AncestralRiccarton, Christchurch
Ancestral – Chinese food
Ancestral – Chinese food
Ancestral – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Riccarton

Ancestral Restaurant

35 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011

Opening hours

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We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Ancestral. Many Chinese restaurants in Christchurch open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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35 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011

About

About Ancestral

If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant in Riccarton, Christchurch, Ancestral at 35 Riccarton Road in Riccarton is one of the places worth knowing about. It is about 2.3 km from central Christchurch.

Expect the flavours of China: at Chinese food venues like this, favourites such as yum cha / dim sum and mapo tofu are usually on the menu. It is one of 67 Chinese venues we list in Christchurch.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for Ancestral. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

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
Dim Sum & StartersPork buns

Fluffy char siu bao

$8–11

MainsMapo tofu

Silken tofu in spicy Sichuan sauce

$19–25

MainsSweet and sour pork

Crispy pork with pineapple and capsicum

$22–28

MainsPeking duck

Crisp duck with pancakes, cucumber and hoisin (half)

$45–70

MainsHoney chilli chicken

Crispy chicken glazed

$22–27

Vegetables & DessertsGarlic bok choy

Stir-fried greens

$15–19

Plan your visit

When is Ancestral busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical 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 Ancestral

Where is Ancestral?

Ancestral is at 35 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011, about 2.3 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Ancestral's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Ancestral 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 Ancestral?

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.

What other restaurants are near Ancestral?

The closest is Nando's (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

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NameAreaStatusDistance
China WokRiccarton Central–480 m
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Benson Chinese RestaurantRiccarton Central–710 m
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