Restaurants in Christchurch

“The best yum cha in Christchurch. We ordered so many dishes and it was all good. Definitely have the charcoal buns and red cheong fun wrapped around fried fritters with prawn in the middle. Absolutely divine. Service is great too.”

Mona Vale Restaurant favours a classic fish‑and‑chips mix with clear flavours. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. Portions suit sharing without tipping heavy. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“We devoured the chicken skewer with naan and lamb shank meal. The meal came with salad, garlic and mint dip. Ordered chicken curry as well (that tasted nothing like Indian curry), that was so good. The doogh though, is worth the extra mention. Doogh is the version of laban or ayran to some countries / cultures. A must try! We went back a week later to satisfy another bout of craving.”

“GREAT PLACE TO EAT!! LOVELY STAFF, FOOD IS GREAT BANG FOR YOUR BUCK AND MY SON LOVED MIGLING WITH SOME OF THE OLDER PEOPLE WHO ARE REGULARS THERE. A++++”

“Bought the tom kha soup with chicken on Friday night. This dish is my favourite Thai food & its hard to find a good one between Thai restaurants, but this one was incredible! A perfect balance of flavour elements & a decent spice to it. Absolutely loved it and will be back! Thank you chef!”

“Went here a few times and still my favourite. Its abit far from my place but i guess the food is worth for me to travel here. The taste is just nice. I usually order extra spicy. I got to try new dish of brown sugar with fried cake and its nice. Would like to try their caramelised kumara the next time. They played very nice music too. Love the vibe. Only 1 thing is the fish which i try for the first time is abit over grilled/fried so its abit dry. Other than that everything is excellent.”

“Car always goes there and stops. This is truly a wonderful place for everyday healthy chinese meals. All food are excellent and chefs are outstanding”

“Delicious food. Very Nice Italian ambience. We ordered Antipasti Plank and the assorted cheese blends well with green olives and the saltiness of the capers. Mains are very delicious. We enjoyed our Porchetta and Lasagna. All good and we surely come back in the future. Thanks, Hanneke and the rest of the team.”

Celine's Bar & Restaurant favours a Japanese‑leaning mix with clear, clean flavours. Serve sizes show solid value. Broths and noodles keep good heat and snap. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy.

“I know they are not perfect. But it is worth it for me to give 5 stars. You can enjoy all you can eat delicious Indian foods from starter to dessert. Enjoy the goat or lamb until full, chicken and lot of curry's. The chicken biryani was so delicious. And also free to eat naan bread. It was only 20 dollars for weekdays. Make sure that you are hungry enough. Great staff hospitality, they are fast and helpful. For you Moslem people, this restaurant is HALAL”

“Nice and tidy place for having dinner. Excellent service, very friendly staff. Pizza was cooked to perfection and arrived in less than 10 minutes after ordering. Keep up the good work!”

“This is absolutely a hidden Gem that in Christchurch. I would say golden boat is one of the best Hong Kong restaurants in NZ. Love it! Highly recommend spring roll. So gorgeous”

On the plate at Candy's Kitchen (Ghar Ka Khana & tiffin) Indian Restaurant, the idea is simple, bistro‑style and well judged. Meat‑free options are woven into the menu. Serve sizes show solid value. The team keeps things friendly and organised.

“Great place to chill. If you're a local, get a membership and have a chance to win $1000 fortnightly.”

“Great place, nice cozy atmosphere, can get noise during mid toate afternoons but still a good place to get a great meal”

Coriander's Prestons leans into a simple, bistro‑style approach with tidy execution. Portions are generous yet well judged. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Pricing lines up with the offer.

“A hidden gem bordering the city centre! Fast and friendly service. Delicious, fresh and authentic Japanese food. Great portion sizes and pricing. Welcoming atmosphere with lovely decor.”

“The food was delicious and outstandingly well prepared. We had 11 out of the 17 menu items, every one of them was delicious and full of flavor. The person who was serving us made our visit the best and exciting with every plate she served us. Will go back every year we are scheduled to pickup cargo. Awesome food and wonderful atmosphere.”

“Always a pleasure to dine at Lone Star, the Redneck ribs is always a favourite. My son loves to order it all the time. Staff are hospitable, smiling, lovely customer service. In between 3 weeks of dining, the menu has changed and the slaw is additional $5 to your meal. Regardless of, I still enjoy my meal without the slaw, as the first round of dining it has no flavour at all.”

The kitchen at Joe's Garage Wigram takes a burger‑led path and lets the food speak. Music and pace keep a casual tone. Front‑of‑house runs with calm, helpful energy. Orders move at a steady pace. Buns...

Lone Star Cafe & Bar favours a simple, bistro‑style mix with clear, clean flavours. A family‑friendly feel comes through naturally. The team keeps things friendly and organised. Wait times are contained even when busy.

On the plate at Lone Star Manchester St, the idea is grill‑focused and well judged. Grill work shows a clean sear and rested meats. Sweets lean classic and not overly rich. Portions are generous yet well judged.

“We had dinner here for 2 nights and Bishall and Karla who is only a Trainee was very helpful to me and my husband. They made sure that we are comfortable where we are seated and always spot on with the food in all aspects. They made us feel very special. Thank you guys. You rock!”

Happy Wok runs with a simple, bistro‑style menu and a relaxed pace. Service stays present without fuss. Orders move at a steady pace. Plates offer plenty without weighing things down. A sensible spend...

“Very nice dinner on our last night in new zealand. The pasta was made perfectly and the sun dried tomatoes were a nice touch. Staff were friendly and made sure we had everything we needed.”

“Great pub to have a catch up and have a cold beer”