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"Love love love Dimitris! I have been visiting for years and it’s rarely a let down. Really good value for money and really tasty! Definitely worth..."

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"This is quite possibly the best food I've tasted in a really long time. The double chicken souvlaki is just incomparable with anything else. I'd come..."

Jay

"Every visit to Christchurch CBD would not be fully satisfying until you've tried one of these. Good bang for buck, fulling, flavoursome and..."

Alex

"A Christchurch institution. They, alongside Santorini's, defined Greek food in town. Ah the joy of a spilled souvlaki down your front. There's..."

Free Trade Winds

"If you are a souvlaki fan and you havent tried this then you are missing out on something really awesome!I can eat here any day, any time. I am..."

Sanchit Kaushal

"Love love love the souvlakis. Good location in town. Affordable and delicious! Friendly service whenever I go over. Also sitting area around to..."

Nessa

"This little food truck is super popular! you can spot a Dimitris souvlaki almost everywhere in the restart mall area! So we decided to have a go, and..."

May

"One of the awesomest souvlaki i hv had all my life... we just hit this place by chance.. v were sight seeing the container mall last year when v..."

Nemish Parekh

"Dimitris Greek Food is amazing. This place seemed to be the only food place with a queue in Christchurch and no wonder! The meats taste like the real..."

Davey Schilling

"Superb souvlaki. One of, if not the best in town. One of the few places that does all meats AND falafel well. Marking them down for two reasons - one..."

Spronk

"the falafel is amazing, great service, chilli and tomato sauces are delicious, as is the hummus. fresh and healthy food. recommend eating your..."

Sam Wilkinson

"I have to concur with the other reviews on this page, simply the best souvlakis in town. Well worth the usually long wait in the usually long queue...."

John Herrett

"I live away from home and come here everytime I come back.I am never let down. Best souvlaki ever!! I love..."

Becky Lodge

"Great Souvlaki, tasty meat juicy and sauces very delicious. When in the city have to go and get..."

Molly Soliman

"Amazing!!!! I've grown up with these when they were first at the art centre on a Sunday and now in Cashel Street! Love the flavours, always fresh,..."

Kelz

"Great tasty souvlaki. I love how chunky the pieces are and the bbq flavour goes well! Also a lot of meat all the way to the very bottom which is..."

Tesh Mcleod

"defiantly the best tasting souvlaki's around by far and the lamb is the best tasting lamb i have ,unlike most souvlaki shops where you get nothing..."

Onthedownlow_oo

"Delicious! They make the best Souvlaki's I have ever had. Also have the best falafel I've ever tasted. I recommend the falafel souvlaki to everyone,..."

Olivia Marchand

"Amazing - you will never find better. The food is heavenly and the staff are wonderful. The souvlaki's are none comparable to any souvlaki..."

Emma

"Amazing Souvlaki's, no matter what type of meat you get; Chicken, Beef, Lamb. All of them are juicy and the salad is fresh and the souvlaki is so..."

E N

"Prettymuch irresistible. Consistently the best chicken souvlakis you will ever taste. So glad to find they have reopened and still just as happy..."

Karen

"Simply the best! The food is outstanding and delicious and consistently good. They are the BEST souvlakis ever! And the owners are friendly and nice..."

Nigel Burrell

"I don't think I've ever heard or read a bad review for Dimitris. They are super friendly and their food is to die for. It is quite simply the best..."

Shelby

"Unbelievably good food. No. Seriously. Unbelievably good..."

Tracy Tuschling

"I love Dimitris, I wish they would open a store in Dunedin. Highly recommend..."

Rachel

"The souvlaki is so delicious and filling. One of the best meals at a reasonable price. ..."

Jess

"The food is absolutely divine. I live in Wellington and wish they would open one up here.I had the chicken souvlaki and the bread is so..."

Nicki Reynolds

"Low-key spot for a quick bite. The food is good and the meat is properly cooked. I had chicken and lamb platter and both were delicious. One serving..."

Girish Dhameja

"We had a mix meat salad there. It was good in taste and quantity was good. We paid around for 15 nzd for medium size salad. Worthy.. Situated in..."

Pratik Singh Solanki

"Always got this at least once a week. Brought again last night, I have to ask....what's changed? I got mixed chicken & lamb with chilli sauce & extra..."

mellissa harrison

"I have to give Dimitris a 5 star approval. Over a large number of years of buying their Greek food I have never been disappointed. The souvelakis..."

Murray Quartly

"What else can I say but.... "Oh my God". Only the best souvlaki I have ever had. Always make sure I drop in to have one or five when in Christchurch...."

Glenn Hazeldine

"Great food. Speedy service. Well priced. I hadn’t been to dimitris for a few years and decided to go for tea this week. I was not let down. The..."

Matt Johns

"I just visited today and i ordered chicken something Omg super super super nice...... But a bit taste like pita pit haha The sauce was nice..."

Hyemin Tak

"Best souvlaki in NZ and if you want a keto friendly option, go for platters. We like lamb best...."

Allen Grace

"It's very delicious, and I never taste food like that But the meat was a little bit..."

Alessandro Y.

"Definitely recommend! The food was so..."

Joel Thomas

Spice Paragon Victoria Street

90/100 (3842 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was our first time in Christchurch and we were searching for good Thai restaurants. We were so happy we found this place. Everything we ordered..."

Xandra Raymundo

"Very nice dining experience from the initial booking to the end of service , waitress Carly on point all nite , superb meal and staff very friendly ,..."

Steve Syder

"My girlfriends and I dined in last night 23/9/17. The waiter was very polite and attentive. For a Saturday night, the kitchen staff were quick with..."

Cecilia Fridell

"Like a flavour explosion on the mouth and senses! We were blown away by the food - such wonderful combinations of spice - the temptation to lick my..."

Dairne Woods

"Lovely food and great service even though it was quite busy. Loved the scallops, squid and wontons. My beef rib was divine and a massive piece of..."

Chontelle Tie

"absolutely amaaaaazing ... highly recommend one of the best thai experiences ive..."

Shana Woolley

"Awesome food, awesome staff, awesome service. Would highly recommend Grace's Curry Puffs, they are..."

Tracy Hooke

"Most amazing food and the service was very good considering they were super busy. Will definitely coming back and will recommend to..."

Shan Robinson

"We loved the food and the cocktails . Great service and beef cheeks dish is a must..."

Angela Jones

"The beef cheek is the thing to try. So tender and devine. Great food, excellent staff and lovely..."

Kathi Coyle

"This evening we had the pleasure of dining here again, with great company. The meals were outstanding, and the service great. The beef cheek was as..."

Mike Neville

"Good Amazing fantastic, food was excellent. My husband even cut his beef with a spoon it was that tender, highly..."

Paula Billett

"Wonderful food and attentive service. We shared salt n pepper squid and curry puffs as entrées. I had the red curry beef cheek as a main; it was..."

Elaine Barling

"Food was amazing and saying that doesn’t do it justice. A must go if you love..."

Joe Clouston Julius

"I recently dined at Spice Paragon, and I must say the food was absolutely fantastic. The flavors and quality of the dishes were outstanding. If..."

Nicholas Selby

"I came with a large group of 30 which the restaurant found difficult to manage in terms of drinks orders and ordering our mains. The servers split..."

Janita Patrick

"What a find! We had a beautiful dinner, I had the fresh tuna salad, and fresh it was, bristling with great Thai flavours. My companion had the prawn..."

Vanessa

"The food and service was absolutely excellent! I highly recommend the beef cheek which I believe is a specialty. I found the place quite loud though..."

Veronica Ferguson

"Second time here in two weeks! If your a meat lover plenty to love about this food. Flavours are amazing. Must trys are the Spinach leaf...sticky..."

M K

"Excellent meal - best of our trip! Get the house beef and the pork buns. - highly..."

Courtney Jones

"Went to this lovely place again... for our daughters birthday treat, the food came out in good time and everyone enjoyed their chosen meals, this..."

donna cowan

"Amazing dinner we had with hubby!!! We came to CHC for an overnight trip, reserved a table for two a day before our flight through online, received..."

Arlene Barraca

"Hands down the best food I have had in all of New Zealand. I went to Spice Paragon with zero expectations as most Thai food in Christchurch is quite..."

Joe Rasbaugh

"I'd never been to spice paragon before but heard good things! It took a few moments for someone to notice us at reception however as soon as we were..."

Lawson Grau

Curator's House Restaurant

90/100 (1623 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We've visited here twice in recent weeks and plan to go again. Note that the menu Zomato has, and indeed the menu on the restaurant's own website, is..."

Janice Lester

"Had coffee here, fast service but you will have to pay inside after eating. Not quite sure if this is their practice here in..."

Dianne Tan

"This was a lovely place to stop and have something small to eat. The waiters and waitresses were so accommodating and friendly. The price was alright..."

MmmFood

"This place is beautiful, the building itself is gorgeous & its nestled amongst gardens along side the Avon river with a lovely outdoor seating area...."

Sarah S

"Finally after walking pass the curator's house many times when we visited the garden, we finally entered the restaurant. We had dinner here for our..."

Ernie Huang

"I was here from an invitation to a wedding reception, thanks to my generous friends I could have this fancy meal experience for the 1st time. (And..."

Caroline

"Would very much like to record complete satisfaction with this charming restaurant ;recently had a very large function upstairs at The Curators..."

Alison Keiller MacDuff

"My partner and I had a lovely experience for dinner tonight. I booked early and request a quiet table. We ended up with the "honeymoon table" in a..."

Kelly Wood

"Enjoyed dinner with family there on a Sunday evening next to the open fire by the bar. The staff were helpful and always on hand. The food was..."

Sean

"Great view, good beer and calamaris... Nice atmosphere on a summer afternoon. We did not get to try their proper food menu but the only thing I guess..."

Harvinder Singh

"I have been there twice for dinner and lunch! Love traditional Spanish food there! They are amazing! Tapas there are just over my expectation...."

Frida Dai

"Lovely lunch with tasting plates, lovely Spanish flavours lots to love about this menu, little pricey but worth it for the ambience. Will be back..."

Brad Sherry

"An important international guest was entertained to a splendid dinner at the Curator's House in October 2013. The attention we received was..."

Margaret Austin

"Just had a wonderful lunch- heritage building, views onto the botanic gardens in full bloom, sunny day- magic. Chirozo lunch dish very nice, tad..."

Andy Evans

"We went to the Curator's House while visiting Christchurch, the place was great. A real treat, it's rare to find a place with such character in..."

Mike Oconnel

"Me and my wife dined at the Curators House the other evening. It was our wedding anniversary. We went on a week-night but the place was still pretty..."

James Macklin

"We eat out A LOT. We often entertain business guests from overseas and we found the service to be unobtrusive, yet attentive. The food was fantastic...."

Anne Lindsay-Sanders

"What a lovely find! This is a charming eatery located in the Botanical Gardens. The food was fabulous, we had a Tapas sharing plate, the calamari was..."

Lillian M

"So delightful to spend our few remaining hours left in Christchurch with lunch at the Curators House Restaurant. Very charming and hospitable hosts,..."

Andrew Karl

"Came here for dinner - when we walked in we had some super friendly ladies seated us. We started off out, but then it was cold and asked to go in -..."

Marene F

"We ordered the shareable tapas and enjoyed every crumb of it. Each dish was perfection and they complimented each other. Our server, an English..."

Lisa Baker

"If you don't base your experience off of 5 star service, definitely impressed with the service received. Wish I could remember the gentleman's name,..."

Matt Welford

"Boutique yet interestingly Spanish influenced place, great for sitting around the outside (if it wasn’t raining cats and dogs) and enjoying some..."

Carl K

"Had a splendid evening here! We had the last reservation of the night and were still treated with incredible service. The food was immaculate, fresh..."

Ellie Monk

"Nice place. Food is good. Pricing is not too bad for the location in town. One portion of the main dish is enough to be satisfied with the meal...."

Vilgelm Grenz

"We went on a Saturday afternoon just after lunch for some nibbles and drinks. It was a bright sunny day so we sat outside and enjoyed the view around..."

Emma Collins

"While most of the meals delivered to our table looked good and tasty, my own choice of main, the seafood casserole fell miserably short on taste and..."

