# Empire Chicken, Addington

Empire Chicken is a chicken takeaway at 359b Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch.

[Call 03 423 9983](<tel:+6434239983>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Empire%20Chicken%2C%20359b%20Lincoln%20Road%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://empirechicken.nz/>) · [Menu](<https://www.empirechicken.nz/menu>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Empire%20Chicken%2C%20359b%20Lincoln%20Road%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Listed.** On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory, last checked by a mapper 28 June 2026.

The picture the page leads with, from its own website: https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=empire-chicken-addington.

From the street, a verified Street View pano (2024-06): https://www.google.com/maps/@?api=1&map_action=pano&pano=y-g_Sd09wBfaPC5wpeAMUA

## About, in one paragraph

Its own website describes it as “Dealers of the best fried chicken in Canterbury. Visit us today at the Riverside Farmers market or order online”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Lincoln Rd near Hazeldean Rd, route 7) is 39 m away; a cycle lane passes the door; council off-street parking (343 spaces) is 494 m away. The address’s own page keeps 40 council reports on file.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## Opening hours

- Monday – Wednesday: noon, 8 pm
- Thursday – Sunday: 11 am, 9 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 359b Lincoln Road, Christchurch 8024 _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Kind:** Fast food, Chicken _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 423 9983 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site lists 022 496 4858_
- **Website:** https://empirechicken.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** hello@empirechicken.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Menu:** https://www.empirechicken.nz/menu _(Its own website)_
- **NZBN:** 9429051061814, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered name:** EMPIRE CHICKEN (ADDINGTON) LIMITED _(NZBN register)_
- **Registered since:** 2023-01-23 _(NZBN register)_
- **Industry:** Chicken, takeaway and retailing - cooked and ready to eat _(NZBN register)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC002317/4, Template FCP, verified by Auditing Solutions NZ Limited, expires 6 July 2027 _(MPI food register)_
- **Last checked by a mapper:** 28 June 2026 _(OpenStreetMap)_

## In its own listing

When you want the best buttermilk fried chicken on offer, look no further. At Empire Chicken they buy top quality local ingredients (wherever possible), source whole, local, and happy chickens, then serve all their food in organic or recyclable packaging. Open 7 days, 11am-9pm

_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:** Mixed use zone _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [359B Lincoln Road](https://www.chch.live/addington/359b-lincoln-road), 40 reports on file


## The reports nearby
1,547 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Rubbish and Bins - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9081173), [15 Bernard St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/15-bernard-street)
- [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9069482), [342 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/342-lincoln-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069469), [355 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/355-lincoln-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069462), Lincoln Rd near Hazeldean Rd, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069456), [363 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/363-lincoln-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9069330), [361 Lincoln Road, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/361-lincoln-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069324), [359B Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/359b-lincoln-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9069320), [355 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/355-lincoln-road)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9069317), [351 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/351-lincoln-road)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9069311), [335 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/335-lincoln-road)
- [Road Signage](https://www.chch.live/report/9053595), [7 Dickens Street, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/addington/7-dickens-street)
- [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/9028143), Star media building 359 Lincoln Road, Addington, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Lincoln Rd near Hazeldean Rd, 39 m (routes 7) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Lincoln Rd near Dickens St, 124 m (routes 7, 120) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Harman St near Lincoln Rd, 156 m (routes 120) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, CDHB Park n Ride car park, 494 m (343 spaces, 10 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Lincoln Road](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/lincoln-road), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Empire%20Chicken%2C%20359b%20Lincoln%20Road%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5412389,172.6151875)

## Nearby

- [Subway Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/subway-addington), Fast food, 44 m
- [N'Joy Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/cafe-prague-addington), Restaurants, 60 m
- [Salvation Army Family Store](https://www.chch.live/business/salvation-army-family-store-addington), Op shops, 70 m
- [Cheeky Sparrow - Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/cheeky-sparrow-addington), Cafés, 91 m
- [KUMO Japanese Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/kumo-japanese-cuisine-addington), Restaurants, 123 m
- [Burger King](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-king-addington), Fast food, 124 m
- [Mountfort Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1219-mountfort-park), Botanic, 240 m
- [Cornelius O'connor Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1307-cornelius-o-connor-reserve), park, 355 m
- [Walsall Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1773-walsall-reserve), park, 515 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

- [Subway Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/subway-addington), Addington, 44 m
- [Burger King](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-king-addington), Addington, 124 m
- [New York Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/new-york-deli-addington), Addington, 127 m
- [Pita Pit - Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/pita-pit-addington), Addington, 130 m
- [Hai Sing Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/hai-sing-takeaways-addington), Addington, 182 m
- [Maki Mono Sushi - Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/maki-mono-sushi-addington), Addington, 191 m
- [Young Sing Takeaway](https://www.chch.live/business/young-sing-takeaway-addington), Addington, 249 m
- [Young Sing Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/young-sing-takeaways-addington), Addington, 321 m
- [Every one in Addington](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food#in-addington)

## Also in Addington

- [Dim 7th Jazz Bar & Whiskey Bar Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/dim-7th-jazz-bar-whiskey-bar-restaurant-addington), Restaurants, 125 m
- [Empire Chicken Lincoln Road](https://www.chch.live/business/empire-chicken-lincoln-road-addington), Restaurants, 132 m
- [Won Pocha Korean Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/won-pocha-korean-restaurant-addington), Restaurants, 132 m
- [Harcourts Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/harcourts-christchurch-addington), Real estate, 146 m
- [MetroMart](https://www.chch.live/business/metromart-addington), Dairies & convenience, 152 m
- [Coffee Culture](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-addington), Cafés, 154 m
- [WSP](https://www.chch.live/business/wsp-addington), Business, 158 m
- [The Pharmacy @ Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pharmacy-addington), Pharmacies, 162 m
- [Gull](https://www.chch.live/business/gull-addington), Petrol stations, 166 m
- [The Good Street Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/the-good-street-deli-addington), Restaurants, 167 m
- [Every kind of business in Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5412389&lon=172.6151875)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5412389,172.6151875,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Empire%20Chicken)
- [Addington](https://www.chch.live/addington), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/13972059502), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Empire Chicken?**

A chicken takeaway in Addington, Christchurch.

**Where is Empire Chicken?**

359b Lincoln Road, Addington, on [Lincoln Road](https://www.chch.live/street/addington/lincoln-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5412389,172.6151875,17)

**Is Empire Chicken still trading?**

On OpenStreetMap and in the council’s 2024 directory, last checked by a mapper 28 June 2026.

**How do you contact Empire Chicken?**

phone [03 423 9983](tel:+6434239983), its [website](https://empirechicken.nz/), email [hello@empirechicken.nz](mailto:hello@empirechicken.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**When is Empire Chicken open?**

Monday – Wednesday: noon, 8 pm; Thursday – Sunday: 11 am, 9 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other fast food are near Empire Chicken?**

[Subway Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/subway-addington) (44 m), [Burger King](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-king-addington) (124 m), [New York Deli](https://www.chch.live/business/new-york-deli-addington) (127 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food).

**What’s near Empire Chicken?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/addington/359b-lincoln-road) holds 40 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Subway Addington](https://www.chch.live/business/subway-addington) (44 m); the Lincoln Rd near Hazeldean Rd bus stop is 39 m away: route 7; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Mountfort Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1219-mountfort-park) (240 m).

**What stood where Empire Chicken is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5412389&lon=172.6151875)

## Sources

- OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL)
- 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 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 2026-10-17

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