Christchurch’s Asian fusion dining ranges from elegant rooms built around shared plates to neighbourhood kitchens where a wok, a stockpot and a short wait produce the most satisfying meal of the day. The city’s chefs move confidently between Chinese, Thai, Japanese, Korean, Malaysian, Nepalese and European ideas, using those traditions to create food that feels coherent rather than complicated. Dumplings, curries, noodles and slow-cooked meats recur, yet their sauces, textures and presentation make each address distinct.
The central city offers the broadest spread of occasions. There are polished dining rooms for a long dinner, lively riverside bars for small plates and cocktails, and quick counters for ramen or roast pork. Papanui and Burnside add excellent value, generous portions and menus suited to families, while Ferrymead brings bold sharing food to a relaxed setting near the estuary. Choosing well depends as much on mood as appetite: some kitchens reward a table willing to share, while others are best approached with one bowl per person.
Menus change, especially at the more seasonal restaurants, so it is sensible to confirm current dishes and dietary options before travelling. The addresses below cover contrasting styles and budgets without losing sight of flavour. Expect fragrant broths, crisp coatings, bright herbs, slow braises and sauces that balance sweetness, heat and acidity, with enough range to suit a quick lunch, date night, group dinner or late evening drink.
King of Snake
King of Snake brings a confident Euro-Asian approach to a striking first-floor dining room overlooking Cashel Mall and the Ōtākaro Avon River. The atmosphere feels dressed up without becoming stiff, making it well suited to a celebration, a long lunch or cocktails followed by dinner. Shared plates are the natural way to eat here: the kitchen layers chilli, citrus, fresh herbs and rich sauces with enough precision that a table can move from delicate seafood to a deeper braise without the meal becoming muddled.
Dumplings and crisp small plates make an energetic start, while duck, beef, fish and curry dishes give the centre of the meal more weight. The menu’s appeal lies in contrasts: cool herbs against fried textures, tart fruit against slow-cooked meat, and aromatic spice against cleanly handled seafood. Portions are designed with sharing in mind, so a group should discuss the number and size of plates before ordering. The riverside outlook and polished cocktail programme add occasion, but the food has enough character to remain the focus.
Address: Level 1/79 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
King of Snake Menu
Trust the King – Whole Table Experience
Our signature whole-table sharing experience, featuring a carefully curated selection of King of Snake's most celebrated dishes. The precise selection and number of dishes may vary according to table size, dietary requirements, and guest preferences. Bills can be split evenly, but itemised or separate item billing is not available.
Classic
A three-course selection of our long-standing favourites and signature dishes.
Premium
An elevated three-course selection showcasing more premium ingredients.
Royal
Similar to the Premium experience, with the addition of an individual dessert for each guest.
To Start
V – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; VO – Vegan Optional; GFO – Gluten Friendly Option. We cannot guarantee dishes do not contain traces of allergens. Surcharge for credit cards and paywave 1.5%.
Roasted coconut spinach leaf
peanuts, garlic, chilli, lime GF/VO
Smoked salmon spinach leaf
galangal, chilli jam, salmon roe GF
Natural oyster
ginger vinaigrette GF
Thai-style oyster
chilli jam, galangal, garlic, tamarind juice, fried shallots GF
Tempura fried oyster
pickled wakame, sweet wasabi, cos GFO
Grilled scallop
seaweed butter, seaweed salad, fish roe GF
Small Plates
V – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; VO – Vegan Optional; GFO – Gluten Friendly Option. We cannot guarantee dishes do not contain traces of allergens. Surcharge for credit cards and paywave 1.5%.
Sticky beef wontons
mayo, tamarind sauce
Pork wontons
house made sweet chilli sauce
Prawn dumplings
chives, sesame, supreme broth
Banana prawn brioche slider
spicy mayo
Marinated chicken roti
sriracha mayo
Tofu roti
sriracha mayo
Crispy eggplant
fragrant sauce V
Crispy squid
garlic, sriracha, lemon GFO
Wild venison carpaccio
pickled green papaya, E.V.O, herb, khao khua GF
Sashimi of market fish
young coconut, nuoc cham, cherry tomato GF
Chatham Island Paua patties
chilli mayo
Akaroa salmon
organic white miso, salmon caviar GF
Chicken fried rice balls
kaffir lime cream GFO
Moong dal
mixed seed salad, avocado, fresh lime GFO/VO
Marinated chicken wings
mayo, sweet chilli sauce
Large Shared Plates – Seafood
V – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; VO – Vegan Optional; GFO – Gluten Friendly Option. We cannot guarantee dishes do not contain traces of allergens. Surcharge for credit cards and paywave 1.5%.
Marinated yellow fin tuna
chilli, mandarin, coconut salad GF
Grilled Chatham Island blue cod
shiitake puree, seaweed butter GFO
Stir fried chilli prawns
cherry tomatoes, chilli jam, kaffir lime
Grilled seafood salad
peanuts, chilli, lime, green beans, cos GF
Large Shared Plates – Chicken & Duck
V – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; VO – Vegan Optional; GFO – Gluten Friendly Option. We cannot guarantee dishes do not contain traces of allergens. Surcharge for credit cards and paywave 1.5%.
Kung Pao chicken
peanuts, chilli, sichuan pepper
Crispy pressed half duck
caramelised mandarin sauce
Roasted duck salad
mint, coriander, kaffir lime, hot & sour dressing GF
Chicken larb
crispy rice, lettuce, chilli, herbs
Large Shared Plates – Beef, Lamb & Pork
V – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; VO – Vegan Optional; GFO – Gluten Friendly Option. We cannot guarantee dishes do not contain traces of allergens. Surcharge for credit cards and paywave 1.5%.
Penang curry of beef cheek
green beans, eggs, fried shallots, kaffir lime GF
Cumin crusted lumina lamb loin
eggplant puree, masala sauce GF/DF
Stir fried beef
ginger, garlic, spinach GFO
Vietnamese lamb curry
pickles, chilli oil GF
Crispy pork hock
sweet & sour, crispy shallots, chilli
Large Shared Plates – Vegetables
V – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; VO – Vegan Optional; GFO – Gluten Friendly Option. We cannot guarantee dishes do not contain traces of allergens. Surcharge for credit cards and paywave 1.5%.
Sichuan silken fried tofu
red dragon sauce, spicy cucumber salad GFO/VO
Yellow curry of pumpkin
green beans, tofu, spinach, basil, cashew GFO/V
Stir fried eggplant
tofu, ginger, vinaigrette GFO/V
Sides
V – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; VO – Vegan Optional; GFO – Gluten Friendly Option. We cannot guarantee dishes do not contain traces of allergens. Surcharge for credit cards and paywave 1.5%.
Wok fried greens
garlic, black vinegar GFO/VO
Green salad
palm sugar vinaigrette GFO/VO
Tam taeng kwaa
nahm jim (fresh cucumber salad) GF/VO
Som tum
(spicy carrot salad) GF/VO
Egg fried rice
GFO/VO
Tofu fried rice
GFO/VO
Grilled roti bread
(2)
French fries
truffle salt GFO/V
Dessert
V – Vegan; GF – Gluten Free; VO – Vegan Optional; GFO – Gluten Friendly Option. We cannot guarantee dishes do not contain traces of allergens. Surcharge for credit cards and paywave 1.5%.
Lemongrass panna cotta
lime granite, mint GFO
Hot sticky date pudding
salted caramel sauce, hokey pokey ice cream
Passionfruit, coconut & white chocolate sphere
kaffir lime ice cream GF
Coconut, raspberry, feijoa & pear sorbets
pandan syrup GF
Vietnamese Affogato
House-made condensed milk ice cream, espresso & liqueur. Choose from one of the following:
Frangelico
Coffee Liqueur
Vanilla Liqueur
Orange Liqueur
Butterscotch Liqueur
Port
Penfolds Club Reserve Classic Tawny N.V.
Penfolds Father Grand Tawny 10y
Penfolds Grandfather Rare Tawny 20y
Cognac
Hennessy VS
Hennessy VSOP
Hennessy XO
Coffee
Made using Warring Group's signature blend from Rad Roasting Co.
Espresso, Long Black, Americano, Flat White, Cappuccino, Latte
Hot Chocolate
Alternative Milk
Tea
Tea selections by Love Tea only use organic and fairly sourced ingredients.
English Breakfast
French Earl Grey
Peppermint
Green Tea
Lemon
Chamomile
Jasmine
Licorice
The Goldfinch
The Goldfinch combines European technique with Asian flavours in a spacious Victoria Street room made for sharing. Its kitchen is especially good at linking familiar ingredients through unexpected accompaniments: dumplings may arrive with fruit, chilli or fragrant broth, while slow-cooked meat can be sharpened by tamarind, ginger or herb oils. The result is creative but still readable, and the menu gives vegetarian diners meaningful dishes alongside poultry, seafood and beef rather than treating vegetables as an afterthought.
A balanced dinner might pair dumplings with a medium plate, then add a wok dish or a larger cut for the table. Current cooking ranges from Thai curry and Sichuan flavours to local lamb, market fish and carefully composed desserts. Sauces can be rich, so fresh vegetables or rice help pace a broad order. Attentive service and an extensive drinks range make the restaurant a comfortable fit for birthdays and group dinners, while lunch service on selected days works for diners who want the same ideas in a quieter setting.
