# Casbah - Sydenham, Sydenham

Casbah - Sydenham is a takeaway at Shop 6, 303 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch, inside the Sydenham South commercial centre.

[Call 03 943 3952](<tel:039433952>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Casbah%20-%20Sydenham%2C%20Shop%206%2C%20303%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Casbah%20-%20Sydenham%2C%20Shop%206%2C%20303%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a current MPI food registration says it still trades.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Colombo St near Walton St, route 1, route 44) is 42 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 64 council reports on file. The council’s 2024 directory lists it, a current MPI food registration says it still trades.

_Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** Shop 6, 303 Colombo Street, Sydenham _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Fast food _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 943 3952 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.casbahoncolombo.co.nz/contact-us, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **NZBN:** 9429053143259, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** ZAHRA HOLDINGS LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2025-09-23 _(NZBN register)_
- **Industry:** Restaurant operation _(NZBN register)_
- **Trades as:** Casbah _(NZBN register)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC006685/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 15 Dec 2026 _(MPI food register)_

## In its own listing

Casbah produce a unique blend of Moroccan and Mediterranean flavours for fresh and tasty meals. Salads, tangines, souvalaki, hot grilled salads and falafel are all on the menu - tasty and affordable! Open Monday - Thursday & Sunday 11am to 2.30pm & 4.30pm to 9pm, Friday - Saturday 11am to 2.30pm & 4.30pm to 9.30pm. "Halal food available."

_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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Sydenham South, small neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [303 Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/303-colombo-street), 64 reports on file

## What stood on Colombo Street

[1860, High Street and Colombo Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/pre1900/ccl-cs-4127)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Formaggio's, 2025-04._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street#s-then)


## The reports nearby
1,687 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9091477), [266A Milton St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/266a-milton-street)
- [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9086780), [238 Milton St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/238-milton-street)
- [Roads - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9068904), Bruce Rod, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9053967), [240 Brougham St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/240-brougham-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9047889), [282 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/282-colombo-street)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9040964), Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9026621), Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9022848), 240–248 Brougham St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Sign Poles](https://www.chch.live/report/9022521), Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9012950), [332 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/332-colombo-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8974216), [312 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/312-colombo-street)
- [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/8940607), Bruce Rod, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Colombo St near Walton St, 42 m (routes 1, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Colombo St near Hastings St W, 55 m (routes 1, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Milton St near Drummond St, 168 m (routes 44) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Casbah%20-%20Sydenham%2C%20Shop%206%2C%20303%20Colombo%20Street%2C%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.549327498953225,172.6363385591782)

## Nearby

- [Casbah : A taste of Morroco](https://www.chch.live/business/casbah-a-taste-of-morroco-sydenham), Restaurants, 6 m
- [Hell](https://www.chch.live/business/hell-sydenham), Fast food, 8 m
- [Maihan Middle Eastern Supermarket](https://www.chch.live/business/maihan-middle-eastern-supermarket-sydenham), Delis, 8 m
- [Noodle Canteen](https://www.chch.live/business/noodle-canteen-sydenham), Fast food, 10 m
- [Chicking](https://www.chch.live/business/chicking-sydenham), Fast food, 13 m
- [Maihan Supermarket and Halal Meat](https://www.chch.live/business/maihan-supermarket-and-halal-meat-sydenham), Supermarkets, 14 m
- [Sydenham Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1107-sydenham-park), Sports ground, 183 m
- [Cadogan Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1690-cadogan-reserve), park, 315 m
- [Jacksons Creek](https://www.chch.live/park/1195-jacksons-creek), park, 400 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._

## The nearest other fast food

- [Hell](https://www.chch.live/business/hell-sydenham), Sydenham, 8 m
- [Noodle Canteen](https://www.chch.live/business/noodle-canteen-sydenham), Sydenham, 10 m
- [Chicking](https://www.chch.live/business/chicking-sydenham), Sydenham, 13 m
- [Spagalimis](https://www.chch.live/business/spagalimis-sydenham), Sydenham, 79 m
- [St Pierres Sushi Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/business/st-pierres-sushi-sydenham), Sydenham, 79 m
- [Arjee Bhajee](https://www.chch.live/business/arjee-bhajee-sydenham), Sydenham, 80 m
- [Pita Pit](https://www.chch.live/business/pita-pit-sydenham), Sydenham, 84 m
- [Burger Fuel Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-fuel-sydenham), Sydenham, 91 m
- [Every one in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food#in-sydenham)

## Also in Sydenham

- [Get Baked Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/get-baked-cafe-sydenham), Cafés, 20 m
- [Euro Gourmet Meats](https://www.chch.live/business/euro-gourmet-meats-sydenham), Butchers, 24 m
- [Christchurch Wholesale Seafoods](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-wholesale-seafoods-sydenham), Seafood, 29 m
- [Liquid Self Service Laundromats](https://www.chch.live/business/liquid-self-service-laundromats-sydenham), Laundromats, 41 m
- [Sushi Café](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-cafe-sydenham), Cafés, 43 m
- [F45 Training](https://www.chch.live/business/f45-training-sydenham), Gyms & fitness, 47 m
- [Computer Repairs](https://www.chch.live/business/computer-repairs-sydenham), Computers, 62 m
- [The Cheesecake Shop - Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/business/the-cheesecake-shop-sydenham), Delis, 69 m
- [Pizza Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-hut-sydenham), Restaurants, 72 m
- [Super Liquor](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-sydenham), Bottle stores, 78 m
- [Every kind of business in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.549327498953225&lon=172.6363385591782)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.549327498953225,172.6363385591782,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Casbah%20-%20Sydenham)
- [Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Casbah - Sydenham?**

A takeaway in Sydenham, Christchurch.

**Where is Casbah - Sydenham?**

Shop 6, 303 Colombo Street, Sydenham, on [Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.549327498953225,172.6363385591782,17)

**Is Casbah - Sydenham still trading?**

The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a current MPI food registration says it still trades.

**How do you contact Casbah - Sydenham?**

phone [03 943 3952](tel:039433952) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.casbahoncolombo.co.nz/contact-us) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other fast food are near Casbah - Sydenham?**

[Hell](https://www.chch.live/business/hell-sydenham) (8 m), [Noodle Canteen](https://www.chch.live/business/noodle-canteen-sydenham) (10 m), [Chicking](https://www.chch.live/business/chicking-sydenham) (13 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food).

**What’s near Casbah - Sydenham?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/303-colombo-street) holds 64 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Casbah : A taste of Morroco](https://www.chch.live/business/casbah-a-taste-of-morroco-sydenham) (6 m); the Colombo St near Walton St bus stop is 42 m away: routes 1, 44; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Sydenham Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1107-sydenham-park) (183 m).

**What stood where Casbah - Sydenham is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.549327498953225&lon=172.6363385591782)

## Sources

- 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)
- New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address
- Ministry for Primary Industries food-business register, the public Food Act registration for these premises, verified by the named agency, matched here by name and address
- Record assembled 2026-10-16

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