# Gong Cha, Riccarton

Gong Cha is a deli at 116 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, inside the Riccarton commercial centre.

[Call 03 925 8388](<tel:039258388>) · [Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Gong%20Cha%2C%20116%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<https://www.facebook.com/gongchachch/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Gong%20Cha%2C%20116%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%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 (Westfield Riccarton, route 3, route 5, route 80) is 20 m away; a cycle lane passes within 60 m. The address’s own page keeps 33 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:** 116 Riccarton Road, Riccarton _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Delis _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 925 8388 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** https://www.facebook.com/gongchachch/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** gongchannz.ch@gmail.com _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC003666/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 22 Nov 2027 _(MPI food register)_

## In its own listing

Bubble Tea Shop.

_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:** [116 Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/116-riccarton-road), 33 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
1,501 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 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)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/8956793), [44 Rata Street, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/44-rata-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 20 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Westfield Riccarton, 128 m (routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Clarence St near Peverel St, 286 m (routes 120, Oc) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, 60 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=Gong%20Cha%2C%20116%20Riccarton%20Road%2C%20Riccarton%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.52968788502727,172.59925570472507)

## Nearby

- [Fresh Cuts Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/fresh-cuts-barbershop-riccarton), Hairdressers, 6 m
- [Park Ranger](https://www.chch.live/business/park-ranger-riccarton), Cafés, 23 m
- [Cosmei](https://www.chch.live/business/cosmei-riccarton), Beauty, 25 m
- [The Common Room](https://www.chch.live/business/the-common-room-riccarton), Restaurants, 26 m
- [Parry Field Lawyers](https://www.chch.live/business/parry-field-lawyers-riccarton), Lawyers, 28 m
- [Benson Chinese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/benson-chinese-restaurant-riccarton), Restaurants, 42 m
- [Riccarton Bush](https://www.chch.live/park/1543-riccarton-bush), park, 328 m
- [Clarence Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1027-clarence-reserve), park, 334 m
- [Picton Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1007-picton-reserve), park, 488 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, 249 m

## The nearest other delis

- [Ben Gong Queen's Tea](https://www.chch.live/business/ben-gong-queen-s-tea-riccarton), Riccarton, 70 m
- [Theobroma Chocolate Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/theobroma-chocolate-lounge-riccarton), Riccarton, 131 m
- [Yoghurt Story - Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/yoghurt-story-riccarton), Riccarton, 135 m
- [Sweet Station Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/sweet-station-riccarton), Riccarton, 139 m
- [Divine Cakes & Desserts Westfield Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/divine-cakes-desserts-westfield-riccarton), Riccarton, 143 m
- [Cupcake Collection Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/cupcake-collection-riccarton), Riccarton, 144 m
- [Zuzu's Gelato - Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/zuzu-s-gelato-riccarton), Riccarton, 146 m
- [T2 - Tea Shop](https://www.chch.live/business/t2-tea-shop-riccarton), Riccarton, 167 m
- [Every one in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/businesses/deli#in-riccarton)

## Also in Riccarton

- [The Pawnshop](https://www.chch.live/business/the-pawnshop-riccarton), Pawnbroker, 43 m
- [Piece of Cake](https://www.chch.live/business/piece-of-cake-riccarton), Business, 48 m
- [Kathmandu NZ Outlet Store](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-nz-outlet-store-riccarton), Clothing, 53 m
- [ASB Bank](https://www.chch.live/business/asb-bank-riccarton-2), Banks, 62 m
- [Velvet Burger](https://www.chch.live/business/velvet-burger-riccarton), Restaurants, 62 m
- [Dumplings "2 Dollar Rice" on Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/dumplings-2-dollar-rice-on-riccarton), Fast food, 63 m
- [Sal's Authentic NY Pizzeria - Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-authentic-ny-pizzeria-riccarton), Fast food, 71 m
- [Wucha Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/wucha-christchurch-riccarton), Restaurants, 71 m
- [Fuji Hong Kong Hot Pot](https://www.chch.live/business/fuji-hong-kong-hot-pot-riccarton), Restaurants, 73 m
- [Pathway Dental](https://www.chch.live/business/pathway-dental-riccarton), Dentists, 74 m
- [Every kind of business in Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52968788502727&lon=172.59925570472507)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52968788502727,172.59925570472507,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Gong%20Cha)
- [Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/riccarton), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Gong Cha?**

A deli in Riccarton, Christchurch.

**Where is Gong Cha?**

116 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, on [Riccarton Road](https://www.chch.live/street/riccarton/riccarton-road). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.52968788502727,172.59925570472507,17)

**Is Gong Cha still trading?**

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

**How do you contact Gong Cha?**

phone [03 925 8388](tel:039258388) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](https://www.facebook.com/gongchachch/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [gongchannz.ch@gmail.com](mailto:gongchannz.ch@gmail.com) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other delis are near Gong Cha?**

[Ben Gong Queen's Tea](https://www.chch.live/business/ben-gong-queen-s-tea-riccarton) (70 m), [Theobroma Chocolate Lounge](https://www.chch.live/business/theobroma-chocolate-lounge-riccarton) (131 m), [Yoghurt Story - Riccarton](https://www.chch.live/business/yoghurt-story-riccarton) (135 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/deli).

**What’s near Gong Cha?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/riccarton/116-riccarton-road) holds 33 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Fresh Cuts Barbershop](https://www.chch.live/business/fresh-cuts-barbershop-riccarton) (6 m); the Westfield Riccarton bus stop is 20 m away: routes 3, 5, 80, 86, 100, 120, 130, 140, Oa; a cycle lane passes within 60 m; nearest park: [Riccarton Bush](https://www.chch.live/park/1543-riccarton-bush) (328 m).

**What stood where Gong Cha is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.52968788502727&lon=172.59925570472507)

## 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)
- 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 2026-10-18

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