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The Bodhi Tree


4.0 of 5 stars 28 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Burmese
  • 808 Colombo Street, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
  • (03) 377 6808

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2 of 5 stars
Epoly   2 contributions
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Oct 18, 2009

I need to preface my review with the fact that I've travelled widely & come from Melbourne, Australia where we have great food & coffee. The food was barely Asian at all, tempura battered vegies, a so-called beef curry that was a stew with 5 pieces of beef in gravy, marinaded lamb on skewers, a tasty shredded chicken salad with... more

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5 of 5 stars
Hardlytennis   3 contributions
Queenstown
Aug 29, 2009

We went to this restaurant in 2005. It was absolutely packed early on a Saturday night, and it was our first time to eat Burmese food. Although it was expensive, it was truly delicious, and the salads were out of this world. I remember this as one of my best ever dining experiences, and possibly the best in New Zealand.... more

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5 of 5 stars
MrHulotetlesKiwi   7 contributions
ChCh
Jun 26, 2009

What a great eatery, it's refreshing to go to a restaurant that's so genuine, where the food is fresh and so full of taste. Service is friendly and efficient. the only downside is it's hard to get a table if you haven't booked... say no more. more

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5 of 5 stars
veeveeg   3 contributions
Chicago
May 31, 2009

We went to Bodhi Tree after reading the reviews on TA. It really is great Burmese food. We had a squid dish, fried tofu, and a third dish which I can't remember, but everything was flavorful, and wonderfully prepared. The service was impeccable. Our favorite meal of our entire trip!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
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Dec 27, 2008

excellent and interesting flavour combinations more

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5 of 5 stars
redanteater   59 contributions
Temple City, California
Dec 14, 2008

I had read in a number of guidebooks that the Bodhi Tree, a Burmese restaurant, is highly recommended (they all also recommended that we make reservations, which we did a few hours in advance). And yes, the food is very good. The Bodhi Tree is a small Burmese restaurant in central Christchurch, just a few blocks north of the Cathedral.... more

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5 of 5 stars
SilBarcelona   2 contributions
Barcelona
Oct 12, 2008
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The food was very good and tasty, well done and presented and the service kind and profesional. We enjoyed it a lot! We are from Europe, used to many different types of food, we love spicy food from other regions. We found this restaurant the best among the ones we have tried in town (and we tried many). more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 31, 2008

THE best ethnic food in Christchurch. Flavoursome and good portions. Would recommend to anyone! more

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5 of 5 stars
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Jul 12, 2008

.........amazing!!!!!!!! more

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4 of 5 stars
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May 10, 2008

Interesting place! Very nice (and spicy...not really me, but still nice) food, and friendly staff. Not the everyday kind of experience. Glad that I was there. more

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The Bodhi Tree Address

808 Colombo Street, Christchurch 8001, New Zealand
Tel: (03) 377 6808
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.