So busy and sooooooo good. Everything was SO flavorful. The Dan Dan noodles were very good, the…read moredumpling sample was fun. I didn't like one of them but most were very good. I loved the pork and rice dish!!!!! Seriously I highly recommend.

Eightgrains is located in the Little High Eatery, which is a food hall with eight local eateries…read more We ordered a fried chicken bao, a fish bao, and two kinds of steamed dumplings. They all were great. As I mentioned in my Little High Eatery review, you'll need to grab a table to get seating. On weekend rainy days that could be an issue because some of the outside seating won't be available.

We chose this restaurant as it was recommended and we were craving Asian towards the end of our NZ…read moretrip. It seems promising as the waiter attending to us was Korean. However, they weren't particularly friendly, and seemed curt at times. But the restaurant is very spacious and great for groups. Banchan in comparison to what I am used to is sorely lacking. The dishes we ordered were not bad, but I have had better versions in other Korean restaurants, even all the way in Lake Tekapo. Another thing I found a bit surprising was this restaurant serving both Japanese and Korean cuisine when the two are quite distinctively different. We did not try any Japanese food though so this review is based solely on the Korean dishes we had.

We we're excited to see a Korean restaurant recommended by Lonely Planet so we decided to try this…read moreplace out. First off, it seems like a happening place because it's open 24 hours and they allow you to BYO drinks so everyone was walking in with bottles of beer and wine! I noticed that all the wait staff was Korean so perhaps my expectations were a bit high. We ordered the lamb BBQ (since this is something I've never had at a Korean restaurant), the soon tofu soup, and the beef wraps. The lamb BBQ was the best thing we had, it had pretty good flavor. Unfortunately, the soon tofu soup was a disappointment, it was spicy but watery at the same time. Beef wraps were essentially bulgogi wrapped in rice paper. The banchan (side dishes) were a bit lackluster. I was glad to try a Korean restaurant in New Zealand, but unfortunately, my mum's Korean cooking is better. :)

Really had an excellent meal here, except for the Mongolian style lamb, which was a bit…read moreoverseasoned. Proprietor has been in NZ for almost 20 years now, and this place is conveniently inside the YMCA, for the guest who just doesn't want to cook tonight. :-)

Went here for dinner and got the dumplings and lamb dan dan noodles. Food was great and service was…read moregood as well. Would recommend it to others to try out as well.

It's an interesting name for a restaurant since 'Fisherman's Wharf' brings ideas of a water-place…read morecommunity where fisherman come in from the sea with the freshest products from the sea. There might be a variety of seafood restaurants at a fisherman's wharf, but the singularity of naming a restaurant that, confused me for a bit. But I realized it was a single restaurant, located between the cruise port of Lyttelton and its town center. It did have a variety of seafood, and much of it was excellent. We didn't have a reservation, but were seated right away. There are choices of both outdoor and indoor dining, and the back outdoor patio was available (though it filled up by the time we left). It had a great view of the port, with the ship that we came in on, prominently visible on the skyline. A bottle of tap water was provided so we could fill our own glass...the water is very good here. Dozen Bluff oysters: 6 of them raw, 6 battered and fried. NZ$72 We came for the Bluff oysters, which are currently in season. It was the first time I had them, and they were superb, unlike other oysters I've had. They are decent in size, but the difference is the texture, meaty instead of slippery. It's not as briny as other oysters, and didn't come with any vinegar but instead a shareable green salad. They are big enough to deep fry, which were fine. But the best way is to eat them raw, to appreciate the taste and texture. Fresh NZ Green lipped mussels. NZ$25.5 - probably 8 large full shell mussels, swimming in a light creamy tomato broth. Frozen NZ half shelf mussels are available around the world, being very meaty. These tasted similar, but were quite a bit larger in size which added to enjoyment. This dish would be excellent served on top of fresh pasta. Seafood Sizzle Plate (NZ$46.5) - portrayed as their most popular dish, it combines a variety of popular shellfish, served on a sizzling plate. All the seafood was good. Fisherman's Seafood Chowder (NZ$30.5) - a volute (basic french white sauce, no cream but uses butter) based soup, full of quality seafood. This was the dish I thought I wouldn't be able to help finish, but ended up being the one where I ate the most of. It came with a very good garlic bread, great to dip in the soup. Blue Cod Fish Fry (NZ$40) - a large beer battered filet of cod, served with good chips (fries). They had four beers on tap, so got a pint (NZ$14) of Montheiths Golden Lager, which was a good beer to drink with the seafood. Service was prompt and friendly throughout, and the food didn't take very long to come out. Of course, the beautiful weather and nice seaside views certainly didn't hurt the vibe. It was a really nice lunch.

