# Benson Chinese Restaurant, Riccarton Benson Chinese Restaurant is a restaurant at 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, inside the Riccarton commercial centre. [Call 03 341 8633]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 16 Aug 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. From the street, a verified Street View pano (2025-02): https://www.google.com/maps/@?api=1&map_action=pano&pano=TZbIPZsjeK303RKzB0FYtQ ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Westfield Riccarton, route 3, route 5, route 80) is 25 m away; a cycle lane passes within 89 m. The address’s own page keeps 10 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 341 8633 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.bensonrestaurant.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 3, expires 16 Aug 2027, held by T Huang & W Zhang Co Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing For over 10 years this Asian restaurant has been providing locals with traditional and very special dishes. Fantastic value meals and friendly staff. Fully licensed and BYO. Open 7 days 11.30am-3pm & 4.30pm-10pm _Source: Find Christchurch, 2024._ ## The ground it stands on _Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._ - **District Plan zone:** Town centre zone _(District Plan)_ - **Commercial centre:** Riccarton, district centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [113 Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/113-riccarton-road), 10 reports on file ## What stood on Riccarton Road [1900, Riccarton Road, Christchurch](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/photohunt/2014/ccl-cs-28533) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside ANZ, 2025-02._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road#s-then) ## The reports nearby 1,644 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9034285), [123 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/123-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9022633), [112 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/112-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000750), [130 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/130-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000726), [122 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/122-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9000687), [119 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/119-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8992474), [132 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/132-riccarton-road) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/8965835), [122 Riccarton Rd, Canterbury, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/122-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8959514), 35–39 Dilworth St, ????, ?????? 8041, ??? - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8959159), [114B Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/114b-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8957969), [129 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/129-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8957948), [124 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/124-riccarton-road) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8957109), [114B Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/114b-riccarton-road) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 25 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 157 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Clarence St near Peverel St, 244 m (routes 120, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 89 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Benson%20Chinese%20Restaurant%2C%20113%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5299113,172.5996711) ## Nearby - [Piece of Cake](https://www.chch.live/business/piece-of-cake-riccarton), Business, 6 m - [Velvet Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/velvet-burger-riccarton), Restaurants, 26 m - [Park Ranger](https://www.chch.live/business/park-ranger-riccarton), Cafés, 30 m - [Dumplings "2 Dollar Rice" on Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/dumplings-2-dollar-rice-on-riccarton), Fast food, 30 m - [Fuji Hong Kong Hot Pot](https://www.chch.live/business/fuji-hong-kong-hot-pot-riccarton), Restaurants, 35 m - [Sal's Authentic NY Pizzeria - Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-authentic-ny-pizzeria-riccarton), Fast food, 35 m - [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve), park, 292 m - [Riccarton Bush](https://www.chch.live/park/1543-riccarton-bush), park, 365 m - [Picton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1007-picton-reserve), park, 447 m _Source: [Environment Canterbury’s Canterbury Maps Parks layer](https://gis.ecan.govt.nz/arcgis/rest/services/Public/Canterbury_Maps/MapServer/26), refreshed 2026-10-10. Distances are straight-line from the business pin, not walking routes._ - [Riccarton Service Centre](https://www.chch.live/facility/service-centre-13), Service centre, 208 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Velvet Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/velvet-burger-riccarton), Riccarton, 26 m - [Fuji Hong Kong Hot Pot](https://www.chch.live/business/fuji-hong-kong-hot-pot-riccarton), Riccarton, 35 m - [Wucha Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/wucha-christchurch-riccarton), Riccarton, 36 m - [SoYo](https://www.chch.live/business/soyo-riccarton), Riccarton, 