China DelightUpper Riccarton, Christchurch
China Delight – Chinese food
China Delight – Chinese food
China Delight – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Upper Riccarton

China Delight

Upper Riccarton, Christchurch Closed Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch8:59 am
Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for China Delight
Monday11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

About

About China Delight

China Delight is a Chinese restaurant located at the Upper Riccarton area, in the city of Christchurch, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 5.3 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Diners come here for Chinese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as salt and pepper squid. It is one of 67 Chinese venues we list in Christchurch.

China Delight opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 48 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes takeaway available. As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Chinese restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Chinese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
SoupsWonton soup

Pork wontons in clear broth

$12–16

MainsHoney chilli chicken

Crispy chicken glazed

$22–27

Dim Sum & StartersXiaolongbao

Soup dumplings (6)

$12–16

Noodles & RiceSpecial fried rice

Prawn, BBQ pork and egg

$16–22

MainsSteamed whole fish

With ginger and spring onion

$38–60

Vegetables & DessertsGarlic bok choy

Stir-fried greens

$15–19

Plan your visit

When is China Delight busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Chinese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about China Delight

Where is China Delight?

China Delight is at Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, about 5.3 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are China Delight's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 3 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is China Delight closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does China Delight serve?

Chinese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Chinese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at China Delight?

As an estimate, a meal at a Chinese restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does China Delight do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

What other restaurants are near China Delight?

The closest is Bee Pizzeria (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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