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King of Snake

4.6(3,772)
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About this score

A weighted average across available review sources.

Google 4.7 ★ (2,530)
TripAdvisor 4.4 ★ (1,233)
First Table 4.4 ★ (9)

Modern eatery serving creative Korean, Chinese & Southeast Asian eats in a dark, red-accented space.

gluten-free vegan vegetarian

What to Order

Crispy pressed half duckGrilled Chatham Island blue codHikari Flight cocktailKung Pao chickenMarinated chicken rotiPenang curry of beef cheekRoasted duck saladSmoked salmon spinach leafWild venison carpacciobeef Penang currychicken ballseggplant

Menu Highlights

Roasted coconut spinach leaf

$8

spinach leaf, peanuts, garlic, chilli, lime

Smoked salmon

$9

spinach leaf, galangal, chilli jam, salmon roe

Grilled scallop

$8

seaweed butter, seaweed salad

300gm Ribeye

$56

chilli black bean sauce – Savannah grass fed beef

Hot sticky date pudding

$18

salted caramel sauce, ginger ice cream

What People Say

"Every dish was impeccable."

Reviewers consistently praise the delicious food and warm, attentive service, making it a must-visit in Christchurch.

The Vibe

beautiful venue warm and welcoming cool vibe nice and warm on the balcony great for a catch-up families date night tourists Asians living in Asia

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Last reviewed April 2026 · Suggest an edit

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