OrientalNelson East, Nelson
Oriental – Chinese food
Oriental – Chinese food
Oriental – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Nelson East

Oriental Restaurant Nelson

105 Hardy Street, Nelson East, Nelson Open 7 days · noon – 9 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · noon – 9 pm
Weekly opening hours for Oriental
Mondaynoon – 9 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 9 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 9 pm
Thursdaynoon – 9 pm
Fridaynoon – 9 pm
Saturdaynoon – 9 pm
Sundaynoon – 9 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 546 6774 to check.

105 Hardy Street, Nelson East, Nelson

About

About Oriental

Found at 105 Hardy Street in Nelson East, Oriental is a Chinese restaurant that has become part of the Nelson East dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Nelson, within walking distance of the centre.

Expect the flavours of China: at Chinese food venues like this, favourites such as mapo tofu and salt and pepper squid are usually on the menu. With 4 Chinese options across Nelson, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into Asian territory.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 63 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Chinese restaurant like this. The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

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

Full menu guide
Vegetables & DessertsGarlic bok choy

Stir-fried greens

$15–19

Noodles & RiceSingapore noodles

Curry-spiced vermicelli

$19–24

Noodles & RiceBeef chow mein

Stir-fried egg noodles

$19–24

SoupsSweetcorn chicken soup

Comforting classic

$9–12

MainsSteamed whole fish

With ginger and spring onion

$38–60

Noodles & RiceSpecial fried rice

Prawn, BBQ pork and egg

$16–22

Plan your visit

When is Oriental busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Oriental

Where is Oriental?

Oriental is at 105 Hardy Street, Nelson East, Nelson, about 400 m from central Nelson. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Oriental's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 9 pm; Tuesday noon – 9 pm; Wednesday noon – 9 pm; Thursday noon – 9 pm; Friday noon – 9 pm; Saturday noon – 9 pm; Sunday noon – 9 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Oriental open on weekends?

Yes – Oriental is open on both Saturday (noon – 9 pm) and Sunday (noon – 9 pm).

What kind of food does Oriental serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at Oriental?

As an estimate, a meal at a Chinese restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Oriental?

You can call +64 3 546 6774. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Oriental?

The closest is NBM Asian Street Eats (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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Other Chinese places nearby

Chinese in Nelson
NameAreaStatusDistance
Wafu BistroBeachville90 m
Jay's Dumpling CafeNelson East460 m
Hong YunStoke5.9 km
Hungry WokAppleby11 km
Eastern Cuisine Restaurant & TakeawayAppleby–11 km