Foo SanUpper Riccarton, Christchurch
Foo San – Chinese food
Foo San – Chinese food
Foo San – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Upper Riccarton

Foo San Restaurant

Upper Riccarton, Christchurch Open 7 days · 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Weekly opening hours for Foo San
Monday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm
Sunday11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 348 4921 to check.

Upper Riccarton, Christchurch

About

About Foo San

If you are looking for a Chinese restaurant in Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, Foo San at the Upper Riccarton area is one of the places worth knowing about. It is about 4.6 km from central Christchurch.

Diners come here for Chinese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as peking duck. With 67 Chinese options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

You can visit any day of the week – Foo San opens daily. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 56 hours each week.

For budgeting, Chinese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Upper Riccarton easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
SoupsSweetcorn chicken soup

Comforting classic

$9–12

SoupsWonton soup

Pork wontons in clear broth

$12–16

SoupsHot and sour soup

Tofu, mushroom and egg

$9–13

Dim Sum & StartersXiaolongbao

Soup dumplings (6)

$12–16

MainsKung pao chicken

Chicken, peanuts and dried chilli

$22–28

Noodles & RiceDan dan noodles

Sesame, chilli and pork mince

$17–22

Plan your visit

When is Foo San busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening 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 Fridays.

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Questions about Foo San

Where is Foo San?

Foo San is at Upper Riccarton, Christchurch, about 4.6 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Foo San's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Thursday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Saturday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm; Sunday 11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Foo San open on weekends?

Yes – Foo San is open on both Saturday (11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9:30 pm).

What kind of food does Foo San 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 Foo San?

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.

How can I contact Foo San?

You can call +64 3 348 4921. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Foo San?

The closest is Captain Ben's (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Foo San

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

Map of Upper Riccarton
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Captain Ben'sUpper Riccarton10 m
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