# Mosaic by Simo City Centre, Christchurch Central City

Mosaic by Simo City Centre is a restaurant at 5 Ash Street, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Mosaic%20by%20Simo%20City%20Centre%2C%205%20Ash%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Mosaic%20by%20Simo%20City%20Centre%2C%205%20Ash%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>)

**Unconfirmed lead.** Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Madras St, route 1, route 3, route 5) is 125 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking (350 spaces) is 26 m away. The address’s own page keeps 18 council reports on file. Only the council’s 2024 directory lists it, no other source confirms it still trades, so check before you go.

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

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 5 Ash Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.simos.co.nz/, unreachable when last read 29 Oct 2026 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

Simo's is a deli, takeaway and dine in and has an extensive range of authentic Moroccan quick tasty foods available for dine in and takeaway. Halal food available. The name Mosaic reflects Chef Simo's mediterranean heritage where good fresh food provides a kaleidoscope of colours and flavours. Open Monday - Friday

_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)_
- **Address record:** [5 Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/5-ash-street), 18 reports on file


## The reports nearby
4,906 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9179889), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Facility - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9160473), [145 Lichfield Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/145-lichfield-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9143790), [220A Madras Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/220a-madras-street)
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9139196), [182 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/182-cashel-street)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9133909), [179 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/179-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a sign, mural or public art](https://www.chch.live/report/9126704), [188 High St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/188-high-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126651), [236 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/236-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9126575), [130 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/130-lichfield-street)
- [Poles and Signage - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9124363), 118–130 Lichfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9105842), [132 Manchester St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/132-manchester-street)
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9104133), [179 Cashel St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/179-cashel-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9100015), [258 Saint Asaph St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/258-saint-asaph-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Tuam St near Madras St, 125 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Madras St near Southwark St, 261 m (routes 8, 84, 85, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Ara Institute, 287 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80, 81) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Innovation car park, 26 m (350 spaces, 8 mobility) _(Council parking data)_
- [Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/ash-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Mosaic%20by%20Simo%20City%20Centre%2C%205%20Ash%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53466879975904,172.64219225467988)

## Nearby

- [Mama Bear Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-bear-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 6 m
- [Saltworks Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/saltworks-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Business, 20 m
- [Tiger Baby](https://www.chch.live/business/tiger-baby-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 22 m
- [Saladbar](https://www.chch.live/business/saladbar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 23 m
- [Snap Fitness](https://www.chch.live/business/snap-fitness-christchurch-central-city), Gyms & fitness, 24 m
- [Robbie's Lichfield Sports Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-lichfield-sports-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 29 m
- [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 185 m
- [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 229 m
- [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 414 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, 200 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Ginger Cafe & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/ginger-cafe-eatery-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 32 m
- [Fre Fratelli Fried Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/fre-fratelli-fried-pizza-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 42 m
- [A'mano authentic pasta & cucina](https://www.chch.live/business/a-mano-authentic-pasta-cucina-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 44 m
- [Jaba Grill & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/jaba-grill-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 45 m
- [Sushi Pop Sushi & Bowl](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-pop-sushi-bowl-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 48 m
- [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 63 m
- [The Emerald Room - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-emerald-room-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 63 m
- [The Upper Dux - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-upper-dux-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 63 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Robbie's Sports Bar and Restaurant - Lichfield Courtyard](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-sports-bar-and-restaurant-lichfield-courtyard-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 32 m
- [4 Bars Distillery](https://www.chch.live/business/4-bars-distillery-christchurch-central-city), Breweries, 37 m
- [Kathmandu Head Office](https://www.chch.live/business/kathmandu-head-office-christchurch-central-city), Company, 37 m
- [Vienna Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vienna-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 40 m
- [Domino's](https://www.chch.live/business/domino-s-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 44 m
- [Kiwi Viking Subs](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-viking-subs-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 45 m
- [Black & White Coffee Cartel - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-lichfield-street-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 47 m
- [Brown Bread Ltd](https://www.chch.live/business/brown-bread-ltd-christchurch-central-city), Business, 49 m
- [Bánh Mì Em](https://www.chch.live/business/banh-mi-em-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 51 m
- [One NZ](https://www.chch.live/business/one-nz-christchurch-central-city-2), Company, 53 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=-43.53466879975904&lon=172.64219225467988)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53466879975904,172.64219225467988,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Mosaic%20by%20Simo%20City%20Centre)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Mosaic by Simo City Centre?**

A restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Mosaic by Simo City Centre?**

5 Ash Street, Central City, on [Ash Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/ash-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53466879975904,172.64219225467988,17)

**Is Mosaic by Simo City Centre still trading?**

Listed only in the council’s Find Christchurch directory, a snapshot from about March 2024. No other source confirms it still trades, check before you go.

**How do you contact Mosaic by Simo City Centre?**

its [website](http://www.simos.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other restaurants are near Mosaic by Simo City Centre?**

[Ginger Cafe & Eatery](https://www.chch.live/business/ginger-cafe-eatery-christchurch-central-city) (32 m), [Fre Fratelli Fried Pizza](https://www.chch.live/business/fre-fratelli-fried-pizza-christchurch-central-city) (42 m), [A'mano authentic pasta & cucina](https://www.chch.live/business/a-mano-authentic-pasta-cucina-christchurch-central-city) (44 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Mosaic by Simo City Centre?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/5-ash-street) holds 18 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Mama Bear Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/mama-bear-cafe-christchurch-central-city) (6 m); the Tuam St near Madras St bus stop is 125 m away: routes 1, 3, 5, 80; a shared zone passes the door; nearest park: [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve) (185 m).

**What stood where Mosaic by Simo City Centre is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53466879975904&lon=172.64219225467988)

## 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 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 2026-10-28

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