Liam Barr

King Of Snake

90/100 (2998 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Good? Nope... It's EXCELLENT. We've eaten a fair share of asian/fusion food throughout the whole South Island, and trust me, this is by far the BEST!..."

Lester Quek

"This is a treat for your tastebuds. We had the chef's choice menu item which has a variety of food. All just amazing. This is the best duck I've..."

Joel Molloy

"Loved King of Snake. Food was delicious and fresh and very nicely presented. The wait staff were incredibly helpful and patient (there is a lot to..."

Lucrezia Matamua

"Amazing food and atmospheres. Love the lamb, Duck and oyster! Also have a wide range of cocktails..."

IAN HSU

"Distinct muse has been put into the design of the 3 restaurant areas. The service was excellent. Elevating the standards for the Christchurch dining..."

Danny Ching

"We sat on the balcony as the inside seating was full but it was perfect and we really enjoyed the view from the balcony and with heaters, it was..."

Misha Wilkinson

"Had a really nice meal here with my parents. A couple of things let it down, the lamb rib starter was very chewy and not very well cooked although..."

Johnny McCallum

"Lovely lunch here on the Monday of Waitangi weekend. Pros: - the tuna salad - so fresh and delicious - the truffle fries with the miso mayo - the..."

Toni Gallot (Sakura_kiwi)

"Loved the prompt friendly service from articulate, knowledgeable staff. Really loved the fact that we got given some advice on how to actually eat..."

andy devonshire

"Food with Asian twist. Ordered fried egg plant and blue cod fish. Both were delicious. Fried egg plant goes very well with rice which was provided..."

See Hwee Yeo

Nobanno

90/100 (1103 ratings)

"We loved our meal. We shared the pork dish Nobo Shukoor extra with rice and the Lamb Biryani.No chilli but so flavoursome and spicy with different..."

Kaye Crawshay

"Stunning food, exquisite flavours. We love this restaurant! These guys know the true meaning of hospitality. Impeccable service and wonderful..."

Gaz Hodge

"Such incredible service and food. We went not really knowing what type of food to expect but had been given a voucher from family as an engagement..."

Paula Hill

"Really cool place, the food was great and the service was amazing. They explain the food and what side dishes work best with it. Very impressed,..."

Jack Dickson

"Lovely meal - fantastic service - recommend this restaurant for sure! Waitress was very polite..."

Sheryl Chittock

"Had a wonderful experience here tonight Friday 04/05/2018. Must note the servant who after dark also has the responsibility to pay the bills...."

Christopher Ford

"Wonderful service, delicious food, full of flavour! Loved learning about Bengali food. Look forward to visiting..."

Nicole Carson

"The food was delicious- full of flavour. The service was great too, really appreciated the personal attention and the clear pride in the..."

Eliot Attridge

"After having visited this place to celebrate Ozzy's birthday, we now know why it is one among the most liked restaurants in..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"Just had dinner here an absolutely loved it! Sorry I don’t know the names of the items we had. But we highly recommend Nobanno for dinner, the food..."

Kaci Lane

"A very nice place for a date. The food was delicious and the service was superb. I’m very impressed and I can’t wait to return. The waiter was..."

Neha

"Food was good quality but not to my taste. Tasted like Indian food without chili. Spices combination is definitely different than Indian ones. No..."

Yolanda

"Spices used divinely and very exotic Bengali cuisineFreshly prepared stuff , we can just feel that from the first bite.The chef was..."

Globalfoodlover

"One of my absolute favourites - I'd come more often if I didn't study in Wellington. I work down the road and often get a curry roll for lunch and..."

Cathryn Lucy Bridges

"Authentic Bangladeshi food. This place is brilliant. On your first visit, the owner will provide all patrons with an interesting background about the..."

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"Nobanno was referred to me by a friend who said the food really good. So my partner and I decided to give Nobanno's a go on a Monday night, the..."

Cameron Strange

"I recently revisited Norbanno, the last time being in their original location in Armagh St. Despite it being over 4 years the owner recognised me and..."

Rich T

"We went to Nobannos last night for the first time and I cannot rave about it more. The food was amazing ! We had the Chicken Tikka for an entree and..."

Lauren Aitken

"First time to Nobanno and we were very impressed. The food was fresh with great flavours. We had a couple of entrees and then the citrus beef curry..."

Twitch

"We went Nobanno for my husband's birthday last night. Wow... absolutely outstanding! The dishes we ordered (one vegetarian, one that was chicken..."

Valerie Manna

"We visited this restaurant on a Tuesday evening. There were 4 other couples in that night but there should have been more as the food and the..."

Ali Hughes

"Very good. Wife had the goat curry & said it was very good, so as my curry. Flavours were excellent & different. The owner served us, he's a..."

Andy Evans

"Our favourite restaurant. Hands down is the best value for money. Great food and service. We are so happy that they finally re opened and as good..."

Jordan Campbell

"My partner and I went here for dinner on a Saturday night and it was fabulous. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The restaurant was..."

Caroline Price

"My partner and I went to Nobanno for an early dinner before seeing a show at the Town Hall, a great location for a restaurant, and an interesting..."

Kieran Granger

"My husband and I didn't dine out very often, that is until we discovered Nobanno. The food is divine and the service always great. The restaurant has..."

Angela Cossey

"My son and I chose an early dinner at Nobanno based on recommendations of a couple of friends. Christopher (owner) explained the difference between..."

Nicky

"We went to Nobanno for the first time last night and were delighted with the experience. We were quickly seated when we arrived. Then we had a..."

Scott

"Dear SaraI have read your comments about Nobanno and I felt it is very important to write the truth from my personal experience. Firstly, I..."

Haj

"It seems that the previous comment was based more on cultural differences than the enjoyment of the dining experience. The menu options while..."

JamesC

"Came to dinner on a Friday night as a group of four. We had excellent service with the waiter showing great patience as we decided between all the..."

Melanie

"I am always delighted to recommend Nobanno to friends and work colleagues. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable and the food is delicious and so..."

Mary-Thérèse Kinsella

"Great food, reasonable prices and friendly service, we've been there many times and will continue to go. I recommend the badam curry and spiced mango..."

Greg Brown

"WE HAD A EXCELLENT MEAL HERE ON SATURDAY NIGHT THIS WAS OUR 4TH VISIT & IT HAS BEEN EQUALLY AS GOOD EACH TIME,AFTER THE FIRST VISIT WHERE..."

ALAN & MAUREEN

"Heaven and healthy! Went to have dinner with my best friend at around 9pm. There’s only one other group of customer so it almost feels like we’ve..."

Louise

"A truly wonderful experience I would entirely recommend this place to anyone if you would like to try Bangladesh food. I am told it's the only one..."

Murray Quartly

"This is my nice treat-myself dinner location. The food is simply delicious. Don't expect generic 'indian' food, because this is far more subtle..."

Adam “Adz-Man” Karolyi

"The food was great, totally different experience from any Indian food. Nice presentation and exotic flavours. The only downside for mecwas that..."

Maryam Khazaeli

"Visited a Bangladeshi restaurant for the first time... And I was not dissapointed.... The food was super delicious. We tried the garlic mushrooms..."

Sugandha Bhatia

"Great place, they made a lot of effort to explain menu and help..."

Jae Park

"A unique experience of bengali food cooked without chilies. Loved the machchar bhongto which is fish in an automatic lentil curry with the..."

Jyothi Chhabria

"Had amazing service at this place. Everything was explained in am easy to understand way and the waiter was very helpful. The food was delicious due..."

Ellen Dixon

"A lovely meal! All of the flavours are very fresh. Food came out quickly and great sized portions. The staff are just wonderful, so nice see so much..."

Kelly Gabsa

"Wow! I was hesitant to eat here due to my low tolerance to spicy food but the rating is high and I couldn’t agree more. The owner very attentive..."

Juliana Suzuki

"We wanted to try something new and found this Bangladesh restaurant. The menu was very diverse and the waiter helped me with my allergies. The meals..."

Evan Rayner

"Authentic and Delicious. The most kind hearted staff you could ever meet. And absolutely delightful experience that I’ll have to do again!! Food..."

Matt Marshall (Matt Marshall)

"We went here for a Christmas work do (about 10 of us). We all really enjoyed it, food was delicious, fresh with explosions of flavours. Staff..."

Rebecca Wilson

"Fantastic personal service from the owner and maitre' D, Christopher. He shared his story and passion for the best and freshest food inspired by the..."

Linda Carroll

"Once again Chris and his team provided us with dishes that lived up to expectations. Good things take time and the chosen dishes, along with two..."

Gavin Stevenson

"Great service from owners on a quiet Monday night, explained their menu, its uniqueness and were very friendly and attentive. While it appears a..."

James Smith

"We could not have had a better time. The meals were delicious and the owner was passionate about his food and restaurant. He happily explained the..."

Maria Cramery

"It's the second time round that I had a meal here. The food is delicious as well as interesting and i can recommend being adventurous. The service..."

Anthos Klox

Cafe Valentino

89/100 (4489 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Wine and Beer

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

"Wow.. what can I say. The food is incredible. The staff are attentive and very kind. Though on the weekends it is very busy and food can take a bit..."

Lumi MARK

"Amazing food, atmosphere & services! We are very satisfied with our fine dining experience, staff member Emily looks after our table who’s..."

LY.C

"My mates recommended this and we tried this (We need to book a table prior) Really super cool 😎 Food really enjoyed the food The pizza we ordered..."

Jeeno Amarnath

"Great food, great service. As an, ahem, larger gentleman, some of the seating was a little squashy but just took some careful negotiation about the..."

Zac Borrows

"It was really nice to dine for one of the first times here, usually we have only ever had drinks here! Amazing service from Suzi and we loved the..."

Angelah Crossan

"We really loved cafe valentions as they definitely made an effort to try and make ur dinning experience a pleasant one with regardsto the open space..."

wayne rhodes

"Great place to got for great Italian food! I found the service to be excellent and the meals were delivered nice and quick. There is plenty of space..."

Braden Ramsell

"All things coincide, an excellent restaurant in all respects, delicious as in heaven, the restaurant is very, very beautiful and interesting, an..."

Pnina Michael

"The service was good, food was good, however it took a long time for food to be served. The menu is primarily pasta and pizza (pizza oven in the..."

Karne Steel

"Delicious pasta and pizza, I wanted to eat a 2nd plate of Fettuccine Apollo! Attentive and friendly staff and great menu selection. Restaurant is..."

Merrin L

"We’ve been already twice , once for dinner and today for lunch. Both times the food has been amazing and the service of the staff very friendly and..."

Vanessa Diaz

"We had an early dinner and used a Dining Website that offered a discount. The atmosphere was lovely, the seating was comfortable. We were a group of..."

Simone Templeton

"The ambience is great and so were the pizzas. They were totally worth the value. I just feel like the pastas could be done better. But 11/10 for the..."

Shriya Chimbaikar

Hello Vietnam

87/100 (1307 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Amazing food beef noodle soup is the best and the waiters and food service is amazing..."

Troy H

"My husband and I went here for our anniversary. It was packed! The food was amazing, huge servings too, and the staff were lovely! The owner came..."

Stacey B

"Amazing atmosphere with great service. Wish we lived in Christchurch so we could come here more...."

Adam Griffiths

"I have been going to Hello Vietnam since a few weeks after it opened. I used to order my food after I finished work and pick it up on the way home...."

Bushini Ikshura

"Dinner out for two and really enjoyed the food and service. Good for Vegan & Gluten free diners. Menu was very large but not too much to have trouble..."

Evan

"Possibly the best pho(Vietnamese rice noodle soup) in town! Certainly the closest to what we had became accustomed to living and travelling in South..."

Clairetet

"Lovely little restaurant, cheao and friendly and the food tastes almost like the real thing in Vietnam! Definitely going to be going back!..."

Laura Dodge

"They had very good beef pho and fried chicken! Service was also very good, all the workers are very friendly and did their best to serve everyone as..."

V

"Excellent customer service. Food prices reasonable. Great menus. Good atmosphere. We really enjoyed it. Been to a few Vietnamese in Auckland. We will..."

