The Dragon Express RestaurantRiccarton, Christchurch
The Dragon Express Restaurant – Chinese food
The Dragon Express Restaurant – Chinese food
The Dragon Express Restaurant – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Riccarton

The Dragon Express Restaurant

88 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch1:57 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for The Dragon Express Restaurant. Many Chinese restaurants in Christchurch open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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88 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011

About

About The Dragon Express Restaurant

If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant in Riccarton, Christchurch, The Dragon Express Restaurant at 88 Riccarton Road in Riccarton is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 2.8 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

The kitchen focuses on Chinese food. Dishes typical of this style include salt and pepper squid and yum cha / dim sum, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 67 Chinese options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

We have not yet verified the trading hours for The Dragon Express Restaurant. Hours for venues like this often shift between summer and winter, so a quick call before you set off is a good idea.

On the practical side, the listing notes takeaway available. For budgeting, Chinese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Chinese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Noodles & RiceSingapore noodles

Curry-spiced vermicelli

$19–24

SoupsWonton soup

Pork wontons in clear broth

$12–16

MainsKung pao chicken

Chicken, peanuts and dried chilli

$22–28

SoupsHot and sour soup

Tofu, mushroom and egg

$9–13

Dim Sum & StartersSalt and pepper squid

Wok-tossed with chilli and garlic

$17–23

Dim Sum & StartersXiaolongbao

Soup dumplings (6)

$12–16

Plan your visit

When is The Dragon Express Restaurant busiest?

Estimated busy times based on typical hours and how people usually dine at Chinese restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about The Dragon Express Restaurant

Where is The Dragon Express Restaurant?

The Dragon Express Restaurant is at 88 Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch, 8011, about 2.8 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are The Dragon Express Restaurant's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does The Dragon Express Restaurant serve?

Chinese food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Chinese restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at The Dragon Express Restaurant?

As an estimate, a meal at a Chinese restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does The Dragon Express Restaurant do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

What other restaurants are near The Dragon Express Restaurant?

The closest is Mykonos (0 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near The Dragon Express Restaurant

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Riccarton
Mykonos – Greek food 0 m
Greek

Mykonos

Riccarton Central
Riccarton Central, Christchurch
Dimitris – Greek food 10 m
Greek

Dimitris

86 Riccarton Road, Riccarton Central
Riccarton Central, Christchurch
The Craic – Pub food 20 m
Pub

The Craic

Riccarton Central
Riccarton Central, Christchurch
Theo's Fisheries – Takeaway food 40 m
Takeaway

Theo's Fisheries

82 Riccarton Road, Riccarton Central
Riccarton Central, Christchurch
TJ's Food – Korean food 50 m
Korean

TJ's Food

3A Straven Road, Riccarton
Riccarton, Christchurch

Other Chinese places nearby

Chinese in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
China WokRiccarton Central–50 m
Auntie Dai's DumplingsRiccarton Central–220 m
Benson Chinese RestaurantRiccarton Central–220 m
AncestralRiccarton–490 m
Red BowlRiccarton South–580 m
Madam Kwong'sRiccarton South1.1 km