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Benjarong: Thai Cuisine

At Benjarong the ambience is lovely. The friendly service is very efficient and the food is presented so delicately. Too pretty to eat!!

Favorite Dish: Spicy beef, a variety of crispy freash veges with a Thai peanut sauce......delicious

Address: 111 Riccarton Road

Comparison: about average

Directions: Next to Westfield Shopping Mall

Phone: (03) 963 6603

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Other

Yellow Rocket Northlands Ltd: In the north-west Yellow Rocket Northlands Ltd Review

An ambient comfortable sunny spot to stop for a breather with a coffee etc after shopping,

Favorite Dish: Great coffee and delicious muffins

Address: 55 Main North Road

Comparison: about average

Directions: Northlands mall on the north side

Phone: 03 3527500

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Local

Jovindas: Vegetarian Main Street Cafe Review

Jovindas is lovely for those busy workers or travellers who do not have lots of time to wait to be served.
They offer $3.95NZ lunches here and the food is very tasty, inexpensive and quick

Address: Colombo Street

Comparison: least expensive

Directions: Between Tuam and St Asaph Street on the left side facing south

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Vegan/Vegetarian

Samurai Bowl: Japanese

Samurai Bowl Restaurant is on Gloucester Street
A typical little Japanese Restaurant with delightful Japanese /English speacking waitresses

Favorite Dish: I had chilcken,onions and rice...forget teh Japanese name of it
There is very many varieties of dishes on their menu

Address: Gloucester Street, Christchurch

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: North of the Square and first turn right into Gloucester Street and it is next to Netopia (internet cafe)

Phone: 03 379 6752

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Japanese/Sushi

Cafe Red: Have a read at the Red

Cafe Red is quite a novel idea. it is in the middle of the South Christchurch Library
Quiet sunny position with stunning river views. You can read a book as you sip coffee and it has colourful soft lime green seats.

Favorite Dish: Coffee and light snacks, soups, salads and bagel snacks. All kinds of hot and cold drinks

Address: 66 Colombo Street, cnr Hunter Tce and Colombo St.

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: On the main drag south of the square
open

Monday to Friday: 9am - 5 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 10am - 4pm

Phone: 332-8200

Price: less than US$10

Rating: 5

Theme: Other

Waterfront: Sea views Waterfront Cafe Review

The waterfront cafe is on the ground floor but upstairs is a better view from "di mare" and here is the bar serving alcoholic drink as well as coffees, teas etc

Favorite Dish: Butterscotch fondue with fruits and nuts

Address: New Brighton

Comparison: more expensive than average

Directions: Ground and First Floor
Pier Terminus. right next to the Library

Phone: 388 4493

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Eclectic/International

The Blue Note: Live Jazz SixChairs Missing Review

A delightful little restaurant open all day till late.
On Wednesday Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights there is a live jazz

Favorite Dish: Entree...
duck liver, hazelnut and brandy pate served with tamarillo chutney and toast fingers

Chicken Fettuccini –Chicken sun dried tomato and mushroom tossed through fettuccini in a red wine and cream or tomato pasta sauce topped with parmesan this is a huge helping.....

The Caramel and Espresso Gateau is simply divine with one of the Savignon Blanc wines

Address: 20 New Regent Street Christchurch city

Comparison: less expensive than average

Directions: Centrally located on tram route

Phone: 379 9674

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Eclectic/International

Luciano Ristorante: Italian dining

BYO and fully licensed restaurant open Monday to Saturday 18.00 till late

Favorite Dish: Cannelloni made the real Italian way

Address: 51 a Peterborough and Victoria Streets

Comparison: about average

Directions: Corner of Peterborough and Victoria Streets, just steps away from the Casino

Phone: 03 377 2258

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 5

Theme: Italian

Bohemian cafe - bar: For all seasons Sticky Fingers Review

In summer outside river view dining or
In winter sink into the comfy couches and armchairs by the fireside

Favorite Dish: Great variety of foods catering for all tastes for
breakfasts, lunches or dinners

Selection of bottled and tap beers from all over the world.

Open 7 days

Address: 256 Oxford Tce

Comparison: about average

Directions: Handy Central City location with plenty of parking.
Near Centennial Pools

Phone: 366 2563

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: Local

Henry Africa: Jungle dining

Dine in a wild atmosphere.......
Henry Africa's has a great jungle garden courtyard, which is great for that private function or even that birthday party bash!!

We have an outdoor bar, sound system, the great patio heaters and sheltered huts. This garden bar is fantastic-

Favorite Dish: Gorilla Balls
served with fried bananas topped with caramel and choccie sauce
Huge serving , enough for 2 people!
Only $9.50

Address: 325 Stanmore Road ,Richmond..Chch

Comparison: about average

Directions: east of city

Phone: 389 6905

Price: US$11-20

Rating: 4

Theme: African