2 restaurant menus in New Zealand, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"This is by far my favourite restaurant and always use it for a birthday of mine, lovely workers and excellent..."
Tiegan Paige
"My go-to restaurant every time I touchdown Christchurch. I simply can't get enough of their delicious wonton noodles soup; well-balanced pork + prawn..."
Jacqueline L.
"Current menu as pics on app were old and out dated. Quick, fast service. Busy so make a booking if wanting to sit in. Takeaways, quick and easy...."
Neen
"Amazing menu! Extremely polite and helpful staff! Wonderful food at a GREAT price! Dumplings were incredible! Sweet Honey Glazed Pork and Chicken..."
C The Food Lover
"I have been there once but It give me a deep impression.You can see many different Chinese foodthere.The taste is not quite different from food..."
Gary Lu
"I have been here for meet my friend. We ordered something with whole fish and some cake and corn soup. Food was quite big portion and tasty but..."
Dan Elihg
"Trusted Zomato to pick a restaurant to eat for a night in Christchurch. Came across Joyful Restaurant for some Chinese food and it did not..."
Michael Nguyen
"Great food, great service. Very satisfied! I especially loved the fried rice and lemon chicken. Exceptionally yummy. Will definitely be coming back..."
Gracie Collins
"nice meal,good prices.Recommended if you want to try Chinese foods,tasty and spicy.One of my favourite place,service is quite fast and the place is..."
Peter Nguyen
"Had lunch at joyful with a bunch of girls. We ordered around 8 dishes in total and went family style - decided to share and split the bill.The..."
Cathy9553
"went to joyful for the first time with a group of friends...food didnt take long to come out...so much flavour and generous portions..even had..."
Kala Fifita
"Had lunch with the girls here last week. Really lovely atmosphere. We ordered 3 different meals between the three of us and we still manage to take..."
Nessa
"Came here a couple of weeks ago with my sister for dinner! Was amaaaazing! We ordered the wontons w/ sweet and sour sauce for starters and a Bami..."
Tracy Dorset
"Tasty food although it was greecy. Good customer service . Been there twice with freinds. Good environment. Would like to visit again . ..."
Lolita Tauro
"Joyful is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in Christchurch. It was our first stop when we were back in town for the weekend. Food were..."
Timer
"Good value, have been to Joyful before and after the earthquake and the standards are all the same, as well as the food.Have tried almost all..."
Tiffany Shionaka
"I have been here several times with friends and family- maybe because it is the only good Chinese restaurant I have come across in chchTheir..."
Sanchit Kaushal
"Service isn't always great but the food never fails to disappoint. The beef with XO chilli I one of my all time favourite take outs - and the..."
Shannon Alex Siebert
"The Joyful has been a Chch fixture for nearly 30 years, since it originally sat in Armagh Street. It looked nothing then like it does now though,..."
Free Trade Winds
"Wonderful fresh food, would have to be the best Chinese restaurant in Christchurch. We went during the afternoon so it was not all that busy and..."
Susan Whitaker
"This place is ALWAYS busy but that does not take away from the food and service. Everytime we have been there it has been a great night with..."
Kerri Tepania
"One of the busiest restaurants we have been to, a year ago and again this month. Very Chinese approach in the dining room – not unusual for..."
Chris Fitzgerald
"Always gives me nostalgia. Been coming here with my nana since I was little. Love the dumplings..."
Becky Lodge
"I eat at Joyful Restaurant regularly. The food is always amazing and the staff a generally very good. This restaurant is very very good value for..."
Sharon Layton
"In my business as a horse trainer I often entertain owners, The Joyful is a fantastic dining experience. The food is outstanding and the restaurant..."
Michael Pitman
"We went there last night. 60 of us. We had the best time. Great food and excellent service. No problems at all even though we were such a large..."
Daphne Martin
"I have been going here for 10 years and even though 5 years was over seas, every time I came back I had to go. Now I'm back living here it..."
Joe Riesterer
"Have been a long-term fan of Joyful since well before the earthquakes. V pleased to have them up and running again! I have taken literally dozens of..."
Arch Clark
"Great meal at Joyful Restaurant last night it was the first time we had been. Amazing food brought super quick. Lots of very helpful smiling staff...."
Katrina Russ
"Amazing food in a plush setting but very affordable. We dine here every 2 weeks. Crispy skin pork and chilli beans with minced pork are our faves...."
David Hardy
"OOhh my god when I heard you were re-opened in Riccarton it made my year! I missed your wonderful food and generous plate servings.Always had..."
Kiri Claridge
"Their food is so good, no wonder the high rating. We usually have dinner early, so were lucky enough to get a table without booking.
I wasn't that..."
Rae Padd
"Food is nice here 👍 highly recommend their peking duck👍 however their staff is a bit rude, saying something in mandarin to ask us go faster..."
Xin Wen Tee
"Ate here for our parents' anniversary! Make sure you book as they get very busy specially during weekends. They serve a little late but that is..."
Liane Ramos
"Delicious flavours and great service. Definitely need to book as a very busy restaurant. Dumplings and wontons are a must for the..."
