San Restaurant - Finest Chinese Cuisine
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About San Restaurant - Finest Chinese Cuisine
On Moulsham St in Chelmsford, San Restaurant serves Chinese cuisine through both a set menu and an all-you-can-eat buffet. The room keeps a simple layout, and the format is walk-in rather than reserved seating. Dishes come to the table brought by the staff, with plates cleared as the next round arrives, keeping the buffet moving without diners needing to queue at a counter. Beyond the buffet, the kitchen also runs a set menu for those who prefer to order individual dishes rather than the all-you-can-eat option. Takeaway is available for those who want the food without the sit-down room.
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Menu & Prices
119 dishes · mains £12–25- Sunday£24.00
- Monday-Thursday£22.00
- Friday - Saturday£25.00
- Children£12.00
- On Special Occasions Days£25.00
- San's Spare Ribs
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention all you can eat buffet, vegan and vegetarian options, takeaway orders and drinks.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention all you can eat buffet, vegan and vegetarian options, takeaway orders and drinks.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly, welcoming service, with staff described as kind, patient and professional. One takeaway customer notes staff gave them time to change an order after it was placed. The food is repeatedly called fresh, tasty and hot, whether eaten in or taken away, and the drinks are called fantastic and excellent by a few. Close behind is the all you can eat buffet, where dishes are brought to the table, alongside a set menu and a broad choice for vegan and vegetarian diners. Several mention generous portions, good value and a clean, comfortable, nice atmosphere. The main complaint comes from one takeaway customer, who found the chilli beef dry and stale, the salt and chilli ribs with no meat on them, and the prawn toast disappointing. Another reviewer pushes back on the negative reviews, calling the waiting service superb and the food plentiful. One diner mentions that dishes were cleared as the next ones arrived, with no long wait.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the friendly, welcoming service, with staff described as kind, patient and professional. One takeaway customer notes staff gave them time to change an order after it was placed. The food is repeatedly called fresh, tasty and hot, whether eaten in or taken away, and the drinks are called fantastic and excellent by a few. Close behind is the all you can eat buffet, where dishes are brought to the table, alongside a set menu and a broad choice for vegan and vegetarian diners. Several mention generous portions, good value and a clean, comfortable, nice atmosphere. The main complaint comes from one takeaway customer, who found the chilli beef dry and stale, the salt and chilli ribs with no meat on them, and the prawn toast disappointing. Another reviewer pushes back on the negative reviews, calling the waiting service superb and the food plentiful. One diner mentions that dishes were cleared as the next ones arrived, with no long wait.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Absolutely fantastic food great no long wait service great cleared as next dishes arrived will definitely be booking again 👍”
- Google user
“Absolutely outstanding from start to finish! We went into the restaurant to order our takeaway, and the service was flawless. We actually realised we'd made a mistake with our order after we'd already placed it, but the staff couldn't have been more kind or patient. They happily gave us time to change it without making us feel awkward at all, which was really appreciated. The food was incredibly fresh, piping hot and absolutely delicious. Every dish was packed with flavour and you could really tell everything had been cooked with care. The quality was exceptional and the portions were generous too. Customer service like this is becoming harder to find, but everyone was welcoming, friendly and genuinely wanted to make sure we had a great experience. Without a doubt one of the best Chinese takeaways we've had in a long time. We'll definitely be coming back”
- Google user
“Absolutely lovely staff, lots of seating and good layout for venue. Broad range on the menu, lots of choice for vegan and vegetarian food. You have a choice of all you can eat buffet and also if you wish a set menu. Restaurant was busy, so guess lots of people agree that is delivers exactly as advertised 👏 .”
- Google user
“Worst Chinese takeaway I have ever had!! The chilli beef came so dry and stale. The chill and salt ribs had zero meat and my partner described them as dry as the Sahara desert… the prawn toast which should surely be safe to not mess up, still managed to be absolutely naff. I have never left a review on a restaurant before because I consider myself very easy to please but it was that bad that I felt like I needed to warn others. Worst £32 I have ever spent…”
- Google user
“There was a great deal of food to choose from the menu and you can have as much as you like. The staff will bring the dishes to your table. Alll of which was lovely . Staff were very attentive and there was a nice atmosphere in the restaurant.”
Hours
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Good to know
“Traditional Chinese cuisine and all-you-can-eat buffet in a simple restaurant; takeaway available.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, restroom, seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
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- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Location
Chinese restaurants near San Restaurant - Finest Chinese Cuisine
- Happy Gourmet3.91280.6 mi
chicken balls, chow mein, chilli beef
- China Palace4.21200.8 mi
chicken balls, sizzling beef, generous portion sizes
- Yau's Chinese Takeaway4.31397.2 mi away
tender beef, tempura prawns, authentic chinese dishes
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Restaurant - Finest Chinese Cuisine | 4.4805 | — | all you can eat buffet, vegan and vegetarian options, takeaway orders |
| Happy Gourmet | 3.9128 | 0.6 mi | chicken balls, chow mein, chilli beef |
| China Palace | 4.2120 | 0.8 mi | chicken balls, sizzling beef, generous portion sizes |
| Yau's Chinese Takeaway | 4.3139 | 7.2 mi away | tender beef, tempura prawns, authentic chinese dishes |
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