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Centrally located, I had passed this restaurant many times. It's on the corner of Colombo St and Gloucester St, right next to Cathedral square. It looked nice and inviting, and the prices were on the lower end of the scale. It turned out to be warm and friendly with an ambience, and judging by the number of locals eating here, it must be quite authentic.
I had Bulgiogi, at least that's what I think it was. $10 for a BIG wooden box with rice, stir fried beef, kimchi, bean sprouts and more vegetables, plus a bowl of soup. Well, I was pretty full after that. Everything nicely done, nicely served. A good meal, and worth for than the $10 I paid. Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: Corner of Colombo St and Gloucester St.Directions: In fron of the cathedral, turn left, 1 block and it's on your right.
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| | | | Choy's Restaurant and Bar: Authentic Korean | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
I went here with a Korean colleague, he recommended this place, and he would know whet is authentic and what is not. I had my best meal in a long time, even though I had to sit on the floor at a very low table, true Korean style.
I had Bibimbap rice mix, which was heavenly and he had Spicy pork stir fry, Jae Yook Bokum, very gingery, and yummy...he let me try some.
My colleague really took time to explain all the dishes. They had Englsih translations alright, but that does not tell you much unless you see the dish in front of you.
The radish Kimchi was perfect, according to him, so were the potatoes in soy and honey sauce, but the "normal" kimchi did not pass...low quality. Now I know how bad kimchi tastes, and I can attest to that it tastes worse than other kimchi I had tried before. And gave me a tip on how to use the leftover kimchi broth: Add a few drops of sesamy oil and pour over hot rice. Oh, he also said that the radish kimchi at the restaurant was actually better than the one he had at home. Leave a Comment Theme: Pan-Asian and Pacific RimPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Riccarton Rd, near Hagley ParkDirections: From the city centre, on the left side, shortly after the roundabout where Hagley Park ends.
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| | | | Any Sushi takeaway: Sushi lunchbox | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
If you like Asian food, that is Korean and Japanese food, then Christchurch is like heaven, almost.
There are Sushi takeaways on very corner, almost, and you will find them in every mall.
A typical box costs between 5-7 dollars and you get a full meal for that...listing all variations will take too much time and space here, but there is something for everyone, I guarantee it.
I was surprised (read: shocked) to see the Asian influence here. I LOVE Asian food and was preparing myself for 2 months on a baked-beans-and-sausage-and-some-fish-and-chips-diet, but this is fantastic. There's hardly a day without a sushi lunchbox...I'll miss that when I get back.
I normally go for the seafood ones, but they douse the seafood in a mayonaise sauce, which hides the taste, but the sauce isn't that bad really.
The Korean takeaway at the bus exchange (down the stairs to the right from the information desk) sell their lunch boxes for $5, but in the late afternoon the leftovers sell for $4. The choice is by then rather limited, but if you're on a budget, it's a good deal.
Try their sweet chili chicken, soggy, but delicious! Leave a Comment Theme: Japanese/SushiPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than average
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| | | | The Mona Vale Homestead: Perfect for a Sunday Brunch | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
It was a beautiful sunny Sunday. On my morning walk I decided to take a stroll through Mona Vale, since I had just gotten to Chch, and since I had not seen this area before. This was a great park, perfect for a picnic.
The Mona Vale homestead lies on the banks of the River Avon and serves tea on their outside terrace. Now, even in mid winter, while there was a chilly wind in the park, I did not sense the slightest breeze on the terrace, and with the sun being quite warm after all, I took my chance at having my brunch outside.
That was the best hour of that day. Yes, I sat there for one full hour, just enjoying myself.
I had sparrows hopping on and off my table, surely they would have hopped on and off my food too, had I let them. There were ducks swimming on the river, and the view was so calm and soothing.
That was until a group of Japanese tourists arrived, clicking away with their cameras. I felt like I was on display like some tourist attraction. Luckily, they vansished as quickly as they had appeared.
Devonshire Tea:
A big warm and freshly baked sultana scone, with jam, butter and cream in separate dishes, two cucumber salmon sandwiches, and a hot drink of your choice, $11. Leave a Comment Theme: CoffeehousePrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Mona ValeWebsite: http://www.nzine.co.nz/features/monavale.html
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| | | | Sticky Fingers: A really big meal | Tip Rating: Satisfaction: | | | | |
Bar/pub/restaurant. Friday night, so a lot people, loud and noisy, hard to make a conversation. We were sitting in an outdoor tent, heated by gas lanters that did not work (kept going on and off), so our feet were freezing cold, and the upper body so-so. Anyway, we enjoyed ourselves. I guess it was just not the right season to be sitting outside. Inside would have been too crowded. Good food, so if you're coming for the food, try during the day, not at night, and not on a Friday night.
Rib steak. A 450 gram (1 pound) steak on the bone, served on roasted potates with salad. A very simple dish, but tasty and filling. I asked for rare and it was perfectly rare, just right. NZ$ 29.50. Judging from what else I had tried in Chch this seemed a bit overpriced. Looking at what the other people in party had, which cost about the same, and which was deliciously prepared and served, the price was right. It's just that I chose the simple dish with no thrills. Leave a Comment Theme: Eclectic/InternationalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: Oxford Terrace
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| | | | Filadelfio's Restaurant & Bar: Pizza, pasta, salads, coffees | Tip Rating: Satisfaction:  | | | | |
Good pastas and pizzas
Very reasonably priced
Kids welcome
Fantastic dessert menu
Boysenberry Scream
Served in a sundae glass with vanilla ice cream, boysenberries, chocolate sauce - Ahhh!
Mississippi Mud Cake
.... with a hot caramel sauce, vanilla ice cream
Banoffi Sundae
Delicious layers of liqueur soaked chocolate biscuits, caramel, bananas, ice cream - topped with cream and chocolate flakes
Kids Ice Cream Sundae
Chocolate or strawberry with a wee surprise
Dessert Pizza
Apple and almond with caramel sauce, served with vanilla ice cream
Dessert Pizza
Caramel sauce, bananas, white chocolate, marshmallows, served with vanilla ice cream
Chocolate Cheesecake
Layers of white chocolate and milk chocolate - mourish!!!!!! Leave a Comment Theme: ItalianPrice: less than US$10 » Currency ConverterComparison: less expensive than averageAddress: 150 Colombo StreetPhone: 331 6674Directions: South toward the hills
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