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Xian — Chinese Restaurants in Orpington

Xian

Chinese restaurantOrpington, ENG

4.6 out of 5 stars4.6(398 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1689 871881
324 High St., Orpington BR6 0NG, United Kingdom
£20–60 · Reported by 79 people

About Xian

Xian is a Chinese restaurant on High Street in Orpington, offering table service and a 20-dish menu that includes Peeking Duck and Crispy Duck alongside Singapore fried noodles and egg battered chicken. Reservations are recommended. The kitchen also prepares Peking duck with pancakes, seafood mango bird nest, sweet and sour chicken and fried vegetables. Families with young children can request high chairs, and takeaway is available for eating off site. It opens Tuesday to Sunday and closes on Mondays.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Paid street parking
  • Accessibility
    Has wheelchair-accessible seating · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Good for kids
    High chairs available

Menu & Prices

20 dishes
  • Peeking Duck
  • Tiger Prawns in Ginger and Spring Onion
  • Crispy Duck
  • Char Sin Park Spring Rolls
  • Mixed Appetizers
  • Crispy Prawn Spring Rolls on Sea Weed
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Reviews

4.6/5
398 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention seafood mango bird nest, peking duck with pancakes, singapore fried noodles and deep-fried red bean cake.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners most often single out the generous portions and consistent quality, with the set meal B for four repeatedly praised for its abundance and taste. Sweet and sour chicken with fried vegetables, seafood mango bird nest, and Peking duck with pancakes are frequently named, while the deep-fried fish and dishes heavy with spring onions also earn specific mention. Several highlight the friendly service and long-standing reliability, with one regular noting unchanging high standards over 25 years. A few point to uneven execution, citing the Singapore fried noodles as a standout but Kung po chicken as less liked, and one describes the shredded beef as dry and the food slightly salty. One reviewer also notes confusion over the deep-fried red bean cake, expecting a cold, non-fried version.

Featured reviews

  • Patrick Reid
    This review is based on takeaway so cannot really comment on the atmosphere inside the restaurant. I must say that this restaurant is very popular, it read the first time getting takeaway from Xian and I couldn't even get through to them on the phone because so many people were calling to place an order. Maybe they should invest in a queue service if it's like this all the time. Anyway so I ended up going in person to find out very busy indeed. Thankfully the waiter was extremely helpful and took my order, then managed to squeeze it in so I didn't have to wait too long. When I got the food it was piping hot and twisting that way even after dishing up when I got home. The food didn't disappoint. Had ordered sweet and sour chicken with fried vegetables and plain rice for one meal; then the seafood mango bird nest which had king prawns, scallops and mango, and egg fried rice for the other. I would definitely return to eat here but would probably book a table and eat in instead to take experience the atmosphere and other meals on the menu.
  • Clare Gillett
    Great place to eat and socialise. Huge portions.
  • Gwendolyn Marchant
    One of my favourite restaurant Food, service always top of the line. Lovely staff friendly and always giving best quality service. My granddaughter love the food so much. Am looking forward to go next month for my birthday 🎂 🥳. …
  • Adrian Hayday
    This is an updated review to say that after being a regular here for the better part of 25 years, the place has not let its high standards drop one iota, while maintaining high marks for value. I recently hosted a work lunch here for 26 …
  • Simon E
    Wow! We had the set meal B for 4. It was amazing! Very tasty and lots of it! So much, we had 5 take away boxes!. We booked the table on a Saturday evening. The restaurant was busy. Service was …

Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday

Highlights

  • Has great wine list
  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Serves alcohol
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  • Casual
  • Serves beer
  • Serves coffee
  • Serves spirits
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dessert
Offerings· 1
  • Serves wine
Dining options· 3
  • Serves dinner
  • Has seating
  • Has table service
Facilities· 1
  • Has toilet
Parking· 1
  • Paid street parking
Highlights· 1
  • Has great wine list
Popular for· 3
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
  • Good for solo dining
Crowd· 1
  • Good for groups
Family-friendly· 1
  • High chairs available
Atmosphere· 2
  • Cosy
  • Upmarket
Accessibility· 1
  • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Planning· 2
  • Reservations required
  • Dinner reservations recommended

Location

How Xian compares to nearby chinese restaurants

  • Xian · This shop4.6
    398 reviews

    Mentioned in reviews: seafood mango bird nest, peking duck with pancakes, singapore fried noodles

  • 166 reviews8.5 mi

    Mentioned in reviews: special fried rice, salt and pepper spare ribs, tom yum soup

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