% | 16.5% | 10.1% | 6.8% |
| Jun 2026 | 31.3% | 32% | 18.2% | 11.1% | 7.4% |
| Jul 2026 | 34.3% | 26.7% | 16.3% | 12.4% | 10.3% |
| Aug 2026 | 39.7% | 22.3% | 20.5% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
| Sep 2026 | 38.8% | 24.7% | 16.1% | 11.1% | 9.2% |
How has the Fig Tree Cafe and Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Fig Tree Cafe was ahead of Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Fig Tree Cafe’s share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand moved from 28.6% to 24.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.7K to 2.2K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt’s share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand moved from 10.8% to 11.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand Upper Hutt restaurants in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Fig Tree Cafe gained share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand, from 22.3% to 24.7%.
In September 2026, Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt gained share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand, from 9.1% to 11.1%.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Fig Tree Cafe’s and Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt’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.
Fig Tree Cafe
2 branded search terms
- fig tree cafe
- fig tree cafe upper hutt
Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt
1 branded search term
- punjabi rasoi upper hutt
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