Miu Miu

"their pho is sooo good! also, budget friendly and fantastic customer service! best vietnam resto in chch.. definitely worth it and gonna come back..."

Dankie Gig

"The best pho that I've ever ate. We searched through google and found Hello Vietnam and it was superb! The pho itself has a very big portion and lots..."

Agomong

"One of my favourite restaurants hands down. Dish #28 and #35 have got my heeeeaaaarrrrtttt. The service is quick, the manager knows every dish by..."

Yas Ali

"Delicious Vietnam food, I ordered number 28 it come in a big bowl the size is worth the pice. Highly recommended if you haven tried this place...."

Nikki

"Hello Vietnam is my absolute favourite restaurant in Christchurch. I have eaten at tonnes of Asian cuisine restaurants but this is my #1. This is..."

Lachlan Kitchen

"Yummy crispy squid and chicken pho (rice noodle soup). Best I've had so far in Christchurch. Would recommend. Tucked away just off Riccarton Road...."

Iamtheaceofaces

"We've been here many times, dining in and ordering takeaway. Food is always delicious and consistent, and friendly, accomodating staff. It's always..."

Nzpussikat

"Really good service here and its clean! Cripsy chicken was good and so were the fresh springrolls. The bahn ceo wasn't filled very well could do with..."

Annie Bananie

" Veru good restaurant, Clean and tidy. delicious foods. Servicing is good tooThe music selection could be a little better. Definitely a must go..."

Jason Liu

"Hands down the best value for money out of anywhere in Christchurch. Food quality is excellent, always fresh and great flavours. I always recommend..."

Mike Elliott

"Delicious place to share a meal! 5 of us went for set menu 2 and really enjoyed every dish. We unanimously agreed the squid was the highlight! The..."

Siobhan

"I like Hello Vietnam. The food is beautiful and flavourful and a really good price. I go back quite often its a nice place to get beautiful cooked..."

Dragon

"It's really good restaurants!! :-) . I'd like the bolili pork with egg ,it's very fat, very sweet but not greasy . I also like the chicken salad, ..."

Yuki

"Friendly service and yummy food. Bf and I enjoy quite a few dishes so far, definitely looking forward to try more dishes here :) I love lemongrass..."

Caroline

"Have been here three times. The restaurant hasn't failed me once yet. All the dishes we ordered are delicious. Even my Vietnamese friend said their..."

Ernie Huang

"Went to Hello Vietnam with my partner & Vietnamese flat mate.Was by far the most authentic Vietnamese restaurant in..."

Melanie Leefé

"What a great find! Delicious fresh Vietnamese food, fast and in generous portions. We went early on a Sunday evening, by the time we left there was a..."

Nadine Hill

"I Love Love their duck here, so Jucy and crispy!! And their soups are massiv! I tried most of them and they were all good!! Definitely recommend it..."

Pornphimon Ballantyne

"Been here a few times, most of which are pretty good, except for one time. The place always seems busy, and popular place, food is tasty and..."

Carl K

"If you want to dine out in Christchurch, New Zealand must try this restaurant and taste the authentic Vietnamese..."

N A

"Delicious! Authentic Vietnamese pho! Love the taste balance created by the lemon and the fresh chilli (available upon request). The fresh and crunchy..."

S S

"Delicious food and great service. First Vietnamese restaurant I've ever tried. Couldn't fault the dishes as this is the restaurant that made me fall..."

Liane Ramos

"Really enjoyed our noodles! Great value for money, restaurant isn't cutting corners like Ancestral is doing with their..."

Ryan Snyman

"Fantastic staff. A shout out to our server Michelle who was helpful and lovely. Food was excellent. We had the garlic prawns and curry fish and long..."

Celine Rosa Tan

"Delicious food and great portions. Highly recommend the crispy squid as the other reviewers have recommended, never had fried squid quite like it...."

Michelle C

"Wow. This is what an restaurant is, an owner who takes pride and talks to their customers. Authentic flavors, excellent customer service. Had 13, 46..."

Phillip T

"I went to this restaurant because it was close to where I live, and the business was pretty good. I ordered beef noodles and chicken noodles. Beef..."

Lauren Elizabeth

"This restaurant is a great place to go for Vietnamese food you can easily get into. They have a large selection of foods to choose from, though I..."

Jenu

"My first time with friends at Hello Vietnamese restaurant. The food was delicious and flavoursome and there was an excellent choice of food on the..."

Pratik Singh Solanki

"This is my absolute favourite restaurant in Christchurch ✨ The food is always delicious and no matter what I order I am always delighted with my..."

Erika Wright

"Really enjoyed their pho & the fried spring rolls. The Vietnamese pancake was huge! And it was good & crunchy. Really good value for pho so 10/10..."

Aria C

"Have been here for lunch few times already. Here is always busy, and need to be waiting a long time for ordering food although after 2pm. Love this..."

Jennifer Hayden

"We love this place. They have always a table for two people available last minute. You have many choice in the menu and the pho is just on point. The..."

Andrea Tripodi

Casa Publica

86/100 (5129 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I came here a couple of weeks ago and absolutely loved my experience, the staff were all so friendly, we asked our waiter and the bartender to..."

Rachel Puha-Fenn

"Definitely a great spot for any occasions. We went after work for wine and banter then ended with more food! Definitely a great atmosphere for..."

Simon Spencer Xu

"We started with their cocktail of the day. It was rum based with added mango rum and quite frankly if I could've sat there all night drinking this..."

Kirstin Lucas

"Fantastic place to come. It has a great long drinks menu and a good sized menu. The seated arrangements really ranged, we went in a booth and we were..."

Wanderlust

"One of the few decent places I could find open in Christchurch central on a Monday evening. The service was great and chat was on form. I was..."

Mallory Mason

"Good time. No reservation, seated at the bar. Bartender was friendly and animated while making drinks. 👍🏽 Got guacamole, which is made at the..."

TC Anderson

"I spent American Thanksgiving eating tacos in New Zealand. Seems somehow fitting. Great pork tacos. My buddy's quesadilla looked amazing. I'd..."

Shane Barker

"Took my wife here for her birthday dinner, absolutely phenomenal food! The staff are extremely knowledgeable with the menu and different Rum..."

Stephen Camp

"The Casa Publica restaurant offers a wonderful dining experience that is sure to please foodies and casual diners alike. From the moment you walk in..."

Suren Sivalingam JP (Suren)

"We really enjoyed the food and drinks here. The wait staff wasn't so great. I think they checked on us once. But the food was good and..."

Philip Wyns

"Great experience. I had the chef choice with the wine pairing. Great Guacamole followed by fish tacos, pineapple salsa and shrimp ceviche. Mains was..."

Paul Libert

"Very noisy downstairs but we were seated upstairs which was nice. Extremely quick service and, if you're having tacos, would recommend 3 as 2 is more..."

Evie Nelson

"Chicken and fish tacos were both superb. The wine list is impressive. Highly recommended..."

L__ Ol

"Amazing! We had "Trust the chef" and it was brilliant from start to finish. A fabulous range of tastes. Waitress was very helpful, professional and..."

Bill McElhinney

"The restaurant is located in a good location, good view, nice decoration and pretty chill and comfortable seating for the whole group or couple. ..."

Chloe Dang

Thai Orchid

86/100 (2386 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"fabulous atmosphere, great staff and food! Definitely recommend, and will be returning my self for sure!..."

Nicole Watson

"They are amazing, the food, the owners, the people that work and cook. We love the outside area during the summer time. Thank you very much for whole..."

Mandygabilan

"Our third dining experience at Thai Orchid was just as wonderful as the previous ones. The staff have a way of making their guests really feel at..."

Robb Crawford

"The staff are so friendly and their recommendations are spot on. The food is good, especially the crispy duck, it’s to die for! Recommend and will..."

Silvann

"Food and service here is always great! Been many times now. Excellent selection of dishes. The Spicy Lemon Salmon & Crispy Duck are so delicious. I..."

Joy Sureenooch

"I love Thai food, and the best Thai food I have ever had is at this restaurant. Everything is delicious, staff are very friendly and hard working,..."

Ben McCammon

"Best Tasty Thai and Top Service! This restaurant is very popular and we usually find it very busy and full of energy. After dining 3-4..."

Avee G

"Thai Smiles, Awesome Food! - The Salmon was so good - Delicious! – Was my partners birthday and they made a real fuss - Owners, management and..."

Maria Alamed

"Amazing service. Best Thai food I've had in Christchurch! I had the Tom Kha as a main and my partner had the crispy duck. Both were hard to fault...."

Stacey B

"Nicest service, best food! New Owners Jules, Jum and team are all so warm and helpful. The second visit in almost a month and again amazing! ..."

Mary Grey

"Fantastic Food, lovely service! - Best Thai Food in Christchurch! – Yummy King Prawns, Crispy Duck, Spicy Lemon Salmon all amazing! Décor is..."

Julie White

"Since they changed ownership I've found this restaurant to getting better and better. It has become my favourite Thai restaurant with fantastic..."

Alexander Brouwer

"Great food and experience. Six of us dined and loved it !New management in the last year who are trying to make up for previous owners..."

Jo Andreini

"The new owner Jules has completely turned this restaurant around. Food is now of excellent quality and a great asset to Riccarton area. definitely..."

Kieran McCann

"Hi love the food here Jules and his lovely partner do the best Thai I’ve eaten, but they struggle with quick service some times. Be patient and..."

Brad Sherry

"Great lunch there. Good service and friendly. Food is good and like northern Thai - I have lived in Thailand. I will go back to Thai Orchid as soon..."

Wayne

"Best food I’ve ever eaten with the best service. Can’t say enough good stuff about this place. We came from Wellington but will be going..."

Alan

"Amazing food, amazing service! I have never had any bad experience dining here, the staff are lovely and the food is too. Would reccomend to..."

Jill

"The review of this site is really bad but other restaurant review site was very good. Then I found someone said this restaurant is under new..."

Emi C

"The 2 of us wandered in without a booking. It was very busy, but after a short wait we were fixed up with a drink, while Jules found a table for us...."

K Thi

"Been to Thailand with their amazing food and finding an authentic Thai food in NZ is grinding. This has been the best by far, delicious, well..."

Faye O

"Most tender salmon we’ve EVER had!!! All the dishes were packed with flavor and cooked to perfection. We loved everything we ordered, extremely..."

Apple Shay

"Loved the atmosphere. We went there on Sunday night and the restaurant had live music. Enjoyed every song and the guitar. Thanks, K&K. The food was..."

Azi H

"What an awesome dinner experience. We were greeted at the door by the lovely Kristine and Jess. They engaged with us straight away and their service..."

Andrew Grace

"This restaurant has so many great reviews, and you can see why. The food was fantastic and everyone enjoyed it. I asked for a Thai hot 🔥 🥵 and..."

Myke Lowe

"Excellent experience! It has just become one of our favourite restaurants ❤️ We went to have our dinner. We were warmly greeted and welcomed...."

Isfaqur Rahman Siddiqui

"We had a wonderful farewell for my son and it was a group of 18 . The food was absolutely yummy and I would give it 10/10 . The duty manager Kristine..."

Deborah Webb

"Everything here is incredible! The food is so delicious and beautifully presented, the service is so friendly and cheerful and the ambiance is also..."

Elwethe

"Delicious food and great service! I was part of a big group and the restaurant accommodated us so well. Service was on point (especially Christina..."

Georgia Godden

May's Thai

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I absolutely love May's Thai. I am a Burnside local and enjoy their food regularly. All of their curries are amazing and they make them with fresh..."

Benjamin Smith

"We've had takeaways from May's Thai several times now and are yet to be disappointed. Thoroughly impressed at the sheer amount of food they put in..."

James

"Great for takeaway meal, sadly the interior lets it down a little, otherwise lovely food and friendly staff. Price is about the same as every other..."

Susan Whitaker

"Well we love Thai and decided to give May's a go. I'm by no means a Thai novice. I've been to Thailand a few times. I have Thai friends over there..."

Mon

"I’ve only ever had takeaways from here, but I can’t fault it. Quality is excellent, full of flavour and always delicious.Chicken and..."

Ed

"We got a takeaway from Mays after a friend recommended the place. We arrived just on closing so decided to take away. I ordered Crispy Pork and..."

