# Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart, Christchurch Central City

Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart is a takeaway at 235 Manchester Street, Central City, Christchurch.

[Directions](<https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Purple%20Dragon%20Noodles%20Food%20Cart%2C%20235%20Manchester%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch>) · [Website](<http://www.purpledragon.co.nz/>) · [Google Maps](<https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple%20Dragon%20Noodles%20Food%20Cart%2C%20235%20Manchester%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 (Manchester St Super Stop, route 1, route 5, route 7) is 52 m away; a shared path passes the door; council off-street parking is 24 m away. The address’s own page keeps 7 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._

## Reviews

[Open in Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Purple%20Dragon%20Noodles%20Food%20Cart%2C%20235%20Manchester%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch), its rating and reviews live there.

## Getting there

- Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 52 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Manchester St Super Stop, 116 m (routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Gloucester St near Latimer Square, 156 m (routes 5, 7) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Shared path, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- Car park, Wilson off-street parking, 24 m (45 spaces) _(Council parking data)_
- [Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/manchester-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Purple%20Dragon%20Noodles%20Food%20Cart%2C%20235%20Manchester%20Street%2C%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.53032564172721,172.63954379883185)

## Nearby

- [Sampan House](https://www.chch.live/business/sampan-house-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 40 m
- [Junction Convenience](https://www.chch.live/business/junction-convenience-christchurch-central-city), Dairies & convenience, 45 m
- [Wine Spot](https://www.chch.live/business/wine-spot-christchurch-central-city), Bottle stores, 45 m
- [Blue Penguin Boutique](https://www.chch.live/business/blue-penguin-boutique-christchurch-central-city), Clothing, 46 m
- [Hukka Vape Specialist](https://www.chch.live/business/hukka-vape-specialist-christchurch-central-city), E Cigarette, 48 m
- [Forget me not](https://www.chch.live/business/forget-me-not-christchurch-central-city), Gift shops, 49 m
- [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square), Botanic, 187 m
- [Latimer Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1026-latimer-square), Botanic, 256 m
- [Edmonds Band Rotunda](https://www.chch.live/park/1767-edmonds-band-rotunda), Botanic, 277 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._
- [Turanga Library](https://www.chch.live/facility/library-56), Library, 190 m

## The nearest other fast food

- [Burger Bonanza](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-bonanza-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 90 m
- [Sushi Sachi](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-sachi-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 132 m
- [Kukuruku Sushi & BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/kukuruku-sushi-bbq-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 135 m
- [New Regent Chicken & Chips](https://www.chch.live/business/new-regent-chicken-chips-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 136 m
- [Urban Gourmand](https://www.chch.live/business/urban-gourmand-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 183 m
- [Berry Healthy](https://www.chch.live/business/berry-healthy-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 194 m
- [The Bueno Latin Cantina](https://www.chch.live/business/the-bueno-latin-cantina-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 195 m
- [Mocoffee Cube / Cart](https://www.chch.live/business/mocoffee-cube-cart-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 197 m
- [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food#in-christchurch-central-city)

## Also in Christchurch Central City

- [Safe Journey's Travel](https://www.chch.live/business/safe-journey-s-travel-christchurch-central-city), Travel agents, 50 m
- [Sakimoto Japanese Bistro](https://www.chch.live/business/sakimoto-japanese-bistro-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 54 m
- [Fable Christchurch](https://www.chch.live/business/fable-christchurch-christchurch-central-city), Hotels, 56 m
- [Sampan Noodle House](https://www.chch.live/business/sampan-noodle-house-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 56 m
- [Sakimoto](https://www.chch.live/business/sakimoto-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 59 m
- [Cathedral Junction Convenience Store](https://www.chch.live/business/cathedral-junction-convenience-store-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 60 m
- [The Straits Cafe & Junction Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/the-straits-cafe-junction-bar-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 60 m
- [Christchurch Attractions](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-attractions-christchurch-central-city), Business, 66 m
- [Crew Technology Recruitment](https://www.chch.live/business/crew-technology-recruitment-christchurch-central-city), Recruitment, 66 m
- [Flint Stonegrill Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/flint-stonegrill-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 66 m
- [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz)

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 235 Manchester Street, Central City _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Kind:** Fast food _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_
- **Website:** http://www.purpledragon.co.nz/ _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_

## How the council’s directory described it

A mobile food truck serving ramen, dumpling and miso often seen at 235 Manchester Street. The best way to find out when Purple Dragon Noodles is on site is to follow it on Facebook or Twitter (@purpledragonnz).

_Source: Find Christchurch, 2024; the business’s own words from about 2024, repeated as a lead, not checked._

## The ground it stands on

_Facts about the spot, not the business, from the council and ECan layers._

- **District Plan zone:** Transport _(District Plan)_
- **Consent CRC172161:** Disturb or Excavate Land, held by Crown Infrastructure Delivery Limited, to 31 Dec 2027, 7 m from the pin _(ECan consents)_
- [Every consent ECan grants](https://www.chch.live/consents), the whole roll
- **Address record:** [235 Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/235-manchester-street), 7 reports on file


## The reports nearby
6,655 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9208009), [32 Cathedral Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/32-cathedral-square)
- [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9206084), [161 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/161-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9205105), [178 Hereford Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/178-hereford-street)
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9204759), [163 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/163-armagh-street)
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9204745), [161 Armagh St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/161-armagh-street)
- [Park - General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9200600), [215 Oxford Tce, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/215-oxford-terrace)
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9196067), [21 Latimer Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/21-latimer-square)
- [Graffiti on a playground or in a park](https://www.chch.live/report/9194274), [195 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/195-hereford-street)
- [Trees - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9188565), [2 Cathedral Sq, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/2-cathedral-sq)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9185873), [154 Worcester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/154-worcester-street)
- [Damaged Street Sign](https://www.chch.live/report/9177531), [1 Latimer Square, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/1-latimer-square)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9177050), [147 Hereford St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/147-hereford-street)
## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53032564172721&lon=172.63954379883185)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53032564172721,172.63954379883185,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Purple%20Dragon%20Noodles%20Food%20Cart)
- [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart?**

A takeaway in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch.

**Where is Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart?**

235 Manchester Street, Central City, on [Manchester Street](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/manchester-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.53032564172721,172.63954379883185,17)

**Is Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart 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 Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart?**

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

**What other fast food are near Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart?**

[Burger Bonanza](https://www.chch.live/business/burger-bonanza-christchurch-central-city) (90 m), [Sushi Sachi](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-sachi-christchurch-central-city) (132 m), [Kukuruku Sushi & BBQ](https://www.chch.live/business/kukuruku-sushi-bbq-christchurch-central-city) (135 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/fast-food).

**What’s near Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/235-manchester-street) holds 7 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Sampan House](https://www.chch.live/business/sampan-house-christchurch-central-city) (40 m); the Manchester St Super Stop bus stop is 52 m away: routes 1, 5, 7, 8, 27, 29, 44, 86, 91, 92, 95; a shared path passes the door; nearest park: [Cathedral Square](https://www.chch.live/park/1431-cathedral-square) (187 m).

**What stood where Purple Dragon Noodles Food Cart is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.53032564172721&lon=172.63954379883185)

## The record behind this

This page is the union of what these public sources say, each fact above names the one it came from. A listing is a lead, not a promise the business still trades:

- 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 active resource consents, recorded where the consented activity happens (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 2026-11-02

Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); council and ECan data under CC BY 4.0; Wikidata CC0. Something wrong? [tell us](https://www.chch.live/corrections).

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