Panhead vs Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt:Which is more popular?

Name: Panhead vs Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt: Which is searched more in New Zealand?
Creator: Brandwave
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In September 2026, Panhead had more branded searches than Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand. Panhead had about 3,490 branded searches, while Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt had 1,000. Panhead made up 38.8% 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, Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt appeared in two of the three answers and Panhead in none.

Among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand in September 2026

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Top Upper Hutt restaurants in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews

In three ChatGPT questions, Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt was mentioned in two out of three: in two of the three ChatGPT answers. Panhead did not appear in any of the 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.

How many AI answers named each brand
Brand	ChatGPT	Answers that named it
Boneface Brewing	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Curry Workz	Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answers	3 of 3
Fig Tree Cafe	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt	Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answers	2 of 3
Panhead	Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answers	0 of 3

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

See every answer about Upper Hutt restaurants

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:

Panhead

Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 21, 2026.

Is Panhead or Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt more popular in search?

This chart shows how often people search Google for Panhead 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.

Panhead and Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand, by month

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 Panhead and Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt comparison changed over the last 12 months?

3 findings

Panhead 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, Panhead’s share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand moved from 38.3% to 38.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 3.6K to 3.5K.
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, Punjabi Rasoi Upper Hutt gained share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand, from 9.1% to 11.1%.
In September 2026, Panhead lost share of searches among Upper Hutt restaurants in New Zealand, from 39.7% to 38.8%.

How are branded searches counted?

22 search terms

Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Panhead’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.