Kathy

"A very good suburban Thai restaurant - perfect for a last minute evening meal decision when the takeaway menus come out of the kitchen cupboard. Very..."

David Hardy

"Very good food, very good service, very good value for money.I have been 4-6 times now and each time is thoroughly enjoyable. The place may be..."

Red Watts

"Absolutely beautiful food. I ordered the drunken spicy noodles and the flavors were amazing. The portion sizes were also unusally big for the..."

Binoli Goonatillake

"We always order a mid-week take out treat of their Roast Pork Pad Thai and Chicken Green Curry. Medium Heat. $48. Excellent. I reckon one of best in..."

John Crossland

"Got takeaway for dinner and it was outstanding, fresh, full of flavour and quantities were spot on, spicy chicken and curry puffs to start then..."

Deb Castle

"I was unsure about trying Tarns as really enjoyed Mays. Fear of the unknown and all that. But OMG! The dishes were beautiful. Both exceeded..."

Chris Peckham

"Consistently great Thai....has been our fave for a while. After disappointing Padthai while in Aus recently, came back to the very best Chicken..."

Pauline Dann

"Delicious and authentic! Great prices and portion..."

C S

"Very authentic Thai cuisine. We had the fried chicken which were juicy, the flavourful spicy duck curry and phadthai noodles We will definitely..."

Lynette Kwek

"Wow what a great find! My husband and I got the Chicken cashew dish and the Spicy Duck and pork belly egg fried noodles… both were incredibly..."

Lauren Wickham

"One of our favorite Thai place. You should try their Panang and Red Curry, Pad Thai, Cashew Stir fry, Drunken Noodles and the Stir fry with ginger..."

Donna Matern

"Being close to this restaurant was a big part of the reason we purchased our current house. Best Thai in chch by far!! Excellent friendly staff. If..."

dzo nz

"Most delicious Thai food I’ve ever had. Ordered from them on a whim and I’m so glad i did. I had the ginger chicken and 7/7 would recommend..."

Tammy Peens

"The food we ordered was excellent. Good gf options and good friendly service. They don't have a liquor license but that's fine we were there for the..."

Tania Jockwer

"Very yum and spicy salads, service with a smile, will be..."

R. Ouhel

"Our go to Thai - friendly family business. Highly..."

Pam Bird

"Gorgeous curry the best I've ever had, The duck was cooked to perfection and the curry was fresh and so full of flavour and premium ingredients it..."

Kieran Bradford

"So happy to be able to return to our favourite local takeaway. The food and service are always amazing. Love the Pork phad thai and Duck red curry as..."

Hazel Fyfe

"Fantastic Thai restaurant, we mainly use for takeaways but is great to eat in as well. Pleasant atmosphere, food is superb, a favorite being the..."

Michael Oliver

"A hidden gem of Christchurch. Friendly staff and lovely food. May, the chef, is very meticulous about the quality and freshness of ingredients,..."

Sung Eun Bae

"This is our new favourite Thai restaurant. You might miss it when you drive past it but it is well worth a visit. Great taste, big portions and..."

Thomas Matern

Zen Sushi And Dumplings

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

"Hands down Zen has the best sushi & dumplings in Christchurch! I could really taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients in both the sushi..."

Shalyma Wright

"Zen does the best sushi in Christchurch! You can taste the difference with their high quality fresh ingredients. You can pick and mix your own..."

Dane Creighton

"Visitor to ChCh so walked to the other side of the city to find Zen based on reviews and wasn’t disappointed! Yummy sushi! Beautiful pristine..."

Victoria Hewett

"Excellent dumplings, some of the best I've had. I had the pork & chive Great place to sit outside in the sun The service was excellent. Very fast..."

Alexandra Beaumont

"Zen creates a wide variety of top quality sushi & dumplings, but what really pulls us back each time is the incredibly friendly service. Richmond &..."

Emma McClay

"Mmmm...dumplings. My husband Sam and I paid this cute wee spot at The Arts Centre a visit yesterday and had the pan fried pork and chives and the..."

Fiaola Ah Kuoi-Lemalie

"Best place in town to get your dumpling and sushi fix. So..."

Airi Hashimoto

"Hands down the BEST dumplings I have ever eaten. Absolutely incredible. Thank you so very much. Wonderful customer service, we will definitely be..."

Laura Frankenschmidt

"Without a doubt the best sushi in Christchurch - SO fresh! The dumplings are absolutely delicious as..."

Rachel Mahon

"Super impressed with this place that I stumbled across this morning. Such yummy fresh food that was incredibly delicious!!! Thanks Richmond and team,..."

Kylie Flanagan

"Tom and I dined at "Zen Sushi and Dumplings" in Christchurch today! Fresh local ingredients evolve together with a variety of combinations and a..."

Nicole Peake

"I recently gave this sushi and dumpling restaurant a try. The sushi deserves a mention as it's fresh enough. Can't say it blew my mind, but it won't..."

S S

"Love the ingredients in this restaurant, they are very fresh, and I love salmon sushi too much. One of the best sushi I have ever eaten, the..."

Kaitlin Lorraine

"You go there for sushi and dumplings. More so for their amazing dumplings. I ordered mixed dumplings so I could try them all. I couldn't pick a..."

Girish Dhameja

"I would give it a 6 ⭐️ if I could. Rice are soft and shrimp crusty sushi is crusty! Dumpling sauces are amazing and the Boss gave me xtra spicy,..."

Hydi Ng

"This is probably the best sushi & dumpling in town! The sushi is super fresh, the dumpling is freshly cooked on order. I have been to Japan and..."

Ruben N.

"Very rare for me to give a 5 star review but this place deserves it. This is a good example of a place showing it's not just fine dining that gets..."

Jae Park

"The ingredients are fresh, the quantity is sufficient, and the choices are varied. It is worth a visit. Located in the center of Christchurch, very..."

Olivia Smith

"Just launched there and after my first 5/6 pieces which were so delicious decide to go for more. Owner recommended salmon and beef. We also add one..."

igor pall

"Really tasty dumpling. I can't decide whether I like the steamed or fried, or chicken, pork or beef so it's a toss up on how you feel on the day...."

Joshua Ng

"Excellent Sushi and Dumplings 😋👍🏻 REALLY YUMMY!! Very kind and friendly staff 💪🏻 The salmon ones were..."

Le Kozi

Sun Dog Diner

86/100 (1560 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Fantastic place for excellent food and great atmosphere. I was greeted with a warm welcome with the level of hospitality remaining high throughout my..."

David Quinn

"What a fantastic place. Great Animation/comic strip vibe,but the food is absolutely delicious. I had the southern fried chicken with fries,(the best..."

Lawrence Allen

"This is a amazing brunch spot. Phenomenal food and drinks with a unique atmosphere to boot. The custom specialty made drink menu, both alcoholic and..."

Tom

"Our family desperately needing breakfast and after hearing amazing things about this location we gave it a shot. Called ahead and our table was..."

Matthew Adams

"This has got to be my favourite restaurant of all time! I really wish we lived closer so I could visit here all the time. I love everything about..."

Kelsey D’Rozario

"After daughter's string concert we stopped by Sun Dog Diner for dinner, GREAT experience! The atmosphere, the food (with authentic ingredients, not..."

Zoe Ringland

"A delicious meal just down the street from our hotel. The Diner's décor is fascinating and worth 5 or minutes of your time. We ordered several items..."

Bee Dub

"Food was delicious, service was up beat and the staff were so friendly. We were walk ins and they kindly found somewhere for us. Will definitely go..."

Julie Freeman

"This place is unreal! Stop reading reviews and just check it out. Not everyday that you come across a place with 4.7 stars after 900 reviews! Pro..."

Shawn Francis

"The family and I had a late breakfast at the Sundog Diner, the place was clean and nicely laid out with lots of nods to the original American diners,..."

Rob Hunt

Chopsticks Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"It's so wonderful to come back to chopsticks for dinner. We had a new dish tonight and it's delicious. The blackcurrant mayo sounds interesting and..."

Charlene Smith

"Ordered the crispy pork belly, fish maw soup, combination ho fun and the tofu. Food was lovely, reasonable price and good service. Would definitely..."

Ching Yip

"The foods was delectable here with taste of Malaysia.Super friendly staff and great atmosphere. Definitely will come back here..."

Kum Fei See Toh

"super friendly staff and service, food was absolutely delicious with so many options for..."

paige grainger

"Outstanding meal and service! Great people, great food at a great price! 5/5..."

Emily Davidsen

"My family and I have come here for years. Food portions are good, prices are reasonable, staff are really lovely. Definitely book in advance since it..."

Bronte Perriam

"Cheap and cheerful. A bit meat-centric, but they were happy to veganise a noodle dish for me. Good value - big..."

Singing Tips

"Dishes are pretty authentic. We enjoyed the hor fun which has wok hei and the crispy pork knuckle the most. Chicken satay is a far cry from the..."

Lynette Kwek

"I have occasionally dined over years, and I can say that the food here is good to eat, even if you're not really into Asian foods. The owner is often..."

Jenu

"I really enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere in this place it has great energetic vibes. The service was fast and the food was excellent, I recommend..."

George Melrose

"Amazing service and absolutely delicious..."

Bhavna Lata

"What a great experience. We were very late for dinner and the staff were welcoming and gracious. The welcome was only made better by the great food...."

Jacquie C

"The food, service, atmosphere and waiters were all absolutely amazing. I would give 20/10 if I could. Definitely would visit..."

Alex Lindbom

"Amazing service! All the servers were so happy and always smiling. We had a private room for our BYO and the food was amazing! Affordable meals too!..."

Holly Hardy

"Well wanted to try their food and it didn’t disappoint me and my Wife. Loved the food. Decent portions for what you are paying. Will go again...."

Shanith Kavishka

"Always great tasty food and very..."

Clare Bray

"The restaurant is packed but great vibes. Polite and smily staffs with good attitude and services, food served fast even the restaurant is crowed and..."

christmas manning

"Fast and friendly service, very accomodating. Would recommend. Alice was an amazing server, so..."

Matt Wali

"Best wontons in Christchurch! Highly recommend, great friendly staff as..."

Jemma Rotch

Francesca's Italian Kitchen

85/100 (3473 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The highlight was the squid ink pasta, it's all I've been thinking about since trying this place for the first time. The beef cheek gnocchi was good..."

Yenny Cho

"As soon as we opened the door and the air vacuumed through the space the smell was so very inviting. I enjoyed the Duch Rissoto dish with crackling...."

Viv Halliwell

"This restaurant was my husband choice coz he's been kept coming and he always mentioned I would love the place coz I like Italian food...I celebrated..."

Mikkaela Garza

"My fiance and I ate at Francesca's while we were on a cross-country road trip in August. Their pasta was incredible (we had the duck ragu and the..."

Taylor Fawcett

"Omg i love this place 😍 very delicious pizza 😍😍😍 i really enjoy 😍 very beautiful ambiance 😍 very friendly and welcoming staffs 😍..."

gosmami

"Wonderful Italian cuisine in the heart of Christchurch. Cosy ‘bistro’ ambience, with a wood-fired oven for Neapolitan style pizzas. We loved our..."

Michela Zanata

"So happy that I found this place during our trip for my pasta craving. Both pizza and pasta were really..."

Cat

"It used to be best Italian restaurant in South Island and we used to go there regularly, it even had dedicated vegan menu under previous management...."

Raf K

"Lovely food, more than adequate portions and great service within a cosy atmosphere. Will be back for..."

Audi Wong

"We dined as a couple of walk-ins, so sat along the bar. (booking ahead is..."

PJM

"This is the best Italian food I have had in a long time. The pepperoni pizza was delicious along with the pasta (It had capers and olives). Tomas..."

sabrina williams

"Very good main dishes ! The gnocchis were delicious. However i was disappointed by the tiramisu. And the waitress did not know how to pour wine in..."

Valerie Jacquard

"if you're looking for an authentic Italian dining experience with outstanding food, wine, and service, look no further than Francesca's Italian..."

Maryene Muniz

"The vegetarian gnocchi was yummy! Not a strong Gorgonzola flavor. The mushroom pasta was everyone’s favorite! The pizzas were okay. Braised beef..."

