Midnight Shanghai occupies the upstairs level of Riverside Market, where a modern yum cha bar brings a lively, social format to central Christchurch. The restaurant draws directly on Shanghai flavours while giving diners several ways to use the space, from an all-day dumpling stop to a longer shared meal. Colourful cocktails, private rooms and the bustle of the market below make it feel more like an evening destination than a conventional daytime dim sum room.

The dim sum selection balances familiar comforts with playful details. Pork xiao long bao delivers the classic soup-dumpling experience, while chicken and coriander wontons arrive with a Shanghai-style satay sauce. Beef cheek spring rolls bring richer flavours, and duck dumplings pair shredded duck with hoisin. Plant-based diners have a genuinely considered option in steamed dumplings filled with edamame, mushroom and tofu rather than a token vegetable substitution.

Larger dishes are designed to keep moving around the table. Shanghai stir-fried noodles, fried rice, wok-fried greens, sticky beef short ribs and spicy popcorn chicken extend the meal beyond baskets and buns. Curated experience platters gather dumplings, bao, fried chicken and a rice or noodle dish into one order, while a separate vegan platter combines dumplings, cauliflower, eggplant fries and a plant-based rice or noodle choice.

Groups can take the experience in several directions. The Trust the Chef banquet uses fresh market produce and off-menu selections, private karaoke rooms pair singing with yum cha and cocktails, and afternoon high tea mixes house-made sweets and savoury bites with tea. A baked Hong Kong egg tart or cheesecake offers a simpler finish, so the venue works equally well for a casual share plate, a celebratory banquet or a deliberately theatrical night out.

Address: Upstairs, Riverside Market, 96 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand

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Midnight Shanghai Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Yum Cha

Pork Xiao Long Bao

$16

Shanghai style, pork soup dumpling | 4pcs

Pork & Prawn Shumai

$16

Tobiko flying fish roe | 4pcs

Signature BBQ Buns

$14

steamed bun, sticky BBQ pork filling | 2pcs

Crystal Prawns

$16

chive oil, scallop roe powder, furikake | 3pcs

Chicken & Peanuts Wonton

$17

satay sauce, white sesame, pickled red onion, coriander | 4pcs

Pulled Beef Cheek Spring Roll

$15

Shanghai style mayo, charred beef fat powder, pickled red onion | 2pcs

Crispy Prawns

$18

Shanghai style mayo, fried kumara crisps, chives | 4pcs

Sichuan Chilli Oil Wontons

$18

pork, prawn & mushroom, soy vinaigrette, house made chilli oil | 4pcs

Edamame

$12

Shanghai style pickle liquor, served cold

Deep Fried Squid

$16

Sichuan salt & pepper, Shanghai style mayo, oasa seaweed

Duck & Hoisin Dumpling

$18

roast duck, daikon, chives | 4pcs

Potsticker Dumpling Platter

$28

pork & chive, pork & prawn, chicken & coriander, vegan | 12pcs

Steamed Vegan Dumpling

$14

edamame, mushroom | 4pcs

Salt & Pepper Fries

$14

Sichuan salt & pepper, black garlic mayo

Hong Kong Egg Tart

$12

please allow 10–20 minutes; contains dairy | 2pcs

Baos

Tempura Cauliflower

$17

gochujang mayo, garlic panko, micro herbs

Maple Sriracha Chicken

$18

crispy shallot, micro coriander

Satay Chicken

$18

crushed peanuts, satay sauce, micro coriander

Roast Duck

$19.50

house made plum sauce, pickled cucumber, chives

Medium Shared Plates

Maple Sriracha Chicken

$25

seven spices, white sesame, pickled red onion

Golden Sand Cauliflower

$23

pickled red onion, gochujang mayo, micro herbs

BBQ Pork Ribs

$25

green salad, pickled red onion

Mapo Tofu

$30

choice of tofu or ground pork; signature Sichuan bean paste, ground peppercorn, served with scallion pancake

Eggplant Fries

$23

panko fried eggplant, sweet chilli sauce, pickled cucumber

Wok Fried Market Greens

$27

seasonal vegetables, wood ear mushroom, ginger & garlic

Shanghai Fried Noodle

$26

house made noodles, with choice of: BBQ pork, chicken or tofu & seasonal vegetables

Flat Rice Noodles Chow Fun

$25

classic HK style fried noodle, onion, bean sprout, garlic chives, with choice of: beef, BBQ pork, chicken or tofu & seasonal vegetables

Sichuan Spicy Dan Dan Noodles

$25

spicy ground pork, bok choy, fried shallots, crushed peanuts, house made chilli oil; contains sesame & peanuts

Shanghai Style Pork Belly Fried Rice

$28

bok choy, light soy sauce, fried egg

X.O Fried Rice

$26

combination of prawn cutlets, Chinese lap chong (sausage), BBQ pork, fried egg

Vegetarian Fried Rice

$26

tofu & seasonal vegetables, fried egg (optional)

Chinese Roast

Honey Glazed BBQ Char Siu Pork

$35

Crispy Pork Belly with Plum Sauce

$36

House Roast Duck

S $46 / L $68

served with pan cakes, hoisin sauce, cucumber, pickles & green salad

Large Shared Plates

Black Pepper Beef Hot Plate

$34

beef with oyster sauce, mixed vegetables, garlic chips; contains dairy

Sticky Beef Short Ribs

$35

braised short ribs, sticky hoisin sauce, chilli & coriander

Kong Pao Chicken

$32

Sichuan bean paste, candied cashew nuts, white sesame

Midnight Mandarin Chicken

$34

white sesame, citrus zest

Twice Cooked Pork Belly

$34

thinly sliced pork belly with three-bean paste, garlic & leek, mixed vegetables, spicy & savoury

