Persian DelightsSockburn, Christchurch
Persian Delights – Persian food
Persian Delights – Persian food
Persian Delights – Persian food
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Persian takeaway · Sockburn

Persian Delights

148 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8042 Closed Sundays

Opening hours

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Closed Sundays
Weekly opening hours for Persian Delights
Monday10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Tuesday10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Thursday10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Friday10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm
Saturday11 am – 8 pm
SundayClosed

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 348 4830 to check.

148 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8042

About

About Persian Delights

Tucked into 148 Main South Road in Sockburn, Persian Delights serves Persian food to locals and visitors in Sockburn, Christchurch. It is about 6.6 km from central Christchurch.

The kitchen focuses on Persian food. Dishes typical of this style include chelow kabab and tahdig, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. It is one of 2 Persian venues we list in Christchurch. The menu also crosses into Turkish and fast food & takeaway territory.

Persian Delights opens 6 days a week and is closed on Sundays. The earliest start is 10 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 8 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 47 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Persian Delights include wheelchair accessible and vegetarian options. For budgeting, Persian takeaways of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $10–$20 per person (Budget). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 5 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 Persian takeaway with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Sweets & DrinksKnafeh

Cheese pastry with syrup

$10–13

Wraps & RiceShawarma wrap

Lamb or chicken

$12–15

Sweets & DrinksBaklava

Mixed nut pastries

$6–8.5

MezzeHummus

With olive oil and paprika

$7.6–10

Wraps & RiceMansaf

Lamb with yoghurt sauce and rice

$24–30

MezzeKibbeh

Fried bulgur and lamb croquettes

$10–13

Plan your visit

When is Persian Delights busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around noon on Fridays.

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Questions about Persian Delights

Where is Persian Delights?

Persian Delights is at 148 Main South Road, Sockburn, Christchurch, 8042, about 6.6 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Persian Delights's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Tuesday 10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Wednesday 10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Thursday 10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Friday 10 am – 2:30 pm, 5 pm – 8 pm; Saturday 11 am – 8 pm; Sunday Closed. Hours can change on public holidays.

Which days is Persian Delights closed?

It is normally closed on Sundays.

What kind of food does Persian Delights serve?

Persian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Persian takeaway.

How much does it cost to eat at Persian Delights?

As an estimate, a meal at a Persian takeaway like this usually costs $10–$20 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

Does Persian Delights do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

Are there vegetarian or vegan options?

Yes – the listing notes vegetarian options.

How can I contact Persian Delights?

You can call +64 3 348 4830. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Persian Delights?

The closest is Curry Kingdom (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

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