KatsubiPapanui, Christchurch
Katsubi – Korean food
Katsubi – Korean food
Katsubi – Korean food
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Korean restaurant · Papanui

Katsubi

Papanui, Christchurch Closed Sundays

Opening hours

Right now in Christchurch6:06 pm
Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Katsubi
Monday9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Friday9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Katsubi

Found at the Papanui area, Katsubi is a Korean restaurant that has become part of the Papanui dining scene. It is about 4.7 km from central Christchurch.

The kitchen focuses on Korean food. Dishes typical of this style include bibimbap and kimchi jjigae, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 17 Korean options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

Katsubi opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 9 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 6 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 99 hours each week.

For budgeting, Korean restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 10 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Papanui easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Korean Fried ChickenYangnyeom chicken

Sweet and spicy glaze (half)

$26–32

DrinksIced barley tea

Refreshing and caffeine free

$4–6

Rice & StewsSoondubu jjigae

Soft tofu stew

$18–23

StartersJapchae

Glass noodles with vegetables and beef

$18–23

Korean BBQ (per person)BBQ combo for two

Pork, beef and chicken with banchan

$75–100

Rice & StewsKimchi jjigae

Kimchi and pork stew with rice

$18–23

Plan your visit

When is Katsubi busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 5 pm on Saturdays.

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Questions about Katsubi

Where is Katsubi?

Katsubi is at Papanui, Christchurch, about 4.7 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Katsubi's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm; Tuesday 9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm; Wednesday 9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm; Thursday 9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm; Friday 9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm; Saturday 9 am – 6 pm, 10 am – 5:30 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Katsubi closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Katsubi serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at Katsubi?

As an estimate, a meal at a Korean restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Katsubi?

The closest is Royal Roasts (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Katsubi

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

Map of Papanui
Sushi Express – Japanese food 10 m
Japanese

Sushi Express

63/55 Main North Road, Papanui
Papanui, Christchurch
Adana Grill – Mediterranean food 10 m
Mediterranean

Adana Grill

Papanui
Papanui, Christchurch
Hungry Wok – Chinese food 30 m
Chinese

Hungry Wok

Papanui
Papanui, Christchurch
Nando's – Portuguese food 50 m
Portuguese

Nando's

55 Main North Road, Papanui
Papanui, Christchurch

Other Korean places nearby

Korean in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
The StationPapanui–250 m
NALABishopdale1.8 km
TJ's Korean RestaurantRiccarton–3.9 km
TJ's FoodRiccarton–4.0 km
Jiggle Korean Cuisine & BarbecueRiccarton Central–4.0 km
Korean Noodle LoungeRiccarton Central–4.0 km