Garlic Prawns

$36

king prawn cutlets, broccoli, sliced almond, black garlic oil

Spicy Popcorn Chicken

$33

mixed vegetables, Sichuan peppercorn

Night Market Lamb

$33

smoky wok fried with cumin & spices, peanuts, & sesame seed crunch, coriander

Sweet Sour Pork

$35

pork ribeye, pineapple, sweet & sour sauce; tofu option available

Beer Battered Fish

$34

house blend of salt & pepper, garlic, green peppercorn, oasa seaweed

Midnight Shanghai Meat Platter

$72

sticky beef short ribs, honey roasted BBQ pork, house roast duck, served with scallion pancake, plum sauce, pickles & green salad

Sides

Steamed Rice

M $6 / L $9

Bao Bun

Pancake Wrapper

6pcs

Scallion Pancake

Desserts

Hong Kong Egg Tart

$12

creamy egg custard baked in a flaky tart casing (please allow 10–20 minutes); contains dairy

Baked Cheesecake

$14

New York style baked cheesecake with vanilla & lemon, on a coarse almond base. Served with ice cream; contains almonds

Tiramisu

$13

mascarpone cream, dutch cocoa espresso, marsala liqueur; contains gelatin

High Tea & Cocktail

Friday to Sunday 1–5pm. $58 per person. Made in house pastry of three savoury items, one scone, five sweets, bottomless Noble & Sunday tea or $15 for a cocktail upgrade. Minimum 2 people per booking with at least 48 hours notice, GF options available upon request. DF and vegan not available.

High Tea & Cocktail

per person $58

Friday to Sunday 1–5pm; $58 per person; made in house pastry of three savoury items, one scone, five sweets, bottomless Noble & Sunday tea or $15 for a cocktail upgrade; minimum 2 people per booking with at least 48 hours notice, GF options available upon request; DF and vegan not available

Cocktails

Po’s Paradise Punch

$21

Malibu Coconut, Peach Liquor, Pineapple, Lime, Coconut Sugar

Midnight Shanghai

$21

Home-Brewed Spiced Vanilla Vodka, Passion Fruit, Pineapple, Lime, Ito Togarashi

Emperor’s Mistress

$22

Rose Rabbit Quince, Vodka, Cranberry, Grenadine, Lime

Royalty

$21

Hayman’s Peach & Rose Gin, Grapefruit, Ginger, Lime

Midnight Marg

$21

Chilli Infused tequila, Cointreau, Lime, Agave, Chilli

Spritz

$19

Lady H Peach & Passion

$19

Fever Tree Soda, Lime, Mint

Lady H Gincello

$19

Fever Tree Wild Raspberry Tonic, Orange, Mint

Aperol Spritz

$19

Aperol, Prosecco, Soda

Lychee

$19

Dancing Sands Lychee Fever Tree Tonic

Mocktails

Peach Lemonade

$13

Peach, Lime, Lemonade & Mint

Lucky Lantern

$13

Grenadine, Ginger Beer, Lime & Mint

Panda Express

$13

Pineapple, Orange & Coconut

Dessert Cocktails

Apple Crumble

$19

fireball, apple sour, lemon juice, apple juice, cinnamon syrup, egg white

Cherry Blossom

$21

vanilla vodka, chambord, creme de cacao, frangelico, cream

Lemon Cheesecake

$19

vodka, limoncello, lemon juice, egg white

Beer & Cider

Asahi Super Dry 5%

$12 / $14

Tap

Cassels Nectron IPA 6.1%

$12 / $14

Tap

Sawmill Midnight Hazy 5%

$12 / $14

Tap

Sawmill Ultra Low Carb 4.2%

$12 / $14

Tap

Wine

Frexinet Prosecco

S $13 / B $75

Bubbly

Frexinet Sparkling Rose

S $13 / B $75

Bubbly

Drappier Brut Champagne

S $20 / B $120

Bubbly

Drappier Rose de Saignee Champagne

B $140

Bubbly

Fizzy

Kombucha

Ginger | Mango | Raspberry

Coca Cola Classic | Zero

$5.50 / $6.50

Sprite Classic | Zero

$5.50 / $6.50

Lemon Lime & Bitters

$5.50 / $6.50

Happy Hour

Everyday 3pm–5pm. $11 Beers & House Wines. $15 Selected Cocktails. $10 Low Alc Beers, No Alc.

Beers & House Wines

$11

Everyday 3pm–5pm

Selected Cocktails

$15

Everyday 3pm–5pm

Low Alc Beers, No Alc

$10

Everyday 3pm–5pm

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Fried rice Typical in Christchurch: $19.00 $26.00
Tiramisu Typical in Christchurch: $16.00 $13.00
Cheesecake Typical in Christchurch: $13.00 $14.00

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Midnight Shanghai Menu

Midnight Shanghai Menu Menu updated on 18 Sep 2026

Yum Cha

Baos

Medium Shared Plates

Chinese Roast

Large Shared Plates

Sides

Desserts

High Tea & Cocktail

Cocktails

Spritz

Mocktails

Dessert Cocktails

Beer & Cider

Wine

Fizzy

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