# Southern Asian Restaurant, Christchurch Central City Southern Asian Restaurant is an Asian restaurant at 545 Colombo Street Central City, Christchurch Central City. [Call 03 377 9298]() · [Directions]() · [Google Maps]() **Licensed.** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 24 Nov 2026, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. ## About, in one paragraph Getting there, the nearest bus stop (South City (Northbound), route 1, route 8, route 44) is 6 m away; a cycle lane passes within 149 m; council off-street parking (62 spaces) is 90 m away. The address’s own page keeps 10 council reports on file. It holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register. _Summary written by the site from the public record, sources below._ ## What the record holds - **Address:** 545 Colombo Street Central City _(Council licence register)_ - **Kind:** Restaurants, Asian _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Phone:** 03 377 9298 _(Find Christchurch, 2024)_ - **NZBN:** 9429050302840, NZ Limited Company _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered name:** WOK JUNIOR LIMITED _(NZBN register)_ - **Registered since:** 2022-02-18 _(NZBN register)_ - **Industry:** Restaurant operation _(NZBN register)_ - **Services:** No outdoor seating _(OpenStreetMap)_ - **Food registration:** reg CCC006551/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 26 Sept 2027 _(MPI food register)_ - **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 3, expires 24 Nov 2026, held by Chaos 2025 Company Limited _(Council licence register)_ ## In its own listing A great restaurant for a celebration with affordable meals, BYO, spacious dining area & central city location. Something for everyone on the menu, including a great value banquet option. _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 _(District Plan)_ - **Address record:** [545 Colombo Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/545-colombo-street), 10 reports on file ## What stood on Colombo Street [2004, Shops along Colombo Street, towards Cathedral Square](https://www.canterburystories.nz/collections/community/obeirne/ccl-cs-16104) _From Canterbury Stories. This photograph names the street, not this business. The street page pairs it with a Street View pose verified outside A Rolling Stone, 2023-12._ [The street’s then and now](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street#s-then) ## The reports nearby 2,834 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place. - [Street Gutters / Storm Water](https://www.chch.live/report/9130940), [586 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/586-colombo-street) - [Dumped Rubbish](https://www.chch.live/report/9092392), [27 Manchester Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/27-manchester-street) - [Water General](https://www.chch.live/report/9088416), [590 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/590-colombo-street) - [Pavement - General](https://www.chch.live/report/9071215), [591 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/591-colombo-street) - [General Request](https://www.chch.live/report/9050001), [22 Welles St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/22-welles-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028973), [148 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/148-durham-street-south) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028940), [193 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/193-durham-street-south) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028933), [174 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/174-durham-street-south) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028934), [174 Durham Street South, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/174-durham-street-south) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028645), [184 Saint Asaph Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/184-saint-asaph-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028566), [27 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/27-welles-street) - [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/9028543), [7 Welles Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/7-welles-street) ## Getting there - Bus stop, South City (Northbound), 6 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Smiths City (Southbound), 19 m (routes 1, 8, 44) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Bus stop, Moorhouse Slip Nth near Colombo St, 156 m (routes 140) _(ECan bus stops)_ - Cycle lane, 149 m _(Council cycleway layer)_ - Car park, Wilsons Off-Street, 90 m (62 spaces) _(Council parking data)_ - [Colombo Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street), the street’s own record - [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Southern%20Asian%20Restaurant%2C%20545%20Colombo%20Street%20Central%20City%2C%20Christchurch) - [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5384737,172.6365085) ## Nearby - [Little Saigon - Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/little-saigon-colombo-street-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 5 m - [Saigon Centre Vietnamese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/saigon-centre-vietnamese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 6 m - [Little Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/little-saigon-vietnamese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Restaurants, 12 m - [South City Mall](https://www.chch.live/business/south-city-mall-christchurch-central-city), Malls, 33 m - [Teasme Specialty Tea Shop - South City](https://www.chch.live/business/teasme-specialty-tea-shop-south-city-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 35 m - [Smiths City Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/smiths-city-colombo-street-christchurch-central-city), Department stores, 45 m - [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve), park, 320 m - [Science Alive Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1753-science-alive-reserve), park, 498 m - [Excelsior Hotel Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1528-excelsior-hotel-reserve), Botanic, 511 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._ - [Re:start - Lichfield Street](https://www.chch.live/facility/car-park-31), Car park, 404 m ## The nearest other restaurants - [Little Saigon - Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/little-saigon-colombo-street-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 5 m - [Saigon Centre Vietnamese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/saigon-centre-vietnamese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 