ZaffronBeckenham, Christchurch
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Thai restaurant · Beckenham

Zaffron

Beckenham, Christchurch Open 7 days · 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Weekly opening hours for Zaffron
Monday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Tuesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Wednesday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Thursday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Friday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Saturday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm
Sunday11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 332 4799 to check.

About

About Zaffron

If you are looking for a Thai restaurant in Beckenham, Christchurch, Zaffron at the Beckenham area is one of the places worth knowing about. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 2.9 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

The kitchen focuses on Thai food. Dishes typical of this style include green curry and massaman curry, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 43 Thai venues we list in Christchurch. The menu also crosses into Vietnamese and vegan territory.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 11:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 49 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Zaffron include takeaway available, vegetarian options and vegan options. For budgeting, Thai restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Beckenham easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Thai restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
EntréesChicken satay

Skewers with peanut sauce

$12–15

Salads & SidesCoconut rice

Fragrant

$4–6

Stir-fries & NoodlesDrunken noodles

Spicy basil noodles

$19–24

Salads & SidesLarb gai

Spicy chicken mince salad

$16–20

CurriesDuck red curry

Roast duck with lychee and pineapple

$26–32

CurriesGreen curry

Coconut curry with Thai basil

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is Zaffron busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Thai restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Zaffron

Where is Zaffron?

Zaffron is at Beckenham, Christchurch, about 2.9 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Zaffron's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Tuesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Wednesday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Thursday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Friday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Saturday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm; Sunday 11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Zaffron open on weekends?

Yes – Zaffron is open on both Saturday (11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm) and Sunday (11:30 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 9 pm).

What kind of food does Zaffron serve?

Thai food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Thai restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Zaffron?

As an estimate, a meal at a Thai restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does Zaffron do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options and vegan options.

How can I contact Zaffron?

You can call +64 3 332 4799. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Zaffron?

The closest is Armadillo's (40 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Zaffron

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Beckenham
Armadillo's – Pub food 40 m
Pub

Armadillo's

Beckenham
Beckenham, Christchurch
Formaggio's 40 m
Italian

Formaggio's

150 Colombo Street, Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Commi 40 m
Asian

Commi

Beckenham
Beckenham, Christchurch
Moon Under Water 40 m
Bar

Moon Under Water

150 Somerfield Street, Somerfield
Somerfield, Christchurch
New Wah Takeaways – Chinese food 480 m
Chinese

New Wah Takeaways

237 Colombo Street, Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other Thai places nearby

Thai in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Zaffron Thai and Vietnamese Restaurant, Bar and CafeBeckenham–450 m
The Thai KitchenSydenham490 m
Azalea Cuisine Souvlaki & ThaiSomerfield1.3 km
Thai RendezvousSpreydon1.4 km
Native Thai RestaurantSydenham–2.1 km
Thai BoxSydenham2.3 km