
Local China Diner
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About Local China Diner
Local China Diner is a Chinese takeaway in Great Yarmouth, set at 4-5 Hall Quay opposite the Quay. The kitchen runs a main menu and an unlimited buffet side by side, so diners can order from the menu or work through the buffet's large selection of plates. Large dining rooms give the option of eating in rather than taking food away. On the menu, seafood dishes sit alongside classics such as fried rice and chicken curry. The restaurant serves evenings only, opening Tuesday to Sunday and closing on Mondays.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Paid parking lot · Parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buffet, chicken curry, fried rice and seafood.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention buffet, chicken curry, fried rice and seafood.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply on the buffet, the draw named most often, with several praising the large selection of plates served piping hot and a choice between the main menu and the buffet. Close behind are the chicken curry and fried rice, described as hot and tasty, and delivered on time, with one longtime customer saying it has improved lately. Friendly, polite service comes up repeatedly, and a few mention free parking across the road after a certain hour. The complaints carry real weight. Two reviewers say the food was either too sweet or too salty, and one describes seafood drenched in visible salt that tasted stale, leaving a large order unfinished and prompting worry about getting sick. Another found the Hong Kong pork tough and the prawns in the fried rice not fully cooked. Several note the dining room was cold, with one party keeping their coats on throughout the meal, and a former regular reports a steep price rise on the Combo Platter after the extra wings and spring rolls once added to larger orders disappeared.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply on the buffet, the draw named most often, with several praising the large selection of plates served piping hot and a choice between the main menu and the buffet. Close behind are the chicken curry and fried rice, described as hot and tasty, and delivered on time, with one longtime customer saying it has improved lately. Friendly, polite service comes up repeatedly, and a few mention free parking across the road after a certain hour. The complaints carry real weight. Two reviewers say the food was either too sweet or too salty, and one describes seafood drenched in visible salt that tasted stale, leaving a large order unfinished and prompting worry about getting sick. Another found the Hong Kong pork tough and the prawns in the fried rice not fully cooked. Several note the dining room was cold, with one party keeping their coats on throughout the meal, and a former regular reports a steep price rise on the Combo Platter after the extra wings and spring rolls once added to larger orders disappeared.
Featured reviews
- Norfolk Ref AH
“We've always ordered from here and collected. Since our last visit until today the quality has dropped dramatically, the costs have increased considerably. They used to add extra wings and spring rolls when orders were over a certain amount. Discount to collect. Now without these extras, plates still have leftovers but because it was not nice. A slight name change and almost 50% hike on the Combo Platter. We could have sat in and eaten in the buffet for not much more per head. I've posted the 3 menus, year on year. Don't mind the hike if the quality was there. Really disappointing and would urge to avoid. We won't be going back again”
- Fi Fi
“Me and my partner would order from here occasionally, we loved the seafood… HOWEVER on our last order, everything was drenched in salt, it’s like they were masking the fact that the food was possibly outdated and stale? Me and my partner are very cautious when eating something that has gone off, so we couldn’t even finish the £50 worth of food we ordered, tasted stale and so so much salt was added you can visually see the salt, such a shame, used to be good, we can’t order again as we’re worried we may get sick”
- Shena Harvey
“Lovely hot and tasty chicken curry and fried rice, we’ve eaten here for a long time but it’s definitely improved lately, the food was delivered on time and piping hot”
- Leigh Coleman
“We revisited this place recently... In its hay day years ago it was lovely, fancy, busy. Was very disappointed this time ... I couldnt fault the food, but the temperature outside was around zero... And only 3 or 4 degrees warmer inside... To the point we all kept our coats on for the whole meal.... We were absolutely freezing. Price wise, its ok. Around £26 a head for an unlimited buffet style plus drinks.”
- Tamika Sayers
“Great meal, a huge selection of plates, great service, meals were piping hot. Buffet was great and reasonable price for the amount of food you can have. Gets very busy which is nice to see. Parking is free after 4pm across the road. Will be returning again!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“njoy authentic Chinese food from China Diner, a fabulous 4-star Chinese takeaway located in Great Yarmouth NR30 1HX, serving authentic Chinese food to customers. We have a great team of skilled chefs who have years of expertise in preparing Chinese food, ensuring an explosion or flavour in every bite. Just eat and enjoy. Feel free to mention any allergies while placing your order. For fastest delivery service, please order online via All Eat App. China Diner 4-5 Hall Quay Great Yarmouth England NR30 1HX”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
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- Good for kids
- Alcohol
- Casual
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Coffee
- Dining options· 4
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Offerings· 2
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Parking· 2
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Crowd· 2
- Groups
- Tourists
Location
Chinese restaurants near Local China Diner
- New Sage4.61634.7 mi£10–20
generous portion sizes, free prawn crackers, crispy chilli beef
- Golden Dragon4.11236.2 mi away£10–20
chicken curry, sweet and sour, quarter of duck
- Evergreen4.41548.1 mi away
salt and chilli chips, chinese takeaway, fast delivery
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local China Diner | 4.1342 | — | — | buffet, chicken curry, fried rice |
| New Sage | 4.6163 | 4.7 mi | £10–20 | generous portion sizes, free prawn crackers, crispy chilli beef |
| Golden Dragon | 4.1123 | 6.2 mi away | £10–20 | chicken curry, sweet and sour, quarter of duck |
| Evergreen | 4.4154 | 8.1 mi away | — | salt and chilli chips, chinese takeaway, fast delivery |
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