The Pick of Asian Fusion in Christchurch

A geo-culinary fusion establishment that takes you on a journey from Korea to China to Southeast Asia, King of Snake’s interpretation of fusion also makes room for opulent haute-cuisine. Everything about this restaurant oozes class and the chance to devour something different. Each dish is billed for sharing but even the ‘hoarders’ (you know who you are) will let down their guard - you will want to try everything.

There’s just something about street food that’s hard to resist when it’s elevated to top-end restaurant standard. Variety is the drawcard and all your favourite Asian street foods are here: from Indian curry puffs, Thai fried fish-cakes, Chinese stir-fry and a Malaysian Mee Goreng that has a spicy and delectable Indian twist, you’ll be glad you made that arduous 10-minute drive out of the CBD.

East meets west - or should that be north meets south - in this revered establishment which combines the finest fresh produce of Aotearoa with the ingredients, culinary expertise and spices from all across Asia. Simply a must-visit if you enjoy quality produce and Asian cuisine, their gorgeous offering reads like a set of separate ‘mini menus’: gone-in-a-flash appetisers, a dumping range, a wok range, and then a selection of showstopping larger plates including the market fish with amba and heirloom tomato bilbai na, and the tiger prawn curry with tamarind fish croquettes and edamame. Divine dining.

If the name of this establishment doesn’t give it away, this is one of those places where you will struggle to find space to put down your Yuzu cocktail as you play a clinky game of tapas Jenga with the amount of delicious small sharing plates you will want to try. Specialising in Bao and Ramen, expect your table to be blanketed in a colourful and aromatic array of salmon sashimi, loaded pancakes, pork tonkotsu and spicy miso tantan. A delight for those you just want a bit of everything.