
Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway
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About Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway
Rainbow Chinese Restaurant and Takeaway is a Chinese restaurant on Foyle Street in Londonderry, offering sit-in dining and takeaway for eating off site. The menu includes chow mein, rice noodles and fried noodles, alongside dishes such as sweet and sour chicken, 50/50 chicken curry special with half fried rice and half chips, roasted duck in Peking sauce and chicken strips. Reservations are recommended. It opens daily in the evenings, with late-night availability. Free Wi-Fi serves visitors, and high chairs accommodate families with young children. Delivery reaches the surrounding area.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Has kids' menu · Family friendly
- DietaryServes vegetarian dishes
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet and sour chicken, 50/50 chicken curry, roasted duck in peking sauce and generous portions.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet and sour chicken, 50/50 chicken curry, roasted duck in peking sauce and generous portions.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the sweet and sour chicken as a standout, with several calling it flavorful and well-prepared. Close behind are the generous portions and the 50/50 chicken curry special with half fried rice and half chips, praised for its authentic Hong Kong fish ball curry taste. A few note the food can arrive very oily, with one order of roasted duck in Peking sauce and chicken strips criticized for excess oil. Service complaints include a cancelled order after payment and a report of rude phone staff when a diner complained about dry, sauceless chicken. One reviewer describes receiving inedible food. Several also highlight the late-night availability as a draw.
Customer Review Summary
Diners most often single out the sweet and sour chicken as a standout, with several calling it flavorful and well-prepared. Close behind are the generous portions and the 50/50 chicken curry special with half fried rice and half chips, praised for its authentic Hong Kong fish ball curry taste. A few note the food can arrive very oily, with one order of roasted duck in Peking sauce and chicken strips criticized for excess oil. Service complaints include a cancelled order after payment and a report of rude phone staff when a diner complained about dry, sauceless chicken. One reviewer describes receiving inedible food. Several also highlight the late-night availability as a draw.
Featured reviews
- Thomas Ward
“Great sweet and sour chicken, taste amazing,, but I don't understand why it doesn't be open some nights”
- pauline doherty
“Love this place food always great staff really helpful”
- Jenny
“Took my money for an order tonight then got an email saying they cancelled it on their end. Absolute disgrace”
- Lia Hegarty
“Just passing my Derry and fancied a Chinese, took a chance with Rainbow 🌈, lovely lovely food, we were so stuffed! Highy recommended”
- Lee Tedstone
“Rainbow Chinese has quickly become my new favorite sit-in Chinese restaurant in Derry. The food was packed with flavor—every dish was well-seasoned, fresh, and cooked to perfection. The portions were generous, and the menu had a great …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for dinner
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Accepts reservations
- Has no-contact delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
- Family friendly
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- Serves vegetarian dishes
- Has bar on site
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves coffee
- Has free water refills
- Offerings· 8
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves happy-hour drinks
- Serves late-night food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Service options· 1
- Offers delivery
- Dining options· 5
- Serves dinner
- Has catering
- Serves dessert
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Family-friendly· 2
- Good for kids
- Has kids' menu
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