British food has always been known as a desert, and international students’ Chinese stomachs have raised their protest flags when the dish of the day turns out to be fish and chips. In today’s highly internationalised world, Chinese food has spread to every corner of the world. Bristol is no exception, so let’s look at some of the best Chinese restaurants in Bristol today.
Nice Spice
Putting Nice Spice first is purely from the blogger’s selfishness, only allowing students to come to Bristol after eating his BBQ pork! The shop mainly serves BBQ pork and some typical Cantonese dishes in fast food restaurants; the portions are sufficient, and the flavour is correct; the only drawback is that there are too many queues. Before meal time, go back to line up for half an hour or so to be able to take it back to the flat to eat. If you want to find a place to sit down and eat, it is recommended to avoid the peak period. Note: Nice Spice only accepts cash, and they don’t have toilets. However, if you go to the Chill Tea next door and say you eat at Nice Spice, they will let you use the toilet.
Address: 24 Denmark St, Bristol BS1 5DQ
Price:￡12-￡15/person
Business hours: 12-8:30 PM except Wednesday
Recommend dishes: Crispy Pork With Rice, Five Spice Beef Brisket and Pork Belly Chicken Hot Pot.
Mayflower Chinese Restaurant
Mayflower is one of the more common names used in Chinese restaurants abroad. It is located in the centre of Bristol at the Grand Circus, with a menu that mainly includes Cantonese and some Szechuan dishes. The atmosphere and décor at Mayflower is a classic Cantonese restaurant look and feel. The staff are amiable and helpful with birthday surprises. This restaurant has a very extensive and authentic menu. It is one of the most highly attended restaurants, with dine-in, packaged and takeaway orders available, making it a late-night eatery for many international students.
Address: 1a, 5a Haymarket Walk, Bristol BS1 3LN
Price:￡15-￡20/person
Business hours: 5:30 PM-1:00 AM except Monday
Recommend dishes: Returned Pork, Boiled Beef, Mouthwatering Chicken
Beijing Cooking Pot
If you’re looking for more authentic Chinese food, try Beijing Cooking Pot, where the staff are very welcoming and will make you feel right at home. Beijing Cooking Pot is a restaurant that focuses on casseroles, which is more suited to students who prefer lighter bites and soups. The location is close to the University of Bristol, so order a casserole in the winter, and you’ll be warmed up afterwards.
Address: Up from the BRI Hospital, 17 Perry Rd, Bristol BS1 5BG
Price:￡10-￡15/person
Business hours: Monday-Friday: 11-7 PM
Recommend dishes: Lamb Slice Soup, Beef Hot Pot
Wong’s Restaurant
Wong’s Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant known for its ambience, with a style that is very much in line with international students’ first impressions of Chinese restaurants abroad, and a decor rich in Chinese elements. A spacious and elegant environment with a collection of dishes from all over the world, Wong’s Restaurant’s price is higher than other similar restaurants, and will also charge a 10% tip; the overall taste is not a very prominent point, but suitable for important occasions as a celebration or feast for essential guests.
Address: 12 Denmark St, Bristol BS1 5DQ
Price:￡25-￡40/person
Business hours: 11-11 PM
Recommend dishes: Mouth-watering Chicken, Boiled Fish
BrisNoodles.com
One of Bristol’s most famous Chinese restaurants, BrisNoodles.com, is a regular destination for Bristol students. Located on the south-east side of the school, BrisNoodles.com offers a selection of Wenzhou specialities as well as the usual Chinese dishes, with flavours to suit a wider group of students, and also accepts takeaway bookings to complement the dishes served in the dormitory dining room. It also accepts takeaway orders and can be used to supplement the dishes served at dormitory dinners.
Address: 10A Park Row, Bristol BS1 5LJ
Price:￡25-￡40/person
Business hours: 11-9:30 PM except Sunday
Recommend dishes: Volcanic Spare Ribs, Wenzhou Glutinous Rice, Meat and Crab Casserole.
Your Kitchen
Your Kitchen is the number one Sichuan restaurant in Bristol in my heart! It offers a wide range of dishes and flavours that I miss from my hometown. Your Kitchen is slightly more expensive than its counterparts. Still, the flavour of the food, the speed of the food, the service attitude and the environment of the restaurant are higher than those of similar restaurants. It can be a good choice for roommates’ dinners and daily dates.
Address: Your Kitchen, 95 Queens Rd, Clifton, Bristol BS8 1LW
Price:￡20-￡30/person
Business hours: 11-10:30 PM except Wednesday
Recommend dishes: Chilli Chicken, Returned Pork, Chicken with Pickled Peppers
FAQ
For those who like spicy food, we recommend the spicy chicken and the back-to-basics pork. We recommend Pork Belly Chicken Hot Pot for those with a lighter palate.
Securing a table at our restaurant is simple. You can make a reservation through our website or by giving us a call. While we do accept walk-ins, making a reservation is recommended to ensure you have the best possible dining experience, especially during weekends or special events when we tend to be busier.
Bristol Chinese restaurants are basically priced at £10-20 per person. If you go to some of the nicer restaurants it’s £20-40 per person.