Fisherman's Wharf in Christchurch is out on Lyttelton Harbor but we made the trek anyway. It was…read morerainy and chilly the day we went so I opted for a hearty meal, the seafood chowder. It was rich and creamy and was complemented perfectly by crisp fries with aioli. Add the stunning bay views, and this spot was a good pick. Everyone enjoyed their meal despite the gloomy weather.

This amazing little dumpling joint is tucked away inside Colombo Mall. I have only been during the…read morelunch hour and the line is always at least 5 or 6 people long. They offer 5 flavors (4 are always the same, one changes) and you can order them by the 1/2 or dozen. I prefer to order the "Dozen Matter" where you can get whichever dumplings you want. My favorite flavors are Garlic Pork and Chive (staple) the Vegetarian option (staple) or Beefroot (speciality: beef + beetroot). They also have chicken dumplings, too. There are 3 sauces to choose from (or get all three) chili, vinegar, soy. You can ask for them to be extra hot if you'd like (as someone who can't stand heat, the chili does have a bite). There is seating in the mall, both at a large communal table and on stools against the dumpling joint. I love sitting at the stools because you can watch the dumplings being made, which provides entertainment while you wait (at least 10 minutes from order time). Street parking is definitely hard to find, and you will need to find a spot longer than 30 minutes. This is not a quick "in and out" option as the dumplings are cooked to order. I definitely recommend driving out of your way to have lunch here. You will not be disappointed as these are some of the best dumplings I have had (outside of New York City)!

I'm not sure why this place has good reviews. I found their dumplings to be surprising average--…read morethey don't even use homemade wrappers. Tried the pork and chive dumplings and they were just not special. I also had the cha shao about which were ok. Where I am from this place wouldn't survive.

After having local food for 10 days. We are craving for Chinese food. We manage to try this…read morerestaurant visited by many Chinese living in Christchurch. It is Hongkong style food. Pickled duck wings. Steam blue cod fish. Ginger and spring onion Venison hot plate. Crispy skin Peking duck. Steamed oyster with vermicelli. All cooked to perfection and taste like food eaten in Hongkong. . Food : 5/5 Service : 4/5 Price : $$$ Place : 3/5 . Halal Rest : North & South Gourmet Location : Christchurch City : New Zealand .

North and south gourmet is a great place for dim sum/ morning tea. It is great to come here with a…read moregroup and order a variety of different dishes. As an American who likes to venture out of my comfort zone and try different foods, I loved bringing a group of friends and ordering dumplings, spring rolls, meat balls, pork ribs, bao, and even tripe. The spinning table is a great feature for sharing among friends, and the food is reasonably priced and delicious.

My husband and I had lunch here. I was craving ramen and so I had the chicken ramen. It was…read moredelicious. My husband had the udon (I can't remember what meat he had with it). He said his was yummy! There was inside seating. Pretty busy at the time. Seems like a lot of people bought there sushi boxes to take away, it must be their best seller. Service was good and staff were friendly! Give them a try if you happen to be visiting Christchurch City Center in New Zealand.

Nice place for something casual and food was great. Portions were good. Would recommend.read more

Great overall place is awesome really great food service was excellent too Very nice range of…read moredishes as well as specials DayLy offered too

The food and service at Thai Orchid is amazing…read more An added benefit was it was only a short walk from our hotel.