# Mr Rice, Linwood Mr Rice is a restaurant at 235a Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch, inside the Linwood-Eastgate commercial centre. [Directions]() · [Website]() · [Google Maps]() **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. The directory’s number for it: 03 381 7423. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Linwood Ave near Cashel St, route 5) is 53 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 3 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:** 235a Linwood Avenue, Linwood _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Phone:** 03 381 7423 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Website:** http://www.mrrice.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **Email:** mrrice@xtra.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ ## In its own listing Healthy, tasty Asian style meals to satisfy a hungry appetite. Open 7 days, Monday-Saturday 4.30-9pm & Sunday 11.30am-9am _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:** Linwood-Eastgate, district centre _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [235 Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/linwood/235-linwood-avenue), 3 reports on file ## What stood on Linwood Avenue [1940, Trimmed trees on Linwood Avenue](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/archives/med/med-historical-photographs/ccl-cs-15981) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Linwood Seafoods, 2025-04._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/linwood-avenue#s-then) ## The reports nearby 721 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9121068), [223 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/223-linwood-avenue) - [Litter](https://www.chch.live/report/9036286), [208 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/208-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024740), [660 Cashel Street, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/660-cashel-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024730), Linwood Ave near Cashel St, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a bus stop or public toilet](https://www.chch.live/report/9024721), [218A Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/218a-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024685), [223A Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/223a-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024669), [215 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/215-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024664), [211 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/211-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024659), [211 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/211-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9024652), [201 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/201-linwood-avenue) - [Graffiti on a traffic light pole or cabinet, or wa](https://www.chch.live/report/8949045), Eastgate Mall (Buckleys Rd), Linwood, Christchurch 8062, New Zealand - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8949042), [233 Linwood Avenue, Linwood, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/linwood/233-linwood-avenue) ## Getting there - Bus stop, Linwood Ave near Cashel St, 53 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Linwood Ave near Cashel St, 56 m (routes 5) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Aldwins Rd near Marlborough St, 142 m (routes 80, 140) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_ - [Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/linwood-avenue), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Mr%20Rice%2C%20235a%20Linwood%20Avenue%2C%20Linwood%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53321917903254,172.67290511515887) ## Nearby - [Gem's Hair and Beauty Salon](https://www.chch.live/business/gem-s-hair-and-beauty-salon-christchurch), Hairdressers, 11 m - [Linwood Seafoods](https://www.chch.live/business/linwood-seafoods-christchurch), Fast food, 16 m - [Chow's Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/chow-s-kitchen-christchurch), Fast food, 21 m - [Vape Merchant](https://www.chch.live/business/vape-merchant-christchurch), E Cigarette, 21 m - [Nuggets](https://www.chch.live/business/nuggets-christchurch), Bars & pubs, 28 m - [Nuggets Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/nuggets-bar-christchurch), Bars & pubs, 37 m - [Linwood Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1311-linwood-park), Sports ground, 405 m - [Worcester Corner Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1500-worcester-corner-reserve), park, 431 m - [Linwood Nursery](https://www.chch.live/park/1503-linwood-nursery), park, 537 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._ - [Linwood Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-41), Library, 220 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Aja Indian Street Food](https://www.chch.live/business/aja-indian-street-food-christchurch), Linwood, 61 m - [Shamiana](https://www.chch.live/business/shamiana-christchurch), Linwood, 142 m - [Long Tail Thai Food](https://www.chch.live/business/long-tail-thai-food-christchurch), Linwood, 827 m - [Longtail Thai Food](https://www.chch.live/business/longtail-thai-food-christchurch), Linwood, 828 m - [The Great India](https://www.chch.live/business/the-great-india-avonside), Avonside, 907 m - [Chef Astig EuroAsian Cuisine](https://www.chch.live/business/chef-astig-euroasian-cuisine-woolston), Woolston, 1.2 km - [Chinese Home Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/chinese-home-kitchen-waltham), Waltham, 1.2 km - [Bridie's Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/bridie-s-bar-restaurant-christchurch), Linwood, 1.3 km - [Every one in Linwood](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-linwood) ## Also in Linwood - [Your Shout](https://www.chch.live/business/your-shout-christchurch), Brewing Supplies, 56 m - [McDonalds Family Restaurant Eastgate](https://www.chch.live/business/mcdonalds-family-restaurant-eastgate-christchurch), Fast food, 71 m - [Super Liquor Linwood](https://www.chch.live/business/super-liquor-linwood-christchurch), Bottle stores, 75 m - [McDonald's](https://www.chch.live/business/mcdonald-s-christchurch), Fast food, 76 m - [Franks Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/franks-cafe-christchurch), Cafés, 94 m - [Lincraft](https://www.chch.live/business/lincraft-christchurch), Fabric, 97 m - [Tend Linwood Medical Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/tend-linwood-medical-centre-christchurch), Centre, 100 m - [Bed Bath & Beyond](https://www.chch.live/business/bed-bath-beyond-christchurch), Houseware, 110 m - [Number One Shoes](https://www.chch.live/business/number-one-shoes-christchurch), Shoes, 118 m - [Big Daddy's Liquor - Eastgate](https://www.chch.live/business/big-daddy-s-liquor-eastgate-christchurch), Bottle stores, 126 m - [Every kind of business in Linwood](https://www.chch.live/linwood#s-biz) ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53321917903254&lon=172.67290511515887) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53321917903254,172.67290511515887,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Mr%20Rice) - [Linwood](https://www.chch.live/linwood), the suburb ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Mr Rice?** A restaurant in Linwood, Christchurch. **Where is Mr Rice?** 235a Linwood Avenue, Linwood, on [Linwood Avenue](https://www.chch.live/street/linwood/linwood-avenue). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53321917903254,172.67290511515887,17) **Is Mr Rice 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 Mr Rice?** phone [03 381 7423](tel:033817423) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.mrrice.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [mrrice@xtra.co.nz](mailto:mrrice@xtra.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near Mr Rice?** [Aja Indian Street Food](https://www.chch.live/business/aja-indian-street-food-christchurch) (61 m), [Shamiana](https://www.chch.live/business/shamiana-christchurch) (142 m), [Long Tail Thai Food](https://www.chch.live/business/long-tail-thai-food-christchurch) (827 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Mr Rice?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/linwood/235-linwood-avenue) holds 3 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Gem's Hair and Beauty Salon](https://www.chch.live/business/gem-s-hair-and-beauty-salon-christchurch) (11 m); the Linwood Ave near Cashel St bus stop is 53 m away: route 5; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Linwood Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1311-linwood-park) (405 m). **What stood where Mr Rice is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53321917903254&lon=172.67290511515887) ## 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) - Record assembled 2026-10-21 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/mr-rice-christchurch Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/linwood