Zhonghua Traditional Snacks
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About Zhonghua Traditional Snacks
On Norfolk St in Cambridge, Zhonghua Traditional Snacks is a Chinese restaurant built around hand-made specialities, including sweet steamed buns such as an egg custard bun. Recurring dishes span dumplings, spicy wonton, and vegetable spring rolls, with chicken, mushroom, and pak choi dumpling varieties also on offer. A large bowl of hot and spicy soup is served alongside, and desserts, including a green tea cake, round out the savory menu. Table service brings a staff member to the table to explain and recommend dishes rather than leaving diners to a self-serve counter. Card payment is accepted, and dogs are welcome inside. A small car park sits nearby, with free bays available just outside after 5pm.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dumplings, hot and spicy soup, egg custard bun and spicy wonton.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dumplings, hot and spicy soup, egg custard bun and spicy wonton.
Customer Review Summary
Dumplings draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling them delicious and generously portioned, though one diner found them cooked from frozen with a dry pork bun filling. Close behind, the hot and spicy soup gets singled out as a big, warming bowl, and others mention the veg spring rolls, mushroom and pak choi dumplings, egg custard bun, and green tea cake as fresh and flavorful. Desserts also draw compliments. Several reviewers describe the food as authentic and reasonably priced, and the service is repeatedly called friendly, with one older male staff member noted by name-free description as attentive and happy to explain the menu. The atmosphere is called cozy and quiet, though one review notes the decor is a bit tired. A couple of complaints stand out: one reviewer found the spicy wonton too small and sitting in excess oil, while another was disappointed by frozen-tasting dumplings. One reviewer returned specifically to celebrate a birthday meal.
Customer Review Summary
Dumplings draw the most praise, with reviewers repeatedly calling them delicious and generously portioned, though one diner found them cooked from frozen with a dry pork bun filling. Close behind, the hot and spicy soup gets singled out as a big, warming bowl, and others mention the veg spring rolls, mushroom and pak choi dumplings, egg custard bun, and green tea cake as fresh and flavorful. Desserts also draw compliments. Several reviewers describe the food as authentic and reasonably priced, and the service is repeatedly called friendly, with one older male staff member noted by name-free description as attentive and happy to explain the menu. The atmosphere is called cozy and quiet, though one review notes the decor is a bit tired. A couple of complaints stand out: one reviewer found the spicy wonton too small and sitting in excess oil, while another was disappointed by frozen-tasting dumplings. One reviewer returned specifically to celebrate a birthday meal.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Delicious dumplings! Went for my son's birthday and had a very nice meal. Just went again today and it was delicious.”
- Google user
“Spicy wonton was just okay Wontons are too small and not filling enough Also there was so much oil at the bottom”
- Google user
“I tell you what...the food was delicious. Well done chef. The service was really friendly. The portion size was good. I would definitely come back again. You have a small car park near the place or just outside you have bays free after 5pm. Just Google it. We ordered a bit too much but it was worth it. The Hot and Spicy soup and dumpling was so good. Go try, and also they take card for payment.”
- Google user
“Sublime dumplings, generous portions, incredibly priced, and top-notch service! The deserves are very nice too! If I could give 6/5 stars, I would.”
- Google user
“Authentic taste, fresh ingredients and friendly service. Great value for money and absolutely worth coming back!”
Highlights
“Functional little venue serving hand-made Chinese specialities, including sweet steamed buns.”
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Healthy options
- Small plates
Amenities
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Quick bite
- Dessert
- Great tea selection
- Offerings· 3
- Healthy options
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 3
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Table service
- Crowd· 3
- College students
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Zhonghua Traditional Snacks
- Golden Noodle Bistro 金香稻4.51250.7 mi
handmade noodles, boiled pork dumplings, spicy beef brisket
- Golden Bridge3.7492 mi£10–20
salt and pepper squid, chow mein, spring rolls
- Your Kitchen4.2595.6 mi away
bbq spare ribs, house special fried rice, large portion sizes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhonghua Traditional Snacks | 4.6787 | — | £10–20 | dumplings, hot and spicy soup, egg custard bun |
| Golden Noodle Bistro 金香稻 | 4.5125 | 0.7 mi | — | handmade noodles, boiled pork dumplings, spicy beef brisket |
| Golden Bridge | 3.749 | 2 mi | £10–20 | salt and pepper squid, chow mein, spring rolls |
| Your Kitchen | 4.259 | 5.6 mi away | — | bbq spare ribs, house special fried rice, large portion sizes |
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