# Eight Grains, Christchurch Central City Eight Grains is a restaurant at 181 High Street, Central City, Christchurch. [Call 027 614 4255]() · [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Menu]() · [Google Maps]() **Listed.** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a current MPI food registration says it still trades. The picture the page leads with, from its own website: [business image](). ## About, in one paragraph Its own website describes it as “Eightgrains offers Christchurch foodies a delicious range of Chinese-inspired street food from dumplings and steamed bao buns, to rice, noodle and soup dishes. Pop down to Little High Eatery for a dum”…. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Madras St, route 1, route 3, route 5) is 199 m away; a shared path passes the door; council off-street parking is 54 m away. The address’s own page keeps 34 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 and the business’s own website, sources below._ ## Opening hours - Monday – Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm - Friday – Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm - Sunday: 10 am to 10 pm _Source: Its own website, confirm before a special trip._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 181 High Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants, Asian Cuisine _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 027 614 4255 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Website:** https://www.eightgrains.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Email:** hello@eightgrains.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ · _its own site agrees_ - **Menu:** https://www.eightgrains.co.nz/menu _(Its own website)_ - **Social:** https://www.facebook.com/eightgrains, https://www.instagram.com/eightgrains _(Its own website)_ - **NZBN:** 9429042552758, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** EIGHTGRAINS LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2016-09-07 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Takeaway food retailing _(NZBN register)_ - **Trades as:** Eightgrains and Sushi Soldier _(NZBN register)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC002506/2, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 20 Aug 2027 _(MPI food register)_ ## In its own listing Eight Grains specialise in modern Chinese food with an artful twist, nestled within the bustling Little High Eatery. From dumplings, bao buns, to noodles; they specialise in handmade dumplings, bao and noodles with influences from Taiwan, Sichuan and Shanghai. They also provide catering services. Open 7 days, 11am-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:** Central City Mixed Use Zone (South Frame) _(District Plan)_ - **Consent CRC175446:** Discharge Point, held by Base Wood Fired Pizzas Limited, to 27 July 2035, 6 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_ - [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll - **Address record:** [181 High Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/181-high-street), 34 reports on file ## What stood on High Street [2004, 201 High Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16075) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Base Woodfired Pizza, 2024-06._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 5,601 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/9083730), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9083611), [68 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/68-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082690), [19 Bedford Row, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/19-bedford-row) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9082060), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Pest / Vermin](https://www.chch.live/report/9079304), [73 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/73-manchester-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9076699), [270 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/270-saint-asaph-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9076686), [279 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/279-saint-asaph-street) - [Graffiti on a road, footpath or bridge](https://www.chch.live/report/9075453), [213b Tuam Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/213b-tuam-street) - [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/9070296), Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9070271), [115 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/115-lichfield-street) - [Street Cleaning](https://www.chch.live/report/9064582), [135 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/135-high-street) - [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9064581), [105 High Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/105-high-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Tuam St near Madras St, 199 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Madras St near Southwark St, 211 m (routes 8, 84, 85, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Manchester St near Welles St, 262 m (routes 27) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Central Park - Off-Street parking, 54 m (16 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [High Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Eight%20Grains%2C%20181%20High%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53544660314229,172.64108204558718) ## Nearby - [Duck Island](https://www.chch.live/business/duck-island-christchurch-central-city), Ice cream, 2 m - [Social - Event & Experience Agency](https://www.chch.live/business/social-event-experience-agency-christchurch-central-city), Business, 2 m - [Toastie Lords](https://www.chch.live/business/toastie-lords-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 5 m - [Off & On](https://www.chch.live/business/off-on-christchurch-central-city), Business, 6 m - [Bacon Bro's Burgers - Little High](https://www.chch.live/business/bacon-bro-s-burgers-little-high-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 7 m - [Earth Organic Hairdressing](https://www.chch.live/business/earth-organic-hairdressing-christchurch-central-city), Business, 7 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 135 m - [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 217 m - [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 392 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._ - [St Asaph](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-36), Car park, 221 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Sari Sari Filipino Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/sari-sari-filipino-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 21 m - [Eightgrains](https://www.chch.live/business/eightgrains-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 32 m - [Sushi Soldier](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-soldier-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 33 m - [Thonglor Thai Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/thonglor-thai-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 35 m - [Dice & Slice](https://www.chch.live/business/dice-slice-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 36 m - [Caribe Latin Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/caribe-latin-kitchen-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 40 m - [Noodlemonk](https://www.chch.live/business/noodlemonk-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 41 m - [El Fogón](https://www.chch.live/business/el-fogon-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 44 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Plume](https://www.chch.live/business/plume-christchurch-central-city), Business, 7 m - [Paper Swan Bride](https://www.chch.live/business/paper-swan-bride-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 18 m - [Digital Influence](https://www.chch.live/business/digital-influence-christchurch-central-city), Business, 22 m - [Greenstone Group](https://www.chch.live/business/greenstone-group-christchurch-central-city), Business, 22 m - [Curtis & Co Real Estate](https://www.chch.live/business/curtis-co-real-estate-christchurch-central-city), Business, 26 m - [Furmoo](https://www.chch.live/business/furmoo-christchurch-central-city), Business, 27 m - [Black & White Coffee Cartel](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-christchurch-central-city-2), Cafés, 31 m - [Kennett Crafted Jewels](https://www.chch.live/business/kennett-crafted-jewels-christchurch-central-city), Business, 32 m - [Bacon Brothers](https://www.chch.live/business/bacon-brothers-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 36 m - [Little High Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/little-high-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Food courts, 39 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53544660314229&lon=172.64108204558718) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53544660314229,172.64108204558718,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Eight%20Grains) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Eight Grains?** A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Eight Grains?** 181 High Street, Central City, on [High Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/high-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53544660314229,172.64108204558718,17) **Is Eight Grains still trading?** The council’s 2024 directory lists it, and a current MPI food registration says it still trades. **How do you contact Eight Grains?** phone [027 614 4255](tel:0276144255) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.eightgrains.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [hello@eightgrains.co.nz](mailto:hello@eightgrains.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **When is Eight Grains open?** Monday – Thursday: 10 am to 10 pm; Friday – Saturday: 10 am to 11 pm; Sunday: 10 am to 10 pm, as its own website states. **What other restaurants are near Eight Grains?** [Sari Sari Filipino Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/sari-sari-filipino-kitchen-christchurch-central-city) (21 m), [Eightgrains](https://www.chch.live/business/eightgrains-christchurch-central-city) (32 m), [Sushi Soldier](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-soldier-christchurch-central-city) (33 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Eight Grains?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/181-high-street) holds 34 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Duck Island](https://www.chch.live/business/duck-island-christchurch-central-city) (2 m); the Tuam St near Madras St bus stop is 199 m away: routes 1, 3, 5, 80; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (135 m). **What stood where Eight Grains is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53544660314229&lon=172.64108204558718) ## 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) - Christchurch City Council off-street parking layer (CC BY 4.0) - Environment Canterbury’s active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (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) - The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly - 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 2026-10-20 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/eight-grains-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city