I’ve been to Ancestral a few times over the years, but my visit this evening was especially lovely. I came in for an early dinner and was greeted by a sweet Māori, young lady, with a traine badge thing on. She was so kind, welcoming, and very easy to understand, which made the whole experience feel comfortable and pleasant. The nicest service I’ve had there. And ive always loved the crystal chicken dish
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On the plate at Ancestral, the idea is simple, bistro‑style and well judged. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. A sensible spend for the spread. Wait times are contained even when busy.
Reviews
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Leila Kubiakwright ★★★★☆
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Chippy Ionita ★★★★★
I frequently visit this place, love the food everytime! I'm going through the menu and always choosing something different, so far hasn't dissapointed.
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Shell Withers ★★★★☆
Amazing sour soup, squid was skinny, tough and dry. Good to see a decent number of people there mid arvo. Reasonable pricing and other dishes looked nice but not exceptional. I would return for the soup.
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manpreet singh ★★★★★
Hi ancestral Team , I don’t like to put down bad rating still giving you 5 star because I have still faith in your food but this is the third time in a row I have placed the order from you same item again again I have selected extra spicy but I got super mild. What have happened exactly to your restaurant have you changed the chef or what because this is the third time I have got the food taste that it use to be before being a loyal customer of this restaurant from last three years but I don’t know why it is happening again and again. Food quality is going down day by day . I have done parties at this place more than 300-400 $ food in store but now I feel you guys are not taking care of the customer anymore. I wish someday again I can get my spicy gristle chicken back like it use to before. I’ll try one more time from your store next week. Hope this time it will be better food if not that will be my last order from your restaurant. Good bless
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Angelita Kennedy ★★★★★
Food is always delicious! You can never go wrong in Ancestral.
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Kane ★★★★★
Very nice food. It’s been there since I came to NZ in 2003. Still one of my favourite dinning place.
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Pleayo Tovaranonte ★★★★★
Best place to get taro ball iced dessert. Soft chewy taro balls with red bean paste, jelly, various condiments in shaved ice and condense milk. We ordered it and paid online by the QR code but forgot to apply the discount code. A bit gutted. All self-service.
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What is the address of Ancestral?
Ancestral is located at 35E Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
What is the phone number of Ancestral?
You can contact Ancestral at +64 3 348 8876
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