We were lucky to get a last minute same day reservation for Kinji. Small, unassuming restaurant…read more Friendly service. Incredible food. Sashimi was very fresh. Umeshu was refreshing after a long day of driving. We left very happy.

Service was stellar at this establishment. Everyone was very friendly and helpful and made our…read morevisit very enjoyable. Based on atmosphere and service I'd give this place 5 stars. Based on food I'd say 3-4 stars. We ordered a salmon avocado roll which was delicious and I recommend ordering. I also ordered udon which was good but I don't fancy shiitake mushrooms which made the broth less desirable. The noodles are thinner than normal and the portion is pretty small so I'd recommend complimenting it with a roll. The fried tuna roll was my least favorite order because it was hard to chew and mostly rice. My favorite was the kfc chicken. It was hot, moist, and crispy and all it needed was a little salt. Overall, I thought this place was satisfying and enjoyed my experience here. If you're looking for excellent service, decent sushi, and decent prices I'd have a seat.

We stumbled upon this place while walking through Christchurch late one evening, looking for some…read moredinner. Even though they were closing, they squeezed us in and we had the most amazing teriyaki chicken and steak dinner. Food was hot and fresh, the steak melted in your mouth, and the flavors were delightful! Wonderful service. I would recommend for a great dinner.

Shrimp and vegetable tempura were delicious! We also sampled the plum wines. I don't really like…read morewine but I definitely like the ones I sampled! Although the restaurant was always busy when we went, service was good. The turn around was quick. We stayed in Christchurch for 3 nights and we ate here twice for dinner.

The service is shockingly poor! When two people continue…read moreto wait while the rest of the table has been served, you'd think us asking for our food repeatedly would have it arrive. One dish came after everyone else had finished. Six people were finished and we were still asking for the last meal, and asked four different servers. That's bad service.

Stylish cafe in middle of gorgeous gardens. Sunny autumn day, lots of outdoor seating and good food…read more- what could be better. Excellent range of counter food, muffins scones etc , plus more substantial menu items and delicious looking salads.

Kind of hard to beat this location just inside the gate of the botanical gardens. What a pleasant…read moreatmosphere it has! The food was good, not great...but good. The best part is the freshness of the sauces and vegetables thanks to the fact it's all grown right behind the restaurant. The gardens are amazing and well worth the effort to check them out either before of after dinner. We had the seafood special and the seafood stew...both delicious. It's a nice dinner out.

What a wonderful place to have dinner while in Christchurch. The location is lovely, adjacent to…read morethe botanical gardens, and the restaurant itself, is, as the name states, in the old curators cottage so history and charm abound. We were lucky to get in on this Thursday night, the place was busy but I was lucky as my concierge pulled some strings and got us a cute table for two right in front of the window overlooking the garden. A prime location, indeed! Service was a bit slow which is why not the perfect score, but that may have been due to the fact that the place was very busy as it was a holiday the next day. While they are known for their Spanish tapas, their menu has a pretty wide range. Depending on how you want to eat, you can order a range of tapas to share as your dinner or a couple of tapas to begin with and then a couple of mains. We chose to do the latter. First up, we split the charcuterie plate. This thing was huge and came with several kinds of meat as well as some bruschetta to enjoy it in. We also had the lamb tapas which also was perfect for sharing. For my main, I went with the lamb shoulder special of the day which was super tasty and very tender. My friend wanted a steak and his came out perfectly prepared as well. The ambiance is cute and the food is very good. I also liked that the location allows for a stroll before or after dinner in the beautiful botanical gardens. Dinner with drinks for two ran about $168 which was really reasonable given the quantity of food we consumed. Too bad I don't live closer as this would go on my "to go again" list for sure!