Jessica A

"So delicious! I recommend the 4 cheeses pizza and the polenta..."

Ingrid Lansard

"Fantastic location, vibe, food and service. The beef cheek & lamb were tender, the portion sizes generous, wine choices top notch and the gnocchi was..."

Matt Aldridge

Thai Container

85/100 (1408 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Accepts American Express

Street Parking

Seating

Wheelchair Accessible

"The quantity of food served was definitely more than I expected for the price listed in the menu. We asked to make the items spicy and we were happy..."

Ravi Shankar

"I’ve heard heaps of great things about this place but was very disappointed with what I got-our rice was over cooked and gluggy, my red curry was..."

Samantha

"Quick service and tasty. All the flavours were on point. I like the outside tables and the music pumping. Pad thai, green curry, and beef oyster..."

Kate S

"Great service and reasonably quick based on the amount of people waiting. We ordered the Thai green with chicken which was very tasty although..."

Brockhead

"Really good fried rice chicken，you wont be disappointed especially when you feel hungry，it worth.Fast serving and good customer service...."

Ellen Chen

"Thai container always serves the most affordable meals in good quality. Love their green chicken curry, serving is big which can even be shared by..."

Jet Nacional

"Always fast n yummy fresh food. I get the Basil tofu n veges on rice. GF is not a problem. They do great fresh spring rolls and are great value...."

Nosh

"The cashew chicken with rice noodles is fantastic! Really flavourful and good price for the amount of food you recieve. Also try the fresh spring..."

Sinz Thomson

"I didn't like Thai food until I tried take-out ordered from the Thai container! Everything you could want from a fast food service - hot, tasty,..."

EMN

"Had been meaning to try this place out for AGES! It was delicious. I had the vege spring rolls which were yummy in my tummy! And the fried rice..."

Harriet Dunn

"The shop is located in the lovely conner with nice decoration. The food is quite spicy but the taste is OK. The service is good as food is served..."

Nguyen Thi Ngoc Thao

"Simply the best takeaway Thai food in town. I now get Thai from the Thai Container once a week and that stretches to twice some weeks. The..."

Andrew Smith

"Took takeaway for colleagues based on their recommendations and was impressed with the food.I ordered chicken basil with rice and it was..."

Sanchit Kaushal

"Very nice Thai place to go when you want Thai food and don't have much money. Really decent price with delicious food and super friendly staffs (get..."

Ernie Huang

"#65 with 5 prawns.... it was delish and yummmmmmmy. 5 prawns is enough. Thanks for popping up on a derelict site when there was little around..."

Pani Zaitsev

"On the corner of busy Bealey Avenue and Caledonian Road the Thai Container is one of a number of fairly permanent food truck style eateries around..."

Andrew Turner

"Excellent value and great..."

Gary Longdill

"Just had a browse at some of the reviews, found plenty of complaints and dissatisfaction. To be fair, it serves quite traditional thai food, of good..."

Rhinotter

"cheap and great value for..."

Becky Lodge

"This place sells the best Thai food in chch.cheap,friendly,fast and the meals are great.ive tried pretty much the whole menu and none of the meals..."

Nyoman Sanjuku

"Best Pad Thai in Christchurch. Heaps of Chicken and a super yummy sauce. Unlike a lot of other Thai takeaways it is still hot and moist when you get..."

Marlaina Rees

"The rice paper rolls are perfection and the homemade dipping sauce that goes with it is divine.Always friendly.Seems I can't write a review..."

Bev Stott

"So good! Food is fresh, well priced and not a long wait. Everything I've order from here so far has been really good and leaving me wanting to try..."

Sarah Edwards

"I would eat here every weekend, if possible. I love Good Food Thai Container. Love.I really like the concept. You can pick and choose..."

Dragana Ignjatovic

"Best food ever ate so yummy, I had the fresh spring rolls and they were nice full of veggies nice on a hot day then I also got the pad Thai chicken..."

Jayda Bell

"My wife and I decided to grab some lunch here before wandering around the central city. The food was fantastic, as was the service! We shared the..."

Tony

"I am vegetarian and my friends and I have been enjoying these Thai meals. The food is great value for the price!! It is a great place for takeaways..."

Ursula

"Great food for the price, Chicken Pad Thai is my favourite here often very quick to order so its perfect for (a big) lunch. Also the fresh spring..."

Frank M

"This is the best value bang for your buck meal I have found worldwide.Great friendly service, good size portion and very cheap when compared to..."

Bob Richards

"Flawless, every time I eat here its amazing! The food is fantastic, and comes out fast, very fresh ingredients. The staff are friendly and fun! An..."

Dan Andrew

"Fantastic wee restaurant recommend it to all, never had a meal that didn't taste fantastic, and although being a tradie I've never walked out..."

Shanon Cutting

"My partner and I love Thai food and were always skeptical of trying a different Thai place than our usual. We got stuck one night for dinner late at..."

Zane Yilson Woung

"Great food, always friendly and patient, like the time I couldn't find my card.Food is amazing and the fresh spring rolls are divine! ..."

Meaghan England

"Thai Container is delicious! Im not even a big Thai Food fan! Well I wasn't until I tried these people! Those fresh chicken spring rolls are to die..."

Kat Flyger

"Drive past this place every day, and finally decided to try it. It was delicious!! The raw vege spring rolls were so fresh and tasty, and my tofu,..."

Kate Davies

"Yum!! Love this place! The fresh spring rolls are delicious! And the satay is very good too. And I have never ever managed to order a bad meal from..."

Liz

"Been to Thailand heaps and have to agree this food is pretty authentic , it tastes like the real deal.The funniest thing is it really felt like..."

Betty.g

"This is such a fantastic little place, it really caught my eye driving past, i had to get a closer look so i went right back around the block to..."

Kiwitraveller

"I got to say, very cheap price for a thai meal. for $10 you can get a filling feed and it tastes great as well.my fav dishes from this..."

Sakhna

"Before i go into detail, one very important thing to note about this cute and tasty food, The wait can be long around dinner time, i learnt this..."

Donna

"love Thai food, and have ever since i traveled through Thailand, it's hard to find the authentic taste so when i do i rave about it,i found..."

Sharon K.

"This place gets better and better every time i come down , the Container looks fabulous and they have certainly put in a real effort to continue to..."

Peter Jackson

"" Yummy"They have some beautiful Curry's here, the Green Curry was absolutely Delicious , and they have these traditional freshly made..."

Dominic Sykes

"WOW, I have finally found gold, this little inner city food hall is a well presented well lit getaway for people who love Asian food, Isarn Thai is..."

Rene

"I found my place, finally after looking for some good fried spicy noodles and Asian food. The best I've tried in Christchurch! Reminds me a lot to..."

Juan Carlos Cannavaro

"This place was recommended to us as we recently moved to Christchurch and live close by in St Albans. Food is great and super quick, we ordered by..."

Shayne Wyllie

"Their Phad Thai is to die for! Super delicious! Amazing service and really quick. Can't wait to go again..."

Georgia Muir

"We made the order online and I went and picked it up, I really didn't expect it to be an out door setup with the cooking to be done in a..."

Scott James Pilkington

"Really great value for money and tons of vegan options! They’re very clear and understanding what can be done vegan. I got the tofu and vegetable..."

Brittany Bowyer

"Delicious food, been looking for these spring rolls for ages and the sauce is something else 😍 definitely must try it, we also got the spare ribs..."

mz kitty

"Beautiful hidden gem along Bealey Ave. Food was excellent and service was amazing. Had Thai Beef Salad 🥗 and partner had Tom Yum Soup 🍲 can't..."

Tina Snow

"Nice delicious food for cheaper price. You ask how spicy you want it. Never had an issue with their food until my last order of 2 beef fried rice. It..."

Upekshe Ruwanpathirana (UJ Ruwanpathirana)

"Affordable, quick and delicious. This is a very good Thai takeaway with an extensive menu and very tasty food. The Tom Kha Gai in particular was..."

David Wild

"Thai container is a shipping container selling Thai food. There are picnic tables but it’s always cold when I’m there, and they encourage phone..."

fiona webster

"Really easy location to find - they are just beside the hospital. The portions are huge and can be shared by two person if you're not a big eater...."

Shihui Koh

"Loved the place for its simplicity and outdoor experience. Lots of people coming from all over the place just to visit this little container. Loved..."

Mico Villena

"Was looking for something quick and light for lunch today while visiting Christchurch. Saw this little gem, and definitely don't regret stopping...."

Sharon Alderson

"Predominantly for takeaway, very quick and inexpensive. Easy to order, parking isn't a problem for picking up and it was..."

David Eaton

"Amazing beef fried rice and the fresh spring rolls were so good- they disappeared before we could get a..."

Shelley Buckner

"Great Thai food with reasonable pricing. We wanted to eat in as it was a warm day and the seating is only outdoors. The containers the food comes in..."

Jon Chandler

"Cute spot, outside dinning. We got take away. Portion size was massive, enough for 2 lunches. So good value for money. 5..."

Ben King

Rangoon Ruby

Wheelchair Accessible

"The place was nice and clean. Its a priper dinner place fit for an elegant date. Ordered the tea leaves salad which was excellent. Also ordered the..."

Adi Wardoyo

"Rangoon Ruby used to have a 'sister' restaurant but now Rangoon Ruby is the only place I can get my burmese food fix. We were seated in the upstairs..."

Kirstin Lucas

"Absolutely stunning meal. Flavours were beautiful. Well balanced where each flavour was clear but they worked so well together. Service was good and..."

Laura Renée Green

"We LOVED everything about this dinner! Delicious, and different food! Not like anything else we’ve had. So fresh and light and full of amazing..."

Livia Simmons

"Not very often you come across amazing, new restaurant. What a nice discovery- Just wow ! If you like Asian food and not afraid to try something new..."

Raf K

"Really unique and subtle flavours. The tea salad was delicious with a deep, umami flavour throughout due to the fermented tea-leaves. The..."

Adeline Lim

"It was a great dinner with friends. Everything on my reviews except the desert are recommended (not bad, just too sweet for me). Love the raw fish,..."

serina chi

"God quality of food. The flavor is very exotic and interesting! Tea salad and papaya salad were my favorite. Only one downside is that their portion..."

Hanajan

"Burmise cuisine is beautiful to look at and to enjoy. The tea salad was so good I am now obsessed. The crispy chicken was light and beautifully..."

Fiona Carruthers

"We had a wonderful dinner, everything was tasty and perfectly cooked, we had never had Burmese food before so it was a new experience. The waitress..."

Karin Perica

"I order a take-away lamb curry for the first time. The flavour exceeded my expectation. I’d love to invite family/friends to dine here with me in..."

Julie Wang

"We had great dinner at Rangoon Ruby. It is nicely decorated with some Burmese touch. Staffs are very friendly and helpful. Foods are delicious. Very..."

ATGC

"Excellent fusion Burmese food. Best dishes are Tea Salad, Papaya salad, raw fish salad and their lamb skewers. Definitely have to book before going,..."

Danny Ching

"Great food- simple and tasty- was a bit noisy upstairs and we kinda got forgotten. But the guys were super friendly - Obviously started eating..."

Marene F

"An excellent beautifully flavoured dinner and great service. The Cabernet blended wine I had glass of was just a little sharp. I suspect that it..."

Brian Walker

"Burmese restaurant in Christchurch, definitely surprised by that and decided to give it a look in after reading the reviews. The dishes were..."

Amit Chakravarty

"Great food and service. For clean, well balanced flavours and friendly, attentive service you need look no further. Well worth a visit, you’ll be..."

Aaron Clark

"One of my favourites in Ōtautahi. Whenever I have guests in town Rangoon Ruby is always at the top of the list. Menu is meant to be shared as the..."

Jack Shewell

"Unique cuisine good quality food and very nice true smiley..."

Markos

"This place made me cry! The food was some of the most delicious I have ever had in a restaurant of this standing! I even had the ceviche and crumbly..."

Toby Stokes

"One of the best I have ever had. The food we ordered was simple but flavour was just excellent. Highly recommend this place. The service was also..."

sahana kn

"Consistently excellent service. Food & drinks delivered promptly. A variety of divine smells, colours and deliciousness catering for vegetarian and..."

