Papillon Chinese - Timaru

We visited the restaurant late at night after a long day of driving, and the owner's hospitality was outstanding, even though the restaurant was already closed.... read more We visited the restaurant late at night after a long day of driving, and the owner's hospitality was outstanding, even though the restaurant was already closed. We were a group of 21 people at the time. The food was simple—he prepared fried rice and wonton noodle soup—but it was absolutely delicious. Thank you for your wonderful hospitality, Mr. Hui Kok Meng!

I was browsing online and came across your restaurant listed on Google Maps. Everything seems great, but I noticed one issue: verification. As you may know, Goo... read more I was browsing online and came across your restaurant listed on Google Maps. Everything seems great, but I noticed one issue: verification. As you may know, Google is removing unverified store listings from its search results. Could you please respond to me regarding the verification of your restaurant on Google Maps? You can reach me at: [hidden email]. Thank you!

The food is delicious and reasonably priced. They serve authentic fried rice and traditional Chinese dishes, along with friendly service. We make it a point to... read more The food is delicious and reasonably priced. They serve authentic fried rice and traditional Chinese dishes, along with friendly service. We make it a point to stop for lunch here whenever we’re passing through.

The food was terrible and clearly not prepared fresh. It was a big letdown. read more The food was terrible and clearly not prepared fresh. It was a big letdown.

This restaurant is amazing. We were driving late from Hokitika on a weekday and found ourselves hungry. My wife reached out, and the owner of Papillon was excep... read more This restaurant is amazing. We were driving late from Hokitika on a weekday and found ourselves hungry. My wife reached out, and the owner of Papillon was exceptionally kind, keeping the restaurant open for us to grab a meal. We really appreciated it.