Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.9 out of 5
Very good | 185 reviews

What bernard s doesn't like about Papillon Chinese:
we bought from the Papillon takeaways down the side. The absolute worst steak satay I've ever had. It tasted very strongly of yellow curry without a hint of peanuts. The chicken chow mein was ok. Very disappointing. $14 per large dish, big sizes. If you have to eat here, stick to the usual Chinese fare. View all feedback. What Neil B likes about Papillon Chinese:
This place is fantastic. We were travelling late from Hokitika on a weekday and we were hungry. My wife called around and the proprietor of Papillon was incredibly nice and kept the place open so we could get some food. We were very grateful. View all feedback.

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4.8 ★ from 9 reviews
Kelvin
16.07.2023 - 14:41

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...

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Neil
16.07.2023 - 14:41

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...

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Abun
16.07.2023 - 14:41

I made a late-night stop after a long day of driving, and I was pleasantly surprised by the owner’s hospitality, especially considering that the restaurant was...

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Ling
16.07.2023 - 14:41

Nice food, Good service! recommend sweet and sour pork, fried rice, fish and chips...... so yummy..

Leen
16.07.2023 - 14:41

Pretty decent Asian food. We had the wonton noodle soup. Really good for the cold weather.

Google
4.2 ★ from 8 reviews
Sasta
17.08.2023 - 11:10

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...

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Cory
17.08.2023 - 11:10

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

Abun
17.08.2023 - 11:10

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....

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Aikawen
17.08.2023 - 11:10

Unexpectedly good Chinese food.

Blix
17.08.2023 - 11:10

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 16 reviews
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4.0 ★ from 46 reviews
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