The 10 Best Restaurants In Papanui, Christchurch, New Zealand
Papanui appears at first to be a somewhat quiet and unassuming Christchurch suburb, but a visit to any of these 10 neighborhood food haunts will reveal a riot of color and international flavor.
1. The Station
Bar, Restaurant, Korean, Japanese
2. West Coast Bar and Grill
Bar, Restaurant, Pub Grub
3. Papanui Club Cafe
Cafe, Restaurant, Nightclub, Dessert
4. Malaysia Delights
Restaurant, Malaysian
5. Maharaja
Bar, Restaurant, Indian
6. Cookai Gold Fusion Cuisine
Restaurant
Cookai Gold Fusion Cuisine
Cookai combines Japanese and Kiwi cuisine, with an emphasis on high quality seafood. Sample some of their zensai items, which are served tapas-style on small plates and packed with flavor and complex textures. Standouts include beer battered soft-shell crab with oyster sauce, white fish carpaccio with ponzu jelly and fish roe, and tempura burgers. Big eaters can go for the large selection of grill and teppanyaki sets.
Cookai Gold Fusion Cuisine, 493 Papanui Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, +64 3366 8688
7. Jimmy's Restaurant and Bar
Bar, Restaurant, European, Vegetarian
8. Rose and Thistle
Bar, Restaurant, Seafood, Steakhouse, Pub Grub
9. Keo Thai Restaurant and Courtyard Bar
Bar, Restaurant, Thai
10. Tutto Bene
Tutto Bene
The decor in this popular pizzeria on Papanui Road borders on kitsch, but the cooking is no-nonsense and firmly authentic. Some rare treats like Sicilian arancini (breaded and fried risotto balls) are available, as well as New Zealand twists on classics like the smoked salmon and ‘New Zealand Favourite’ pizzas. Also at hand are expert mixologists and a very decent wine selection.
Tutto Bene, 192 Papanui Road, Christchurch, New Zealand, +64 3355 4744
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