Address: 145 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
The Goldfinch Menu
Lunch Menu
Seared Ahi Tuna
rare seared sesame tuna, fresh mango salsa, tobiko, ponzu, citrus herbs (GF) (DF)
Spiced Cauliflower Pakora
aromatic cauliflower, avocado & coconut raita, tamarind glaze, chilli oil, chives (V) (GFO) (DFO)
Togarashi Mushroom Tacos
crispy oyster mushrooms, avocado & corn salsa, cheese, harissa mayo in a soft taco shell (V) (GFO) (DFO)
Coconut Calamari
seven spice, coconut, ajoblanco, lemon (GF) (DF)
Karaage Chicken
free range chicken thighs, liquid sesame, pickled cucumber, sweet paprika aioli (GF) (DFO)
Fish & Chips Bites
catch of the day, tartare sauce, fish roe, lemon, chives
The Pasta Special
Ask your server about today's seasonally inspired pasta
Classic Thai Beef Salad
angus scotch fillet, chimichurri sauce, cucumber, crispy shallots & moong, nam tok dressing (GF) (DFO)
Octopus Risotto
grilled octopus in roasted pineapple tiger milk, bisque and Pernod risotto, chives, herb oil (GF)
Grilled Eggplant
honey feta, ginger jus, pomegranate, almond flakes, parmesan, focaccia, salad(V) (GFO) (DFO)
Braised Beef Cheek
slow-braised beef cheek, parnsip purée, beef jus, parsnip chips, chives, truffle oil (GF) (DFO)
Oxtail
twelve-hour braised oxtail, potato crema, red wine reduction, potato wafer, sweet cucumber, herb oil (GF)
Thai Panang Curry
thai panang grilled chicken meatballs, sour cream, toasted peanuts, chilli oil, jasmine rice (GF) (DFO)
The Steak Meal
grilled Angus scotch fillet, Goldfinch special sauce, truffle fries (GF)
Thai Chicken
green curry broth, galangal, coriander, lemongrass oil (DF)
Beggar's Purse
spinach, mushroom, corn, leek, scallion & mango salsa, roasted sesame & tomato chutney (VG) (DF)
Sichuan Prawn & Pork
prawn & pork, sichuan chilli sauce, chives (DF)
Blue Cheese & Walnut Wonton
medjool dates, plum sauce, chives (VG)
Pulled Beef Wonton
roasted tomato & capsicum coulis, truffle oil (DF)
Smashed Beef
2 smashed beef patties, smoked bacon, double cheese, gherkins, burger sauce (GFO) (DFO)
Crispy Chicken
Free range chicken thigh, double cheese, lettuce, pickle, bird’s eye sauce (GFO) (DFO)
Spiced Potato & Lentils
Vegetarian patty, double cheese, lettuce onion jam, pickle, habanero sauce (V) (DFO) (GFO)
Fries
Ketchup & harrisa mayo (VG) (GF) (DFO)
7 Course Set Menu
$60pp
Coconut Calamari
Tacos
Dumplings
Skewers
Grilled Eggplant
From The Wok
Dessert
8 Course Set Menu
$75pp
Seared Ahi Tuna
Pressed Lamb Belly
Scallops
Dumplings
Classic Thai Beef Salad
Grilled Eggplant
From The Wok
Dessert
Small Plates
Wild Garlic & Tomato Foccacia
House made focaccia bread, stracciatella, baby cucumber pickle, fragrant chilli oil (V) (DFO)
Flamed Edamame
Flamed in sake, furikake & togarashi seasoning (VG) (GF) (DF)
Roasted Leek & Carrots
slow roasted leek& carrot, whipped labneh, glazed grapes, shisho-grape vinaigrette, chilli peanut (V) (GF)
Togarashi Mushroom Tacos
Crispy oyster mushrooms, avocado & corn salsa, cheese, harissa mayo in a soft taco shell (V) (GFO) (DFO)
Scallops
Hokkaido scallops, fermented leek & cream sauce, green leek coulis, scallops roe crisps, dashi dust (GF)
Seafood Chowder
tiger prawns, foccacia, onion dust, lemon
Karaage Chicken
Free range chicken thighs, liquid sesame, pickled cucumber, sweet paprika aioli (GF) (DFO)
Spice Cauliflower Pakora
Aromatic cauliflower, avocado & coconut raita, tamarind glaze, chilli oil, chives (V) (GFO) (DFO)
Seared Ahi Tuna
Rare seared sesame tuna, fresh mango salsa, tobiko, ponzu, citrus herbs (GF) (DF)
Coconut Calamari
sumac, coconut, ajoblanco, lemon (GF) (DF)
Oxtail
twelve-hour braised oxtail, potato crema, red wine reduction, potato wafer, sweet cucumber, herb oil (GF)
Eel & Pāua
smoked eel, tangy pāua fritter, crispy potato, sauce vierge, tamarind & coriander glaze (GF) (DF)
Thai Chicken
green curry broth, galangal, coriander, lemongrass oil (DF)
Beggar's Purse
spinach, mushroom, corn, leek, scallion & mango salsa, roasted sesame & tomato chutney (VG) (DF)
Sichuan Prawn & Pork
prawn & pork, sichuan chilli sauce, chives (DF)
Blue Cheese & Walnut Wonton
Medjool dates, plum sauce, chives (V)
Pulled Beef Wonton
Roasted tomato & capsicum coulis, truffle oil, chives (DF)
Medium Plates
Grilled Chicken Skewers
free-range Waitoa chicken thigh in lemongrass, labneh, capsicum. crispy potato, herb oil (GFO) (DFO)
Glazed Beef Ribs
slow cooked angus beef, crispy artichoke, bread & cream sauce, salsa verde, jus, chives
Thai Panang Curry
Thai panang grilled chicken meatballs & chicken thighs, sour cream, toasted peanuts, chilli oil, jasmine rice (GF) (DFO)
Classic Thai Beef Salad
Angus scotch fillet, chimichurri sauce, cucumber, crispy shallots & moong, nam tok dressing (GF) (DFO)
Grilled Confit Cabbage
parsnip miso emulsion, cauliflower ketchup, honey & butter almonds, sour cream & onion dust (V) (GF)
The Pasta Special
ask your server about today’s seasonally inspired pasta
Octopus Risotto
grilled octopus in roasted pineapple tiger milk, bisque & Pernod risotto, chives, herb oil (GF)
The Duck
Medium rare Canter Valley duck breast, parsnip & vanilla purée, glazed pineapple, yuzu caramel, crispy kale (GFO) (DFO)
Large Plates
Beef Rib Eye
Dry aged angus beef rib eye, green peppercorn & truffle jus, chimichurri, dates & caramelized shallots purée (GF) (DFO)
Lamb Shank
braised NZ lamb shank, minted-mix-beans polenta, lamb reduction, chives
Briased Beef Cheek
slow-braised beef cheek, parsnip purée, beef jus, parsnip chips, chives, truffle oil
Market fish
Line-caught fish, beurre monté, rocket-fennel & green apple salad, rustic potato mash, roasted honey almonds, herb oil (GF)
Tiger Prawn Curry
Black tiger prawns, aromatic sauce, tamarind & fish croquette, edamame, chorizo crumbs, jasmine rice (GF) (DFO)
Grilled Eggplant
Honey feta, ginger jus, pomegranate, almond flakes, parmesan, focaccia bread (V)(GFO) (DFO)
From The Wok
Woks are served with jasmine rice
Sichuan Soya Mapo Tofu
Soya mince, capsicum, crispy onions, peanuts (VG) (GF) (DF)
Kung Pao Chicken
Capsicum, mushrooms, chilli pepper, peanuts (GF) (DF)
Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork
Seasonal vegetables, spring onion, peanuts (GF) (DF)
Honey Chilli Lamb
Sliced lamb leg, spring onion, shallots, sweet peppers, baby beans, peanuts (GF) (DF)
Sides
Sautéed Beans & Brocollini
Sautéed in truffle butter, romesco, honey almonds, hazelnut dust (V) (GF) (DFO)
Free Range Egg Fried Rice
W garlic, chives, onions, shallots (GF) (DF)
Potato Bravas
Crispy new season baby potato, habanero & tomato sauce, kewpie, chives (V) (GF) (DF)
Fries
W ketchup & harissa mayo (VG) (GF) (DF)
Jasmine rice
Desserts
Tiramisu
Coffee liqueur. cream cheese, savoiardi biscuits, cocoa nibs
Sticky Date Pudding
Sesame tuile, dehydrated orange, vanilla bean ice-cream
Champagne Poached Pear
Sorbet, amaranth & rose brittle, orange sauce (VG) (GF) (DF)
Dark Chocolate Mousse
dark chocolate mousse in almond praline base, seasonal fruits
Crème Brulèe
Saffron & cardamon custard, pickled lime, biscotti (GFO)
Affogato
Espresso, vanilla bean ice cream (GF)
Signature Cocktails
The Goldfinch
Gin, prosecco, passion fruit, pineapple, lemon & lime marmalade
The Rosefinch
Vodka, lychee liqueur, cranberry, lemon
The Junglefowl
White rum, cherry liqueur, coconut, Aperitivo Botanical, pineapple
The Passerina
Tequila, cherry gin liqueur, black doris plum, lime, egg white, cracked pink pepper
The Crossbill
Whisky, house-made ginger liqueur, egg white, lemon, honey syrup
Desert Cocktails
The Nightingale
Spiced rum, caramel liqueur, dulce de leche, warm frothed milk, cinnamon
The Laughing Dove
Vodka, Frangelico, coffee liqueur, coconut
The Coffee with liquor
Choose from: Frangelico, Kahlua, Baileys, Q.B.F Coffee liqueur, Q.B.F flat white liqueur, Amaretto, Drambuie
Kiwi Classics
Classic cocktails made exclusively with spirits from Aotearoa
Kiwi Negroni
Broken Heart navy strength gin, Aperitivo Botanical, Sandymount sweet vermouth
Dark 'N' Cloudy
Helmsman spiced rum, house-made ginger liqueur, lime, lemonade
Espresso Martini
Goldfinch Vodka, Quick Brown Fox coffee liqueur, espresso shot
Light Cocktails
Cocktails designed to contain a maximum of 1 standard drink
The Bellbird
whiskey, apple, egg white, lemon, saffron & spice syrup, soda
The Toucan
Vodka, vanilla liqueur, passion fruit, cranberry, pineapple, lemon
The KāKāpō
Feijoa vodka, house-made ginger liqueur, kiwifruit, apple, lemon, mint
White Wine
Alpha Domus The Skybolt 2023
Hawke's Bay, NZ, 12.5%
Neudorf TiriTirri 2024
Nelson, NZ, 14%
Matawhero BF 2024
Gisborne, NZ, 13%
Domaine Rewa 2023
Central Otago, 14%
Riesling & Gewurztraminer
Matawhero Gewurztraminer 2025
Gisborne, NZ, 13%
The Bone Line Hell Block 2023
Canterburry, NZ, 11%
Peregrine Riesling 2023
Central Otago, NZ, 12%
Framingham Select Riesling 2024
Malborough, NZ, 9.5%
Rosé
Rabbit Ranch Rosé
Central Otago, NZ, 13%
Ata Rangi Rosé 2024
Martinborough, NZ, 13%
Terra Sancta Pinot Noir Rosé 2024
Central Otago, NZ, 13%
Craggy Range Rosé 2025
Hawke's Bay, NZ, 13%
Reds
Gibbston Valley Gold River 2023
Central Otago, NZ, 13.5%
Mt Beautiful 2020
Canterbury, NZ, 14.1%
Chard Farm River Run 2023
Central Otago, NZ, 13.5%
NeudorfTom's Block 2023
Nelson, NZ, 13.5%
Zodiac
Zodiac sits on Oxford Terrace with a theatrical Chinese-zodiac theme, river views and a menu that treats modern Asian food with genuine care. Dumplings are a recurring strength, spanning delicate steamed wrappers and crisp-bottomed versions with assertive fillings and sauces. The kitchen also works confidently with Peking duck, satay, noodles and wok dishes. Plates arrive with colour and structure, so the visual drama of the room does not have to carry the experience on its own.
This is an easy place to shape around the occasion. Two diners can build a compact meal from dumplings and one substantial dish, while a larger group can explore more of the menu’s sweet, savoury and chilli-driven contrasts. Cocktails echo the venue’s playful theme and make the terrace appealing for a leisurely evening. Service receives consistent praise for being attentive and informed, useful when navigating allergies or deciding how much food to share. Reserve ahead for a weekend night, especially if a riverside table matters.
Address: 134 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Zodiac Menu
Dumplings, Breads, Snacks
All our dumplings are handmade in-house by our team of expertly trained dumpling chefs. Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFO: Gluten Free Option; V: Vegetarian; VG: Vegan; DF: Dairy Free; DFO: Dairy Free Option; VO: Vegetarian Option. Our kitchen team do their absolute best to accommodate your requirements. Even with great care, we cannot guarantee that there will be no traces of allergens present in your meal. We have vegan and dairy free options available. Please advise your friendly waitstaff of any allergies you may have.
