MugenSydenham, Christchurch
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Japanese restaurant · Sydenham

Mugen Restaurant

Sydenham, Christchurch Open 7 days · 10 am – 6 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 10 am – 6 pm
Weekly opening hours for Mugen
Monday10 am – 6 pm
Tuesday10 am – 6 pm
Wednesday10 am – 6 pm
Thursday10 am – 6 pm
Friday10 am – 6 pm
Saturday10 am – 6 pm
Sunday10 am – 6 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About Mugen

Found at the Sydenham area, Mugen is a Japanese restaurant that has become part of the Sydenham dining scene. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

Diners come here for Japanese food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as sashimi. We currently list 83 places in Christchurch in the Japanese category, and Mugen is among them.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 10 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 6 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 56 hours each week.

On the practical side, the listing notes outdoor seating. For budgeting, Japanese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $40–$70 per person (Mid-to-upper range). 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 Japanese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Sushi & SashimiSalmon nigiri

Pair of hand-pressed sushi

$7–10

MainsTeppanyaki set

Meat, seafood and vegetables from the hot plate

$38–60

Sushi & SashimiSalmon sashimi

NZ king salmon (8 pieces)

$20–28

Small PlatesGyoza

Pan-fried pork dumplings (5)

$10–13

MainsTeriyaki salmon

Glazed salmon with rice and salad

$26–33

MainsTempura udon

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

$20–25

Plan your visit

When is Mugen busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 1 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Mugen

Where is Mugen?

Mugen is at Sydenham, Christchurch, about 200 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Mugen's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 10 am – 6 pm; Tuesday 10 am – 6 pm; Wednesday 10 am – 6 pm; Thursday 10 am – 6 pm; Friday 10 am – 6 pm; Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 10 am – 6 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Mugen open on weekends?

Yes – Mugen is open on both Saturday (10 am – 6 pm) and Sunday (10 am – 6 pm).

What kind of food does Mugen serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at Mugen?

As an estimate, a meal at a Japanese restaurant like this usually costs $40–$70 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Mugen?

The closest is Terry's (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Mugen

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Sydenham
Terry's 10 m
Cafe

Terry's

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Sydenham, Christchurch
Austin Club 60 m
Bar

Austin Club

236 High Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Gogi – Korean food 70 m
Korean

Gogi

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Bar Franco 80 m
Bar

Bar Franco

166 Cashel Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Cookai – Japanese food 100 m
Japanese

Cookai

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
CookaiSydenham100 m
Hachi HachiSydenham–150 m
TanoshiSydenham210 m
MIYABI Sushi SushiSydenham–230 m
SakimotoSydenham–270 m
Ramen RiaSydenham290 m