"Great value and taste. Portion sizes are large. Easy to find free park at the back of the..."
Bryan
"Went with a group and got the set menu. All the dishes were really delicious, and portions were generous. The dumplings, crispy skin chicken, and..."
Anna Hastie
"Joyful Restaurant is an absolute gem in Christchurch! I can't say enough good things about this place. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted..."
Mike Sung
"The dumplings is my favourite so normally go for large plate. Crispy skin chicken also all time favourite.... Everything is good, so go for a good..."
Chet Wah
"Oh Yey!! I’m So happy we have discovered a restaurant in Christchurch that serves absolutely amazing delicious authentic Chinese food. The menu is..."
vanessa Bowling
"If you're a food enthusiast on the lookout for an extraordinary dining experience, look no further than Joyful Restaurant.
From the moment you step..."
Dan Yeoh
"Been going here for 5 years and never had a bad experience. Everything is cooked perfectly and quickly so you can get on with having a good time in..."
Tom Bombadill
"A really busy restaurant which also does some really good Peking duck. Arguably one of the best.
The staff were friendly and the place was quite..."
Phillip Yan
"Food is always good but seating at tables lining the right hand side was too close. The furniture arrangement made it tiresome for someone who is..."
Meeling Lee
"“Best Chinese Restaurant in Christchurch”
Thank goodness for Joyful Restaurant, I love the food here, I've been dining at this as well as the..."
Shinboner
"Love the dumpling with vinegar sauce. The crispy skin Chiken is so well done with crispy skin and moist inside. Yum. Service is good this time, ice..."
"One of the best Chinese places yet that I have found in Christchurch. I ordered pork and chive dumplings, fried rice, sweet and sour pork and old..."
Ellie Peterson
"A huge improvement on the Chinese we bought last weekend from another place. The sweet and sour pork was amazing. The satay chicken had a lovely..."
Kirstin Lucas
"This is the best Chinese restaurant around. Food is consistently good, ingredients fresh and seasonal. We usually get takeaway because it's always..."
Bectoid
"The dumplings here are really good.The service and atmosphere are great and it's cheap!Would definitely go here again, highly..."
Phil
"Great food at very reasonable prices. Fast and friendly service. The dumplings are delicious and the garlic chili prawns on rice are the best!..."
Catherine Hey
"This is a place where you pay only for delicious food. The atmosphere is no frills, the prices are low, and the food is perfect. We got the..."
Laura Papp
"Friendly and fast service, ordered sweet and sour chicken takeaway, came with good amount of rice,vegetables and delicious..."
Karen
"Our first time there and it was a very pleasant experience.
Clean and spacious restaurant with a takeaway waiting section.
Food was on point, very..."
Shawn Liu
"First time dining here, authentic Chinese food. Amazing taste, clean environment and good service. Reasonable price to feed the family, will..."
Tee Chek Tan
"My first visit but it will not be long until I return. The food was exceptional and great value for money. We were a table of 6 that had banquet A...."
Michelle Bennett
"November 2022
Have been back to China Kitchen, Papanui a few times since June, for lunch with family or to collect a takeaway.
Latest was beef fillet..."
Gail Thomson
"An excellent Chinese restaurant with a comprehensive menu and a pleasing wine list.
I had the Yang Zhou Fried rice - (barbecue Pork with Prawns)..."
John
"Dumplings are always good. Very good selection of spicy / non-spicy dishes. BYO. Bottle Store nearby. 👍should have taken photos of our meal..."
John Crossland
"We go to The China Kitchen for lunch with my team from work and the food is always great and the staff super..."
Mike “Feasood” Alderson
"Simply impeccable, the food here is quite good, the staff is as always, very busy, highly recommended to you, the price is also very reasonable, it..."
Lee Hazelwood
"Our Club had a luncheon here. Could not fault food,service,staff or atmosphere. My mouth waters just thinking about the food we were served...."
Margaret Jordan
"I come here regularly and has never been disappointed. Good food and rather fast service if you come ealy enough so the kitchen is not too busy with..."
Alex V.
"The food is absolutely delicious!!! Very authentic and fresh. Full of flavour.
Staff are all very friendly and welcoming.
The only downside we found..."
Michelle Price
"The sweet and sour pork very tasty although a few more vegetables wouldn't go amiss. The chicken and vegetables excellent. The staff pleasant and..."
Trish Glen
"Great food, clean and price well. Much..."
Pip Ives
"Update of Nov 25 2023: still a very good place to have a great variety of authentic chinese food. Love the wonton soup on a cold day. Update Nov...."
Al V8824
"Pan fried dumplings are amazing - Go there and enjoy well made food and great friendly staff who enjoys being there..."
Thejs Pedersen
"Excellent little restaurant. Had a great time with my..."
Dael S
"When we feel like good Chinese food in Christchurch, our family always come here. The food is fresh and good quality. Great customer service from..."
Breeze Cherry
"Excellent food. Excellent service. They are under charging for their meals they are worth much more. Very accommodating and gluten..."
Di Howard
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