Sally Ashwell

Kum Pun Thai Restaurant & Beer Garden

Wheelchair Accessible

"Ordered the red curry wontons and so delicious. Little bit different to normal wontons as they are doused in the red curry and not crunchy or deep..."

Ellie Peterson

"Went for lunch today their $12 lunch menu is very good value for money, the food was great and service can’t be faulted. Great decor makes you..."

Brad Sherry

"I love this place! Decor is gorgeous and staff are patient and friendly. Food was to die for and prices were reasonable. Really enjoy the green curry..."

Aimee

"Good food, reasonable prices. Enjoyed the massaman..."

Nicola

"Lovely staff and delicious dishes! The price for Thai food is not cheap because of its premium location I think. Each dish is good not disappointing..."

LY.C

"This is arguably the best Thai restaurant I have ever had the privilege to visit. The occasion was a small intimate family birthday lunch for nine...."

Peter van Zoggel

"Visiting Christchurch for a week holiday from Auckland we try this Thai Restaurant . 7 minutes walk from Crowne Plaza Hotel where we stayed . Staffs..."

Yanti Aukett

"A nice Thai restaurant that's one of the better ones I have been to in South Island. Had lunch, with a drink and the atmosphere is better than most,..."

Ahmad

"Top marks to this restaurant - service was polite and well presented, food came out very quickly and was utterly..."

Steve Nodwell

"Fabulous food, great service and friendly staff. Curry pork is really nice. Recommend..."

Bill McElhinney

"I'm not that familiar with Thai cuisine, so I don't know if it's 100% legit, but if it tastes good that's a good sign. I tried the noodles and the..."

Juan Carlos Cannavaro

"Omg this is my new go to for lunch. The $16 menu is u beatable I have had 4 different dishes over a 2 week period and each 1 has been served quickly..."

Gary Smith

"Located on Victoria Street right opposite the Christchurch casino. A few metered parkings available off street. Food is amazing, easy ordering and..."

s s

"Amazing place to go for a quick lunch.They have lunch specials at $16 , good portion size and authentic Thai flavor.Ordered pepper and garlic 🧄..."

Hamza Godme

Monster Chicken

84/100 (1616 ratings)

Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)

Salad

Chili

Tempura

Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)

Chilli Chicken

Okonomiyaki & Takoyaki (Flour Dish)

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Had a crispy chicken burger with fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and very tasty. The staff were accommodating and friendly. Reasonably priced..."

Ali

"Wanted to try Monster Chicken from a long time. Went with friends and tried their Monster Chicken platter which was $65. Absolutely good value for..."

takdir thakur

"Taste was decent, but having a sauce made it much better. I did not like how long beer took despite not being busy. Taste: 4/5 Presentation:..."

Jae Park

"Very good Vegan option with the fried cauliflower. Really enjoyed it and mocktails were nice..."

Ford Fenton

"It's my 4th visit here, chicken always tastes good. First time to try Kimchi Arancini, really liked it. For 2 ppl platter has very enough..."

Hazel J

"This restaurant serves a variety of fried chicken, including Korean style fried chicken. Some of the fried chicken comes with white radish pickles,..."

c ph (Pink Gardenia)

"Searching by google for the best chicken references, we arrived at this place that we loved for the variety and prices. The portion is very good and..."

Daniela Gallardo

"Great place to chill with huge variety of chicken flavour. Featuring in house beer and many drinks , chicken wing taste delicious too. Friendly staff..."

Zhi Wee

"The food was amazing!! I highly recommend the platter if you are sharing between 2-3 people. The portions are generous and we definitely still had..."

Lumi MARK

"Our first time MC experience, very average. Not thing really went wrong or anything, not much to complain per se, but not very impressive either...."

Carl K

"Had the best Korean fried chicken ever! Hot, juicy, well cooked and seasoned. Highly recommend the Teri Soy chicken and the kumara fries were great!..."

Chadd Davis

"Always love their chicken and the atmosphere of the restaurant. We ordered the good for group and we are like 8 hungry people, cause we came for a..."

Tabrilla Eliza

"Amazing food! The flavours are phenomenal and I would absolutely recommend it but please reconsider the amount you charge for gluten free options. $5..."

Sarah Sale

"Great dining experience. Tried the platter which comes with a choice of 2 different types of fried chicken. We went for sweet Chilli and korean fried..."

Shadan Fatima

"Great food. I got the K-razy Wings, the rest of the table got the Crispy Chicken Waffles, two kinds of the Korean fried chicken, and a chicken..."

Aaron Evans

"Delicious food! Four of us had the @1 Platter with some small sides and this was plenty to share! We tried the Chilli Maple Chicken and Garlic Bomb..."

Lucy Brook

The Nook Thai Eatery

"Travelling with my parents who are vegetarian.. we ordered the vegetarian red curry and drunken noodles. The food was fantastic and exactly what we..."

Juhi Vagher

"A cosy little family run restaurant in one of Christchurch's iconic streets. Friendly prompt service, fresh authentic food, fabulous beef salad...."

Karen Nicholas

"I honestly don't understand how the others experience here was average but came with a group last night and it was amazing. The entrée and mains was..."

Shermane Yosores

"Good for Christchurch I'm guessing? I get the feeling authentic Asian food can be hard to find here.My wife had the vegetarian pad Thai...."

Gideonchapman

"Small and cosy place with great food with right level of heat for my taste. Servings are quite generous and if you want to take leftovers home there..."

Zorko Sostaric

"friendly staff, authentic, delicious and generous..."

Devin Tai

"Duck red curry 10/10, tofu red curry 9.5/10 (duck red curry has really fantastic flavour and tofu red went down 0.5% after trying duck one). Really..."

Blain Godfrey

"The first decent meal in NZ. It’s a good start for our..."

王伊慧

"I'd rate this one of the top Thai meals I've had for a long time. tiny place, intimate to a high degree, one fabulous woman serving tonight. she..."

Jude Nuttridge

"Just came in here for lunch. Lovely woman behind the counter who was absolutely hilarious. Ordered the Pad Thai and gosh I wasn't disappointed...."

Rosa Nick

"A small cosy eatery with an upstairs area to dine in as well. We decided to eat there based on previous reviews and the food was outstanding. The..."

Mako Hihi

"Food was wonderfully cooked and very rich in flavours. The produce used were fresh and top notch. The building itself is a bit small for big groups...."

Syakirin Ghazali

"Very friendly stuff. Nice and cosy atmosphere and most of all the food is delicious. They also offer lunch special with beer or house red or white..."

Andrea Merlo

"Loved the food! Very fresh and authentic flavours. The lady who served us did fantastic, consodering she was busy. I think her name was..."

Kai Messenger

"Have dined in several times. Food is always amazing, well presented full of flavour and fresh ingredients.curry puffs and money bags are the best..."

Roseanne Reeves

"Cozy restaurant, good vibe and you can see their effort in the cuisine. But find a bit salty of my order.(Pad..."

JHsuan L

"Delicious Thai, reasonable prices, exceptional..."

Sarah B

"The Best Thai in Christchurch if not NZ. I love the Green Chicken Curry and the combination Pad Thai - lots of Prawn, Beef and Chicken - very Thai..."

Dan Joines

"Looks inconspicuous from the outside, but turns into the total opposite from the inside. This place offers the best Thai food I ever had. Great and..."

Phil

"This place tasted like Thailand spectacular and so yummy. Servi e was good and food was delicious..."

Danny vo

"Really great service and the food was awesome. I recommend the beef..."

Mark Byrnes

"Beautiful tasty food, such a lovely lunch spot in the sun with a great view of the street shops. Friendly lovely staff who were very..."

Carrie keith

Little Pom's

83/100 (1706 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

Free off-street parking

"It was a nice Lunch Out with family - The open kitchen is unique and shows a clean kitchen. Well-presented food and staff are pleasant &..."

Mary Grey

"A quaint little cafe, amazin service, good food!The folks in here are pretty nice! Be it the eggs your way or the chips or the capaccino..."

Saurav Krishnan

"Really great fine dining breakfast, even a simple breakfast made in style , good coffee and professional service , styling appealing , worth a visit..."

Owen Tennant

"I had the blueberry ricotta pancakes. It was th best I'd ever eaten! Really good service, the staff were lovely. The atmosphere was also very nice...."

Stacey B

"Chillied scrambled egg with shiitake mushrooms and lemon ricotta = absolutely divine!! Service was lovely and coffees were superb. Will definitely..."

Shannon Em

"I was brought here straight after landing in Christchurch by my best friend. Good breakfast / brunch, coffee and café atmosphere! Great place for..."

Noella.ahn

"Love this cute little spot, one of those places you could spend the whole day at. We ordered a couple of coffees each and the eggs benne. Nothing to..."

Emma Kostanich

"Great breaky, good coffee, beans were very good. Buzzing atmosphere with great service. Need more breaky places in Christchurch like..."

Amanda Bidese

"Love the brightness of this place and it's decor. Bustling but in a comforting way. Had their special Benedict's and loved their sauce. Halloumi and..."

Annie Bananie

"Great vibe, a little busy but the team is attentive and friendly. Good coffee and food is amazing! Must go when you are in the area! It is different..."

June Lau

"Beautiful and delicious food, warm welcome by the waitress. Can’t remember her name but she always has big smiles on her face. Love the energy..."

Rose Gao

"Classic British. An elegant caffe to have a relaxing moment. The scone with chocolate is amazing, just baked and you can taste it. I did not need..."

Giulio Toscani

"Wow. Wish I'd found this place earlier. The food was amazing ... excellent quality and good sized portions. Perfectly presented. Staff were super..."

Mary Shepherd

"Amazing and quality food and beautiful decor! Still one of the best cafes in Christchurch. Also can't believe how they've managed to keep their..."

Alana

"Oh dear, Little Pom's is well worth a visit! Over the last 10 days covering North and South Island we've been in search of good coffee (and I mean..."

Richard Ellis

"Gorgeous brunch place, with great menu! Staff is very nice and efficient! Would highly recommend this place for quantity and..."

Romy Labranche

"Bustling breakfast place full of locals, family groups and groups if friends create a great atmosphere. With dog friendly tables outside. The food..."

SALY MU

"Food was amazing. My friend and I are very happy what we experienced. Just keep in mind that weekend need to wait 15-20 mins to be seated. They are..."

Suzy A

"Real, physical menus, 2 fat marshmallows with hot chocolate. She got the eggs Benny, I got the French toast with Mascarpone pistachio orange and..."

Rubber K

Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar

82/100 (2383 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Food was lovely and the service was amazing, despite being understaffed! Both the lady and the Brazilian guy were very hospitable and friendly, and..."

beth shopping

"Absolutely amazing food and service. Best dumplings in Christchurch (especially the beef-root dumplings) and they make the BEST pink gin blossom..."

Monikue Raggett

"Amazing food, AMAZING service! We went this evening (Wednesday 27th September) and despite being understaffed both the ladies we dealt with were..."

Kara Halloumis

"Always love this place. The bao are especially delicious. Favourite dumplings have got to be the beef and beetroot ones, so good! Service is good and..."

Mitch McIntyre

"Awesome food.. loved the prawn crystal dim sums..they were made to perfection. Dumplings and Baos were yummy. Could taste every ingredient. Nice..."

M S

"This was quite an izakaya experience! Dumplings are good, and come in plenty of variations. It was a nice touch to have chilli and vinegar on the..."

Ruijie SK Chong

"Great casual dumpling place for best dumplings experience in the city. Been coming here for past few years and it never disappoints. Tofu salad and..."

Raf K

"Had an absolutely amazing time out tonight the food was delicious the service was great everyone was happy I felt bad for the staff as an uber driver..."

mastershaun 117

"I’m here for a late lunch at 2:30 when there is almost no customers. It’s getting busier when it’s heading to 3. I would say, this is a new..."

Gary He

"Everything was delicious!! Favourite menu item was the Fried Chicken Bao Bun. The sriracha Mayo kind of sauce in it pulled everything together,..."

Elissa Febriany

"Great dumplings, great fried tofu salad, great bao buns. Cheers!..."

David O'Donnell

"My favourite place to eat out in Christchurch. Amazing food (I literally crave it most days), fast efficient service, and inviting atmosphere. HUGE..."

