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Re-opened Aug 2016 after repairs, this cafe is part of the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple and formerly known as Fo Guang Shan Tea House. Modern setting and looks out into a walled courtyard. Variety of hot dishes include noodles, fried rice, curry, dumplings, fried beancurd drumsticks, plus salads and desserts. Takes cash and ETTPOS. Instagram @waterdropchch. Open Tue-Sun 9:00am-3:00pm.
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2 Harakeke St, Riccarton, Christchurch, New Zealand, 8011
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Last update on 17 Jan 2022 by craigmc
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25 Reviews
First Review by sassyjac3
nicole_m
Points +3485
A bit on the bland side - Edit
This cafe is at Christchurch’s Buddhist temple on Riccarton Rd. It’s a lovely setting and there are lots of vegan options available. Some items are really nice like the coriander pancake and the nuggets, others are a bit bland (like the laksa) -and/or use a lot of fake meat (like the fried noodles) that I’m not much of a fan of. Definitely worth visiting though because your tastes may be quite different to mine.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2020-02-14
Pros: Lots of vegan options, Lovely setting
Cons: Some dishes a bit bland, A lot of fake meat (could be a pro for some)
Guest
Lunatarius
Points +341
Best vegetarian cafe in Christchurch - Edit
I've been here twice and both times have been an amazing experience. The staff are very friendly and the service is superb. The temple is kept very clean and there is a place to pray upstairs and a new art gallery has opened as well. I also liked the aesthetic very much.
Read moreHighly recommended.
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tbfnz
Points +938
Fantastic! - Edit
Great food, great service - absolutely worth many visits
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Great food, Great service
Cons: None!
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SamC
Points +70
Food is divine - Edit
Beautiful food, meat is yummy and hot chocolate is so good
Read morePros: Great value, You'll have leftovers, Great place
Guest
Wildflower_emmi
Points +54
Yammy laksa for lunch - Edit
I enjoyed huge vegan laksa for lunch 🙏🏻 Delicious food and good service. Also, several options for gluten-free people!
Read morePros: Huge portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Somewhat more expensive than other lunch places
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BessieH
Points +13
Lovely Laksa for lunch - Edit
I had a lovely and peaceful solo lunch here. I ordered the laksa($20)and a coconut slice ($4)both were delicious. The Laksa was tasty with veggies, noodles, tofu and mock bbq pork.
Read moreMy favourite thing was there was no loud music
Pros: Great friendly staff, Yum yum, atmosphere and decor
Cons: Not open in the evenings.
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ArchieFibonacci
Points +214
Cute cafe but food very bland and greasy - Edit
Really sweet peaceful cafe, unfortunately when we went there were very few vegan options. We got a slice of blueberry cheesecake which was OK but pretty tasteless, and some fried tofu skin which was literally dripping with frier oil as if it hadn't been drained. The tofu may have been nice if it was crispy, but we couldn't finish it because of the crazy amount of oil. Coffee was nice.
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SophieNZ
Points +278
Expensive and small portions - Edit
The food is nice but the price is quite high considering the size of the portions. There are better restaurants in the area serving this style of cuisine but with better value for money.
Read morePros: Tasty food, Relaxing setting , Good service
Cons: Expensive, Small portions, Fewer vegan options than you would expect
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LC70PZJ70
Points +703
Beautiful - Edit
One of the best places I’ve found in Christchurch. I should have come here earlier!
Read morePros: Many options for vegans, Beautifully presented meals of decent proportion , Lovely atmosphere. Quiet & peaceful
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vegdom
Points +392
Not your typical Buddhist food - Edit
You might expect lentils and rice, or some kind of tofu stirfry called "Buddha Delight", but that's not this place. There are many deep fried items, modern mock meats, and rich deserts like bounty bars.
Read morePros: Nice atmosphere, Tasty options
Cons: A bit pricey
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Jody92
Points +32
Great food! - Edit
They have great food in a really nice atmosphere!
