Purple DragonMethven
Purple Dragon – Japanese food
Purple Dragon – Japanese food
Purple Dragon – Japanese food
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Japanese takeaway · Methven

Purple Dragon

26 Forest Drive, Methven

Opening hours

Right now in Methven6:43 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Purple Dragon. Many Japanese takeaways in Methven open for lunch and dinner (typically 11:30 am – 2 pm and 5 – 9:30 pm), but please check before you go.

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About

About Purple Dragon

Purple Dragon is a Japanese takeaway located at 26 Forest Drive, in Methven, in New Zealand's Canterbury region. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of Japan: at Japanese food venues like this, favourites such as sashimi and tonkotsu ramen are usually on the menu. It is one of 2 Japanese venues we list in Methven. The menu also crosses into fast food & takeaway territory.

Opening hours for Purple Dragon have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many Japanese takeaways in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $10–$20 a head at a Japanese takeaway like this. 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 takeaway with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
MainsTeppanyaki set

Meat, seafood and vegetables from the hot plate

$32–51

Sushi & SashimiSalmon sashimi

NZ king salmon (8 pieces)

$17–24

Small PlatesMiso soup

With tofu and wakame

$3.4–5.1

MainsTempura udon

Thick noodles with prawn tempura

$17–21

Desserts & DrinksSake

By the glass

$8.5–14

Desserts & DrinksMochi

Sweet rice cakes

$6.8–8.5

Plan your visit

When is Purple Dragon busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 6 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Purple Dragon

Where is Purple Dragon?

Purple Dragon is at 26 Forest Drive, Methven, about 100 m from central Methven. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Purple Dragon's opening hours?

Opening hours have not been confirmed on our listing. Please contact the venue before you visit.

What kind of food does Purple Dragon serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at Purple Dragon?

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

Does Purple Dragon do takeaways?

Yes, takeaway is listed as available.

What other restaurants are near Purple Dragon?

The closest is Steel-Worx Bar and Restaurant (20 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Purple Dragon

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

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Other Japanese places nearby

Japanese in Methven
NameAreaStatusDistance
AQUA Japanese Restaurant & TakeawayMethven–240 m