
1. Benson Chinese Restaurant
This 5-star reviewed Chinese is a crowd-pleaser in Christchurch. Highlights include fried lamb and pork dishes, seafood noodles, starters like chili chicken and spring rolls, chili hotpots, to name a few. Certainly, a must-visit for Chinese food lovers.
📍113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
2. The Sichuan Kitchen
Indulge on flavourful Sichuan eats, from dumplings, wholesome noodle soup bowls and Kung Pao chicken, to name a few. With a huge selection including vegetarian options…you’ll be spoilt for choice. Excitingly, the restaurant offers a Bring Your Own Wine option, so you can save money on alcohol. Otherwise, order a delivery via UberEats.
📍270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
3. Orange House Restaurant
Another one of the greatest Chinese restaurants in Christchurch, serving an array of superb classic Chinese eats. Think deep fried wantons, chicken fried rice, spicy fried prawns, beef fried ho fun and much more. Indeed, the perfect setting for some Chinese celebrations.
📍55 Auburn Avenue, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
4. Old Street Asia Hawker Food
Bursting with oriental charm, expect an extensive collection of authentic Asian fusion food. Known mostly for Malaysian cuisine, some popular Chinese delicacies are prawn noodle soup, chow mien and stir-fries. Likewise, they serve delightful Chinese New Year pineapple tarts and Chinese teas. Equally, it’s extremely affordable and the portion sizes are huge.
📍174 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
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5. Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar
Obsessed with dumplings? Well, dumplings are favoured Chinese delights. At this restaurant, relax with a cocktail or beer while indulging on world-class and generously filled dumplings. Opt for six at $11 or 12 dumplings for $20. Likewise, choices include vegetables, meats and vegan. Additionally, there’s plenty of other dishes such as dim sum, boas like fried tofu and pork belly, to name a few.
📍144 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
6. King Of Snake
In a stunning space, go on the ultimate fusion food journey at this award-winning Asian restaurant. Serving some of the most creative and tasteful Chinese eats…you’ll be in your element. Particularly, their large shared platters are trendy. For instance, seafood, chicken, duck or beef platters, topped with vegetables and more.
📍Level 1/79 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand