About Big Thumb
Tucked into the Te Aro area, Big Thumb serves Chinese food to locals and visitors in Te Aro, Wellington. It sits right in the heart of Wellington, within walking distance of the centre.
Expect the flavours of China: at Chinese food venues like this, favourites such as yum cha / dim sum and mapo tofu are usually on the menu. With 37 Chinese options across Wellington, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.
Opening hours for Big Thumb have not been confirmed on our listing yet. As with many Chinese restaurants in New Zealand, trading hours can change with the seasons and public holidays, so we recommend calling ahead before you visit.
For budgeting, Chinese restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). 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.





