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Kwei Lin — Chinese restaurants in Buxton

Kwei Lin

Chinese restaurantsBuxton

4.2 out of 5 stars4.2(298 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1298 77822
1-2 Lower Hardwick St, Buxton SK17 6DQ, United Kingdom
£10–20

About Kwei Lin

Family-run Kwei Lin is a Chinese restaurant at 1-2 Lower Hardwick St in central Buxton, cooking Cantonese food for the town since 1994. It sits on a quiet street off the high street. The extensive menu includes vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options, so those diners can order from the same list as everyone else. Steamed buns and beef with honey and red dates are on it, and both are not standard options. A fillet steak black bean sizzler sits alongside them. Portions are large.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free street parking · Paid street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids
  • Dietary
    Vegan options · Vegetarian options

Reviews

4.2/5
298 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention large portions, steamed aubergine, chicken szechuan and vegan and vegetarian options.

5★
190
4★
54
3★
16
2★
10
1★
28

Customer Review Summary

Diners most often praise the food itself, called delicious and served in large portions. Steamed aubergine in ginger and spring onion is described as tasty and light, and one reviewer says it left them without the stodgy feeling that often follows a Chinese meal. Close behind are the fillet steak black bean sizzler, chicken and sweet corn soup, and salt and pepper chips. One reviewer also liked the steamed buns and the beef with honey and red dates, which are not standard options. Reviewers repeatedly call the staff friendly and helpful, and several mention great value and plenty of vegan and vegetarian choices. The setting draws the complaints. A long-time customer holding a birthday meal found the restaurant cold and in need of a serious upgrade, another found it a bit dark inside, and a third says the atmosphere is not the best, with takeaway customers coming and going. One reviewer thought the hoisin sauce looked microwaved, though it tasted good. One meal ended with a nice Chinese green tea.

Featured reviews

  • Google user
    “5* without a doubt. Superb food and lots of it. Great friendly service, no awkwardly long waits. Really good prices. We sat in the restaurant. I had chicken and sweet corn soup and fillet steak black bean sizzler... fantastic! Centrally located, tucked away in quiet street. Highly recommended!”
  • Google user
    “Wow! What a find. Probably the best Chinese meal we’ve ever had. We had the steamed aubergine in ginger and spring onion, chicken Szechuan, salt and pepper chips and egg fried rice. It was all amazing. It didn’t make us feel stodgy or like we overate like often happens after a Chinese meal. The steamed aubergine was so tasty and light, chicken Szechuan was great with lots of stir fried veg. Really friendly service by the waitress throughout and had a nice Chinese green tea to finish. Highly recommend!”
  • Google user
    “Lovely family business. Very welcoming and cosy. Great value, large portions, fresh good quality Chinese. Would highly recommend”
  • Google user
    “Lovely Chinese restaurant off the high street. Extensive menu with plenty of vegan & vegetarian options. Food was delicious. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would definitely recommend.”
  • Google user
    “Been going here for years and attended for a birthday meal but unfortunately despite the great food and the staff who are so friendly and accommodating, the restraunt is cold and needs a very seriously well earned upgrade. I really do hope this happens.”

Highlights

“Kwei Lin is a small family restaurant and takeaway that has been serving traditional Cantonese cuisine to the people of Buxton since 1994. As well as the Chinese food you know and love, we offer gluten-free and vegetarian options, creating an experience that everyone can enjoy.”

  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Popular for solo dining
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options

Amenities

  • Free street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Good for kids
  • Vegan options
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  • Bar onsite
  • Cozy
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Late-night food
  • Catering
Offerings· 6
  • Alcohol
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine
Dining options· 4
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Table service
Popular for· 1
  • Solo dining
Atmosphere· 1
  • Casual
Facilities· 1
  • Restroom
Crowd· 2
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Parking· 2
  • Paid street parking
  • Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
Planning· 1
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

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