
Crystal Inn
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About Crystal Inn
Crystal Inn is a Chinese restaurant in Spalding where the kitchen works across three regional styles: Cantonese, Peking and Szechuan. The family that runs it serves guests at the table for dine-in meals, and the waiting staff spend time with children who come along with their parents. Families dine here with their kids, and that attention to young diners is part of how the dining room operates. The restaurant is also classed as an Asian restaurant alongside its Chinese listing. Crystal Inn sits at 5-6 Churchgate.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dim sum platter, soup dumplings, Singapore vermicelli and moo shu vegetable pancakes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention dim sum platter, soup dumplings, Singapore vermicelli and moo shu vegetable pancakes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise friendly, welcoming service alongside the food, with one naming soup dumplings from the dim sum platter, Singapore vermicelli and moo shu vegetable pancakes. Staff entertaining children and a group of fifteen looked after well also come up. One takeaway review calls the noodles tasteless and the satay chicken inedible. One group says nine main portions never arrived and stayed on the bill.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise friendly, welcoming service alongside the food, with one naming soup dumplings from the dim sum platter, Singapore vermicelli and moo shu vegetable pancakes. Staff entertaining children and a group of fifteen looked after well also come up. One takeaway review calls the noodles tasteless and the satay chicken inedible. One group says nine main portions never arrived and stayed on the bill.
Featured reviews
- Malgorzata Jaszczak
“Great atmosphere, brilliant service and amazing food!”
- kristina buffham
“Absolutely wonderful food and service. I cannot say enough good things about this spot. We loved the atmosphere (chill and fun). Th food though 🤤. We hadn’t been before so we tried a lot! We had the dim sum platter (soup dumplings were a knock out), two soups, the house curry, Singapore vermicelli and moo Shu vegetable pancakes. Everything was packed with flavor but the vermicelli and the pancakes stole the show. The staff was friendly and wonderful to chat with. 10/10 we’ll be back!”
- Jake
“No idea why its got such good ratings, takeaway was bland and expensive. Curry didnt have enough curry flavour, noodles were tasteless and satay chicken was inedible. Overall disappointing and a waste of money. Typical dont trust google ratings.”
- Bruce Buchan
“Excellent food and very friendly service, will come back again. The best Chinese in South Holland.”
- Gaetan RAGGI
“We visited as a family (my father, sister, daughter, brother-in-law, and little nephew) and received an incredibly warm welcome from our waitress, Maniye. The food was absolutely delicious, and her menu recommendations were spot on. What truly set this place apart was the exceptional hospitality. Maniye went above and beyond, even taking the time to entertain my restless little nephew so the adults could actually sit back and enjoy our meal. Her husband, Andrew, was equally fantastic and sociable, coming over to our table to chat and make us feel right at home. Coming from Paris—a city known worldwide for its gastronomy and service—and having traveled all over the globe, I can confidently say that this cozy Chinese restaurant delivers world-class culinary and hospitality skills. I highly, highly recommend Crystal Inn and will definitely be returning the next time I visit my sister in Spalding. Thank you to Maniye and Andrew for a memorable time! 🤩”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Family-run restaurant serving Cantonese, Peking and Szechuan dishes, plus takeaway and delivery.”
- Great dessert
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
Show more amenities
- Vegetarian options
- Bar onsite
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Coffee
- Offerings· 5
- Alcohol
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Small plates
- Wine
- Planning· 1
- Dinner reservations recommended
- Dining options· 3
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Table service
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Crowd· 1
- Groups
- Highlights· 1
- Great dessert
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Atmosphere· 2
- Casual
- Romantic
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Chinese restaurants near Crystal Inn
- Shanghai Garden3.62340.1 mi£20–30
beef chow mein, salt and pepper squid, satay sauce
- Golden Tree4.11060.3 mi£10–20
sweet and sour chicken balls, sweet and sour dishes, chow mein
- 0.5 mi£10–20
sattay sauce, salt and pepper chicken, piping hot food
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Inn | 4.4265 | — | £10–60 | dim sum platter, soup dumplings, Singapore vermicelli |
| Shanghai Garden | 3.6234 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | beef chow mein, salt and pepper squid, satay sauce |
| Golden Tree | 4.1106 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | sweet and sour chicken balls, sweet and sour dishes, chow mein |
| Dragon City Chinese Takeaway | 3.8149 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | sattay sauce, salt and pepper chicken, piping hot food |
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