Fried shallot pancake, cumin salt
DF, V, VG
Chef’s famous spinach leaf, topped with toasted coconut, green mango, chilli, fresh lime and roasted peanuts
DF, V
Steamed seasonal oysters (2) with XO sauce and bacon
Hairy oyster wrap, wasabi, sweetie sauce
DF
Fresh seasonal oysters (2) with nam jim and fried shallots
GFO, DF
Crystal jade scallop dumplings (3)
GF, DF
Har gow prawn dumplings (3)
DF
Crystal vegetable dumplings (4)
GF, DF, V, VG
Classic steamed prawn wontons (4) with black vinegar and chilli crunch
DF
Pork and prawn siu mai (4)
DF
Paua, pork and prawn siu mai (3)
DF
Pork and truffle xiao long bao (4) steamed, soup dumpling
DF
Crispy bottom lamb dumplings (4) with eschalot relish
DF
Sticky beef wontons with miso/truffle mayonnaise (2)
DF
Pork wontons (2), pickled garlic, sweet chilli
DF
Yellow fin tuna Sashimi, shio kombu, mapo preserved lemon and spiced yuzu dressing
DF, GFO
Fried chicken with organic sticky rice sauce and kimchi mayo
GF, DF
Wheel of fortune lamb and cumin pancake with dark chilli
DF
Scallop spring rolls (2)
DF
Hong Kong typhoon style crispy squid with sweet chilli sauce
GF, DF
Salt and pepper silken tofu, sour dragon dressing
VG, DF
BBQ pork buns (2)
DF
Golden triangle prawn toast, crusted with almonds, sesame seeds and crisp seaweed
GFO
Oriental mushroom dumplings (4) floating in duck pond with lily buds
Salt and pepper soft shell crab bao, iceberg lettuce, green chilli celeriac
Crispy Roti Roll
Satay chicken, coconut relish and pickled cucumber; Cumin lamb, Peking wong bok and dark chilli sauce; Grilled market fish, green peppercorn preserved lemon and fresh herb
Penang curry of beef cheek bao with sweet and hot peanut powder
Vegetables
Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFO: Gluten Free Option; V: Vegetarian; VG: Vegan; DF: Dairy Free; DFO: Dairy Free Option; VO: Vegetarian Option.
Wok-fried greens, dripping wet with garlic
GFO, V, VG, DF
Wok-fried edamame, fava beans and peas with pickled mustard greens, smoked pork belly
GFO, DF
Wok-fried green beans with chinese air-dried black olives, garlic and mustard green relish
GFO, DF, V, VG
Field of dreams seasonal salad, fresh greens, chinese celery, soft herbs, snow pea shoots, tofu feta rolled in toasted hemp seed spiced walnuts, radish with tofu skin crackling and instant tomato toasted sesame seed and onion dressing
GFO, V, VG
Truffled mushroom fried rice with spring onions, edamame, favas, bean sprouts, egg and soft herbs
GFO, V, VG, DF
Yellow curry of pumpkin, eggplant, mushrooms, greens, fresh herbs, tofu, celeriac and roasted cashews
GF, V, DF
Shoestring fries with miso and truffle mayo
GF, V, VG, DF
Poultry & Pork
Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFO: Gluten Free Option; V: Vegetarian; VG: Vegan; DF: Dairy Free; DFO: Dairy Free Option; VO: Vegetarian Option.
Bang-bang chicken salad with crackling and “strange” dressing
GFO, DF
Sweet and sour pork, crunchy home-made pickles
DF
Peking duck, cucumber, spring onions, homemade hoisin, and pancakes
DF
Kung poa chicken - roasted peanuts, dried chillies and sichuan pepper
GFO, DFO
Sung choi bao of pork - seasoned stir fried pork with lettuce wraps and gochu jang
GFO, DF
Traditional chicken satay, cooked over hot coals with coconut relish and pickled cucumber
GF
Stir-fried duck with honey, ginger, greens and cashew nuts
GFO, DF
Traditional Chinese roast pork plate, pickled cucumber, hoisin and hot mustard
GF, DF
Fu Yung egg, stir-fried kimchi rice, smoked pork belly, edamame and spring onion
VO, GFO
Beef, Lamb & Venison
Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFO: Gluten Free Option; V: Vegetarian; VG: Vegan; DF: Dairy Free; DFO: Dairy Free Option; VO: Vegetarian Option.
Penang curry of beef cheek, fish crackling, green beans and fried shallots
GF, DF
Grilled cumin lamb skewers (3) cooked over hot coals with spiced eggplant relish
GF, DF
Mountain River Venison chow fun, wok fried rice noodles tossed with marinated venison, spring onions, bean sprouts and chinese chives
DF, GFO
Crispy egg noodle chow mein with Mountain River venison, mushroom and mapo powder relish
Prime garlic marinated ribeye steak cooked over hot coals with Kampot pepper sauce, curry leaves and shitake puree
GFO
Soy braised sticky beef rib with Peking wong bok and juices
DF
Seafood
Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFO: Gluten Free Option; V: Vegetarian; VG: Vegan; DF: Dairy Free; DFO: Dairy Free Option; VO: Vegetarian Option.
Stir-fried chilli prawns with cherry tomatoes and subtle citrus
GFO, DF
Charcoal grilled market fish, charred ginger and spring onion sauce
GF
Mandarin marinated yellow fin tuna with fresh coconut, red chilli and lime leaves
GF, DF
Stir-fried squid with garlic, ginger and red chilli
GFO, DF
Sides
Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFO: Gluten Free Option; V: Vegetarian; VG: Vegan; DF: Dairy Free; DFO: Dairy Free Option; VO: Vegetarian Option.
Steamed Jasmine rice (serves two)
GF, V
Fried shallot pancake
V
Bao bun (4)
V
Miso and truffle mayonnaise
Penang curry
Satay
Peking wong bok
GF, DF, V, VG
Sauces: Sweet chilli, hoisin, oyster, sichuan, ketchup
Sweets
Dietary codes: GF: Gluten Free; GFO: Gluten Free Option; V: Vegetarian; VG: Vegan; DF: Dairy Free; DFO: Dairy Free Option; VO: Vegetarian Option.
Badass warm ginger blondie with caramel ice cream, fresh cream and miso caramel
GFO
Three milk sponge with three milk sauce – almond, pistachio and raspberry
Palm sugar and pandanus cream, coconut tapioca with coconut wafers
GF, DF
Ice cream and sorbet selection (choice of 3)
GFO. Vanilla ice cream; Coconut ice cream; Caramel ice cream; Passionfruit sorbet; Mango sorbet
Zodiac Kids Zone – Main Meals
ALL MAINS $15.90
Wok fried vegetables with your choice of: Chicken
Wok fried vegetables with your choice of: Beef
Wok fried vegetables with your choice of: Pork
Wok fried vegetables with your choice of: Vegetables only
GF option
Pork wontons with salad
Crispy chicken with salad
GF option
Stir fry fried rice with your choice of: Chicken
Stir fry fried rice with your choice of: Beef
Stir fry fried rice with your choice of: Pork
Stir fry fried rice with your choice of: Vegetables
GF option
Zodiac Kids Zone – Desserts
Fresh fruit
GF
Vanilla ice-cream and chocolate sauce
GF option
3 milk sponge with almonds
Dessert Wine, Port & Cognac
Eradus Sticky Mickey — Awatere, Marlborough
Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Forrest Estate Botrytised Marlborough — Riesling
Sandeman 10 Year
Sandeman 20 Year
Chatelle VSOP
Hennessy V.S
Remy Martin XO
Hennessy XO
Hennessy Paradis
L’Affare Coffee
Espresso, long black, Americano
Latte, flat white, hot chocolate
Cappuccino, mochaccino, chai latte
Liqueur coffee
Freshly Squeezed Juice
available 11am - 10pm
Orange / apple / pineapple / mandarin / watermelon (seasonal)
Noble & Sunday Premium Tea (500ml Pot)
Imperial Sencha organic green
Japan Sencha organic green
Jasmine pearl organic green
Lime blossom and chamomile
White noise organic oolong
Orange sky organic rooibos
Strawberry plum organic fruit
Ginger limoncello organic herbal
Peppermint breeze organic herbal
Lime Blossom and Chamomile organic herbal
English breakfast
Classic earl grey
Zodiac Kids Zone – Drinks
Juice: Orange, Apple
Soda: Traffic Light, Lemonade, Coke
Milk: Plain, Chocolate
Asian Inspired Frozen Cocktails
15.5 EA
Guava Tropicana
Zodiac’s special blend of vanilla-infused aged rum, guava puree, passionfruit, fresh lime and coconut
Japanese Slipper
Premium vodka, Cointreau, melon liqueur, lemon and cherry garnish
Year of the Cocktail
21.5 EA. AVAILABLE 11AM – 11PM. Our cocktails have been carefully crafted to provide you with a balance of harmony. With a holistic approach, our cocktail flavour profiles combine fresh fruits, aromatic herbs and spices to complement our modern Chinese/Asian food experience. We also offer a full range of classic cocktails upon request anytime.
RAT 鼠
Black Tears 5 Spiced Rum, Rose Rabbit Barrel-Aged Cherry Liqueur, Eden Orchards pure cherry juice served tall over ice with orange mist - Mocktail option $17
OX 牛
Tanqueray Gin, lychee, apple juice, cognac, apricot, frozen grapes - Mocktail option $17
TIGER 虎
Fresh oranges, pineapple, dried orange, Vodka, Cointreau, passionfruit - Mocktail option $17
RABBIT 兔
“Mojito style” fresh lime, mint, palm sugar, white rum, sparkling coconut water. Add pineapple, watermelon, guava or lychee. - Mocktail option $17
DRAGON 龙
Chai honey syrup, L’affare espresso, ginger Belvedere, Kahlua - Mocktail option $17
SNAKE 蛇
Slow roasted tomatoes, basil, chilli infused Vodka, citrus ponzu, white and black szechuan peppercorns - Mocktail option $17
HORSE 马
Freshly crushed Asian pear juice, fresh ginger, St Germain Elderflower liqueur, Veuve Clicquot float
GOAT 羊
“Gin or vodka martini style” with lychee, ginger or watermelon - Mocktail option $17
MONKEY 猴
Vanilla Belvedere, Rose Rabbit butterscotch liqueur, Limoncello, fresh lemon juice
ROOSTER 鸡
Strawberry, Limoncello, Frangelico, coconut Tequila and coconut cream
PIG 猪
Thai spiced tea, white rum, condensed milk, coconut, Malibu, fresh mint - Mocktail option $12
DOG 狗
A refreshing combination of Tsuru-Ume Yuzu Sake, Haku Rice Vodka and cucumber snake
Soft Drink / Water
Coca-Cola, Coca-Cola Zero Sugar, L&P, Sprite, Schweppes Ginger Ale
Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Sparkling coconut water
Red Bull
Keri Juices: orange / cranberry / apple / pineapple
Voyage “Te Waihou’s Blue Spring” water - sparkling / still
Old Street Asia Hawker Food
Old Street Asia Hawker Food is a modest Burnside restaurant with the generous spirit of a Malaysian neighbourhood kitchen. Its menu travels through curry laksa, nasi lemak, nasi goreng, roti canai, char bee hoon and Chinese-style stir-fries, offering the sort of variety that works equally well for one person craving noodles or a family sharing several mains. Aromatic broths, wok heat and robust seasoning matter more than elaborate presentation, and portions are known for being generous.