Natalia Barberel

"A cosy bar with really comfortable ambience. Staff are very friendly and attentive. The food was good overall and our table was served fairly..."

Jeremy H

"Tried the Dumpling Platter. The fillings are generally decent and spot on but the pastry does break up too easily and is a little dry. My favorite is..."

Lee Xin Li

"The food is still as delicious as always! This time I got the mixed dumplings platter (yum) and had to get the Whittaker’s Steamed Buns again! So..."

Anke Ruwette

"great food but very quiet music so lacked a bit of atmosphere but overall nice place to..."

Sam M

"Food was amazing and our server Shayla took good care of us and had amazing recommendations atmosphere was nice and although the music was a little..."

Alessandra MacLeod

"Love coming here for a lunch date on a sunny day. Great atmosphere & decor and a lovely dining experience for couples & groups. Highly..."

Jess Bercic

Five Star Vietnamese Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"We ordered mains and two starters for three of us to all come at the same time. One starter came out then 5 minutes later the one main came out. Main..."

Bonnie Bownes

"Why are you guise called five star?Shouldn't you be 3.7 star.Kinda baiting us out.Food was pretty good though.Waiting time was..."

Oppai Manko

"Had pho here with a couple of friends and enjoyed it. The pho broth was a little sweeter than usual but still had good taste. Would have appreciated..."

Hello_mog

"This could be the best 'cheap and cheerful' restaurant in Christchurch. The portions are generous with a good amount of both vegetables and meat,..."

Shirley Bastin

"Fresh Vietnamese style Asian food. I Love the Beef rice Noodle Soup. Great value and good size portions. The takeaway is usually fast too. Good..."

Nosh

"Went for a family meal. 2 adults and 4 kids 7 -18yrs. Great for kids quick service not too much waiting around. Food was great and plenty of..."

Dave McBride

"I went to Five Stars for my sisters birthday and the food there was lovely. Some of the food I ate there I didn't even know what it was but it was..."

Eaterholic

"Good fresh food, very good value. Genuine service. Food could have done with a little more spice. But all round a nice space to..."

Bruce

"We get the pho beef noodle soup almost every week and they never disappoint. Love it! You should defiantly try it! The staff are always friendly and..."

Sophie Sykes

"I love Vietnamese food and this new restaurant surpassed expectations. It was their opening night.The food was fresh and tasty. It was a little..."

Robin Duff

"This was a great meal, well priced lovely staff, but mainly what impressed me were the families dining were all quiet and enjoying food and the..."

Jacinta Olykan

"Came with a friend for lunch. We had deep fried prawns and salt and pepper calamari for entree. Mains I had pork with lemon grass and garlic and my..."

Ellie P

"Very nice prawn and squid dishes. Not overcooked and very flavoursome. A large portion of the lemongrass king prawn dish and tofu medium dish is..."

Vladimir G

"We went as a group of ten people and was also my first time to dine here. The food was served fresh, hot, quick and yummy. The only down side was..."

Lin Ma

"10/11/2017 - Dinner tonight with family 👨‍👩‍👧‍👧. We had fried squids, fried spring rolls, BBQ pork fried rice, grilled pork with..."

Bernard “Bernie” Tan

"My regular Vietnamese restaurant. Once they have changed chef or recipe I disappointed and haven't been there for a while but this time even better...."

mamatomochu

"Delicious meals, generous portions, caters well for Coeliac and Vegetarian, very affordable food and drinks and very quick service. Highly recommend...."

Nikki Jean

"Located in a small mall complex with ample car parks available. Spacious restaurant with many different sized tables, booking not required, the staff..."

s s

"5 Star Vietnamese, I love this place, but if we’re being truely honest, it’s a 4 Star Vietnamese. Tidy place, it’s clean and there’s..."

E.R Stewart

"We often go to Five Star for lunch. They have a variety of dishes. My favorites are 'Crispy Chicken', 'Beef Pho' and 'Lemongrass & Chili Chicken (or..."

Maki Norman

"We had the chicken, vegetables with cashews. 5 star service and taste. Well..."

Peter Turner (petekiwiworld)

"Been going to this restaurant for years with various people. The food is always amazing..."

Dilanie Cabraal

"Best Vietnamese restaurant in Chch! Taste was great, service was great and enough parking spots! even better!!! Love here! I will come back..."

Vanessa Kim

"Hands down best Vietnamese in Chch. They have great vegan options, and if you have 4+ people offer an exclusive vegan set menu which includes..."

Ren Potter

"10/10 !! An amazing place with the most amazingly polite & considerate fun staff from junior up to owner management. A truly wonderful experience..."

MarkAaron Buckley

"Food is always beautiful and hot. Staff very obliging...."

Carolyn Kett

"This place has been there for a while and deserves the customer support it has. Always busy but with plenty of room and fast service. All the classic..."

Koru Codlin

"Great food and service. Small tables or large parties. Great takeaway. Good parking. B.Y.O wine only. Could have a more Vietnamese decor but that..."

Michelle A

Joyful Restaurant

81/100 (1482 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is by far my favourite restaurant and always use it for a birthday of mine, lovely workers and excellent..."

Tiegan Paige

"My go-to restaurant every time I touchdown Christchurch. I simply can't get enough of their delicious wonton noodles soup; well-balanced pork + prawn..."

Jacqueline L.

"Current menu as pics on app were old and out dated. Quick, fast service. Busy so make a booking if wanting to sit in. Takeaways, quick and easy...."

Neen

"Amazing menu! Extremely polite and helpful staff! Wonderful food at a GREAT price! Dumplings were incredible! Sweet Honey Glazed Pork and Chicken..."

C The Food Lover

"I have been there once but It give me a deep impression.You can see many different Chinese foodthere.The taste is not quite different from food..."

Gary Lu

"I have been here for meet my friend. We ordered something with whole fish and some cake and corn soup. Food was quite big portion and tasty but..."

Dan Elihg

"Trusted Zomato to pick a restaurant to eat for a night in Christchurch. Came across Joyful Restaurant for some Chinese food and it did not..."

Michael Nguyen

"Great food, great service. Very satisfied! I especially loved the fried rice and lemon chicken. Exceptionally yummy. Will definitely be coming back..."

Gracie Collins

"nice meal,good prices.Recommended if you want to try Chinese foods,tasty and spicy.One of my favourite place,service is quite fast and the place is..."

Peter Nguyen

"Had lunch at joyful with a bunch of girls. We ordered around 8 dishes in total and went family style - decided to share and split the bill.The..."

Cathy9553

"went to joyful for the first time with a group of friends...food didnt take long to come out...so much flavour and generous portions..even had..."

Kala Fifita

"Had lunch with the girls here last week. Really lovely atmosphere. We ordered 3 different meals between the three of us and we still manage to take..."

Nessa

"Came here a couple of weeks ago with my sister for dinner! Was amaaaazing! We ordered the wontons w/ sweet and sour sauce for starters and a Bami..."

Tracy Dorset

"Tasty food although it was greecy. Good customer service . Been there twice with freinds. Good environment. Would like to visit again . ..."

Lolita Tauro

"Joyful is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Christchurch. It was our first stop when we were back in town for the weekend. Food were..."

Timer

"Good value, have been to Joyful before and after the earthquake and the standards are all the same, as well as the food.Have tried almost all..."

Tiffany Shionaka

"I have been here several times with friends and family- maybe because it is the only good Chinese restaurant I have come across in chchTheir..."

Sanchit Kaushal

"Service isn't always great but the food never fails to disappoint. The beef with XO chilli I one of my all time favourite take outs - and the..."

Shannon Alex Siebert

"The Joyful has been a Chch fixture for nearly 30 years, since it originally sat in Armagh Street. It looked nothing then like it does now though,..."

Free Trade Winds

"Wonderful fresh food, would have to be the best Chinese restaurant in Christchurch. We went during the afternoon so it was not all that busy and..."

Susan Whitaker

"This place is ALWAYS busy but that does not take away from the food and service. Everytime we have been there it has been a great night with..."

Kerri Tepania

"One of the busiest restaurants we have been to, a year ago and again this month. Very Chinese approach in the dining room – not unusual for..."

Chris Fitzgerald

"Always gives me nostalgia. Been coming here with my nana since I was little. Love the dumplings..."

Becky Lodge

"I eat at Joyful Restaurant regularly. The food is always amazing and the staff a generally very good. This restaurant is very very good value for..."

Sharon Layton

"In my business as a horse trainer I often entertain owners, The Joyful is a fantastic dining experience. The food is outstanding and the restaurant..."

Michael Pitman

"We went there last night. 60 of us. We had the best time. Great food and excellent service. No problems at all even though we were such a large..."

Daphne Martin

"I have been going here for 10 years and even though 5 years was over seas, every time I came back I had to go. Now I'm back living here it..."

Joe Riesterer

"Have been a long-term fan of Joyful since well before the earthquakes. V pleased to have them up and running again! I have taken literally dozens of..."

Arch Clark

"Great meal at Joyful Restaurant last night it was the first time we had been. Amazing food brought super quick. Lots of very helpful smiling staff...."

Katrina Russ

"Amazing food in a plush setting but very affordable. We dine here every 2 weeks. Crispy skin pork and chilli beans with minced pork are our faves...."

David Hardy

"OOhh my god when I heard you were re-opened in Riccarton it made my year! I missed your wonderful food and generous plate servings.Always had..."

Kiri Claridge

"Their food is so good, no wonder the high rating. We usually have dinner early, so were lucky enough to get a table without booking. I wasn't that..."

Rae Padd

"Food is nice here 👍 highly recommend their peking duck👍 however their staff is a bit rude, saying something in mandarin to ask us go faster..."

Xin Wen Tee

"Ate here for our parents' anniversary! Make sure you book as they get very busy specially during weekends. They serve a little late but that is..."

Liane Ramos

"Delicious flavours and great service. Definitely need to book as a very busy restaurant. Dumplings and wontons are a must for the..."

Jessica Edwards-Walker

"Great authentic Cantonese flavors, incredible vibe and..."

Carl K

"Great value and taste. Portion sizes are large. Easy to find free park at the back of the..."

Bryan

"Went with a group and got the set menu. All the dishes were really delicious, and portions were generous. The dumplings, crispy skin chicken, and..."

Anna Hastie

"Joyful Restaurant is an absolute gem in Christchurch! I can't say enough good things about this place. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted..."

Mike Sung

"The dumplings is my favourite so normally go for large plate. Crispy skin chicken also all time favourite.... Everything is good, so go for a good..."

Chet Wah

"Oh Yey!! I’m So happy we have discovered a restaurant in Christchurch that serves absolutely amazing delicious authentic Chinese food. The menu is..."

vanessa Bowling

"If you're a food enthusiast on the lookout for an extraordinary dining experience, look no further than Joyful Restaurant. From the moment you step..."

Dan Yeoh

"Been going here for 5 years and never had a bad experience. Everything is cooked perfectly and quickly so you can get on with having a good time in..."

Tom Bombadill

"A really busy restaurant which also does some really good Peking duck. Arguably one of the best. The staff were friendly and the place was quite..."

Phillip Yan

"Food is always good but seating at tables lining the right hand side was too close. The furniture arrangement made it tiresome for someone who is..."

Meeling Lee

"“Best Chinese Restaurant in Christchurch” Thank goodness for Joyful Restaurant, I love the food here, I've been dining at this as well as the..."

Shinboner

"Love the dumpling with vinegar sauce. The crispy skin Chiken is so well done with crispy skin and moist inside. Yum. Service is good this time, ice..."

Chet Wah

Winnie Bagoes

81/100 (2076 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was a great place with a good location in town we got the chicken wings and chips very tasty and their homemade tomato and aioli sauce spot on..."

Corban Norton

"We ordered the cheese sticks and a half and half pizza (butcher, kiwi) Food was delicious. Service was fantastic. Atmosphere was good. Plenty of..."

James Allen

"Always hear the name "Winnie Bagoes" said around town when the idea of pizza comes up and now I know why! Warm and lively atmosphere. Fast service...."

Amelia Hamlin

"Excellent quality pizza. Awesome service. A wide range of pizza options including kids meals. Good quality bar and drinks available. Music and..."

