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.





