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. :)

om nomnomnom No frills, yummy inexpensive Thai food…read more Quick friendly staff. Fresh delicious and exactly what I was craving. Great location next to several shopping areas and bus lines. I will try to stop back by here on my way home from Antarctica.

Malaysian food in Queenstown? Yup. After a few weeks of eating burgers, lamb chops, and steak I…read morewanted some non-white people food. What a find. Shrimp noodle- Not bad but it looked amazing and only tasted ok. Chao kwei tewo- oh man. Perfect. Make sure to add their homemade hot sauce. Very close to authentic. Hainan chicken-so so. Actually it was nothing like the real thing. So why the 4*? Cause this place is one of the few gigs in town. Plus the food is reasonably priced- $10 per dish. This was one of our best abs by far cheapest meals in NZ. Go figure.

Good food. Had their curry chicken rice and wonton soup. Dining area is limited with the capacity…read moreof about 30pax.

Four of us just had a great meal here. All the dishes were good and were generous sizes. The…read moreseafood pasta was ordered by two of us and we could have easily shared one. There was so much seafood in it. Really tasty. One had a pizza that had a ton of meat on it and the other had the lamb gnocci which was also tasty. We all enjoyed our meal. Prices were reasonable. We would go again for sure.

Just in Christchurch for a night and looked for something beyond burgers and fries. The chicken…read moretangine was moist and tender with delicious couscous. The parcel we ordered was also very good- would come back for sure. Be sure to order the assorted dips tapas!

I loved shop eight! It helped it was a balmy 27 degree C day when I stopped by however being warmly…read moreand friendly greeted by the chef and waitress as I read the menu was lovely. I also really like the philosophy behind their daily menu showcasing local ingredients and that chef loves to prepare! The waitress was very friendly and enjoyed discussing the business and was really up to matching the dishes to wine; or at least asking chef to recommend something. I had to try the lamb heart with capsicum and carrot jelly as it just sounded so unique and it delivered; ultimately I could not finish the dish as it was a bit to rich for me though the three glasses of wine may also have had an affect! I highly recommend checking out the menu to see what's new that you can try!

You'll find this cafe in the oh so cute and historical New Regent Street…read more The cafe itself is on the small side, but they serve really good coffee and have friendly, efficient staff. They also serve the delicious cakes you may have already sampled at the Riccarton house market - 'By Anna' - which is conveniently awesome. Interestingly, many of the furnishings in the cafe have been made out of wood that came from buildings damaged in the earthquake; and have now been recycled and made into furniture. So if you are in central Christchurch, needing a coffee or a bite to eat - visit Shop 8 (and eat cake).

The lucky few times I get to eat there it has been excellent and best yet my son loves it time and…read moretime again . The burgers have been a must have

Best cafe experience I've ever had. The guy behind the counter was super friendly without being…read morecreepy and the waiter was hilarious entertainment while joking with all the tables he was serving. I ordered a peice of Spanish omelete for $9 which came out 50% bigger than I assumed it would (a slice and a half) as well as a side of greens. It was warmed to perfection and came out just after my coconut milk latte. The coffee was strong and tasty. Heaps of tables inside and outside, good for families or a solo traveler, like me. Everything was perfect!