Shanghai 2 Tapai

Shanghai 2 Tapai brings Chinese food to the Boydtown area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Queenstown.

Diners come here for Chinese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as yum cha / dim sum. With 3 Chinese options across Queenstown, this corner of the local food scene is well covered. The menu also crosses into Taiwanese territory.

Shanghai 2 Tapai is open seven days a week. The earliest start is noon on Thursdays, and the latest finish is 10 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 40 hours each week.

For budgeting, Chinese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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.