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ZAFFRON
KHMER CAMBODIAN CUISINE
PIEROGI JOINT
147 Colombo Street, Christchurch zaffron.co.nz
23a Langdons Road, Papanui khmercuisine.co.nz
310 Wilsons Road, Waltham pierogijoint.co.nz
With a five star rating on Uber Eats, Zaffron has a wonderful reputation for efficient service and fabulous food. So, it was with no surprise that I could be found with a fork in hand and linen napkin on my knee in Taylors Mistake car park, awaiting the arrival of my red duck curry and portion of guri puffs. Zaffron’s pan-Asian menu provides plenty of wonderful choices, but I urge you to try their incredible guri puffs. With six per portion, you get a chance to stuff four down quickly and then nibble the last two. They’re made from a sweet and earthy filling of pumpkin and vegetables, wrapped in a light, crisp pastry with a hint of spice. A sweet chilli dipping sauce on the side completes this incredible dish.
When it comes to food, I’m pretty selective and like to get out and about to try as many dishes as possible in support of our hospitality community. However, one of my favourite places to visit is my local Cambodian restaurant. I love that I can walk there, eat in or take away, then stumble home with my food-baby! The menu is exquisite. With plenty to choose from; always consistent, and the seasoning is totally on point. My top pick, the Satay Burger – chicken option. Tender bits of succulent meat in a warm sticky, spicy peanut sauce. Nestled on crunchy fresh vegetables, all held together with a warm, soft bun. Oh my goodness, this is happy food for sure.
Prepare yourself for a box of perfectly packaged dumplings. Not to be confused with the Asian version. These pillows of perfection are very different and oh so filling. They are small dough dumplings stuffed with potato or cheese, typically served with sauerkraut and sour cream. Buy them ready to eat or frozen for ‘ron’ – later on! I ordered Dish 2#, Old School, from a wonderful array of varieties. Loaded with streaky bacon, sauteed and fresh green onions, relish, and the sweetest pickle. With the usual suspects on the side. With a choice of either six, 12 or 24, grab your tribe and order in from their menu with a selection of five different filling types. Oooh, wee, was I full afterwards.
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