Chinatown Restaurant

Chinatown Restaurant, Palmerston North 156 Cuba Street - Palmerston North

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• Sit down

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Last update on 13/12/2023
4,0
87 Reviews
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Last update on 20/12/2023
4,2
863 Reviews
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Last update on 30/01/2023
3,6
17 Reviews
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Last update on 30/01/2023
4,2
50 Reviews
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Zomato
Last update on 30/01/2023
3,7
36 Reviews

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Last update on 24/09/2020
4,2
565 Reviews

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Abby Scott
+5
Great place, really good food. Large variety too. It's good because you can get up and get as many portions as you like. Very family friendly and good staff and service!
Oct 05, 2018
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Michael Emery
+5
The yum cha is excellent quality and good value for money. Yum cha carts only do the rounds during the day, otherwise the evening menu has a wide variety of tasty dumplings to choose from. The Crispy Roasted Pork and Roast Duck dish is a great favourite.

The fixed-price evening buffet is popular with locals, offering good variety and value for those with a big appetite, however desserts can be a little flavourless. As we tend to be big dumpling fans, we prefer to order from the menu.

Chinatown offers exactly what you would expect from a good Chinese restaurant. The chairs are comfortable, the tables are a good size, sturdy, have good linen coverings, and there is plenty of room between them. The staff are always friendly.

Consistent quality at good prices. This is the best place in Palmy to get your yum cha fix.
Jun 14, 2017
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Jimon007
+4.5
Came to Palmy for daughters dance competition. I visited this place with friends before and had buffet dinner. Way better than I thought. This time took my family there and this time tried dishes from menu. We had prawn dish (hot but manageable. Nicely cooked veggies and peanut but felt a bit salty) & yellow noodle with veggies (wok fire favour - Great But needed more favour), won ton soup (great flavor with generous partition and good soup). Generally great and was very busy on Sat Saturday. They open at 5pm and had already three tables sitter at 5pm. With attentive staff, good location and nice food, highly recommended.
Mar 26, 2017
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Chris Cowie
+4
Sunday Yumcha lunch. Good atmosphere with plenty of Chinese and non Chinese customers. Staff friendly and competent. Food met all my expectations. Location and parking was great.
Jan 22, 2017
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Richardjf
+4.5
Very popular over weekends for yum char..... for good reason - the food is excellent.

In the evenings, the restaurant seems to be popular for its buffet-style dining. However, ordering from the menu is available.

Food from the menu is excellent and up to the standard of Chinese restaurants from NZ's big cities, e.g. Wellington or Auckland, for its authenticity and quality. Very tasty.
May 23, 2016
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Jeff
+4.5
Yum Cha is pretty good, and the menu is fine also, I've done a few set menus and they were just fine. Look, it's not a flash place and for the price it's perfectly fine. 

I've been back at least 4 times over the past year or so, usually with friends for Yum Cha, which is always fun.

I'm giving this place a 4.5 because it does everything it says it will on the packet and to be frank the food is very good!
Mar 28, 2016
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Matchachacha
+4
This place does GREAT Yum Cha! I'm from Sydney & have been to a lot of Yum Cha places, but I always enjoy coming here when I visit NZ.

Get here early because Yum Cha is deservedly popular. The usual suspects are all good - BBQ pork buns, prawn dumplings, vege dumplings, egg tarts - but my favorites are:

 - stuffed capsicum & stuffed eggplant, in black bean sauce

 - rice noodle rolls

 - for dessert the durian mochi are just amazing, just a definite hint of durian flavour in fresh cream, eat them while they're still cold. if you like durian you really have to try these, they deserve to be a cult favorite

The staff are generally efficient & the owners are friendly. It's no frills decor & surroundings - if you want a flashy self-conscious restaurant this isn't for you, but for Yum Cha fans Chinatown PN is unpretentious, good food & good value.
Nov 07, 2015
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Joseph Hinde
+5
When I entered the establishment I couldn't help but notice an employee that was around the age of 18-19 kept staring at me as I tried to enjoy my yum cha.  I asked the manager what her name was. The name of the creepy server was "Ashleigh"unless you want to be perved on by hormonal,  k-pop loving  woman and possible Soju addict, then i would not advise going to this establishment. Nah but seriously, HAPPY BIRTHDAY ASHLEIGH!!!!I wish you all the best for your 19th birthday and that you have an amazing day today! I am so glad i meet you as you have greatly improved the quality of life for me with your kindness, beautiful personally and your amazing taste in K-pop.I wish you were here in Auckland so we can have more of those little Soju dates (pretty much an excuse to get shitfaced in a korean setting).looking forward to seeing you again!loads of love Joe! :D EK OH EK OH b3b3
Dec 12, 2014
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Sara H
+4.5
I have been to this restaurant many time as it is popular for birthdays and gathering.
My all time favorite dish would be the marinaded duck followed by the crispy pork mains and last the dumpling which is entrée.

Excellent place for gatherings such as a family get together.
Kind fast service with wonderful food.
Dec 09, 2014
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Yvonne Rose
+3.5
Great for yum cha, but I don't recommend it for the evening banquets.  The food is decidely average - usual quality of takeaway food.  The decor needs freshening up - there were holes and stains in the ceiling.
Sep 25, 2014
5
Tez H
+5
Went for an impromptu Sunday lunch for 4 adults. Expected to have smorgasbord but had yum cha. Great variety and great flavours. Particular favourite was the BBQ pork and the mango pudding. Definitely value for money. Very good dining experience.
5
TheNZLILY
+5
It provides very affordable Buffet Lunch, which is only $20. If you compare to the Asian Cafe in the Plaza, it's the same price to get only one plate of food. The buffet provides good enough variety, salad and cake, coffee, and tea, all included.
5
Jono joe
+5
Best yum cha around this city, delicious. Wontons are the standout dish here will be my go to from now on. Pork ribs are very tender, but missing the fresh red chili on top. Prawn dumplings and pork dumplings I could not fault . Chicken and glutinous rice was lacking Chinese sausage and a delicious kick. Still very happy with service and food.
4
Greg Backhouse
+4
We had the buffet. Food was pretty good however some dishes were a little cold. $23 a head was good value for money. They need the heating on though, as the place was colder inside than outside. Friendly service.
4
Ngaire
+4
Steamed pork with Taro Sizzling beef Crushed Cucumber Buffet I'm so glad we chose this restaurant to dine at last night, I was so impressed with the quality of service and especially the dishes. So much wonderful tasty food and we had leftovers. Loved it!
5
Neil Foot
+5
Food was wonderful. Service very efficent and wide variety of flavours.
5
Alan Heather-Xia
+5
Best Chinese Yum Cha in town. Good atmosphere and fresh food. Have to wait for seats, but can be booked over the phone. Friendly staff and efficient services.
5
Teena Lawrence
+5
Fast, friendly service, served hot and Freshly cooked to our table. We had the banquet for 7
5
Margurette Sayers
+5
Food is so flavoursome! So many dishes to choose from,never short of choice as the menu is very l
5
lindsay hemiona warren
+5
Throughly enjoyed the food, fried rice was one huge highlight for me. Waiters very respectful to other customers. I would recommend very much.

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Monday:
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Tuesday:
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday:
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thursday:
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday:
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday:
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday:
11:00 AM - 02:30 PM
05:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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