Buddha Stix Rangiora

About Buddha Stix Rangiora

Buddha Stix Rangiora brings the ultimate fusion of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine to North Canterbury, located in the bustling heart of the Waimakariri district. It's a favourite neighbourhood destination for families, couples and large groups, proudly feeding the local communities of Rangiora, Woodend, Kaiapoi and Pegasus.

The kitchen's chefs specialise in balancing sweet, sour, salty and spicy notes across the entire menu, combining traditional Southeast Asian techniques with local Waimakariri ingredients. The result is a menu that ranges from rich, aromatic massaman curries to zesty, lime-dressed Vietnamese salads, suited equally to a casual weeknight takeaway or a celebratory weekend dine-in.

The space reflects the Art Deco origins of the building with a 1930s Shanghai twist, celebrating the colours and patterns of Asia. Buddha Stix also caters well to groups, with Set Menus designed for five or more people served banquet style, and an entire menu available for takeaway via online order with in-store pickup or delivery.

Buddha Stix Rangiora: Thai and Vietnamese Fusion in North Canterbury

In the bustling heart of the Waimakariri district, Buddha Stix Rangiora has become a favourite neighbourhood destination for North Canterbury diners, bringing together the best of Thai and Vietnamese cuisine under one roof. It serves the local communities of Rangiora, Woodend, Kaiapoi and Pegasus with a menu built to balance sweet, sour, salty and spicy notes in every dish.

A Menu of Distinction

The kitchen's chefs combine traditional Southeast Asian techniques with quality local ingredients from the wider Waimakariri district. Diners can start with Tasty Nibbles like Guri Puffs, Crunchy Pork Belly or Sweet Chilli Wings, move into spicy salads and soups, or dig into timeless rice and noodle dishes like Pad Thai. For those wanting more heat, the Panang Curry - cooked with coconut cream, kaffir leaves and a slight lime tang - is a standout, while the Vietnamese Seafood Boat, a mixture of fresh mussels, squid, fish and prawns in an Asian coconut broth, is the restaurant's signature dish. The stir fry menu runs equally deep, from a Ginger Hot Plate to Cashews and Tempura Battered Chicken and the classic Vietnamese Lemongrass Stir Fry.

An Art Deco Space With a Shanghai Twist

Buddha Stix celebrates the colours and patterns of Asia, with the restaurant's Art Deco origins given a 1930s Shanghai twist. It's a space designed for lingering, whether that's a quick weeknight bite or a longer, celebratory dinner.

Built for Groups

Buddha Stix has plenty of space for small and large groups, and loves hosting parties of every kind. Set Menus are designed for five or more people and served banquet style, with dishes on the Sharing Menu able to be exchanged for anything on the main menu. Bookings at least a day ahead are recommended for groups.

Takeaway and Online Ordering

The entire menu is available for takeaway lunch and dinner via online order, with in-store pickup or delivery. Meals are made fresh to order, so allow at least 30 minutes for preparation.

Part of a Growing Family

Buddha Stix Rangiora is part of a growing family of South East Asian restaurants, with sister venues including Thai (Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin), Mama San (Christchurch, Nelson, Invercargill), Commi (Christchurch), Le Xom Indochina Vietnamese Street Cuisine (Christchurch), Spirithouse (Dunedin, Wellington), Hoi An House (Christchurch), Buddha Stix (Dunedin, Wellington) and Hutong Asian Street Food (Dunedin).

Visiting Buddha Stix Rangiora

Buddha Stix Rangiora is located at 93 Ivory Street, Rangiora, open seven days for dine-in and takeaway from 12noon to 2pm and 5pm to 9.30pm.

Signature items

• Vietnamese Seafood Boat
• Panang Curry
• Pad Thai
• Crunchy Pork Belly
• Thai Salad
• Massaman Curry with Lamb

Menu

Extras

• Protein Add-Ons — Chicken, beef, pork, vegetables, peanut sauce, steamed jasmine rice, tofu or kumara crisps
• Seafood Add-Ons — Mussel, squid, prawn, fish or cashew nuts
• Roti — Side roti

Curries

• Green Curry — Green curry paste slow cooked with coconut cream, spices, vegetables and fresh basil
• Red Curry — Succulent meat or seafood cooked in coconut cream and vegetables
• Massaman Curry — A mild curry cooked in coconut cream, potatoes, ginger and peanuts
• Panang Curry — A spicy curry cooked with coconut cream, kaffir leaves and vegetables, with a slight lime tang
• Hot Jungle Curry With Fresh Basil — Red based curry without coconut cream, with vegetables, lime leaves and fresh basil
• Massaman Curry with Lamb — Lamb slow-cooked in massaman curry paste and coconut cream, with potatoes, pickled onion and peanuts
• Vietnamese Laksa (No Rice) — Vegetables in laksa paste and coconut cream, served on rice vermicelli, topped with omelette, coriander and fried shallot
• Vietnamese Seafood Boat — Fresh mussels, squid, fish and prawns in an Asian coconut broth, served with rice - this is the signature dish

Noodles

• Pad Thai — White rice noodles with bean sprouts, spring onion and crushed peanuts in a special pad thai sauce, served with lemon and sprouts
• Stir Fried Egg Noodles — Egg noodles and seasonal vegetables stir fried in the wok
• Vietnamese Spicy Fried Noodle With Basil — Flat rice noodles stir fried with seasonal vegetables, fresh basil, chilli and spicy paste