Danny Ching

"Went here for a work event Food was surprisingly good .... pretty sure everyone was happy with their..."

Marene F

"This place is a Christchurch institution and for good reason. Absolutely fantastic food and incredibly reliable, I must have been coming since the..."

Matthew Herbert

"Always amazing! Excellent service, fantastic pizza and so many epic flavors, and the sides n salads (lamb salads my fav).. epic! Really love this..."

Jo Hempseed

"Fabulous afternoon/evening there with bottomless drinks and pizza! I am also celiac and they were REALLY careful with my food so I am just very..."

Sophie Fearn

"Best bartenders! I end up coming here most weeks for a slice of pizza and a beer. I'm super basic and get a margarita slice, and it's impeccably made..."

Teresa A.

"Was pretty busy with a quiz night on and everyone ordering food and drink, but the restaurant managed to cater for our group of 4 within half an..."

Matt Welford

"I took my dad here for Father’s Day a few years back and we have been coming back since! Always tasty and a big menu of pizzas which are delicious!..."

Emma Iles

"We popped in here for takeaways for dinner. As visitors to Christchurch, we'd never been here before and we were thrilled with the friendly and..."

Hera A

"Great place to spend the evening with your friends. Winnies fried chicken is a must try. Good range of cocktails. Overall good food, friendly..."

takdir thakur

"Great food , great variety. Awesome service, especially behind the bar, they were onto it with our group..."

Ronald Amersfoort

"Terrific tasting pizza! Great atmosphere. Sauce is fresh and cheese is stringy and does not contain much water. Sauce in Marinara pizza is very..."

Seungho Bae

"Just attended a birthday party for kids. Excellent place to hold one. Lots of opportunities for the kids to learn about the art of pizza making..."

Amitrajit Sarkar

The China Kitchen

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"One of the best Chinese places yet that I have found in Christchurch. I ordered pork and chive dumplings, fried rice, sweet and sour pork and old..."

Ellie Peterson

"A huge improvement on the Chinese we bought last weekend from another place. The sweet and sour pork was amazing. The satay chicken had a lovely..."

Kirstin Lucas

"This is the best Chinese restaurant around. Food is consistently good, ingredients fresh and seasonal. We usually get takeaway because it's always..."

Bectoid

"The dumplings here are really good.The service and atmosphere are great and it's cheap!Would definitely go here again, highly..."

Phil

"Great food at very reasonable prices. Fast and friendly service. The dumplings are delicious and the garlic chili prawns on rice are the best!..."

Catherine Hey

"This is a place where you pay only for delicious food. The atmosphere is no frills, the prices are low, and the food is perfect. We got the..."

Laura Papp

"Friendly and fast service, ordered sweet and sour chicken takeaway, came with good amount of rice,vegetables and delicious..."

Karen

"Our first time there and it was a very pleasant experience. Clean and spacious restaurant with a takeaway waiting section. Food was on point, very..."

Shawn Liu

"First time dining here, authentic Chinese food. Amazing taste, clean environment and good service. Reasonable price to feed the family, will..."

Tee Chek Tan

"My first visit but it will not be long until I return. The food was exceptional and great value for money. We were a table of 6 that had banquet A...."

Michelle Bennett

"November 2022 Have been back to China Kitchen, Papanui a few times since June, for lunch with family or to collect a takeaway. Latest was beef fillet..."

Gail Thomson

"An excellent Chinese restaurant with a comprehensive menu and a pleasing wine list. I had the Yang Zhou Fried rice - (barbecue Pork with Prawns)..."

John

"Dumplings are always good. Very good selection of spicy / non-spicy dishes. BYO. Bottle Store nearby. 👍should have taken photos of our meal..."

John Crossland

"We go to The China Kitchen for lunch with my team from work and the food is always great and the staff super..."

Mike “Feasood” Alderson

"Simply impeccable, the food here is quite good, the staff is as always, very busy, highly recommended to you, the price is also very reasonable, it..."

Lee Hazelwood

"Our Club had a luncheon here. Could not fault food,service,staff or atmosphere. My mouth waters just thinking about the food we were served...."

Margaret Jordan

"I come here regularly and has never been disappointed. Good food and rather fast service if you come ealy enough so the kitchen is not too busy with..."

Alex V.

"The food is absolutely delicious!!! Very authentic and fresh. Full of flavour. Staff are all very friendly and welcoming. The only downside we found..."

Michelle Price

"The sweet and sour pork very tasty although a few more vegetables wouldn't go amiss. The chicken and vegetables excellent. The staff pleasant and..."

Trish Glen

"Great food, clean and price well. Much..."

Pip Ives

"Update of Nov 25 2023: still a very good place to have a great variety of authentic chinese food. Love the wonton soup on a cold day. Update Nov...."

Al V8824

"Pan fried dumplings are amazing - Go there and enjoy well made food and great friendly staff who enjoys being there..."

Thejs Pedersen

"Excellent little restaurant. Had a great time with my..."

Dael S

"When we feel like good Chinese food in Christchurch, our family always come here. The food is fresh and good quality. Great customer service from..."

Breeze Cherry

"Excellent food. Excellent service. They are under charging for their meals they are worth much more. Very accommodating and gluten..."

Di Howard

Mexico Christchurch

78/100 (1924 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Nice place. Good atmosphere. If u wanna eat taco. It is very small. U need to eat minimum 3 4 😂🙈 u can order quesadilla also than u will be..."

gosmami

"Went here for a work function. We did the margarita master class which was fun - had great non-alcoholic options. The food was great too - super..."

Lauren Giles

"We have been going regularly to this place for over 5 years now. It had it’s ups and downs all depending on the management, but overall it’s a..."

Raf K

"We had a lovely experience here, the staff were all super friendly and quick with service. Our food was delicious!! The meals come in smaller..."

Julia T

"I visited with my family on Saturday night, we just loved it, food and drinks was great and different to the other Mexican restaurant which was..."

Food Craft

"Wow Thursday night and the place was heaving!! Not a spare seat in site-lucky we booked. Service was a bit slow to start but when you consider how..."

LM Apeldoorn

"This place seems to be a hit and miss. I really enjoyed my time here tonight, I got a delicious black plum and cinnamon margarita, gauc and fried..."

Melissa McCracken

"Tasty and friendly staff, but a bit too expensive for such a simple..."

Skaistė Vyčaitė

"Friendly and attentive staff, great location, great food, awesome space with private function room. It was busy when we were there but the wait on..."

s s

"Went there last weekend with my family and it was a blast! Greeted as soon as we walked in and the staff are so friendly and polite, the manager even..."

KiwiKronnix

"We went there for dinner so we could find a parking easier as it located in city center. Compared to the other famous Mexican restaurant the..."

Victor Gch

"Menu has got alot better last couple of changes. Way more vegan options which is a good thing. Staff were good and helpful. Margaritas are unique and..."

Chuck Biff

"Awesome tacos. The bigger ones ($15 range) are pricey but with great fillings options and served in delicious flatbread/tacos. Had the jackfruit one,..."

Roshana Fernando

"Great atmosphere and service. Tacos not as good as other Mexican restaurants in chch but the other food makes up for it. Delicious margaritas and so..."

Hayley Mulligan

"Just loved it; food was great and different to the other Mexican themed places which was lovely. Staff were also very cool and looked after me well -..."

Glen Scott Anderson

"Would just like to say thank you so much for tonight. Came in with a group of friends and we were instantly greeted with a warming smile by your..."

Edrope Eirapey

"FANTASTIC! Best tacos I have had- great flavors- super fresh and the staff were amazing - I was in NZ for work and eating alone but they looked after..."

Dean Sharp

Tuk Tuk Thai Street

76/100 (2002 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"It was quite a good experience with Tuktuk Thai. We went there without any reservation and got a nice place to dine in. The menu covers a good range..."

Isfaqur Rahman Siddiqui

"A really good place for a nice relaxed dinner outing. Great service and great staff. Really recommend trying it if you already haven't. The food here..."

Dhanuja Delapolage

"One of the best Thai restaurant in Christchurch City. Best food.. Best restaurant... Best location. We ordered Thai chicken green curry and Satay..."

Pratik Singh Solanki

"Delicious food, friendly staff. Food was quick to come out, we had starters, main and dessert, generous serving sizes, I couldn’t eat it all and..."

Sandra Metcalfe

"Good food well presented, good service, slightly over salty for me on beef dish. Thai Street Food not so sure about that. Great value with..."

Jay Becker

"Went out with friends for a good meal in a long time. The food was great and the ambience was very good too.. Very helpful staff.. If you are not..."

Siddharth Shirke

"Delicious food, good quality and cozy ambiance. Excellent service! Definitely value for money. We tried the Thai street BBQ pork skewers, chicken..."

Deeksha Nanaiah

"We had a work team lunch here. Prices are a fair bit more than other Thai restaurants. The portions were mostly fairly reasonable and the restaurant..."

Karl Swart

"Great food, pleasant decor and friendly staff. We just happened to be passing and are well glad to find it. Our food was ready I'm about 5 minutes..."

Chris Buchanan

"This restaurant is co joined with the Smoke Shack so I opted to utilise the Tuk Tuk’s menu. It is Thai street and BBQ food. I had the satay chicken..."

Ellie Peterson

Madam Woo

"Food is good. Wondering why it only has 3.5 stars so heres 5. Staff is friendly. Good bang for buck food. Will definitely be back when we are here..."

Kevin D

"Delicious, clean and stylish. Would eat there again. A great variety of dishes from staples such as beef rendang and laksa with some fun new dishes..."

Hedonistacal

"Good food , various dishes amazing dumplings and great hawker rolls .. also try the laksa soup . Love the fried banana and ice cream desert a must..."

Prashant Ahuja

"Loved this place! The food was great- I especially liked the hawkers rolls, the rendang and the honey and soy squid was so good! Definitely on the..."

Jessica

"Tried their lunch feast ($35/person), and the foods are just as delicious as what it looks like.. 😻 plus friendly staffs. love love love it..."

Adelfa Cordova

"So yummy! The Beef Rendang and sticky pork hawker roll were delicious. Service staff were attentive and friendly. We will definitely be recommending..."

Mumma Meg

"Overall probably a 3.8 (but may have been due to bad food choice). The hawker rolls were really good, i had the eggplant but heard the spicy chicken..."

Annie Bananie

"Had a really nice meal here with great speedy service and a nice, casual vibe. Would recommend the pork wontons, the dipping sauce is to die for!..."

Alice Herlihy

"food is pretty good!! had the nasi lemak and the pork belly which was good, the other stuff like the rendang and all that is also not too bad!..."

Joy Tan

"Really enjoyed the meals they were yummy and the staff were super friendly and nice gave really good advice and was super helpful when it came to..."

Kim Davidson

"Good service, every one was friendly to us.Laksa taste good, pork belly was so so.you have to try the salt coconut mango ice cream,..."

Claire

"Great service from the staff and food was presented well! Tasted great. Bit..."

Kim butler

"Food is nice, good but not great for the..."

Kimberley Leonard

"Had a very enjoyable meal. All the dishes we ordered were very good. The service was friendly and efficient. We had a large table next to us which..."

Joy Evans

"Totally lovely Dining experience!. Service was a top 10, food also 10, as was ambience and decor! We arrived half an hour before the reservation and..."

Jan Rhodes

"Yummy, great flavours, and service. Own brand of sriracha packs some decent..."

Simon Margrett

"If anyone is planning to avoid this place due to the Ja 17 scare. We ate here for a meal on January 17. Our meal was excellent as was the..."

Jalanda M

"They offer great flavors of potential for those with discriminating tastes like me. ✌🤪 Sincere, friendly and fantastic service from all staff...."

jenholla

"Fast and friendly service with a great atmosphere. The menu is very much laid out with the intention that food will be shared on your table which is..."

Ben McDonagh

"Great Atmosphere, the decor is so trendy and the staff was very friendly. This is a must try...food fusion with loads of different flavour...great..."

Bernadine Taylor

"Our server was awesome at explaining the menu and being conscientious of allergies! Really nice to get the level of attentiveness. 4 stars because..."

Julia Ring

Alvarados Mexican Cantina

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