The curry laksa is a useful introduction when the weather is cool, bringing noodles and a fragrant, creamy broth together in one filling bowl. Nasi lemak offers a different mix of coconut rice, savoury accompaniments and chilli, while roti canai is ideal for tearing and dipping. The compact dining room can fill quickly at lunch and dinner, so arriving early reduces the chance of a wait. Vegetarian dishes are available, and several can be adapted; diners with strict requirements should discuss sauces and preparation directly with staff.
Address: 174 Kendal Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Old Street Asia Hawker Food Menu
Entree
Roti Canai ( Flatbread)
3 pcs of flatbread Come with curry sauce.
Deep Fried Mini Spring Roll ( V )
Ten pieces. Flaky and crispy spring roll pastry packed with mixture of vegetables plus seasoning. Served with Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.
Deep Fried Crispy Spiced Squid
Dusted Squid Tentacles Come with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Deep Fried Golden Mantou with Condensed Milk ( V )
Deep fried Golden Mantou (Six pieces) Come With sweet condensed milk.
Deep Fried Chicken Nibble
6 pcs come with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Deep Fried Crispy Wonton
6 pcs come with sweet and sour sauce.
Deep Fried Tofu ( V )
Come with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Deep Fried Fish Ball
8 pcs come with Thai sweet chilli sauce.
Soup
Thai Tom Yum Soup
Spicy hot and sour Thai soups come with chicken and vegetables. Level 1 Spice
Chicken and Vegetable Broth Soup
The classic chicken soup consists of a clear chicken broth with pieces of chicken and vegetables
Featured items
Fried Char Kuey Teow Noodles
Fried kuey teow. Spicy flat rice noodles with Chinese sausage , prawn , chicken and egg and bean sprouts.
Gravy Hor Fun Noodles
Curry Laksa Noodles Soup
Sweet and Sour Pork
Served with bowl of rice.
Malaysia Nasi Lemak
Save on Select Items
Fried Char Kuey Teow Noodles
Fried kuey teow. Spicy flat rice noodles with Chinese sausage , prawn , chicken and egg and bean sprouts.
Sweet and Sour Pork
Served with bowl of rice.
Chicken Fried Rice
Savoury rice dish featuring chicken.
The Dish
The Dish brings Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai and Japanese references into a calm Montreal Street dining room. Its food is polished without becoming remote, using familiar formats such as bao, roti sliders, grilled chicken and curry as a base for layered sauces and careful texture. Peking duck roti sliders are a persuasive opening, balancing crispness, richness and fruit, while the kitchen’s slow-cooked dishes offer comfort without sacrificing aromatic detail.
Beef cheek massaman curry suits diners who want a deeper, gently spiced main, and Vietnamese-style chicken brings a fresher profile through herbs and peanut. Rice and vegetable sides help complete a shared order. The restaurant works well for a date or a small group that wants conversation-friendly surroundings, and weekday lunch service is useful for a more concise meal. Some sauces lean sweet, so diners who prefer sharper or hotter flavours should ask for guidance. Booking is sensible because the room is intimate and popular periods can fill.
Address: 376 Montreal Street, City Central, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand
The Dish Christchurch Menu
Something to Start
Fresh oyster with chili jam, crispy shallots & lemon
(GF)(each) Price: POA
Lettuce leaf wrapped vegetables, apple, coriander, peanuts, coconut, chili & lime
(V)(GF)(VGO)(each)
Fries with ketchup
(V)(GF)
Chicken roti with chili mayo, coriander & ice berg
(each)
Beef Rendang fried wontons with Massaman sauce
(4)
Crispy fried chicken with sticky chili sauce
Crispy squid tentacles with sriracha mayo
Spinach & Mozzarella cheese fried spring rolls with THE DISH's tangy mayo sauce
(V)(4)
Pork and Prawn dumpling with chili vinegar
(4)
On Rice
Crispy chicken with spicy Korean sauce fresh salad, sesame & mayo. Served with jasmine rice
(Spicy Korean chicken)
Crispy chicken with THE DISH's Teriyaki sauce fresh salad, sesame & mayo. Served with jasmine rice
(Teriyaki chicken)
Grilled salmon with THE DISH's Teriyaki sauce fresh salad, sesame & mayo. Served with jasmine rice
(Teriyaki salmon)
Honey lemon chicken, tender chicken with honey lemon sauce, fresh salad, sesame & mayo. Served with jasmine rice
Green curry, house made curry cooked with coconut cream green beans & baby corn. Served with jasmine rice
(GF) Your choice of chicken, beef or tofu
Other Mains
Wok fried battered chicken with cashew nuts, vegetables & sesame
(GFO)
Wok fried Kung pao Chicken with chili sauce, beans, vegetables, Sichuan peppercorns & peanuts
(GF)
Wok fried Kung pao tofu with chili sauce, beans, vegetables, Sichuan peppercorns & peanuts
(V)(VGO)(GF)
Steamed jasmine rice topping with sesame
(GF)
Chef Recommended
Complimentary rice is included with meals except salad
Beef cheek aromatic Massaman curry with mashed potato
(GF)
Chicken Larb salad, with fresh salad, mint & coriander, shallot, roasted rice powder, chili & lime
(GF)
Mild spice Thai beef salad, nam prik (Thai dressing), mint & coriander
(GF)
Marinated yellow fin tuna with herbs salad, coconut & mandarin
(GF)
Wok fried beef tender with black pepper and garlic, vegetables, green beans & lemon
(GF)
Twice cooked wok fried pork belly with spicy herbs, Sichuan pepper corns & beans
(GF)
Dessert
House made coconut ice cream with moongdal, peanuts & caramelised pineapple
(GF)(DF)(VG)
Ice cream Sundae with whipping cream, chocolate & strawberry topping
(GF)
Fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream, passion fruit sauce, strawberry sauce, sliced almonds & whipping cream
(GF)
Noodle and Fried Rice
Wok fried rice noodle Padthai with bean sprouts, tofu, lemon & crushed peanut
(GF) (Padthai) Your choice of meats: Chicken, beef or tofu; Prawns
Wok fried flat rice noodle with vegetables & house made soy sauce
(GF) (Pad See Ew) Your choice of meats: Chicken, beef or tofu; Prawns
THE DISH's Cashew nut fried rice, coriander, pineapple, vegetables & roasted cashew nuts
(GF) Your choice of meats: Chicken, beef or tofu; Prawns
Spicy wok fried Hokkien noodle with basil sauce, baby corn, green beans & vegetables
(Drunken Noodle) Your choice of meats: Chicken, beef or tofu; Prawns
Tonkatsu ramen noodle soup with pork belly chashu, boiled egg, chili oil, sesame, bamboo & seaweed in rich broth
(Ramen) Extra: Boiled egg (1) 3; Prawns (3) 5
Hanoi noodle soup, bean sprout, hoisin & chili sauce
(Pho)(GF) Your choice of meats: Chicken, beef or tofu. Extra: Boiled egg (1) 3; Prawns (3) 5
Dinner – Something to Start
Fresh oyster with chili jam, crispy shallots & lemon
(GF) (each) Price: POA
Lettuce wrapped, vegetables, apple, coriander, peanuts, coconut, chili & lime
(GF)(VGO)(each)
Fries with ketchup
(VG)(GF)
Beef Rendang fried wontons with Massaman sauce
(4)
Crispy squid tentacles with sriracha mayo
Crispy fried chicken with sticky chili sauce
Dinner – Dumpling
Pork and Prawn dumpling with chili vinegar
(4)
Prawns dumpling in Vietnamese soup, sesame & truffle oil
(4)
Dinner – Roti / Bao Bun
Chicken roti with chili mayo, coriander & lettuce
(each)
Grilled Pork belly Bao with hoisin sauce, lettuce & sweet chili slaw
(each)
Crispy chicken Bao with Korean style sauce & lettuce
(each)
Dinner – Beef
Mild spice Thai beef salad, nam prik (Thai dressing), fresh salad, mint & coriander
(GF)
Beef cheek and Massaman curry with roasted potato and carrot
(GF)(DF)
Wok fried beef tender with black pepper & garlic, vegetables, green beans & lemon
(GF)
Dinner – In the Ocean
Marinated yellow fin tuna with herbs salad, coconut & mandarin
(GF)
Choo chee tiger prawns with aromatic curry sauce, grated coconut & kaffir lime
(GF)
Wok fried battered Monk fish with lemongrass, vegetables & green beans
(GF)
Wok fried rice noodle Padthai with tiger prawns, sprouts, tofu & crushed peanuts
(GF)
Dinner – Poultry
Wok fried rice noodle Padthai with chicken, tofu, sprouts & crushed peanuts
(GF)
Wok fried Kung pao chicken with chili sauce, vegetables, green beans & peanuts
(GF)
Wok fried battered chicken with cashew nuts, sesame, vegetables & beans
(GFO)
Roasted duck with mandarin sauce
(GF)
Vietnamese grilled chicken with peanut sauce, Viet salad, rice vermicelli noodle & nuoc cham dressing
(GF)
Dinner – Garden Greens
Wok fried rice noodle Padthai with vegetables, sprouts, tofu & crushed peanuts
(V)(GF)(VGO)
Wok fried Kung pao tofu with chili sauce, vegetables, Sichuan peppercorns & peanuts
(VGO)(GF)
Green curry tofu house made curry cooked with coconut cream, assorted green vegetables
(GF)
Dinner – Sides
Steamed jasmine rice topping with sesame
(GF)
Roti and peanut sauce
(V)
Wok fried assorted green vegetables & baby corns
(VG)(GF)
THE DISH’s fried rice with chicken
(GF)
Dinner – Temptation Dessert
House made coconut ice cream with moongdal, peanuts & caramelised pineapple
(GF)(DF)(VG)
Ice cream Sundae with whipping cream, chocolate sauce & strawberry topping
(GF)
Fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream, passion fruit sauce, strawberry sauce, sliced almonds & whipping cream
(GF)
Bangkok Banquet
$59 per person, minimum of 4 people. Entrée (to share) and Main Course (to share) included.
Lettuce leaf wrapped
(GF)(VGO) apple, vegetables, coriander, coconut peanuts, chili & lime
Beef rendang fried wontons
(4pcs.) with Massaman sauce
Crispy fried chicken
with sticky chili sauce
Wok fried battered chicken cashew nuts
(VO) with vegetables, beans & sesame
Wok fried beef tender
(GF)(VO) with black pepper & garlic sauce vegetables & beans
Twice cooked wok fried pork belly
(GF) with spicy herbs, Sichuan peppercorns & beans
Choo chee tiger prawns
(GF) with aromatic curry sauce, grated coconut & kaffir lime
Steamed jasmine rice
(GF) topping with sesame
Deluxe Banquet
$69 per person, minimum of 4 people. Entrée (to share) and Main Course (to share) included.
