Big ThumbTe Aro, Wellington
Big Thumb – Chinese food
Big Thumb – Chinese food
Big Thumb – Chinese food
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Chinese restaurant · Te Aro

Big Thumb

Te Aro, Wellington

Opening hours

Right now in Wellington1:34 pm
Hours not confirmed

We have not yet confirmed the opening hours for Big Thumb. Many Chinese restaurants in Wellington 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 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.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Chinese restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Vegetables & DessertsEggplant with garlic sauce

Yu xiang style

$18–23

MainsHoney chilli chicken

Crispy chicken glazed

$22–27

MainsSweet and sour pork

Crispy pork with pineapple and capsicum

$22–28

SoupsHot and sour soup

Tofu, mushroom and egg

$9–13

MainsSteamed whole fish

With ginger and spring onion

$38–60

Noodles & RiceSpecial fried rice

Prawn, BBQ pork and egg

$16–22

Plan your visit

When is Big Thumb busiest?

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

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Big Thumb

Where is Big Thumb?

Big Thumb is at Te Aro, Wellington, about 600 m from central Wellington. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Big Thumb's opening hours?

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

What kind of food does Big Thumb serve?

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

How much does it cost to eat at Big Thumb?

As an estimate, a meal at a Chinese restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near Big Thumb?

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

Nearby

More places to eat near Big Thumb

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

Map of Te Aro
Glou Glou 10 m
Bar

Glou Glou

17A Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Masala 30 m
Indian

Masala

12 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Ceylon Café – Cafe food 30 m
Cafe

Ceylon Café

2 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Rock Yard – Vietnamese food 40 m
Vietnamese

Rock Yard

18 Allen Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Squirrel – Cafe food 40 m
Cafe

Squirrel

Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington
Monsoon Poon – Asian food 50 m
Asian

Monsoon Poon

12 Blair Street, Te Aro
Te Aro, Wellington

Other Chinese places nearby

Chinese in Wellington
NameAreaStatusDistance
DragonsTe Aro–100 m
KC CafeTe Aro140 m
Mr LewTe Aro140 m
FJ Noodles and DumplingsTe Aro140 m
Majestic CuisineTe Aro150 m
Regal Chinese RestaurantTe Aro160 m