
Shanghai Banquet
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About Shanghai Banquet
Shanghai Banquet is a Chinese restaurant on Tweedbank Dr in Galashiels, built around a buffet of over 100 dishes, each clearly labelled. The seafood section includes sushi, and a small salad bar sits alongside the hot dishes. A dessert bar carries a chocolate fountain and a candy floss machine, so the meal can finish with something to make at the table. Cocktails are served to go with the buffet. Soft drinks come in a refillable glass, with a selection of sodas to choose from.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids · High chairs · Kids' menu
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood and sushi selection, candy floss machine, dessert bar and chocolate fountain and refillable soda glass.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seafood and sushi selection, candy floss machine, dessert bar and chocolate fountain and refillable soda glass.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come back to the buffet spread, praising the range of dishes and the clear labelling. Diners single out seafood sushi, salmon, prawns and mussels, with duck and braised steaks among the mains and nuggets, sausages and macaroni cheese for the kids. Desserts get steady mention too, from cheesecakes and ice creams to a chocolate fountain and a candy floss machine one reviewer had never seen before. One diner who eats only fish, chicken and veggies still found plenty to choose from, and a refillable soda glass is noted for those skipping alcohol. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and a couple of reviewers call the value reasonable. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who found all the food lukewarm to cold, with watery sauces and limited starters, though another described the same food as piping hot. One reviewer says the buffet saves a trip to Edinburgh or Carlisle, and a family on their fourth visit say the staff always go the extra mile.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers come back to the buffet spread, praising the range of dishes and the clear labelling. Diners single out seafood sushi, salmon, prawns and mussels, with duck and braised steaks among the mains and nuggets, sausages and macaroni cheese for the kids. Desserts get steady mention too, from cheesecakes and ice creams to a chocolate fountain and a candy floss machine one reviewer had never seen before. One diner who eats only fish, chicken and veggies still found plenty to choose from, and a refillable soda glass is noted for those skipping alcohol. Staff are repeatedly described as friendly and welcoming, and a couple of reviewers call the value reasonable. The main complaint comes from one reviewer who found all the food lukewarm to cold, with watery sauces and limited starters, though another described the same food as piping hot. One reviewer says the buffet saves a trip to Edinburgh or Carlisle, and a family on their fourth visit say the staff always go the extra mile.
Featured reviews
- Matthew Williams
“Our friends recommended this for a meal out. Me and my wife visited with our friends and we were not disappointed. The staff are very friendly and professional. There is a good choice of food but not OTT. The food was piping hot and very tasty. Also a good selection of drinks. Never seen a candy floss machine, this was great. The restaurant was spotless, and the toilets were also spotless and fresh. I cannot find a negative word to say. Thank you to you all for a great dining experience.”
- Fred bigox
“Fantastic good quality food.. Brilliant hosts, looks amazing and lively stmisphere. Very big accessible toilet.”
- Carole Leiper
“Avoid going here. All the food lukewarm to cold. Limited choice on starters. Sauces in food very watery. Lovely setting but food really lets the place down. Won't be returning”
- Hollie Lee
“Absolutely amazing brilliant staff 10/10 food would recommend absolutely fabulous decor to this place is really put together the staff are lovely and the food is just so flavourful”
- Britta Jansen-oakley
“First time we've been and we were really impressed. I only eat fish, chicken and veggies but the number of dishes for me to choose from was amazing. Absolutely loads of dishes if you eat everything, which my husband did 🤣 The staff were really friendly and helpful, and the resteraunt was immaculate. The food is beautifully presented and the dish labels were clear. Really good value for money. Will definitely be going back very soon.”
Hours
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- Tuesday
- Closed
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Highlights
“Shanghai banquet would like to welcome you. We offer a high quality with an oriental twist.We offer a vast range of over 100 dishes on our buffet where you can find tasty oriental food prepared only by our finest, highly experienced chefs. Are you looking for the ultimate dining experience?Let us spoil you with our cocktails with great flavours while you choose from our buffet!”
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
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- Bar onsite
- Casual
- Onsite services
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Quick bite
- Wine
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 2
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Highlights· 3
- Great beer selection
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Trendy
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Accessibility· 3
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 4
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
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