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Estelle.ghost
Points +1122
Good lunch spot - Edit
There are a variety of options here and the portions are generous. The food is tasty as well and the cafe is situated in a lovely Buddhist temple. Only criticism is that I’d love to see pictures of the food on the menu and more descriptions, because it’s difficult to choose what to eat when you don’t really know what you’re in for.
Read morePros: Good portion sizes
Cons: Needs more description on the menu
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ZoeBeccard
Points +50
Incredibly tasty food, unfortunately very oily - Edit
Delicious food and very friendly staff with pretty good prices. Unfortunately food was a but too oily, which is why we couldn’t finish it
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sameaton111
Points +32
Amazing food and venue - Edit
The food was amazing, we had the daily special and fillet both vegan (very easy to see what's vegan, plenty of options, everything else is vegetarian). Quite a few dessert options also.
Read moreNice art gallery and Buddhist prayer room, not my thing but the building as a whole was beautiful.
Pros: Lots of vegan, All vegetarian, Friendly, polite staff
Cons: I was too full to order more
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AlineAnhaia
Points +971
Amazing - Edit
The best vegan Nutella cheese cake I had ever ate.
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Dajin
Points +25
Great quiet and stylish cafe - Edit
This cafe is nicely furnished and a superbly tranquil place.
Read moreMy goto place for raw treats (in my Top 3 ever) and the odd snack when nearby.
Tried the cheesecakes and the charcoal burger and was blown away, it was so good.
Pros: Treats from heaven, Burgers awesome, Wife loved the laksa
Cons: Not exactly a cheap option, but price is deserved
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e.t123456
Points +18
מסעדה מדהימה - Edit
מסעדה צמחונית. מעולה! ניסינו לא מעט מסעדות צמחוניות טבעוניות. בהחלט המנצחת. מאד נקייה , מנות גדולות וטעם מיוחד ביותר. מומלץ בטרוף!
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JuanRuas
Points +284
Best place on Earth - Edit
This place is amazing and the food is incredible. We had the chickpea burger and the Nutella cake... was so far the best burger and cake I ever had!! If you are in Chch you MUST go there to have some incredible food in a peaceful place
Read morePros: Lots of Vegan options
Cons: Nothing
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Loola
Points +46
Amazing nurturing food - Edit
All vegetarian and vegan. I had the daily special which was rice, steamed veges, an amazing curry and some kind of fake meat dumpling dish. All soooo tasty. Very peaceful environment too. Lovely staff
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TravellingVeganGirl
Points +95
amazing food and peaceful atmosphere - Edit
Tried the charcoal bun crispy vegan fillet, it was incredible! Really nice place to eat.
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readyplayeramy
Points +28
I can't believe it's vegan! - Edit
Amazing! My boyfriend and I shared the pan fried dumplings (filled with veges like bok choy and ginger), BBQ steamed "pork" buns, and the frier noodles. All vegan. The noodles were served with a combination of veges, tofu and mock meats (the mock BBQ pork was the best).
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Choice of cabinet food or cooked meals, Mock meats
Cons: The wontons aren't vegan :(
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DLNB
Points +15
Wonderful place and great food! - Edit
This is an experience that you can't miss. The architecture and design from outside is unique. The mains and desserts here are not to missed too! It really doesn't matter if you are a vegetarian or not, the food is fantastic, the environment is soothing
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Pros: Wonderful food, Great atmostphere, Lovely staffs
Cons: Can't think of any... really...
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Yolanda
Points +1900
Closed - Edit
Has been closed for a few years for earthquake repairs but hopefully will reopen in the future. Owners plan to reopen once the building is safe.
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philjdomm
Points +945
zen garden upscale koi pond art gallery bhuddist - Edit
perfect!
Read morejapanese, korean, taiwanese selection with dim sum
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sassyjac3
Points +35
BUddhist Temple - Edit
I really liked this place. It is located inside the BUddhist Temple in Riccarton but itt gets quite a good buisness and the food is very tasty. The atmosphere is the best of almost any vegetarian restaurant I've reviewed so far and vegans, like myself, are very catered to.
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