Below is a list of the top and leading Chinese Restaurants in Christchurch. To help you find the best Chinese Restaurants located near you in Christchurch we put together our own list based on this rating points list.
Christchurch’s Best Chinese Restaurants:
The top rated Chinese Restaurants in Christchurch are:
- Red Bowl Chinese Restaurant – Cantonese and Szechwan cuisine experts
- Chopsticks Restaurant – a popular Chinese/Malaysian fusion eatery
- Madam Kwong – serves freshly-prepared hot and cold Chinese main dishes
- The China Kitchen – home of the best-pan-fried dumplings in Christchurch
- Daphne’s Restaurant – traditional Chinese favourites with a modern twist
Red Bowl Chinese Restaurant
Red Bowl Chinese Restaurant offers Szechwan and Cantonese specialities to the Christchurch community. They served classic Chinese meals infused with Kiwi flair. By using fresh local ingredients and utilizing traditional recipes from China they were able to present a lovely fusion of two culinary cultures. Diners are always surprised with the set menus offered by Red Bowl. Set menus come with three options, the set one for a group of 4, the set two for up to 8 individuals, and the set two good for 10 people and above. Each set menu comes with an appetizer, soup, main dish, beef, pork, chicken, or seafood dish, rice meals, and dessert.
Products/Services:
Appetizer, Main Dish, Noodles, Rice Meals, Dessert
LOCATION:
Address: 57 Mandeville Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011
Phone: (433) 483-688
Website: www.redbowl.co
REVIEWS:
“This is a lovely Chinese restaurant that the local Chinese go to eat out. That to me says that this is authentic and food, and also I must say that having been to China it is authentic and delicious! The staff are nice and the price is very competitive.” –Rachie H.
Chopsticks Restaurant
Chopsticks Restaurant is a Christchurch-based Chinese restaurant that opened its doors to the public in 1999. It is a family-owned and managed business focused on Chinese and Malaysian cuisines. The family-friendly eatery has facilities for every member of the family plus a private function room for special events. Their menu features seafood, pork, chicken, and beef-based dishes, noodles, and rice meals. All can be customized to fit various dietary requirements such as gluten-free and vegetarian diets. A famous dish of the prawn section is the fried spicy prawns and the prawns with cashew nuts. Rice dishes, on the other hand, boasts honey pork fried rice and the all-time favourite yang chow fried rice. Another must-try is their noodle menu showcasing the popular chow mein and egg fried noodles. Finally, for meat lovers, a meal won’t be complete without a serving of either the pork with black bean sauce, sweet and sour pork, and the pork chop with special sauce.
Products/Services:
Soup, Entree, Prawn, Rice, Squid, Noodle, Fish Fillet
LOCATION:
Address: 376 Ilam Road, Bryndwr, Christchurch 8053
Phone: (433) 512-618
Website: www.chopsticksrestaurant.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“I actually have dreams of eating here when I’m overseas. It is probably one of my favourite Chinese restaurants ever! And affordable.” –Greg Kerdemelidis
Madam Kwong
Madam Kwong is a popular Chinese eatery in the Blenheim Road of Christchurch, New Zealand. The family-friendly restaurant operates from 11 in the morning until 2 am the next morning. A comprehensive menu features various Chinese specialties grouped into starters, soup, chef specials, stir-fried, rice, noodles, dim sum, meat, and vegetable section. Diners should order one of their famed entrees like the small crispy skin roast pork, small BBQ pork, 6 deep fried egg tofu with bean sauce, and the cold dishes like the thinly sliced beef braised with soya sauce and mild spices, seaweed salad, jellyfish salad and the braised thinly sliced pig’s ear.
Products/Services:
Entree / Starters, Claypot, Soups, Vegetable Dishes, Chinese Barbeque Selections, Rice, Vermicelli, Soup and Noodle Dishes, Chef’s Special Stir-Fries – Beef, Set Menu, Chef’s Special Stir-Fries – Lamb, Pork, & Chicken, Egg Dishes, Fish and Seafood Dishes, Combo Stir-Fries, Sizzling Plate Selections, Dim Sum – Rice Rolls & Rice Porridge (congee), Dim Sum – Deep Fried & Pan Fried Dishes, Dim Sum Steamed & Baked Selection
LOCATION:
Address: 155 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
Phone: (433) 483-638
Website: www.madamkwong.nz
REVIEWS:
“Came here for a staff dinner, as a vegan I was nervous about what options they would have. The boss was awesome and explained they could do anything vegan. Food was great with quick service and the restaurant itself was clean.” –Amy Herriot
The China Kitchen
The China Kitchen has an extensive menu of popular Chinese dishes. It is located on the Main North Road of Christchurch, New Zealand. The Chinese restaurant was established in April 2001 starting with their dumplings specialty. Today diners get to enjoy a comprehensive menu packed with delicious flavours and unmatched savoury goodness. All dishes are prepared using canola oil and utilize the natural flavours of each ingredient without the use of MSG. Soup and appetizer favourites include prawn toast, pan-fried dumplings, deep-fried wontons, crispy prawns, salt and pepper squid, dumpling soup, hot and sour soup, and the mixed seafood and tofu soup. While the main menu features mouth-watering dishes like beef and black bean sauce, lamb with special CK sauce, slow-cooked pork belly, Ma Po tofu, Sichuan chicken, roasted duck leg, and the golden sesame king prawns.
Products/Services:
Soup & Appetizers, Duck/Chicken, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Lamb, Seafood, Seafood, Vegetarian, Rice & Noodles, Set Menu, Dessert
LOCATION:
Address: 21A Main North Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053
Phone: (433) 546-818
Website: www.chinakitchen.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Ordered delivery tonight. We’re going low-carb & this place is great as rice isn’t included automatically – perfect for us. We ordered the chicken & cashews and the beef cheek with Chinese vegetables. Both were delicious, cooked perfectly & still hot when the delivery arrived. We’ll definitely order/visit in the future.” –Tania Finn Angelo
Daphne’s Restaurant
Daphne’s Restaurant offers a memorable dining experience through its serving of freshly prepared Chinese specialties and a relaxing ambience. The eatery is a beloved food establishment of Cantabrians with its menu dominated by authentic Chinese recipes. Dishes are always prepared from the finest seasonal ingredients sourced from local farmers and vendors. Entree meals include jellyfish with sweet and sour dressing, ox tripe with chilli pepper dressing, Si Chun style pickled vegetables, hot and spicy beef tripe, and the hot and spicy Ya Xia Ba. The noodle section has the beef brisket noodle soup, stir-fried beef ho fun, combination stir-fried noodles, and the zhar djan noodles. And a staple of the dining public, the foo young menu offers the combination meat egg foo young, vegetarian egg foo young and the prawn egg foo young.
Products/Services:
Wine, Entree, Soup, Seafood, Pork, Beef/Lamb/, Venison, Chicken/, Duck, Foo Young/, Vegetables, Rice/Noodles, Dessert
LOCATION:
Address: 398 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton, Christchurch 8041
Phone: (433) 488-988
Website: www.daphnesrestaurant.co.nz
REVIEWS:
“Daphne’s has been our regular Chinese restaurant for quite some time. Always good food and excellent service especially from Daphne herself. My favourite dish would be the grilled fish, eggplant and the salt pepper prawns.” –Janelle Tan
