# Zaffron, Sydenham

Zaffron is a restaurant (thai, vietnamese) at 147 Colombo Street Sydenham, Christchurch, inside the Beckenham commercial centre. The record holds opening hours, a phone number and a website for it.

**Licensed.** Holds a current on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, running to 8 Apr 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

The picture the page leads with, from its own website: https://api.chch.live/biz-img?slug=zaffron-sydenham.

## About, in one paragraph

On the record it offers takeaway. Its own website describes it as “Zaffron means wonderful Thai and Vietnemese Food. Phone 03 332 4799 for bookings, takeaway and delivery. Vegetarian meals a speciality. 147 Colombo St, Beckenham, Christchurch”. It opens six or more days a week. Getting there, the nearest bus stop (Colombo St near Somerfield St, route 1) is 69 m away; a cycle lane passes the door. The address’s own page keeps 17 council reports on file. It holds a current on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register.

_Summary written by the site from the public record and the business’s own website, sources below._

## Opening hours

- Monday, Sunday: 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 5 pm, 9 pm

_Source: OpenStreetMap, confirm before a special trip._

## What the record holds

- **Address:** 147 Colombo Street Sydenham _(Council licence register)_
- **Kind:** Restaurants, Thai, Vietnamese _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Phone:** +64 3 332 4799 _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Website:** https://zaffron.co.nz/ _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Email:** bamboolimitednz@gmail.com _(OpenStreetMap)_ · _its own site agrees_
- **Menu:** https://zaffron.co.nz/# _(Its own website)_
- **Diets catered for:** Vegetarian, Vegan _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Services:** Takeaway _(OpenStreetMap)_
- **Food registration:** reg CCC002670/1, Template FCP, verified by CCC, expires 3 Oct 2027 _(MPI food register)_
- **Alcohol licence:** On-licence restaurant class 3, current to 8 Apr 2028, held by Bamboo Cafe & Restaurant Limited _(Council licence register)_

## In its own listing

Zaffron not only serves traditional kiwi fare but also wonderful Thai and Vietnemese food. Come and enjoy great service and delicious food in Beckenham. Vegetarian meals a speciality. Open Monday - Friday, 7.30am-3.30pm, 5pm until late (closed Tuesday for dinner), Saturday - Sunday 8.30am-3.30pm, 5pm until late

_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:** Local centre zone _(District Plan)_
- **Commercial centre:** Beckenham, small neighbourhood centre _(District Plan)_
- **Address record:** [147 Colombo Street](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/147-colombo-street), 17 reports on file


## The reports nearby
855 reports pinned within 250 m of the point, a pin is where a reporter stood, not a claim about the place.
- [Traffic Signals urgent safety issue](https://www.chch.live/report/9073288), [150 Somerfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/150-somerfield-street)
- [Sewer - Leak / Blockage](https://www.chch.live/report/9025930), [147 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/147-colombo-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9024843), [147 Colombo Street, Beckenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/147-colombo-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9024679), [150 Somerfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/150-somerfield-street)
- [Water Leak](https://www.chch.live/report/9024641), [150 Somerfield St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8024, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/150-somerfield-street)
- [Pothole](https://www.chch.live/report/9010005), [3 Strickland St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/3-strickland-street)
- [Overgrown Vegetation](https://www.chch.live/report/9009003), [131 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/131-colombo-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8982926), [163 Colombo St, Canterbury, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/163-colombo-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8955098), [194 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/194-colombo-street)
- [Hazard, vehicle](https://www.chch.live/report/8953058), [192 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/192-colombo-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8925563), [163E Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/163e-colombo-street)
- [Graffiti on a fence, building or structure](https://www.chch.live/report/8923570), [130 Colombo Street, Sydenham, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/130-colombo-street)
## Getting there

- Bus stop, Colombo St near Somerfield St, 69 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Colombo St and Somerfield St, 82 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Bus stop, Aylmer St and Colombo St, 204 m (routes 1) _(ECan bus stops)_
- Cycle lane, passes the door _(Council cycleway layer)_
- [Colombo Street Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street), the street’s own record
- [Directions on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=Zaffron%2C%20147%20Colombo%20Street%20Sydenham%2C%20Christchurch)
- [Street View](https://www.google.com/maps?q&layer=c&cbll=-43.5569665,172.6366564)

## Within a short walk

- [Westpac](https://www.chch.live/business/westpac-sydenham), ATMs, 12 m
- [Armadillo's](https://www.chch.live/business/armadillo-s-sydenham), Bars & pubs, 36 m
- [Formaggio's](https://www.chch.live/business/formaggio-s-sydenham), Restaurants, 42 m
- [Commi](https://www.chch.live/business/commi-somerfield), Restaurants, 43 m
- [Moon Under Water](https://www.chch.live/business/moon-under-water-somerfield), Bars & pubs, 43 m
- [Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria](https://www.chch.live/business/formaggio-s-restaurant-pizzeria-sydenham), Restaurants, 50 m
- [Colombo Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1447-colombo-reserve), park, 119 m
- [Beckenham Service Centre](https://www.chch.live/facility/service-centre-10), Service centre, 503 m

