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Chinatown

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42 New City Road
Glasgow G4 9JT
Phone 0141-353 0037
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Atmosphere

From the moment you walk in here, the word that springs to mind is opulence. The centrepiece of the restaurant is the enormous chandelier. A second highlight is the large fish tank in the rear wall. Despite being tucked away on New City Road, slightly away from the city centre, it bustles with activity at weekends. It's still usually possible to get a table without having made a booking, but occasionally the entire place is taken over for functions like wedding receptions.

Food

When you taste the food here, you're left in no doubt why it's busy. The number of Chinese diners also says something about the quality and authenticity of what is on offer. There is a bewildering selection of dishes for starter and main course, while the sweets are more varied than usual for a Chinese restaurant. There are also set menus available, an excellent option for a group of people who are unfamiliar with this type of food. Some nights of the week feature a buffet, again a good introduction to Chinese food.

Drink

The wine list is long, but the house white is very nice and fits in with almost everything on the menu.

Service

Friendly, polite and prompt. The waiters and waitresses are Chinese and there is just the occasional problem with English (or possibly Glaswegian).

Price

This varies widely depending on your selections. Main courses are around £10-£15 and an a la carte meal with wine can be over £30 a head. Set meals and buffet nights are much less expensive. In common with many Chinese restaurants, Chinatown sells food to take away. This is done from the main restaurant and prices are 10% off the a la carte price.

Overall

A little more expensive than the average meal of a similar type, but the quality of the food is so high, there really is nothing to complain about. An equally good place to go for a quiet meal for two or with a large group. Recommended for a very good meal out, this restaurant earns its four stars in style.

This review was submitted by The Editor.

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