Stir Fry

• Chilli Stir Fry — Fresh seasonal vegetables with house hot chilli paste sauce
• Garlic Hot Plate — Fresh garlic fried with vegetables, served on a steamy hot plate
• Fresh Chilli And Basil — Fresh basil and hot chilli with an assortment of fresh vegetables
• Cashew Nut Stir Fry — Fresh vegetables and cashew nuts
• Cashews And Tempura Battered Chicken — Sweet chilli jam sauce with battered chicken and vegetables
• Ginger Stir Fry — Fresh ginger root fried with vegetables and mushrooms
• Sweet And Sour — Sweet and sour sauce cooked with vegetables and pineapple
• Singapore Satay Stir Fry — House roasted spiced peanut sauce with seasonal vegetables
• Oyster Sauce Stir Fry — Broccoli and vegetables with mushrooms and oyster sauce
• Black Pepper Hot Plate — Fried potatoes and vegetables with cracked black pepper and garlic sauce
• Vietnamese Lemongrass Stir Fry — Fresh lemongrass and seasonal vegetables
• Spicy Herbs — Lemongrass, fresh basil, garlic, green peppercorns and ka-chai, with bamboo shoots
• Honey Lemon Chicken — Crispy chicken in tangy lemon and sweet honey sauce, served with crispy kumara, salad and jasmine rice
• Vietnamese Fried Fish Fillet — Tempura battered fish on a hot plate with tomatoes, red onion, mushrooms and a mild garlic, chilli and black pepper sauce
• Kung Pao Chicken — Spicy, sweet sauce with Sichuan peppercorn, peanut, garlic, ginger, spring onion and roasted whole chilli

Fried Rice

• Nasi Goreng — Cooked with quality jasmine rice and fresh seasonal vegetables
• Spicy Singapore Fried Rice — Cooked with special curry paste and spices
• Pineapple Fried Rice — Stir fried with ginger and vegetables, topped with sweet soy sauce and roasted cashew nuts

Sharing Menus

• Sharing Menu 1 — Combination entree, stir fried noodles beef, chicken cashew nut, massaman curry pork, chicken pad thai, prawn garlic hot plate, steamed jasmine rice
• Sharing Menu 2 — Combination entree, prawn tom yum, Vietnamese spicy fried noodles, Thai salad beef, peanut sauce pork, fried fish hot plate, steamed jasmine rice
• Sharing Menu 3 — Combination entree, black pepper hot plate beef, Vietnamese laksa chicken, sweet and sour pork, fried rice seafood, green curry chicken, steamed jasmine rice

Tasty Nibbles

• Vietnamese Fresh Spring Rolls — Rice paper rolls stuffed with minced pork, blanched bean sprouts, fresh mint and udon-style noodles
• Chicken Wings — Cured in an Asian spicy marinade, served with sweet chilli sauce
• Spring Rolls — Sauteed vegetables and meat mixed with vermicelli noodles, rolled in pastry and deep fried, served with dipping sauces
• Marinated Spare Ribs — Pork ribs marinated in a mixture of spices and sauces, with soy and sweet chilli dipping sauces
• Guri Puffs — Sweet potatoes and vegetables wrapped in fluffy pastry, served with dipping sauces
• Combination — A combination of chicken wings, spring rolls, spare ribs and guri puffs
• Satay Chicken Sticks — Dipped in spices, grilled and covered with house peanut topping, served on steamed rice
• Crunchy Pork Belly — Thai street style crunchy pork belly with dipping sauce
• Roti And Peanut Sauce — Roti served with peanut sauce

Asian Spicy Soups

• Spicy Tom Yum Soup — Hot, spicy and refreshing, with kaffir lime leaf, lemongrass, galangal and fresh lime juice
• Coconut Cream Soup — Spicy yet smooth, similar to Tom Yum with added coconut cream, lime and coriander
• Noodle Soup (No Rice) — A generous portion of a famous Asian soup with special sauce, fresh vegetables and noodles

Spicy Asian Salads

• Yum Salad — Cooked at lower heat in stock, a very spicy dish with celery, shallots and tomato
• Thai Salad — Beef or chicken slices grilled in the wok, mixed with roasted rice powder, coriander, lime juice, shallot and chilli powder
• Sweet Chilli Salad — Meat slices with sweet chilli sauce, shallot, lemon slices and fresh coriander
• Larb Chicken Salad — Minced chicken with roasted rice powder, shallots, spring onions, coriander, chilli and lime juice
• Vietnamese Salad — Mint, lime juice, fish sauce and coriander with cucumber, carrots, red onion and tomato, served with crispy kumara

Frequently asked questions

What are Buddha Stix Rangiora's opening hours?

Open seven days from 12noon to 2pm and 5pm to 9.30pm, for both dine-in and takeaway.

What is Buddha Stix Rangiora's signature dish?

The Vietnamese Seafood Boat, a mixture of fresh mussels, squid, fish and prawns in an Asian coconut broth.

Can I order takeaway or delivery online?

Yes, the entire menu is available online for pickup or delivery.

Does Buddha Stix Rangiora cater for large groups?

Yes, Set Menus are designed for five or more people and served banquet style; booking at least a day ahead is recommended.

Are there gluten-free or vegetarian options?

Yes, several nibbles menu items are marked as gluten free, gluten free on request, or vegetarian.

Are there other Buddha Stix or sister restaurant locations?

Yes, the group includes Thai, Mama San, Commi, Le Xom Indochina, Spirithouse, Hoi An House, Buddha Stix and Hutong Asian Street Food restaurants across the South Island and Wellington.

How long does a takeaway order take?

Allow at least 30 minutes as all meals are made fresh to order.

Tips

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Good to know

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