6 m - [Little Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/little-saigon-vietnamese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 12 m - [Bento Bowl](https://www.chch.live/business/bento-bowl-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 65 m - [St Pierre's Sushi](https://www.chch.live/business/st-pierre-s-sushi-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 69 m - [Chop N Wok](https://www.chch.live/business/chop-n-wok-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 103 m - [Shamiana](https://www.chch.live/business/shamiana-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 109 m - [Mediterranean Tast](https://www.chch.live/business/mediterranean-tast-christchurch-central-city), Christchurch Central City, 115 m - [Every one in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-christchurch-central-city) ## Also in Christchurch Central City - [Japanz Bakery](https://www.chch.live/business/japanz-bakery-christchurch-central-city), Bakeries, 46 m - [Whitcoulls](https://www.chch.live/business/whitcoulls-christchurch-central-city), Bookshops, 47 m - [Tank Juice Bar - South City](https://www.chch.live/business/tank-juice-bar-south-city-christchurch-central-city), Delis, 48 m - [The Christmas Collective](https://www.chch.live/business/the-christmas-collective-christchurch-central-city), Party, 49 m - [Metropolitan Bakery & Milk Bar](https://www.chch.live/business/metropolitan-bakery-milk-bar-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 50 m - [Two Dollar Things](https://www.chch.live/business/two-dollar-things-christchurch-central-city), Variety Store, 52 m - [Robert Harris](https://www.chch.live/business/robert-harris-christchurch-central-city-2), Cafés, 61 m - [St Pierres Sushi & Bento Bowl South City](https://www.chch.live/business/st-pierres-sushi-bento-bowl-south-city-christchurch-central-city), Fast food, 63 m - [Phone Zone](https://www.chch.live/business/phone-zone-christchurch-central-city), Phone shops, 64 m - [Mister Minit](https://www.chch.live/business/mister-minit-christchurch-central-city), Repair, 69 m - [Every kind of business in Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city#s-biz) ## Reviews Rated **4.2** on Google, 341 reviews, as at October 2026. Google lists: dine-in · delivery · takeaway · takes bookings · beer · wine · lunch · dinner. > Very traditional taste! Large portion! And the pan fried dumpling was amazing! Not too greasy and light! Highly recommend!, Harriet Zhao, 9 months ago > We had a wonderful experience at this restaurant. From the moment I walked in, everything felt just right, clean, cozy, and welcoming. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it a perfect place to enjoy a relaxing meal. The food was absolutely delicious. Every dish we ordered was full of flavor, freshly prepared, and served hot. The portions were generous, and the menu had a great variety of classic and authentic Chinese dishes to choose from. You can really tell that quality ingredients and attention to detail go into every plate. What made the visit even better was the amazing service., cc clothingph, a year ago > Absolutely what I needed after a freezing cold night in Christchurch. Busy restaurant bustling with Chinese people who know authentic food. Ordered a bubbling pot of prawn and pork congee, which was perfect. Jealous of all the good food Other tables were having. Looked like authentic chao zhou dishes, Lily L, 4 months ago ## Doors - [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5384737&lon=172.6365085) - [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5384737,172.6365085,17) - [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Southern%20Asian%20Restaurant) - [Christchurch Central City](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city), the suburb - [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/3118262236), fix it there ## Questions, answered briefly **What is Southern Asian Restaurant?** An Asian restaurant in Christchurch Central City, Christchurch. **Where is Southern Asian Restaurant?** 545 Colombo Street Central City, Christchurch Central City, on [Colombo Street Central City](https://www.chch.live/street/christchurch-central-city/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5384737,172.6365085,17) **Is Southern Asian Restaurant still trading?** Holds an on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, to 24 Nov 2026, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades. **How do you contact Southern Asian Restaurant?** phone [03 377 9298](tel:033779298) (Find Christchurch, 2024). **What other restaurants are near Southern Asian Restaurant?** [Little Saigon - Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/little-saigon-colombo-street-christchurch-central-city) (5 m), [Saigon Centre Vietnamese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/saigon-centre-vietnamese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city) (6 m), [Little Saigon Vietnamese Restaurant](https://www.chch.live/business/little-saigon-vietnamese-restaurant-christchurch-central-city) (12 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant). **What’s near Southern Asian Restaurant?** [the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city/545-colombo-street) holds 10 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Little Saigon - Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/business/little-saigon-colombo-street-christchurch-central-city) (5 m); the South City (Northbound) bus stop is 6 m away: routes 1, 8, 44; a cycle lane passes within 149 m; nearest park: [Carlyle Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1273-carlyle-reserve) (320 m). **What stood where Southern Asian Restaurant is, before?** [The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5384737&lon=172.6365085) ## Sources - OpenStreetMap, named premises drawn and kept current by its contributors (ODbL) - Christchurch City Council licensed-premises register, a licence must be current for the premises to sell alcohol (CC BY 4.0) - 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) - New Zealand Business Number register, the public facts every NZBN entity files (legal name, status, registration date, industry), matched here by name and address - 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 2026-10-24 --- HTML: https://www.chch.live/business/southern-asian-restaurant-christchurch-central-city Directory: https://www.chch.live/businesses Category: https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant Suburb: https://www.chch.live/christchurch-central-city