Just in Christchurch for a night and looked for something beyond burgers and fries. The chicken…read moretangine was moist and tender with delicious couscous. The parcel we ordered was also very good- would come back for sure. Be sure to order the assorted dips tapas!

Thai Bites was located in the food court of Riverside Market. Decor for the Market and the food…read morestalls/restaurants was much more refined than I expected with a well organized layout and inviting design. Thai Bites offered 12 dish options with a choice of metas, prawn or tofu proteins. From the time we ordered and paid, our food was ready for pickup in around 10 minutes. Food court seating for all restaurants was upstairs or outside. The chicken stir fry was tossed together with a good balance of protein and veggies and the right sauce ratio. For a food court meal it satisfied the hunger grumbling in the stomach. Overall a quick and tasty plate at a reasonable price.

Good service decent prices, food is just okay. We had…read moreMassaman curry beef Pad Thai seafood (really fishy tasting... I mean really strong, and I like fish, and fish sauce. Usually. Tom Kha soup (one of my favorites) was very bland. Money Bags were good. Others have given this place good reviews and it's probably worth another try.

After a two week long vacation in New Zealand, we had the good fortune to find this restaurant on…read moreour last night in New Zealand. Excellent menu choices, very friendly staff, and good food! My wife said it was the best meal she'd had in New Zealand. We had walked about 2 miles from our hotel to get there, so when we finished dinner, we asked them to call a taxi for us...Five minutes later, the owner of the restaurant drove up and took us back to the hotel (couldn't have been more friendly). Where else in the world do you get this type of service? The restaurant is tucked back in a little strip mall, but do yourself a favor and take the time to look for it!

Four of us just had a great meal here. All the dishes were good and were generous sizes. The…read moreseafood pasta was ordered by two of us and we could have easily shared one. There was so much seafood in it. Really tasty. One had a pizza that had a ton of meat on it and the other had the lamb gnocci which was also tasty. We all enjoyed our meal. Prices were reasonable. We would go again for sure.

We found this fusion coffee cafe and it was a great spot for our breakfast with an Asian twist…read more Inside was spacious with an outside patio that was closed slide to the rainy weather. The menu had some familiar breakfast items combined with mostly Korean flavors. We found our own table and then went to the cashier to order (note 2% credit card surcharge added), got a number and then food and drinks delivered in short order to the table to the table. Dak Jakk was a porridge like dish filled with shredded chicken, an onsen egg and kim chee on the side. It was warm and comforting on that cold, rainy morning. Noki Benny with chadolbaegi (thinly slice beef brisket) was really quite good. I liked the crispy hash brown as the base instead of bread. Eggs were cooked perfectly and the tom yum hollandaise and kimchi furikake gave it a nice unique taste. The chaolbaegi was a nice protein side that complemented the dish. A great fusion of flavors for a satisfying breakfast. Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely come back here on a future trip even as it's a walk from CBD.

We recently went to this restaurant with a group of friends, had a great night, we thought the food…read morewould be too spicy for our American friend, but it wasnt and she liked it. Every one had a wonderful time, had kababs, rices, rotis, Chicken curry (the best), Doogh - this reminded me of sour buttermilk my mom used to make. It was great! Pros: Great food in great quantity, price - reasonable, good staff, clean place, fantastic location. Cons: Heating - we had to put our jackets throughout the dinner.

Tried Dragon Express on a whim and was genuinely impressed…read more Food came out hot, fresh, and full of flavour--especially the black bean beef and fried rice. Good portions, fair prices, and quick service even on a busy night. Great local option when you need something tasty and no-fuss. Will definitely order again.

Easily the worst meal I have had in a restaurant. Of the 5 dim sum dishes we pressed, only 2 were…read moreeven edible. The spring rolls were still frozen in the middle and the pork dumplings were doughy and the filling was cold. The beef with vegetables had a distinctly off odor. The service was equally appalling. However, the steamed shrimp dumplings were delicious and the Singapore noodles were just fine.

We grabbed a quick lunch along New Regent Street and chose Mashawe for their Mediterranean and…read moremiddle eastern food. It was a very casual restaurant inside with an open kitchen. We were greeted upon entering and had our pick of tables. Decor was simple. I tried the Lebanese smoked wrap which was a large flatbread packed with meat, greens and a quartet of sauces. It was well wrapped in paper and made for easy eating without any mess. My SO got the lamb skewers which was served with sides of rice, salad and pita. A complete meal that was quite flavorful but the meat was not as tender as preferred. Service overall was excellent and food was good for a come back on a future Christchurch trip.