Welcome Vegetarian CafeRiccarton West, Christchurch
Welcome Vegetarian Cafe – Chinese food
Welcome Vegetarian Cafe – Chinese food
Welcome Vegetarian Cafe – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Riccarton West

Welcome Vegetarian Cafe

2 Wharenui Road, Riccarton West, Christchurch Closed Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch5:50 pm
Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Welcome Vegetarian Cafe
Mondaynoon – 8 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 8 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 8 pm
Thursdaynoon – 8 pm
Fridaynoon – 8 pm
Saturdaynoon – 8 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 348 2630 to check.

2 Wharenui Road, Riccarton West, Christchurch

About

About Welcome Vegetarian Cafe

Tucked into 2 Wharenui Road in Riccarton West, Welcome Vegetarian Cafe serves Chinese food to locals and visitors in Riccarton West, Christchurch. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 4.1 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Diners come here for Chinese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as salt and pepper squid. It is one of 67 Chinese venues we list in Christchurch. The menu also crosses into vegetarian, vegan and cafe & brunch territory.

Welcome Vegetarian Cafe opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 8 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 48 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes takeaway available, takes bookings, wheelchair accessible, vegetarian only and vegan options. 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
Dim Sum & StartersPork buns

Fluffy char siu bao

$8–11

MainsMapo tofu

Silken tofu in spicy Sichuan sauce

$19–25

Dim Sum & StartersSpring rolls

Crisp vegetable rolls

$8–11

Vegetables & DessertsEgg tarts

Cantonese custard tarts

$6–9

SoupsHot and sour soup

Tofu, mushroom and egg

$9–13

Noodles & RiceSpecial fried rice

Prawn, BBQ pork and egg

$16–22

Plan your visit

When is Welcome Vegetarian Cafe 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 Saturdays.

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Questions about Welcome Vegetarian Cafe

Where is Welcome Vegetarian Cafe?

Welcome Vegetarian Cafe is at 2 Wharenui Road, Riccarton West, Christchurch, about 4.1 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Welcome Vegetarian Cafe's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 8 pm; Tuesday noon – 8 pm; Wednesday noon – 8 pm; Thursday noon – 8 pm; Friday noon – 8 pm; Saturday noon – 8 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Welcome Vegetarian Cafe closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Welcome Vegetarian Cafe 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 Welcome Vegetarian Cafe?

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 Welcome Vegetarian Cafe do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian only and vegan options.

How can I contact Welcome Vegetarian Cafe?

You can call +64 3 348 2630. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Welcome Vegetarian Cafe?

The closest is Kebab Bite (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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