Lettuce leaf wrapped
(GF)(VGO) apple, vegetables, coriander, coconut peanuts, chili & lime
Beef rendang fried wontons
(4pcs.) with Massaman sauce
Spinach & Mozzarella cheese fried spring rolls
(V)(4pcs.) with THE DISH’s tangy mayo sauce
Roasted duck
(GF) with mandarin sauce
Marinated yellow fin tuna
(GF) with herbs salsa & coconut
Beef cheek Massaman curry
(GF) with roasted potato & carrot
Twice cooked wok fried pork belly
(GF) with spicy herbs, Sichuan peppercorns & beans
Steamed jasmine rice
(GF) topping with sesame
Beers & Cider
Asahi
On Tap
Corona
Bottled
Heineken
Bottled
Somersby Apple Cider
Bottled
Steinlager Light 2.5%
Bottled
Heineken 0%
Bottled
Captains Pilsner 5.0%
NZ Craft Beers (330ml)
Captains Hazy IPA 5.6%
NZ Craft Beers (330ml)
Wines
Rongopai Marlborough
Sauvignon Blanc
Richmond Plains Nelson VG, Organic
Sauvignon Blanc
Alpha Domus Collection Hawke’s bay
Chardonnay
Richmond Plains Nelson VG, Organic
Chardonnay
Stoney River Gisborne
Pinot Gris
Peregrine Saddleback Central Otago
Pinot Gris
Main Divide Waipara
Rose
Main Divide Waipara
Gewürztraminer
Main Divide Waipara
Riesling
Signature Cocktails
Elderflower Gin
House Gin | Elderflower | Lime
Mr. Kaffir
Kaffir Lime Gin | Lemongrass | Orgeat | Lime
Sweet Momo
Strawberry Pink Gin | Watermelon | Lime
Bangkok Sipper
Kaffir Lime Vodka | Agave | Orange bitters | Gin Mint foam
Tropically
House Vodka | Passionfruit | Raspberry | Orange | Lime
Hot n’ Shandy
Tequila | Lager | Thai Chilli | Cranberry | Lime
My Thai
White Rum | Dark Rum float | Triple Sec | Orgeat | Lime
Ginger Lady
Apricot Brandy | Ginger Ale | Lime
Hello Thailand
Malibu | Triple Sec | Pineapple | Lime
Mocktails
Watermelon Fizz
Fresh Mint | Watermelon Syrup | Lime | Soda
Sweet Passion
Passionfruit Syrup | Orange | Lime | Soda
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Syrup | Lime | Soda
Fresh Me Up
Fresh Mint | Elderflower Syrup | Lime | Soda
Evil Genius Restaurant & Bar
Evil Genius matches a playful name with bold Asian-fusion food in Ferrymead. The menu favours shareable dishes with crisp coatings, punchy dressings and enough chilli to keep a table engaged. Fried chicken is a signature direction, often paired with a sticky glaze or lively sauce, while dumplings, bao-style rolls, fried rice and seasonal curries widen the meal. Vegetarian and vegan options receive the same attention to texture and seasoning, which makes mixed groups easier to accommodate.
The relaxed room and outdoor areas suit an unhurried afternoon, a casual dinner or drinks with several plates in the middle. A donburi bowl is practical when everyone wants an individual meal; ordering across the smaller and medium dishes reveals more of the kitchen’s personality. Recent feedback is enthusiastic about service, cocktails and the best sharing plates, although seasoning and dish availability can vary. Ask what is cooking particularly well that day, and confirm current spice levels if anyone at the table prefers gentler heat.
Address: 1091 Ferry Road, Ferrymead, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
Evil Genius Restaurant & Bar Menu
Small Plates
Our dishes are designed to be shared. They’ll arrive at your table staggered, fresh as they’re ready. For an extra kick, just ask for our house-made chilli oil. (V) Vegan (DF) Dairy Free (GF) Gluten Free. Please let our staff know if you have any allergies.
Edamame
Sea salt. (GF/V)
Steamed Dumplings
Pork and coriander (DF) or Shiitake mushroom (V). Apple wasabi, sweet soy, furikake, green onion, pickled ginger.
Seoul Fire Tofu
Crispy tofu, Seoul Fire sauce, chuka wakame, green onion, vegan aioli. (V)
Vegan Tom Kha
Coconut milk, house-made red curry, mushroom, lime, fragrant herbs, crispy rice noodle. (V)
Kids Kai
Free-range chicken thigh or cauliflower (V), salted skinny fries, orange slice, small juice. (GF/DF). Add ice cream $2
Medium Plates
Evil Fried Cauliflower
Free-range cauliflower, chilli caramel, green onion, beni shoga, vegan aioli. (V)
Evil Fried Chicken
Free-range chicken thigh, sticky pineapple glaze, green onion, beni shoga, gochujang mayo. (DF) (GF option available)
Ca Ri Ga
Free-range chicken thigh, potato, carrot, coconut curry broth, fresh herbs, steamed Japanese rice. (DF)
Rice Fried Nice
Soy-mirin, jasmine rice, broccoli, edamame, menma, furikake, Japanese mayo. (DF). Add jongga kimchi (GF) $2, Add fried egg $2, Add pork belly $5
Hawker Rolls
Pork Belly Roll
Crispy pork belly, rainbow slaw, cucumber pickle, green onion, citrus reduction, Japanese mayo. (DF)
K-Bok Roll
Evil fried chicken, rainbow slaw, pickled red onion, green onion, sticky pineapple sauce, gochujang mayo. (DF)
Sticky Seoul Roll
Seoul fried tofu, rainbow slaw, pickled red onion, green onion, vegan aioli. (V)
Sides
Crunchy Raw Salad
Broccoli, rainbow slaw, mung bean, edamame, mint, lime, goma dare, furikake. (GF/V)
Spicy Fries
Skinny fries, togaroshi salt, gochujang mayo or vegan aioli (GF/V). Extra sauce $2. Spice shy? (We got you)
Jongga Kimchi
(DF)
Evil Sweet Treats
Gelato
Made locally by The Gelato Lab. Ask us what flavours we have!
Lunch Menu – Small
Lunch Menu // 12 - 3PM. Our dishes are designed to be shared. They’ll arrive at your table staggered, fresh as they’re ready. For an extra kick, just ask for our house-made chilli oil. (V) Vegan (DF) Dairy Free (GF) Gluten Free. Please let our staff know if you have any allergies.
Edamame
Sea salt. (GF/V)
Steamed Dumplings
Pork and coriander (DF) or Shitake mushroom (V). Apple wasabi, sweet soy, furikake, green onion, pickled ginger.
Seoul Fire Tofu
Crispy tofu, Seoul Fire sauce, chuka wakame, green onion, vegan aioli. (V)
Spicy Fries
Skinny fries, togarashi salt, gochujang mayo or vegan aioli (GF/V). Extra sauce $2. Spice shy? (We got you)
Kids Kai
Free-range chicken thigh or cauliflower (V), salted skinny fries, orange slice, small juice. Add ice cream $2. (GF/DF)
Lunch Menu – Medium
Lunch Menu // 12 - 3PM. Our dishes are designed to be shared. They’ll arrive at your table staggered, fresh as they’re ready. For an extra kick, just ask for our house-made chilli oil. (V) Vegan (DF) Dairy Free (GF) Gluten Free. Please let our staff know if you have any allergies.
Evil Fried Chicken
Free-range chicken thigh, sticky pineapple glaze, green onion, beni shoga, gochujang mayo. (DF) (GF option available)
Evil Fried Cauliflower
Free-range cauliflower, chilli caramel, green onion, beni shoga, vegan aioli. (GF/V)
Ca Ri Ga
Free-range chicken thigh, potato, carrot, coconut curry broth, fresh herbs, steamed Japanese rice. (DF)
Lunch Menu – Donburi Bowls
All bowls come with steamed rice, beni shoga, edamame, pickled daikon, and rainbow slaw.
EFC
Sticky pineapple and Japanese mayo. (DF/GF)
Pork
Citrus reduction and Japanese mayo. (DF)
Tofu
Seoul fire sauce and vegan aioli. (V)
Cocktails
Definitely alcoholic.
Burning Voodoo
Vanilla Vodka, Coffee Liqueur, Burnt Marshmallow Syrup, Spooky Boogie Espresso.
Ginger Caprioska
Vodka, Fresh Ginger, Lime.
Malificent
Coconut Rum, Passionfruit, Honey, Lime. Topped with Ginger Beer.
Moriarty Sour
Bourbon, Disaronno, Lemon, Egg Whites, Bitters.
Mr Pink
Gin, Strawberry, Pomegranate, Lime. Topped with Tonic.
Pablo’s Diablo
Tequila Blanco, Grapefruit, Pomegranate, Lime, Chilli Tincture. Topped with Soda.
Smoke N’ Sip
Japanese Whisky, Umeshu Plum, Campari, Lemon, Lapsang and Black Sesame. Topped with Soda.
Mocktails
Redrum
Raspberry, Lemon, Mint. Topped with Lemonade.
Fever Dream
Pineapple, Lemongrass, Lime. Topped with Soda.
Spritzers
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, Orange, Prosecco. Topped with Soda.
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower, Mint, Prosecco. Topped with Soda.
Umeshu Spritz
Umeshu Plum, Lychee, Lemongrass, Lime. Topped with Soda.
Soju Spritz
Peach Soju, Peach Puree, Lime. Topped with Prosecco.
Caffeine
Definitely not alcoholic.
Short // Long Black
Flat White // Cappuccino // Americano
Mocha // Latte
Iced Vietnamese Coffee
Caffeine Free
Chai // Turmeric Latte
Hot Chocolate
Fluffy
Tea
Mikaku Organic Hand Blended, Loose Leaf Tea. English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Jasmine Green, Lemon & Ginger, Peppermint or Deluxe Berry.
Mikaku Organic Hand Blended, Loose Leaf Tea
English Breakfast, Earl Grey, Jasmine Green, Lemon & Ginger, Peppermint or Deluxe Berry.
Fruit Juice
Fruit Juice
Apple, Orange, Cranberry, Pineapple, Tomato.
Other Drinks
Lemon Lime Bitters
Ginger Beer
Lyttelninja Kombucha
Hillary House Restaurant & Bar
Hillary House is a warm Papanui restaurant where Nepalese and Indian flavours sit alongside Kiwi bistro classics, pasta, burgers and grills. That broad menu could feel unfocused elsewhere, yet it works here because the cooking is generous and direct. Dumplings, curries and crispy pork belly show the fusion side most clearly, while fish and chips, roast lamb and beef dishes make the restaurant approachable for diners who want something more familiar. Everest memorabilia gives the room a personal identity.
Groups with different appetites will appreciate being able to pair bao or dumplings with a curry, a slow-cooked meat dish or a salad. Portions are often substantial, so it is worth asking staff how many plates will suit the table before adding extras. The restaurant is fully licensed and also accommodates relaxed family meals. Its consistently warm hospitality is part of the appeal, while recent food feedback particularly favours tender lamb, crisp pork, prawns and comforting curries. Diners seeking a tightly themed tasting experience may prefer the central-city rooms, but flexibility is Hillary House’s strength.
