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CHINESE/CANTONESE
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19-21 Dundas Street
Edinburgh, EH3 6QG
CANTONESE RESTAURANT
0131 557 1875
One of a select group of Edinburgh Chinese
restaurants that have been around for decades,
Kweilin (opened in 1984), has generally been seen
as ‘the posh one’. It came under new management
in 2008, although not much seems to have changed
– freshened up certainly, but a lack of fussiness
about the decor endures in its Georgian premises.
The kitchen offers a fairly traditional take on Scottish
Cantonese, dealing in the likes of steamed scallops
in trenchant black bean sauce, classic sweet &
sour pork or premium turbot (when available) with
ginger & spring onion in soy. For something more
unusual, check out the specials – an appetiser of
razor clams with garlic & vermicelli noodles, for
example. The cooking might lack finesse around
the edges, but Kweilin still attracts New Town locals
as well as overseas visitors in the city on business.
The restaurant fills up swiftly most lunchtimes and
again around supper time.
CHINA PALACE
27 Bernard Street, Edinburgh, EH6 6SH
Fast Delivery:
0131 554 5292
One of Leith’s longest-standing Chinese restaurants,
ChinaPalacehasearned itself a loyal clientele, largely
on the basis of word of mouth recommendations. Its
unassuming exterior belies a cosy interior where a
warm welcome and traditional hospitality are all part
of the dining experience. The food itself draws upon
a mixture of traditional Chinese recipes combined
with contemporary offerings that are toothsome and
succulent. While the herbs and spices are sourced
from Asian food suppliers, much of the restaurant’s
meat and fish is local. In a city that is hardly short
of oriental restaurants, China Palace stands out on
account of its good service and excellent cuisine.
Situated on Bernard Street, the restaurant, which
seats 80, does a brisk lunch and dinner trade,
with a takeaway service offering a selection of
complimentary dishes according to the order value.
From miniature spring rolls to lemon chicken and
barbecued spare ribs to apple fritter.
KWEILIN
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