Little TaipeiPapanui, Christchurch
Little Taipei – Chinese food
Little Taipei – Chinese food
Little Taipei – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Papanui

Little Taipei

507 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch, 8053 Open 7 days

Opening hours

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Open 7 days
Weekly opening hours for Little Taipei
Monday11:30 am – 10 pm
Tuesday11:30 am – 10 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 10 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 10 pm
Friday11:30 am – 11 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 11 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 10 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 354 1288 to check.

507 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch, 8053

About

About Little Taipei

Found at 507 Papanui Road in Papanui, Little Taipei is a Chinese restaurant that has become part of the Papanui dining scene. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 4.4 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

The kitchen focuses on Chinese food. Dishes typical of this style include salt and pepper squid and yum cha / dim sum, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 67 Chinese venues we list in Christchurch. The menu also crosses into Taiwanese territory.

You can visit any day of the week – Little Taipei opens daily. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 11 pm on Fridays. Late-night diners are catered for on Friday and Saturday. In total it trades for about 76 hours each week.

For budgeting, Chinese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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 & StartersSpring rolls

Crisp vegetable rolls

$8–11

SoupsSweetcorn chicken soup

Comforting classic

$9–12

MainsPeking duck

Crisp duck with pancakes, cucumber and hoisin (half)

$45–70

Noodles & RiceBeef chow mein

Stir-fried egg noodles

$19–24

Noodles & RiceSingapore noodles

Curry-spiced vermicelli

$19–24

SoupsHot and sour soup

Tofu, mushroom and egg

$9–13

Plan your visit

When is Little Taipei busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening 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 Saturdays.

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Questions about Little Taipei

Where is Little Taipei?

Little Taipei is at 507 Papanui Road, Papanui, Christchurch, 8053, about 4.4 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Little Taipei's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 10 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 11 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 10 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Little Taipei open on weekends?

Yes – Little Taipei is open on both Saturday (11:30 am – 11 pm) and Sunday (11:30 am – 10 pm).

What kind of food does Little Taipei 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 Little Taipei?

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.

How can I contact Little Taipei?

You can call +64 3 354 1288. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Little Taipei?

The closest is Station One (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Other Chinese places nearby

Chinese in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Cleveland Chinese TakeawayPapanui–70 m
The China KitchenPapanui–160 m
Sweet and Sour RestaurantPapanui–160 m
Hungry WokPapanui–360 m
Hard Wok ExpressPapanui–750 m
Wairakei Chinese TakeawayBryndwr–1.3 km