Absolutely loved the Addington. Great atmosphere, great menu. Highly recommend…read more We had brunch here: - salmon benedict (4.5 stars) - avo (4.5 stars, 5 stars for the halloumi, which was life-changing) - mushroom (5 stars), but then again I love mushrooms - scone (4 stars) - sweet and buttery, but I'm not much of a sweets person. Plus I had a BLTA sandwich (5 stars) as a take-away as I embarked on my day trip to Arthur's Pass. Ate it next to the mountains... so good.

Best brunch spot in ChCh! And this city loves them some brunch! Went here three times and it was…read morejust as good every time. Busy busy place but it's big and spacious inside so they can handle all the people. You might have to eat on the sofa in the front by the front door but ayyy food is worth the inconvenience haha. They always keep their menu simple which is nice because it makes deciding what to eat easier. One page and they vary it with a few options. The famous English style breakfast, eggs benny, some more general breakfast choices and what I got, the french toast plate with streaky bacon. In NZ they like to cook their bacon a little underdone which I didn't think I would like but I love it! They put in between the toast add some fruit, syrup and cream. It was amazing! I'm that guy that usually orders the best thing out of my friends and they all wish they got what I got.. this was one of those times haha. Definitely recommend.. It's a bit pricey here, between $17 - $23 depending on your choice. My French Toast was $20. They're famous for coffee here but I'm not really into coffee much(don't hate me) but I did get hooked on Chai lattes. Spicy or sweet, it's up to you. I wasn't feeling so spicy that morning, hangover vibes... so I got sweet. You order at a counter and then seat yourself. Instead of giving numbers to ID your table they give you a random country flag. Funny enough, the cashier said I look either Canadian or from California. So she gave me the Canada flag. Thanks EH. Do I really give off such a strong California vibe? I got that a few times when traveling around hahah. Amazing food, nice interior vibes, Chai was dank. 5 stars!

Awesome experience at C1 espresso. Coffee shop is in an old bank and they do more than just fancy…read morecoffee. They have a pretty robust brunch/ lunch menu. If you order burger and fries, it gets delivered via pneumatic tubes, previously used to send cash around the bank. The experience was awesome to see. Also loved the free sparkling water from a dentist water spout, hidden bookshelf into the bathrooms, and Star Wars decorations for the bathrooms.

Great service, drinks and ambiance. It's the old post office and has a lot of character. Make sure…read moreto checkout the water station and the overhead tubes that deliver food. The chai tea was delicious and the portion is enough for a second pot of tea for another day. They served me the tea leaves in a box I can keep.

A fantastic cafe in the cutest part of town. We were a little skeptical when we saw the place, but…read morewe were drawn to check it out and glad we did. It definitely caters to a more health conscious, free spirited crowd, so it was a nice change of pace. I started off with a beetroot latte which was surprisingly very good. Since the menu had so many great looking options, plus there is some prepared food by the counter, we opted to try a few smaller dishes and share. All were delicious and healthy! I appreciate when food has a unique twist to make it different than expected and that was key to making this place stand out for me. Also, the artwork around the cafe was a complimentary addition to make you enjoy your time there.

Nice wee cafe hide-out in Lyttelton. Wasn't quite exceptional food, but the staff were friendly and…read morethe coffee was fresh along with a smoothie.

Had a latte as well as their toast just for something small to eat. Amazing pistachio butter and…read morejam, literally some of the best toast i've had. The hot latte came in a glass and they transferred it to a mug for me and were very kind about it. The cafe has this old sweet vibe to it with plenty of people around to feel cozy but not busy. Really recommend this place!

This place was so good we kept coming back! Staff was efficient, kind, and accommodating. If you're…read morein the area and don't know what to do about breakfast/brunch, immediately stop pondering and come here! The food is SO delicious. I had their shakshuka (without meat), chillis scrambled eggs with lemon ricotta, which was such a unique and delicious blend of flavors, and their green smoothie. All were super tasty and I thought the prices were reasonable. Their plating is also top-notch and the interior is super cute and instagramable. Went here 3 times and never regretted it!