# Pot Stick on Poplar, Christchurch Central City

Pot Stick on Poplar is a takeaway at 144 Lichfield St, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Pot%20Stick%20on%20Poplar%2C%20144%20Lichfield%20St%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pot%20Stick%20on%20Poplar%2C%20144%20Lichfield%20St%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. The directory’s number for it: 03 420 0376.

## About, in one paragraph

Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Tuam St near Madras St, route 1, route 3, route 5) is 196 m away; a shared zone passes the door; council off-street parking is 32 m away. The address’s own page keeps 5 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:** 144 Lichfield St, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Fast food _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Phone:** 03 420 0376 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.potsticker.co.nz/, unreachable when last read _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Email:** hello@potsticker.co.nz _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## In its own listing

All of the dumplings are handmade everyday using the recipes and techniques passed down from generations of mighty fine dumpling makers. The master chefs hand-make the dumpling dough every morning, prepares locally sourced vegetables and herbs as well as their flavours and menu change regularly but the favourites are always available.

_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:** [144 Lichfield St](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/144-lichfield-street), 5 reports on file

## What stood on Lichfield Street

[1870, Early Colombo Street crossing Lichfield Street](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/star/prints/pre1900/ccl-cs-4135)

_From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside Cactus Outdoor, 2025-03._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street#s-then)


## The reports nearby
5,321 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)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082715), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082705), Rauora Park 214 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9082694), [208 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/208-cashel-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
- [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, 196 m (routes 1, 3, 5, 80) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Latimer Square, 245 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Hereford St near Latimer Square, 264 m (routes 60) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared zone, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Mainland parking, 32 m (21 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Lichfield St](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Pot%20Stick%20on%20Poplar%2C%20144%20Lichfield%20St%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.534331443015446,172.64145085018177)

## Nearby

- [Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-sticker-dumpling-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 2 m
- [Sal's](https://www.chch.live/business/sal-s-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 9 m
- [The Loft Coworking Tech Hub](https://www.chch.live/business/the-loft-coworking-tech-hub-christchurch-central-city), Venues & events, 14 m
- [The Poplar Social Club](https://www.chch.live/business/the-poplar-social-club-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 19 m
- [Brew Bar - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/brew-bar-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 24 m
- [The Emerald Room - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-emerald-room-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 24 m
- [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 128 m
- [Wilson Park](https://www.chch.live/park/1557-wilson-park), park, 290 m
- [High Street Triangles](https://www.chch.live/park/1903-high-street-triangles), park, 344 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, 267 m

## The nearest other fast food

- [Bánh Mì Em](https://www.chch.live/business/banh-mi-em-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 28 m
- [The Kebab House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kebab-house-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 29 m
- [Kiwi Viking Subs](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-viking-subs-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 32 m
- [Domino's](https://www.chch.live/business/domino-s-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 82 m
- [Saladbar](https://www.chch.live/business/saladbar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 92 m
- [Bacon Bro's Burgers - Little High](https://www.chch.live/business/bacon-bro-s-burgers-little-high-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 129 m
- [GRE3N Superfood & Juice Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/gre3n-superfood-juice-bar-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 129 m
- [Toastie Lords](https://www.chch.live/business/toastie-lords-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 129 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [The Upper Dux - Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/the-upper-dux-dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 24 m
- [Jaba Grill & Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/jaba-grill-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 26 m
- [Sushi Pop Sushi & Bowl](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-pop-sushi-bowl-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 29 m
- [Dux Central](https://www.chch.live/business/dux-central-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 34 m
- [Black & White Coffee Cartel - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-coffee-cartel-lichfield-street-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 35 m
- [A'mano authentic pasta & cucina](https://www.chch.live/business/a-mano-authentic-pasta-cucina-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 40 m
- [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, 42 m
- [Robbie's Lichfield Sports Bar & Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/robbie-s-lichfield-sports-bar-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Bars & pubs, 43 m
- [4 Bars Distillery](https://www.chch.live/business/4-bars-distillery-christchurch-central-city), Breweries, 47 m
- [Vienna Cafe](https://www.chch.live/business/vienna-cafe-christchurch-central-city), Cafés, 48 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=-43.534331443015446&lon=172.64145085018177)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.534331443015446,172.64145085018177,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Pot%20Stick%20on%20Poplar)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Pot Stick on Poplar?**

A takeaway in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Pot Stick on Poplar?**

144 Lichfield St, Central City, on [Lichfield St](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/lichfield-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.534331443015446,172.64145085018177,17)

**Is Pot Stick on Poplar 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 Pot Stick on Poplar?**

phone [03 420 0376](tel:034200376) (Find Christchurch, 2024), its [website](http://www.potsticker.co.nz/) (Find Christchurch, 2024), email [hello@potsticker.co.nz](mailto:hello@potsticker.co.nz) (Find Christchurch, 2024).

**What other fast food are near Pot Stick on Poplar?**

[Bánh Mì Em](https://www.chch.live/business/banh-mi-em-christchurch-central-city) (28 m), [The Kebab House](https://www.chch.live/business/the-kebab-house-christchurch-central-city) (29 m), [Kiwi Viking Subs](https://www.chch.live/business/kiwi-viking-subs-christchurch-central-city) (32 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food).

**What’s near Pot Stick on Poplar?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/144-lichfield-street) holds 5 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/pot-sticker-dumpling-bar-christchurch-central-city) (2 m); the Tuam St near Madras St bus stop is 196 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) (128 m).

**What stood where Pot Stick on Poplar is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.534331443015446&lon=172.64145085018177)

## 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 2026-10-19

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