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Mama San Christchurch

Thai & Vietnamese Dining in Christchurch

Conveniently located at 5 Normans Road in Strowan, Mama San is perfectly positioned for locals across Papanui, Merivale, Fendalton, and Bryndwr. Whether you're dining in after a day out at Merivale Mall or looking for the best South East Asian takeaway in Christchurch South/North connections, our venue offers plenty of nearby street parking.
Open 7 days - Dine in with us for dinner from 5.00pm to 8.30pm.
Fully Licensed and BYO Wine - Phone us on 03 352 8951
Mama San Christchurch dining room with colourful lanterns

Our Thai & Vietnamese Fusion Menu in Christchurch

Our Christchurch menu is packed with South East Asian favourites that keep people coming back. The Korean Fried Chicken and Banh Xeo Vietnamese Pancake are perennial crowd pleasers, while the Dang Dang Balado — beef short rib in a sweet sticky caramelised sauce — is the dish that gets ordered at every table. Find us at
5 Normans Road, open 7 days for dinner from 5pm to 8:30pm.
Fully licensed and BYO wine.

Discover our highly requested Thai and Vietnamese dishes, prepared fresh daily in our Strowan kitchen. Perfect for local group dining or quick takeaway pickup across Merivale and Papanui.
Massaman Curry (Gluten-Free Available): Tender proteins slowly simmered with local potatoes, fresh onions, and roasted crunchy peanuts in a rich, mild curry sauce.
Authentic Pad Thai (GF): Classic wok-fired flat rice noodles tossed with crunchy bean sprouts, chives, and our signature house-made Bangkok sauce.
Shaking Beef (Bo Luc Lac): Succulent premium beef cubes flash-fried in a roaring wok with red onions and garlic, served over fresh Asian leafy greens.

Vibrant Dining at Our Strowan & Papanui Restaurant

Conveniently located at 5 Normans Road, Mama San sits right on the border of Strowan and Papanui, making it the go-to neighborhood destination for locals across Merivale, Fendalton, and Bryndwr. Our restaurant space reflects the warm, energetic atmosphere of Southeast Asia's culinary hubs, brought to life with a contemporary flourish designed for relaxed, social dining. Whether you are dropping in for a casual mid-week family dinner after shopping at Merivale Mall, or hosting a vibrant weekend group celebration, our venue balances an intimate neighborhood feel with exceptional hospitality.

As a fully licensed restaurant with a curated beverage list alongside a welcoming BYO Wine policy, Mama San offers the perfect environment for long, shared tables. Our layout features distinct dining areas suitable for intimate date nights or large private group bookings. For those looking to enjoy our punchy flavors at home, we provide efficient online ordering for collection or local delivery, ensuring our signature street vendor fare arrives fresh at your door. With ample street parking nearby and accessible, comfortable facilities, we are proud to serve as a favorite neighborhood hub connecting the north and west suburbs of Christchurch.
Inside Mama San Christchurch restaurant at 5 Normans Road

Christchurch Group Bookings & Private Dining

Mama San is excellent for food lovers of every description - families, couples, visitors, locals. If you have a group we recommend you book at least a day in advance to secure your spot - we can be every popular destination.

Takeaway and Online Ordering

All of our dishes are available for takeaway - either for pick up or delivery. We recommend allowing at least 30mins for your order to be finished as we cook fresh!

Our Growing Family

People are finding our South East Asian flavours irresistible and we have grown our family of restaurants to meet demand. Visit us at Thai (Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin), Mama San (Christchurch, Nelson, Invercargill), Commi (Christchurch), Le Xom (Christchurch), Spirit House (Dunedin, Wellington), and Buddha Stix (Dunedin,Rangiora, Petone).