
Dragon Palace
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Quick info
About Dragon Palace
The all-you-can-eat format at Dragon Palace works differently from a hot-plate buffet: dishes are cooked fresh to order and carried out to your table, so a group can keep ordering across the meal. The Chinese restaurant sits on Barrack Rd in Christchurch and opens daily in the evenings. Chow mein runs through the menu in several forms, including Singapore chow mein and a Malaysian style beef and vegetable version, alongside sweet and sour, beef with cashew nuts, spring rolls and chicken balls. Set dinner menus are built for two or more people, and portions are large enough that diners often take leftovers home. Tables can be booked in advance, and orders frequently arrive with a complimentary dish added. There is a small car park round the back for anyone driving in.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs available
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
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Menu & Prices
14 dishes- All You Can Eat
- Chicken Oyster Sauce
- Dragon Palace Hors D'Oeuvres
- Crispy Duck and Pancakes
- King Prawn Szechuan
- Spicy Chicken
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention all you can eat buffet cooked fresh, complimentary dish with order, singapore chow mein and generous set dinner portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention all you can eat buffet cooked fresh, complimentary dish with order, singapore chow mein and generous set dinner portions.
Customer Review Summary
The cook-to-order buffet is what brings diners back, described repeatedly as fresh, cooked to order and arriving piping hot at the table, with portions several call generous enough to take home. Named dishes recur in the praise: Malaysian style beef and vegetable chow mein, Singapore chow mein and chicken balls, plus spring rolls, sweet and sour and beef with cashew nuts. Several mention a complimentary dish arriving with takeaway orders, and service draws warm words, with one party noting waitresses who stayed calm on a busy floor and another describing unhurried small talk about where they were from. Two accounts run counter: one regular of several months reports a delivery arriving stone cold, chips included, and says they will not order again, while another felt the all you can eat did not really deliver and did not feel good the next day. Smaller notes include a car park called small, and one table's approval of the switch to Christmas music.
Customer Review Summary
The cook-to-order buffet is what brings diners back, described repeatedly as fresh, cooked to order and arriving piping hot at the table, with portions several call generous enough to take home. Named dishes recur in the praise: Malaysian style beef and vegetable chow mein, Singapore chow mein and chicken balls, plus spring rolls, sweet and sour and beef with cashew nuts. Several mention a complimentary dish arriving with takeaway orders, and service draws warm words, with one party noting waitresses who stayed calm on a busy floor and another describing unhurried small talk about where they were from. Two accounts run counter: one regular of several months reports a delivery arriving stone cold, chips included, and says they will not order again, while another felt the all you can eat did not really deliver and did not feel good the next day. Smaller notes include a car park called small, and one table's approval of the switch to Christmas music.
Featured reviews
- J
“Wasn’t a fan, the all you can eat wasn’t really an all you can eat. Didn’t feel good the next day either. Staff were nice but apart from that I feel like I could have gone somewhere else nicer. It was ok not great”
- Deborah Coleman
“Excellent food and service as always and the young man who served was very pleasant and helpful. …”
- Kirstyn Collins
“Amazing take away! Food was so good and staff were lovely when collecting the order. We received a complimentary dish which was lovely - definitely recommend the Singapore chow mein and chicken balls 😍”
- Miss Queenie
“First time going there and we weren’t disappointed. We booked and chose the buffet menu. Everything was fresh and cooked to order. Arrived at the table pipping hot. Portions were just the right size. I guess he was the owner and he was lovely, friendly and polite. We’d definitely go back there again and recommend”
- Martha Vujicic
“Where do I start. Two lovely waitresses served us - Amber and Rhea. Extremely attentive and clearly experienced despite youth. The food was delicious (especially the Malaysian style beef and vegetable chow mein). Perfectly served upon my warmed plate - a lovely touch. Amber remained calm under pressure regardless of the busy restaurant floor and we saw Rhea pay close attention to detail when clearing and relaying tables. Loved the music on at the start of our night, the switch to Xmas music was nice however I did particularly enjoy the James Arthur prior.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Always offers all that you can eat
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 6
- Serves alcohol
- Serves coffee
- Serves late-night food
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Dining options· 6
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Crowd· 1
- Good for groups
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Popular for· 3
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Accessibility· 3
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Family-friendly· 1
- High chairs available
Location
Chinese restaurants near Dragon Palace
- Wok U Like4.31120.2 mi£10–20
homemade spring roll, chow mein fried noodles, open clean kitchen
- Hong Kong Kitchen4.61350.5 mi
honey chicken, crispy pancake rolls, prawn toast
- Dragon Palace II3.51271 mi
salt and pepper chips, hot and sour soup, prawn toast and spare ribs
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Palace | 4.3469 | — | £10–50 | all you can eat buffet cooked fresh, complimentary dish with order, singapore chow mein |
| Wok U Like | 4.3112 | 0.2 mi | £10–20 | homemade spring roll, chow mein fried noodles, open clean kitchen |
| Hong Kong Kitchen | 4.6135 | 0.5 mi | — | honey chicken, crispy pancake rolls, prawn toast |
| Dragon Palace II | 3.5127 | 1 mi | — | salt and pepper chips, hot and sour soup, prawn toast and spare ribs |
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