A classic Chinese restaurant that you can rely on to be consistent. Serving sizes are absolutely huge so bring a big appetite or a takeaway container (they don’t mind).
You’ll see many big groups dining here (for good reason) so come with a group if you want to try a range of dishes.
Ben Ch
Outstanding Chinese restaurant. My favorite restaurant in 2025. No matter how busy the restaurant it gets, the food is always great. 宫保鸡丁kung Pao Chicken surprised me. So good! And they have the best Swiss roll in Christchurch.
Ellen
I have been visiting this restaurant since they were running small place on Armagh St. back 30+yrs. I no longer living in Christchurch but so glad they are still running their business since that old days. Foods are great as before and always enjoy seeing familiar face. I will definitely come back again and again!
Takaharu Ogasa
5 of us were dining. We chose 6 different dishes, and all 6 were absolutely beautiful. Joyful would be the most enjoyable Chinese restaurant I have ever been to. The sweet and sour chicken was the best I have ever had. The Peking Duck wraps were so delicious also.
I recommend to book a table, as it is so very popular.
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A classic Chinese restaurant that you can rely on to be consistent. Serving sizes are absolutely huge so bring a big appetite or a takeaway container (they don’t mind).
You’ll see many big groups dining here (for good reason) so come with a group if you want to try a range of dishes. 