Summer Palace Restaurant
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About Summer Palace Restaurant
Summer Palace Restaurant serves Chinese dishes on High St in Cardiff, set in a stone building opposite the Old Bishop's Palace. The menu runs to familiar staples such as fried rice and chicken curry sauce, alongside set meals offered with multiple choices. Service is walk-in, though tables fill quickly and seating is not always guaranteed without a reservation. Takeaway collections run alongside dine-in service throughout service hours. The setting, within the old stone building across from the Palace, gives the dining room a backdrop distinct from a standard high street unit.
Good to know
“Chinese dishes served in an ancient stone village building opposite the Old Bishop's Palace.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible seating
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried rice, chicken curry sauce, set meals and advance reservations required.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried rice, chicken curry sauce, set meals and advance reservations required.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the set meals and generous portions at reasonable prices, with service described as excellent and attentive, including a birthday visit called wonderful. One reviewer flags getting seated without a reservation as lucky, and another warns walk-ins risk disappointment. A single visitor criticized the fried rice and a grainy, canned-tasting chicken curry sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly praise the set meals and generous portions at reasonable prices, with service described as excellent and attentive, including a birthday visit called wonderful. One reviewer flags getting seated without a reservation as lucky, and another warns walk-ins risk disappointment. A single visitor criticized the fried rice and a grainy, canned-tasting chicken curry sauce.
Featured reviews
- Andrew Ingram
“Had a wonderful meal to celebrate my birthday. Lovely atmosphere and friendly, attentive staff. …”
- Sian Wiltshire
“The food was absolutely delicious and the service was great. We were there early on a Sunday evening and the tables filled up quickly, along with a steady stream of takeaway collections the whole time we were there - always a good sign!”
- Jacqueline Lawrence
“Excellent service tasty food with variety of choices we has set meals good portions would recommend reasonable prices”
- Karen K
“The food there are very delicious Chinese cuisine. Their service is very good. But you have to make a reservation in advance. Otherwise you will get disappointed if you walk in with no booking.”
- Kyle Fourie
“The vibe and service was really good. We didn't have a reservation so we were lucky to have gotten a seat. The food was decently portioned and good for the price. However the restaurant loses a star for the absolute mess of fried rice. It was rice for £3. The Chicken curry sauce was also very grainy like it was made from a can. Overall good! But a little overhyped in my opinion.”
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Summer Palace Restaurant
- Han Sing4.21510.8 mi£10–20
chicken curry, salt and pepper box, chicken balls
- Sun Wah3.9721.5 mi
salt and pepper chips, share box for 2, dry rubbery chicken
- Oriental Chef3.5339.2 mi away£20–30
chips, singapore chow mein, chicken balls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Palace Restaurant | 4.6365 | — | — | fried rice, chicken curry sauce, set meals |
| Han Sing | 4.2151 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | chicken curry, salt and pepper box, chicken balls |
| Sun Wah | 3.972 | 1.5 mi | — | salt and pepper chips, share box for 2, dry rubbery chicken |
| Oriental Chef | 3.533 | 9.2 mi away | £20–30 | chips, singapore chow mein, chicken balls |
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