Address: 493 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Hillary House Restaurant & Bar Menu
Sharing Plate
Bowl of Fries
with Tomato sauce, Aioli
Saffron Seafood Bisque Soup
with sour Dough
Bao Bun (each)
Pull Pork, Cauliflower, Chicken
Loaded fries’
fries baked with Bacon & Mozzarella with Gravy
Garlic Cheese Bread (vg)
Garlic bread baked with Cheese
Himalaya Mushroom Arancini (vg, kito)
Triple mushroom and Mozzarella cheese Risotto rice ball, Garlic Aioli
BBQ Popcorn Cauliflower (vg)
Tempura Cauliflower toasted with homemade BBQ sauce
Himalayan Pork Belly Bites (gf,kito)
Slow cook Crispy pork belly Bites served with Teriyaki glaze
BBQ Popcorn Chicken or Pork (gf)
Fried popcorn Chicken tossed with homemade Bourbon BBQ sauce
Himalaya Prawns Dumpling
Homemade Prawn & Ginger Dumpling served with Panju Ginger Sauce
Vegetable Dumpling
Homemade Mushroom & Pok Choy Dumpling Served with Panju Sauce
Spanish Style Garlic Prawns (gf, option, kito)
Tiger Prawns Tossed with olive oil Napoli sauce with Ciabatta
Lemon Pepper Calamari (gf,kito)
Lemon Pepper dust with Rice flour Served with Garlic Aioli
Fried Karaage Chicken (gf,kito)
Crispy fried Japanese style chicken served with Miso Mayo
Honey, Orange & Mango Pork OR Chicken (gf,kito)
Nepalese Style Lightly Battered Pork OR Chicken Tossed with Honey Orange Juice, Mango Pulp & Sichuan Pepper
Vietnamese Panko Prawn (kito)
Crispy prawn Coated in Panko Crumbed served with sweet Chilli
Chef Special
Kai Moana Linguine
Linguine Pasta with mix New Zealand seafood Served chef special sauce
Kawakawa Lamb Shank with Rice (gf, df)
12 Hours slow Cook NZ Lamb Shank, Massaman Curry, Vegetable, Rice
Stir Fry Pork Belly with Rice (gf, gd)
Asia Style Stir Fry Pork Belly, Vegetable with Chef Special Sauce
Chicken Parmigiana Linguine
Linguine creamy pesto Pasta with Chicken Parmigiana
Hillary House Classsical
Seafood Chowder (Gf Option)
Creamy Mix Seafood Chowder Served with Garlic Ciabatta Bread.
Mussels Pot (Gf, Keto option) (Dozen)
NZ Green lips Mussels white wine Creamy Garlic Sauce sourdough bread
Hillary Style Grill Fish (Gluten free Keto)
John Dory Fish Fillet, Duck fat Potato, Seasonal, Vegetable Hollandaise
Bangers and Mash
Pork & herb Sausage, creamy mash, Seasonal Vegetable with gravy
Blue Cod Fish and Chips
Speight Beer Battered Chatham Island Blue Cod Served with Fries, Salad
Chicken Parmigiana (keto option)
Chicken breast lightly crumbed Napoli sauce, Mozzarella, Fries, Salad
Chicken Fillet (keto option)
Crumbed Chicken Breast, Mushroom Sauce, Creamy Mash & Vegetable
Roast Lamb (gf option, keto )
Twelve Hours Slow Cook Southland Lamb Legs, Roasted Potato, Carrot, Pumpkin, Peas, Broccoli served with Mint Sauce & Gravy.
Roast Pork (gf, keto)
Eight Hours Slow Cook Pork Shoulder, Roasted Potato, Carrot, Pumpkin, Peas, Broccoli Served with Gravy & Apple Sauce.
Crispy Skin Pork Belly (gf, keto option)
Eight Hours Slow Cook teriyaki Pork Belly, Mash & Vegetable Pan Jus.
Half Kilo Johnny Cash Spare BBQ Pork Rib
Kiwi fever Canterbury Slow Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs Baked with Homemade BBQ Bourbon Sauce Served with Fries & Onion Rings
Glazed Beef Cheek (Gf, keto option)
Twelve Hour Slow Cooked Grain Fed Southland Beef Cheek, Mash, Veggie Served with Homemade Red Wine Jus
Ribeye Steak (250gm) (gf, kito)
Ribeye Steak with Choose Two (Veggie, Mash, Roasted duck fat Potato, Eggs, Fries Salad One Sauce Jus, Gravy, Mushroom, Peppercorn
Akaroa Salmon Fillet (200gm) (gf, keto )
Akaroa Salmon, Duck fat Potato, Seasonal Vegetable Hollandaise Sauce
Hind Lamb Shank (gf, kito option)
Twelve Hours Slow Cooked Hind Lamb Shank, Mash, Veggie & Jus
Linguine Pasta Carbonara (Vg Option)
Chicken, mushroom, Bacon toasted with Linguine Pasta Cooked with white wine Creamy Sauce Served with Parmesan Cheese.
Curry & Asian
All Curry Gluten Free. All Curry are Mild If you want to spicy ask staff (Vg, Vegan, Option)
Butter Chicken or Prawn with Rice
Chicken Thigh/Prawns cooked with Cashew, Tomato, Cream & Butter
Chicken Korma/ Lamb with Rice
Chicken Or Lamb Cooked with Cashew, Onion, Cream, Herbs Spices
Mount Everest Curry with Rice
Nepalese Style Homemade Garlic flavour Chicken Curry
Khumbu Lamb Curry with Rice
Nepalese Style Herbs Spices Garlic Flavour Tender Lamb Curry
Mango Chicken/Lamb with Rice
Marinated Chicken or Lamb cooked with Mango and cream
Thai Massaman Curry with Rice (gf,df)
Rich Flavourful Coconut Cream Cooked with chicken & Potato Massaman curry Paste, Peanut Sauce
Sweet & Sour Crispy Pork or Chicken with Rice(gf,df)
Lightly Battered & Deep-Fried Pork or Chicken with Pineapple, Red onion Tossed Sweet & sour Sauce
Grill Thai Fish Curry (gf, df)
Grill 300 John Dory Fish Cook with Thai curry serves with Rice
Thai Prawn Curry with Rice(gf,df)
Tiger Prawn cook with Thai Curry Sauce Served with Rice
Nan Bread - Plain
Nan Bread - Garlic
Nan Bread - Butter
Nan Bread - Cheese
Nan Bread - Cheese Garlic
Burgers
Hillary Everest Burger
200gm Angus Beef Patty, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Gherkin, Onion, Cheese, Aioli, BBQ sauce, Fries, Topped with Cheese Sauce
Sherpa Kai Burger
Buttermilk Crumbed Chicken Breast, Apple Slaw, Pineapple, Gherkin, Cheese, Aioli, BBQ sauce, Fries Topped with Cheese Sauce
Pull Pork Burger
BBQ Pull Pork, Apple Coleslaw, Gherkin, Aioli, Fries with Cheese Sauce
Fish Burger
Beer Battered Fish, lettuce, tomato, Gherkin, Aioli, fries, Cheese sauce
Vegetarian Burger
Corn, Kumara & Beetroot Patty, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, gherkin, Cheese, Aioli, BBQ sauce, Fries Topped with Cheese Sauce
Salad
Thai Chicken Salad (gf, keto optional)
Mix Leaves, Carrot, Cucumber, Red onion, Mung beans, Crispy Noodle, Peanuts with chef special Coriander, Mint dressing.
Super Food Salad (gf, Keto)
Beetroot, Quinoa, Parmesan, Carrot, Cucumber, Red Onion, Mix Leaves, Walnut, Sultana with Balsamic Dressing.
Sides
All sides $12
Chargrilled Broccoli
American slaw
Garden Salad
Mash & Gravy
Roasted Garli Potato
Roasted Vegetable
Dessert
Chocolate Brownie (gf)
Double Chocolate Brownie, chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream
Sticky toffee pudding
Homemade Sticky Pudding, caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream
Kit Kat Sunday
Three Scoop of Ice Cream, Kit Kat, Caramel & Chocolate, whipped cream
Lemon Baked Cheesecake
Homemade Baked Lemon Cheesecake, Ice-cream, whipped Cream
Ice cream Sunday
Kids Menu
$10 (under 13)
Kids Butter Chicken with Rice
BACON PASTA CARBONARA
CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH CHIPS
CHICKEN NUGGETS WITH CHIPS
FISH BITES WITH CHIPS
KIDS CHICKEN BURGER WITH CHIPS
Gold Card Lunch Menu
11am to 3pm only
Pork Belly Bites
Slow cook pork belly bites served with Teriyaki glaze
Karaage Chicken
Crispy Fried chicken served with Miso mayo
Bangers & Mash
Creamy mash Pork Sausage, Vegetable served with Gravy
Seafood Chowder
Hillary House famous Seafood chowder Served with garlic ciabatta bread
Linguine Pasta carbonara
Creamy pasta chicken, bacon, mushroom with parmesan cheese
Roast Pork
Slow Cook Canterbury Pork Shoulder served with Mash & Vegetable
Spight Golden Battered Fish & Chips
Beer Battered Tarakihi Fish Served with Fries & Salad
Butter Chicken With Rice
Marinated Chicken Thigh Cooked with tomato, Cashew & cream Butter Sauce
Chicken Schnitzel with chips
Crumbed Chicken Breast Served with Fries & Colslaw
Weekly Special
All Day
Sunday Roast with Speight’s Pint Beer or House Wine
Sunday $30
Terakihi Fish & Chips or Seafood Chowder with Speight’s or Monteith’s or Heineken Pint Beer or house wine
Monday $30
Butter Chicken with Garlic Nan Bread or BANGERS & Mash with Speight’s Pint Beer Or house Wine
Tuesday $30
Burgers or Chicken Parmi Monteith’s Golden Lager Pint Beer or House wine
Wednesday $30
Pasta Carbonara or Any Type of Curry with Monteith’s or Speight’s Pint or House wine
Thursday $30
BBQ ½ Kg Pork Ribs with Heineken Pint Beer
Friday $35
Grill Fish with Speight’s Pint beer or House Wine
Saturday $35
Tap Beer
Glass (350ML) | Pint (500ML)
Speight’s Gold Medal Ale 4%
Heineken Silver 4%
Tuatara Hazy Pale Ale 5.5%
Monteith’ Golden Lager 5%
Bottled Beer
330ML
Monteith’s Gold Dust Hazy Ale 5%
Heineken 5%
Asahi Dry 5%
Corona Extra(355ml)4.5%
Light Beer, Cider, Zero, Alcoholic Lemonade
Speight 2.5%
Steinlager 2.5
Somersby Apple Cider 4.5%
Somersby Blackberry Cider 4.5%
Spirits (with mixer)
JW Black Label
Whiskey
Jim Beam
Whiskey
Jameson
Whiskey
Jack Daniels
Whiskey
Red Wine
GLASS 150ML | BOTTLE 750ML
RABBIT RANCH (Pinot Noir) central Otago
THE CARTER RIM (Pinot Noir) Waipara
OYSTER BAY (Merlot) Hawkes Bay
VILLA MARIA (Merlot) Hawkes Bay
Rose
THE NED (Marlborough)
RABBIT RANCH (Central Otago)
White Wine
CHURCH ROAD (Pinot Gris) Hawkes
THE NED (Pinot Gris) Marlborough
CHURCH ROAD (sauvignon) Hawkes Bay
THE NED (Sauvignon) Marlborough
Soft Drinks
Coca-Cola, Coke Zero, Lemonade
Coca-Cola raspberry, Lemonade & Raspberry, Soda Water, Ginger Ale
Bundaberg Lemon Lime Betters, Bundaberg Ginger Beer
Red Bull
Kong
Kong is first a cocktail bar, but its current sharing menu gives hungry visitors more than a token accompaniment. The art deco room and riverside terrace create a glamorous late-night setting, and the food is built for grazing rather than a traditional three-course dinner. Small plates, cured meats and bar snacks make sense beside the elaborate drinks, particularly when a table wants to linger over conversation instead of committing to a large meal.