## The nearest other restaurants

- [Formaggio's](https://www.chch.live/business/formaggio-s-sydenham), Sydenham, 42 m
- [Commi](https://www.chch.live/business/commi-somerfield), Somerfield, 43 m
- [Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria](https://www.chch.live/business/formaggio-s-restaurant-pizzeria-sydenham), Sydenham, 50 m
- [Royal Tandoor](https://www.chch.live/business/royal-tandoor-sydenham), Sydenham, 81 m
- [New Wah Takeaways](https://www.chch.live/business/new-wah-takeaways-sydenham), Sydenham, 482 m
- [The Thai Kitchen](https://www.chch.live/business/the-thai-kitchen-sydenham), Sydenham, 489 m
- [Pizza Hut](https://www.chch.live/business/pizza-hut-sydenham), Sydenham, 781 m
- [St Pierre's Sushi](https://www.chch.live/business/st-pierre-s-sushi-sydenham), Sydenham, 791 m
- [Every one in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant#in-sydenham)

## Also in Sydenham

- [Liquorland](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-sydenham), Bottle stores, 53 m
- [Black & White](https://www.chch.live/business/black-white-sydenham), Cafés, 66 m
- [Liquorland Beckenham](https://www.chch.live/business/liquorland-beckenham-sydenham), Bottle stores, 68 m
- [Coffee Culture](https://www.chch.live/business/coffee-culture-sydenham), Cafés, 72 m
- [Christchurch South Medical Centre](https://www.chch.live/business/christchurch-south-medical-centre-sydenham), Doctors & clinics, 75 m
- [Diamond Thai Massage](https://www.chch.live/business/diamond-thai-massage-sydenham), Massage, 76 m
- [Spoilt Boutique](https://www.chch.live/business/spoilt-boutique-sydenham), Clothing, 87 m
- [Movementor Pilates](https://www.chch.live/business/movementor-pilates-sydenham), Gyms & fitness, 96 m
- [Sushi meets Dumplings](https://www.chch.live/business/sushi-meets-dumplings-sydenham), Fast food, 97 m
- [GoodFor](https://www.chch.live/business/goodfor-sydenham), Health Food, 100 m
- [Every kind of business in Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham#s-biz)

## Doors

- [What stood on this ground](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5569665&lon=172.6366564)
- [On the map](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5569665,172.6366564,17)
- [Documents that name it](https://www.chch.live/documents?q=Zaffron)
- [Reviews on Google Maps](https://www.google.com/maps/search/Zaffron%20147%20Colombo%20Street%20Sydenham)
- [Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/sydenham), the suburb
- [The OSM record](https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/96335797), fix it there


## Questions, answered briefly

**What is Zaffron?**

A restaurant in Sydenham, Christchurch.

**Where is Zaffron?**

147 Colombo Street Sydenham, on [Colombo Street Sydenham](https://www.chch.live/street/sydenham/colombo-street). [On the map →](https://www.chch.live/map#-43.5569665,172.6366564,17)

**Is Zaffron still trading?**

Holds a current on-licence restaurant class 3 on the council’s register, running to 8 Apr 2028, the strongest sign the record can give that it trades.

**How do you contact Zaffron?**

phone [+64 3 332 4799](tel:+6433324799), its [website](https://zaffron.co.nz/), email [bamboolimitednz@gmail.com](mailto:bamboolimitednz@gmail.com).

**When is Zaffron open?**

Monday, Sunday: 11.30 am, 2.30 pm, 5 pm, 9 pm, as mapped on OpenStreetMap.

**What other restaurants are near Zaffron?**

[Formaggio's](https://www.chch.live/business/formaggio-s-sydenham) (42 m), [Commi](https://www.chch.live/business/commi-somerfield) (43 m), [Formaggio's Restaurant & Pizzeria](https://www.chch.live/business/formaggio-s-restaurant-pizzeria-sydenham) (50 m), [every one in the city](https://www.chch.live/businesses/restaurant).

**What’s near Zaffron?**

[the address’s own record](https://www.chch.live/sydenham/147-colombo-street) holds 17 reports; 6 other premises within a short walk, nearest [Westpac](https://www.chch.live/business/westpac-sydenham) (12 m); the Colombo St near Somerfield St bus stop is 69 m away: route 1; a cycle lane passes the door; nearest park: [Colombo Reserve](https://www.chch.live/park/1447-colombo-reserve) (119 m).

**What stood where Zaffron is, before?**

[The heritage-register places nearest the pin →](https://www.chch.live/before?lat=-43.5569665&lon=172.6366564)

## 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)
- 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)
- The business’s own website, read politely by chch.live for contact details the open record is missing, re-checked monthly
- 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 2026-10-15

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