38 m - [The Common Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-common-room-riccarton), Riccarton, 42 m - [Hibachi](https://www.chch.live/business/hibachi-riccarton), Riccarton, 61 m - [Host Restaurant and Karaoke Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/host-restaurant-and-karaoke-bar-riccarton), Riccarton, 67 m - [Prince of Persia](https://www.chch.live/business/prince-of-persia-riccarton), Riccarton, 71 m - [Every one in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-riccarton) ## Also in Riccarton - [Fresh Cuts Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/fresh-cuts-barbershop-riccarton), Hairdressers, 38 m - [Gong Cha](https://www.chch.live/business/gong-cha-riccarton), Delis, 42 m - [ASB Bank](https://www.chch.live/business/asb-bank-riccarton-2), Banks, 46 m - [Parry Field Lawyers](https://www.chch.live/business/parry-field-lawyers-riccarton), Lawyers, 48 m - [Pathway Dental](https://www.chch.live/business/pathway-dental-riccarton), Dentists, 51 m - [The VR Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-vr-room-riccarton), Attractions, 58 m - [The Pawnshop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pawnshop-riccarton), Pawnbroker, 61 m - [Cosmei](https://www.chch.live/business/cosmei-riccarton), Beauty, 66 m - [SBS Bank](https://www.chch.live/business/sbs-bank-riccarton), Banks, 72 m - [Music Planet](https://www.chch.live/business/music-planet-riccarton), Musical Instrument, 73 m - [Every kind of business in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.4** on Google, 628 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · takes bookings · beer · wine · lunch · dinner. > Vegetarian and had tofu, brocolli and string beans. Food was delicious and staff are helpful to clarify if we were vegan, and if we were ok with allium. Good communication in chinese. Food came fast. Tonight i will go to sleep. In my dreams i will see Benson's. Recommended, pplater07, 4 months ago > I’m a regular customer at this restaurant, which is why I’m especially disappointed with my experience tonight. I arrived at around 8:10 pm and ordered the Sizzling Beef Fillet. I honestly couldn’t believe how small the portion was. The amount of food was so little that it barely covered a thin layer across the bottom of the plate. I even wondered whether it was leftover food that had simply been reheated. There were only a few pieces of onion, which is one of the cheapest ingredients. What makes this even more unacceptable is that this dish cost $39. For $39, I absolutely did not expect suc, Wu Dan, a month ago > Absolutely love coming to Benson Chinese Restaurant! I make it a point to visit every time, and it never disappoints. The food is always fresh, full of flavour, and served quickly. The staff are friendly and welcoming, which makes the whole experience even better. Definitely one of my go-to spots for great Chinese food. Highly recommend, Krishneel Mishra, 6 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5299113&lon=172.5996711) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5299113,172.5996711,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Benson%20Chinese%20Restaurant) - [Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/11134909569), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Benson Chinese Restaurant?** A restaurant in Riccarton, Christchurch. **Where is Benson Chinese Restaurant?** 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, on [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5299113,172.5996711,17) **Is Benson Chinese Restaurant still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 16 Aug 2027, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Benson Chinese Restaurant?** phone [03 341 8633](tel:033418633) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.bensonrestaurant.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near Benson Chinese Restaurant?** [Velvet Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/velvet-burger-riccarton) (26 m), [Fuji Hong Kong Hot Pot](https://www.chch.live/business/fuji-hong-kong-hot-pot-riccarton) (35 m), [Wucha Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/wucha-christchurch-riccarton) (36 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Benson Chinese Restaurant?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/113-riccarton-road) holds 10 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Piece of Cake](https://www.chch.live/business/piece-of-cake-riccarton) (6 m); the Westfield Riccarton bus stop is 25 m away: routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa; a cycle lane passes within 89 m; nearest park: [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve) (292 m). **What stood where Benson Chinese Restaurant is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5299113&lon=172.5996711) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - Find Christchurch, the council’s business directory, a snapshot last touched about March 2024 (CC BY 4.0) - Christchurch District Plan layers, zones, commercial centres and scheduled heritage items, from the council’s open data (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s Metro stop record, distances measured here from the pin - Christchurch City Council’s cycleway layer, lanes, separated paths and the named Major Cycle Routes (CC BY 4.0) - Record assembled 2026-10-18 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/benson-chinese-restaurant-riccarton Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/riccarton