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Rangoon Ruby Christchurch New Zealand

Burmese Restaurant, Vegan Salad

$$

Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the famous tea leaf salad for a standout vegan dish.
  • Good to know: Mention vegan preference explicitly to avoid fish sauce in dishes.
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  • Call or text ahead for reservations as there is no online booking and the restaurant gets busy.
  • Order multiple small dishes to share and experience a variety of flavors.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention tea leaf salad, beidi thoke and ciandi thoke.

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Also shweji mot cake and tohu thoke.

Good for

The vibe: dates The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, beautiful interior and cozy atmosphere.

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Also praised for fast service.

Good to know

  • Lunch, dinner
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Rangoon Ruby presents authentic Burmese cuisine with a strong focus on vegetable-forward dishes like the celebrated tea leaf salad and yellow pea tofu. The cozy interior features traditional decor and polite, attentive service that enhances the dining experience—sharing several small plates is common, with some dishes requiring a call or text reservation. While prices lean toward mid-range, the unique flavors and vegan-friendly options provide good value for those seeking something different.

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819 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8013, New Zealand

Opening hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
17:30–21:00
Wednesday
17:30–21:00
Thursday
17:30–21:00
Friday
17:30–21:00
Saturday
17:30–21:00
Sunday
Closed

the food

4.4 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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3.8 5 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Good vegan options

vegan options
Some · 3–5 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Knowledgeable
protein
yellow pea tofu

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

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