Visit for atmosphere, inventive cocktails and a few plates to share, rather than expecting the depth of a dedicated Asian-fusion restaurant. That distinction helps set the evening up well. Service and presentation can be engaging, and the central location makes Kong convenient before live music or a later night in town. The menu changes, so diners arriving primarily for food should check the current range beforehand. For a group with mixed plans, the ability to sit indoors or outside and order gradually is a practical advantage.
Address: 76 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Kong Menu
Option tags, such as Vegan Option (VGO), mean the dish can be made that way on request: ask for that version when you order.
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Sharing Plates
Dietary codes: LG – low gluten | LD – low dairy | V – vegetarian | VG – vegan | LGO – low gluten option | LDO – low dairy option | VO – vegetarian option | VGO – vegan option. Please inform a team member if you have allergies or intolerances. We'll do our very best to accommodate them, but as our menu is prepared freshly in kitchen, there may be trace allergens.
Karaage Chicken
Fried chicken, McClure's pickles, Kaitaia fire mayo, charred lemon
Fries
Skin on fries with aioli (LG, LD, V, VGO)
Mediterranean Olives
Warmed, herb marinated olives, parmesan crisps (LG, LDO, V, VGO)
Bread and Dips
Fresh rye and sourdough, babaganoush and balsamic olive oil (LD, V, VG)
Fried Squid
Charred lemon, aioli (LD)
Antipasto Board
Cured meats, imported cheeses, pickles, olives, fresh bread (LGO, LD)
Arancini Balls
Pea and smoked ham fried risotto balls, capsicum coulis, parmesan
Large Plates
Dietary codes: LG – low gluten | LD – low dairy | V – vegetarian | VG – vegan | LGO – low gluten option | LDO – low dairy option | VO – vegetarian option | VGO – vegan option.
Chicken Parma
Crumbed breast, ham, mozzarella, napoli sauce, rocket salad, fries
Angus Beef Rump Steak
Cooked med-rare, roasted tomatoes, rocket, salsa verde, parmesan (LG, LDO)
Canterbury Lamb Rump
Charred baby veg, fried gnocchi, marsala jus (LD)
Caesar Salad
Classic caesar, chilled egg, anchovies (LGO, LDO)
Ricotta Cannelloni
Ricotta and spinach filled pasta tubes, rocket, parmesan and balsamic salad (V)
Pizza
Dietary codes: LG – low gluten | LD – low dairy | V – vegetarian | VG – vegan | LGO – low gluten option | LDO – low dairy option | VO – vegetarian option | VGO – vegan option.
Garlic Pizza Bread
Hand stretched pizza dough, confit garlic oil, sea salt, rosemary (LD, V, VG)
Chilli Kong-Carne
Napoli sauce, ground beef, fresh chilli, mozzarella, paprika sour cream (LGO)
Hawaiian
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, smoked ham, pineapple (LGO, VO)
Pepperoni
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, pepperoni salami, roasted capsicum (LGO)
Margherita
Napoli sauce, mozzarella, bocconcini, fresh basil (LGO, V, VGO)
Desserts
Dietary codes: LG – low gluten | LD – low dairy | V – vegetarian | VG – vegan | LGO – low gluten option | LDO – low dairy option | VO – vegetarian option | VGO – vegan option.
Tiramisu
Espresso, mascarpone, cocoa (V)
Lemon Panna Cotta
Limoncello set cream, candied citrus (LG)
Affogato
Fresh espresso coffee, vanilla ice cream, candied nuts (LG, V)
Cocktail Masterclasses
Classes run for 60–90 minutes (subject to availability). Ideal for intimate groups of 8–20 people. Non-alcoholic (mocktail) options are available upon request.
And The Oscar Goes To
Bubbles on arrival; Shaker secrets and cocktail making of one cocktail of your choice; Minimum 10 guests
The Show Stopper
Cocktail on arrival; Shaker secrets and cocktail making for two cocktails of your choice; Kong Platter; Minimum 8 guests
Signature Cocktails
Over the Rainbow
Pear Vodka, Wine Aperatif, Elderflower, Champagne Shrub
Rachel Green
Limoncello, Gin, Lemon Juice, Kiwifruit & Bubble
Ol'Man River
Bourbon, Peach, Coconut, Lemon, Champagne Shrub, Mint
Central Perk
Vodka, Salted Caramel Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew Coffee, Salted Caramel Syrup & Cream of Coconut
Breakfast at Tiffany's
Vanilla Vodka, Vanilla Liqueur, Cream, Salted Caramel & Caramel Meringue
Berry Fresh
White rum, Strawberry, Bitter Aperatif, Lime, Orgeat, Bitters, Mint
Pennies from Heaven
Amaretto, Cacao, Cold Brew Coffee, Vanilla
Penthouse 1642
Cachaça, Elderflower Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Pink Grapefruit Syrup & House Bubbles
Begin the Beguine
Gin, Raspberry, Citric Solution, Lemon
Yippee Pie Yay
Lemon Gin, Limoncello, Lemon, Yuzu, Crumble
The Classics – Tequila
Paloma
100% blue agave tequila reposado, lime, grapefruit, soda
Tommy's Margarita
100% blue agave tequila reposade, lime, agave
Classic Margarita
100% blue agave tequila reposado, triple sec, lime
The Classics – Bourbon
New York Sour
Markers Mark, lemon, sugar, red wine
Old Fashioned
Bourbon, sugar, bitters, orange
Manhattan
Maker's Mark, rosso vermouth, bitters
The Classics – Vodka
Cosmopolitan
Vodka, triple sec, lime, cranberry
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur, cold drip coffee
Pornstar Martini
Vanilla vodka, passionfruit liqueur, lemon, passionfruit with a side of sparkling
Rosebud
Vanilla vodka, passionfruit, pineapple, cranberry, lemon
French Martini
Vodka, Chambord, pineapple, lime
The Classics – Gin
*Gin & Vodka Martini options available*
Negroni
London dry gin, Campari, vermouth
Aviation
London dry gin, Maraschino, lemon, crème de violette
Charlie Chaplin
Sloe gin, apricot brandy, lime
Tom Collins
Gin, lemon, sugar, soda
The Classics – Rum
Daiquiri
White rum, lime, sugar
Mojito
White rum, lime, mint, soda
Mai Tai
Gold rum, white rum, triple sec, lime, orgeat
Piña Colada
White rum, lime, coconut, pineapple
The Classics – Spritz
Limoncello Spritz
Limoncello, house sparkling, lemon, soda
Hugo Spritz
Elderflower, house sparkling, lemon, mint, soda
Mango Spritz
Gin, mango, lime, house sparkling
Aperol Spritz
Aperol, sparkling, soda, orange
The Classics – Liquer/Mixed
Long Island
Vodka, rum, tequila, gin, triple sec, lemon, cola
Amaretto Sour
Amaretto, lemon, foam
Mocktails
Lychee Lemonade
Lychee, Lemon, Lemonade
Guava Fizz
Guava, Pineapple, Lime, Soda
Watermelon Nojito
Watermelon Syrup, Mint, Apple juice, Lime, Soda
Yuzu Pink Lemonade
Yuzu Puree, Grenadine, Lemon, Lemonade
Soft Drinks & Juice
Juice Pint flavours: Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple & Apple.
Coke
Coke Zero
Ginger Beer
Ginger Ale
Lemonade
Soda Water
Tonic Water
Redbull Sugar Free
Redbull
Lemon, Lime & Bitters
Juice Pint
Cranberry, Orange, Pineapple & Apple
Tap Beers
Summit Ultra
Speight's Gold
Panhead Sandman
Peroni Nastro Azzurro
Emerson's Pilsner
Hard Rated Lemon 6%
Mac's Cloudy Apple Cider
Kirin Hyoketsu
Bottle Beers
Corona
Stella Artois
Speights Mid
Steinlager Pure Light
Steinlager Zero
Corona Cero
Kong Sharing Boards
Available until 9pm. $40 each, serves 3.
Espresso Martini
Vodka, coffee liqueur, cold drip coffee
Porn Star Martini
Vanilla vodka, passionfruit liqueur, lemon, passionfruit with a side of sparkling
Daiquiri
White rum, lime, sugar
Whiskey Sour
Whiskey, lemon juice, sugar syrup & egg white
Cocktail Trees
Available until 9pm. $64 each, serves 5.
Margarita Mar-tree-ni
Tequila, lime juice, triple sec, agave & salted rim. Spicy Marg option.
Kong Mar-tree-ni
Vodka, vanilla liqueur, lemon juice, pineapple juice & your choice of strawberry, mango, raspberry, passionfruit or blueberry syrup
Sparkling Wine
Plus & Minus Prosecco (0.0%) - 250ml can
Multi Regional, SA
Cloudy Bay Pelorus NV
Marlborough, NZ
Mount Paradiso Prosecco
Murray Darling, SA
Moet & Chandon Imperial Brut NV
Epernay, France
Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label
Reims, France
Ruinart NV Rose
Reims, France
Dom Perignon Vintage Brut 2015
Epernay, France
White Wine
Rebel Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
Mill Flat Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
Dog Point Sauvignon Blanc
Marlborough, NZ
Pennello Pinot Grigio
Delle Venezie, Italy
Rebel Pinot Gris
Central Otago, NZ
Red Hut Pinot Gris
Marlborough, NZ
Rippon Mature Vines Riesling
Central Otago, NZ
Man O War Estate Chardonnay
Waiheke Island, NZ
Radford Dale 'Vinum' Chenin Blanc
Stellenbosch, Sth. Africa
Lost Woods Chardonnay
Limestone Coast, SA
Wairau River Chardonnay
Marlborough, NZ
Kumeu River Village Chardonnay
Kumeu/Hawkes Bay, NZ
Dom. Thierry Mothe Chablis
Burgundy, France
Rose Wine
Rebel Rose
Hawkes Bay, NZ
Sud Rose
Aude Valley, France
Summerhouse Pinot Rose
Marlborough, NZ
Red Wine
Rebel Pinot Noir
Marlborough, NZ
Rose & Rose Pinot Noir
Marlborough, NZ
Nga Waka 'Three Paddles' Pinot Noir
Martinborough, NZ
Craggy Range 'Te Muna Road' Pinot Noir
Martinborough, NZ
Two Paddocks Pinot Noir
Central Otago, NZ
Kopiko Bay Merlot
Marlborough, NZ
El Payador Malbec
Mendoza, Argentina
Antinori Santa Cristina Sangiovese Merlot
Tuscany, Italy
South Rock Shiraz
Barossa Valley, SA
Trinity Hill Syrah
Hawkes Bay, NZ
Te Mata Estate Range Cab Merlot
Hawkes Bay, NZ
Wynns 'The Gables' Cabernet Saugvignon
Coonawarra, SA
Noodle Union
Noodle Union is a straightforward Papanui takeaway where large portions, quick wok cooking and approachable prices drive the appeal. The menu crosses Chinese, Malaysian and Japanese-inspired territory through fried rice, egg noodles, udon, nasi goreng and teriyaki. Honey chicken noodles and sweet-and-sour combinations are popular for good reason: they deliver crisp meat, plenty of sauce and enough rice or noodles to make a complete meal without extra sides.
