EightgrainsSydenham, Christchurch
Eightgrains – Chinese food
Eightgrains – Chinese food
Eightgrains – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Sydenham

Eightgrains

Sydenham, Christchurch Open 7 days · 11 am – 6 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 6 pm
Weekly opening hours for Eightgrains
Monday11 am – 6 pm
Tuesday11 am – 6 pm
Wednesday11 am – 6 pm
Thursday11 am – 6 pm
Friday11 am – 6 pm
Saturday11 am – 6 pm
Sunday11 am – 6 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Eightgrains

Tucked into the Sydenham area, Eightgrains serves Chinese food to locals and visitors in Sydenham, Christchurch. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on Chinese food. Dishes typical of this style include peking duck and xiaolongbao, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 67 Chinese venues we list in Christchurch.

You can visit any day of the week – Eightgrains opens daily. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 6 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 49 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Chinese restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Sydenham 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
Noodles & RiceDan dan noodles

Sesame, chilli and pork mince

$17–22

Dim Sum & StartersHar gow

Prawn dumplings in translucent wrappers

$9–12

Dim Sum & StartersXiaolongbao

Soup dumplings (6)

$12–16

SoupsWonton soup

Pork wontons in clear broth

$12–16

MainsBeef in black bean sauce

With onion and capsicum

$23–29

MainsKung pao chicken

Chicken, peanuts and dried chilli

$22–28

Plan your visit

When is Eightgrains 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 noon on Fridays.

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Questions about Eightgrains

Where is Eightgrains?

Eightgrains is at Sydenham, Christchurch, about 700 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Eightgrains's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 6 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 6 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm; Thursday 11 am – 6 pm; Friday 11 am – 6 pm; Saturday 11 am – 6 pm; Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Eightgrains open on weekends?

Yes – Eightgrains is open on both Saturday (11 am – 6 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 6 pm).

What kind of food does Eightgrains 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 Eightgrains?

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.

What other restaurants are near Eightgrains?

The closest is Caribe Latin Kitchen (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Eightgrains

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

Map of Sydenham
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Other Chinese places nearby

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NameAreaStatusDistance
Little High EaterySydenham–10 m
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Mr Charcoal CHCHSydenham240 m
Chong'sSydenham590 m
Sampan HouseSydenham650 m
Zen Sushi & DumplingsRiccarton East1.0 km