Authentic Flavors, Lively Beats, Unforgettable MOMENTS!
Savor Asian Flavors with Lively Karaoke Nights
Experience the Welcoming Ambiance of Ancestral.
Ancestral offers a unique dining experience that blends contemporary flavors with a rich heritage. Whether you’re savoring our expertly crafted dishes, enjoying a signature cocktail, or relaxing in our stylish outdoor courtyard, every moment is designed to delight your senses.
Our Popular Food & Drinks
Crowd Favorites You Can’t Miss
Malaysian
Mee Goreng
Sweet & Sour Sesame Chicken
Crystal Chicken Fried Rice
Crystal Chicken Rice
Royal
Milktea
Strawberry
Milktea
Pearl
Milktea
Taro
Milktea
Blueberry Milktea
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Ancestral Riccarton
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Allergen & Dietary Guide
We take allergens seriously and aim to make it easy for our customers to make informed choices. Please review our Allergen File below for detailed information on ingredients used across our menu.
What our customers are saying
TESTIMONIALS
"Best service"
"Best service very friendly staff and the food was divine.. best place for a meal with loved ones ,value for money."
- Christine Diongco
"Better than expected"
"Much much better than expected, not sure about their coffee which seemed really popular among students, but their bubble tea and noodle soup, rock solid! Only wish they offered more noodle choices on their menu."
- Carl Y H
"Awesome meals"
"Have been enjoying these awesome meals on line for years. We ordered on line... one of the dishes was unavailable... They rang we replaced AND they added an extra dish. Awesome"
- Clare Churcher
Ancestral (Lao Di Fang), established in 2000, offers authentic Sichuan and Malaysian cuisine in Christchurch, along with Boba Milk Tea and private karaoke rooms for a lively dining experience.
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Opening Hours
Sunday to Wednesday
11:30am - 12:00am
Thursday, Friday, Saturday
11:30am - 1:00am
Our Locations
35E Riccarton Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
+64 3 348 8876
Ground Floor Ernest Rutherford Building, Ilam, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
+64 3 260 0111