This is food for a relaxed night rather than a formal occasion. Watching the order come together behind the counter is part of the charm, although a single busy cook can mean a wait at peak times. Ordering ahead is useful. Diners who prefer less sweetness or salt should choose a plainer stir-fry or ask what can be adjusted, while those sharing can contrast a saucy chicken dish with nasi goreng and spring rolls. The official ordering menu is broad, so checking it before calling makes collection smoother.
Address: 464D Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch 8053, New Zealand
Noodle Union Menu
Noodle Dishes
1. Sweet One
Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in sweet sauce.
2. Fried Kuai Teow
Thick rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in sweet soy and mild chili sauce.
3. Mongolian Beef
Thin rice noodles with beef and vegetables in special Mongolian sauce.
4. Chicken Satay
Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in satay sauce.
5. Garlic King Prawns
Egg noodles with king prawns, shrimps and vegetables in garlic sauce.
6. Hot Six
Egg noodles with roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in special Thai chili sauce.
7. Hokkien Mee
Egg noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild chili soy sauce.
8. Black Bean Beef
Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in black bean sauce.
9. Chicken Teriyaki
Udon noodles with chicken and vegetables in special Japanese Teriyaki sauce.
10. Seafood Mee Goreng
Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style sauce.
11. Combination Noodles
Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
12.BBQ Pork Noodles
Egg noodles with roast pork, tomato and vegetables in Cantonese BBQ sauce.
13. Chili Beef
Egg noodles with beef and vegetables in hot and spicy chili sauce.
14. Sambal Chicken
Thin rice noodles with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian sambal sauce.
15. Seafood Combination
Egg noodles with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in oyster sauce.
16. Cashew Chicken Chow Mee
Egg noodles with roast cashew nuts, chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
18. Honey Chicken Noodles
Egg noodles with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
19. Singapore Fried Noodles
Thin rice noodles with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in mild curry sauce.
20. Chicken Chow Mee
Egg noodles with chicken and vegetables in oyster sauce.
21.Green Curry Chicken
Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato and vegetables in Thai spicy green curry sauce.
22. Combination Soup
Egg noodles with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in chicken soup.
23. Curry Laksa Soup
Egg noodles with king prawns, chicken, crab meat, tofu and vegetables in Malaysian-style creamy coconut curry soup.
24. Tom Yum Soup
Thin rice noodles with chicken, tomato, pineapple and vegetables in Thai hot and sour soup.
Fried Rice Dishes
25. Garlic Fried Rice
Fried rice with king prawns, roast pork, beef, chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
26. Special Fried Rice
Fried rice with roast pork, shrimps and vegetables in traditional Chinese sauce.
27. Nasi Goreng
Fried rice with roast pork and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
28. Honey Chicken Fried Rice
Fried rice with battered chicken and vegetables in sweet honey sauce.
30. Seafood Nasi Goreng
Fried rice with king prawns, calamari, crab meat, fish balls and vegetables in Malaysian-style spices.
31. Sambal Chicken Fried Rice
Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in Malaysian-style sambal sauce.
32. Chicken Fried Rice
Fried rice with chicken and vegetables in garlic sauce.
Additional Dishes
(GF) Gluten Free, (V) Vegetarian, (SF) Sugar Free, (DF) Dairy Free. Calorie count may vary by up to 10% due to individual variations in ingredients
33. Singapore Fried Rice
34. Teriyaki Chicken Fried Rice.
35. Vegetarian Mee Goreng
36. Vegetarian Singapore Noodles
37. Vegetarian Soy Noodles
38. Vegetarian Soup
39. Vegetarian Fried Rice
40. Sweet Sour Chicken Noodles / Rice
41. Sweet Sour Pork Noodles / Rice
42. Sweet Sour Prawns Noodles / Rice
43. Honey Prawns Noodles / Rice
44. Lemon Chicken Noodles / Rice
45. Lemon Prawns Noodles / Rice.
Cluck Cluck Slurp
Cluck Cluck Slurp combines a rotisserie counter with a ramen kitchen inside Riverside Market. One side leans into roast chicken, pork belly, salads, sandwiches and loaded fries; the other covers tonkotsu, miso and spicy ramen, donburi and soupless noodle dishes. That split personality is useful when one diner wants a restorative broth and another wants crisp pork or a substantial sandwich. Service is fast, and the market setting keeps the meal casual.
Ramen is the most obvious direction, with broth, noodles, pork and egg forming a filling bowl, while yakisoba-style noodles and dumplings offer alternatives. The roast pork belly sandwich and chicken dishes emphasise texture and savoury comfort. Feedback is mixed on consistency and value, so it is worth choosing the formats the counter does most often and eating promptly while fried elements are crisp. Seating belongs to the wider market environment rather than a quiet restaurant, making this a convenient lunch or informal early dinner during a central-city visit.
Address: 17-18/96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Cluck Cluck Slurp Menu
Salads
Caesar Salad
Bacon, cos, boiled egg, parmesan cheese and crouton. Choice of chicken or pork.
Quinoa Salad
Quinoa, mixed lettuce, carrot, sprouts, corn, edamame, almond, cranberries, cucumber, spring onion, ginger dressing. Choice of chicken or pork.
Crunchy Slaw
Crispy noodles, fried shallots, pickled slaw, cucumber, carrot, bean sprouts, corn, spring onion and a lime & sweet chilli dressing. Choice of chicken or pork.
Toasties & Tacos
Toastie
Cheese, BBQ sauce and aioli. Choice of chicken or pork.
Pork or Chicken Taco
Lettuce, guacamole, tomato & corn salsa, pickled slaw, garlic aioli.
Chicken
Classic Chicken Sandwich
Rotisserie chicken, lettuce, tomato, aioli, tomato chutney
Gourmet Chicken
Rotisserie chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, tomato chutney, aioli
Pork
Pork & Gravy Sandwich
Roast pork belly & gravy
Roast Pork Sandwich
Pork, slaw, bbq, aioli
Loaded Fries
Classic
Bacon, cheese, gravy
Meat on Chips
Meat on chips with gravy / Pork with gravy
Buffalo Chicken
Cheese, chicken, buffalo sauce
Nacho Loaded Fries
Tomato, corn & salsa, guacamole, cheese, sour cream, gravy (pork or chicken)
Fries
Large Fries
Tomato sauce and aioli
Potatoes
Roasted Potatoes with Gravy
Crushed Potatoes with Gravy
Cheesy Curry
Cheese, curry sauce. Add meat for $5.
Spicy Pork Mince
Fries, cheese, gravy, spicy pork mince
Meals
Quarter Chicken Meal
Quarter chicken, potatoes, garden salad, gravy
Pork Belly Meal 160g
Roast pork belly, potatoes, garden salad, gravy
Half Chicken Meal
Half chicken, potatoes, large salad, gravy
Whole Chicken Meal
Whole chicken, potatoes, garden salad, coleslaw, gravy
Roast Platter for One
Quarter chicken & 100g pork belly, potatoes, garden salad, gravy
Roast Platter for Two
Half chicken & 200g pork belly, potatoes, garden salad & coleslaw, gravy
Whole Chicken
Half Chicken
Quarter Chicken
Roast Pork Belly
250g
500g
1kg
Potatoes
Roast Potatoes with Gravy
Crushed Potatoes with Gravy
Ramen Noodle Soup
Rice noodles available, vegetarian available. Everything contains soy sauce. Please let staff know if you have any allergies. We use free range pork bones from Poaka Pork.
Tonkotsu
Duo of pork. Pork bone broth, sliced and braised pork belly, egg, corn, bamboo shoot, spring onion, bean sprout.
Spicy Ramen
Pork belly broth, pork belly, spicy pork mince, egg, bean sprout, corn, bamboo shoot, spring onion.
Chicken Ramen
Chicken broth flavoured with soy sauce roast chicken, egg, corn, bean sprout, bamboo shoot, spring onion.
Miso Ramen
Pork & miso broth, pork belly, egg, bean sprout, corn, spring onion.
Shoyu Ramen
Pork bone broth flavoured with soy sauce, pork belly, egg, bamboo shoot, bean sprout, spring onion.
Sumo Ramen
Pork bone broth, sliced pork belly, spicy pork mince, bamboo shoot, bean sprout, corn, kimchi, spring onion, marinated egg.
Vegetarian Ramen
(Vegan available) Miso & vegetable broth, fried tofu, edamame beans, bamboo shoot, bean sprout, spring onion, corn, lotus crisps.
Soupless Ramen
Jinky Ramen
Braised pork belly, cheese, crispy noodles, bean sprout, spring onion, charred corn, kimchi, fried egg and mayo.
Yakisoba
Japanese stir fried noodles with pork belly, vegetables and Japanese mayo.
Dan Dan Ramen
Spicy pork mince, spring onion, cucumber, grated carrot, crushed peanut, chili oil.
Shredded Chicken
Roast chicken, cucumber, carrot, bean sprout, spring onion and a roasted sesame dressing.
Donburi (Rice Bowl)
Teriyaki Chicken Don
Fried chicken, pickled cabbage, spring onion and Japanese mayo on rice.
Katsu Pork Curry
Panko crumbed pork cutlet with potato, pickled radish and Japanese curry on rice.
Braised Pork Belly Don
Slow cooked pork belly with marinated egg, bean sprout and spring onion on rice.
Side Dishes
Popcorn Chicken
Pork Belly Bites
Takoyaki (6pc)
Dumplings
Pork and coriander / Chicken and vegetable / Vegetarian (vegan)
Edamame Beans
Kimchi
Add Ons
Sliced Pork Belly
Ramen Egg
Ramen Noodle
Spice Pork Mince
Final Thoughts
Christchurch’s Asian-fusion kitchens cover a remarkable range of moods. King of Snake, The Goldfinch and Zodiac offer polished shared dining with strong drinks programmes; The Dish and Evil Genius provide distinctive food in more relaxed rooms. Old Street, Noodle Union and Cluck Cluck Slurp answer the need for generous, comforting bowls and quick meals, while Hillary House handles groups with widely different tastes and Kong suits a cocktail-led evening.
The most enjoyable approach is to match the venue to the occasion and order with contrast in mind. Combine a crisp dish with something saucy, add vegetables or rice to richer plates, and ask staff about current spice levels and portion sizes. Seasonal menus and trading hours can change, so confirm the latest details before setting out, especially for a weekend dinner or a visit focused on one particular dish.