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China Deli & Cafe

Chinese restaurantSwansea

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(127 reviews)

Quick info

+44 1792 646001
42 St Helen's Rd, Swansea SA1 4AZ, United Kingdom
£10–20 · Reported by 35 people

About China Deli & Cafe

On St Helen's Rd in Swansea, China Deli & Cafe is a Chinese restaurant with a menu that runs to 79 dishes. Rice plates include shredded chicken fried rice, Yangchow fried rice and beef with tomato and rice, alongside chicken curry and rice. The kitchen also turns out salted pepper prawns and pork rib, king prawns with ginger and spring onions, and spicy green beans, with sweet and sour fish and roast pork with crackling among the other options. Soups run to hot and sour, made with tofu strips, egg and vegetables, and wonton, while pots of Chinese tea are served alongside meals. Payment here is cash only, so diners should plan accordingly. It opens Monday to Saturday and stays closed on Sundays. Deep fried squid in duck egg yolk rounds out the more distinctive entries on the menu.

Good to know

  • Reservations
    Accepts reservations
  • Parking
    Free of charge street parking · Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Good for kids
    Good for kids

Menu & Prices

79 dishes · mains £2–9
  • 鸡丝炒饭 (Shredded Chicken Fried Rice)£8.00
  • 士召鸡饭 (Chicken In Black Bean Sauce And Rice)£8.00
  • 扬州炒饭 (Yangchow Fried Rice)£8.00
  • 士召牛饭 (Beef In Black Bean Sauce And Rice)£8.00
  • 咖喱鸡饭 (Chicken Curry And Rice)£8.00
  • 番茄牛饭 (Beef With Tomato And Rice)£8.00
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Reviews

4.7/5
127 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention large portions, affordable prices, salted pepper prawns and pork rib and king prawns with ginger and spring onions.

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Customer Review Summary

Diners repeatedly single out the salted pepper prawns and pork rib as fresh and crispy, with the spicy green beans and king prawns with ginger and spring onions also drawing praise from a birthday lunch group. Several describe the mouth water chicken as tasty and a little spicy, the sweet and sour fish as melting in the mouth, and the roast pork's crispy crackling standing out, while the deep fried squid in duck egg yolk and hearty bowls of hot and sour soup and wonton soup earn separate mentions. Portions come up again and again as large and shareable, paired with prices reviewers call reasonable to economical. Service is consistently described as fast, with one group noting eight dishes arrived within fifteen minutes, and the atmosphere is called homely despite one reviewer noting there isn't much of a view to look out on. One reviewer flags a few vegetable dishes as slightly high, though this stands as an isolated note against an otherwise steady chorus of praise for freshness and value.

Featured reviews

  • Becky
    “This is such a gem of a place! My parents and I had a huge craving for chinese food, and this restaurant really delivered! The service was so fast, food was ready within 15 minutes of giving our order of 8 dishes! My parents are generally picky with chinese food, and they thought the meal was delicious and a good price! Thank you to the staff for a lovely meal and service. A shame we don’t live closer! But will definitely come back again!”
  • paul scott
    “What a hidden jem this place is as far as the food its about the best you will get in Swansea one issue not much to look out on as far as views but when the food arrives your in for a treat. Some of the Veg dishes are a slightly high in …”
  • Michael Kwan
    “Surprisingly tasty dishes ! 👍 The deep fried Squid in duck egg yolk was amazing, a dish I highly recommend. Cabbages was nice and a big portion...more than enough for 2 people. It was my first visit there, and will definitely go again. …”
  • Joon P
    “Food was very authentic. And the interior design was nice too, not too much on the nose but still very Chinese”
  • Alice White
    “Absolutely incredibly made food. I came in by chance because I drove past and saw so many people inside. I chose a couple of vegetarian dishes with the witness, and they were quickly prepared. A truly homely vibe and taste, with really reasonable prices. Solid large portions, most likely for sharing... I will be back sooner than they expect!”

Hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Closed

Highlights

  • Popular for popular for lunch
  • Popular for popular for dinner
  • Popular for good for solo dining

Amenities

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Accepts reservations
  • Offers delivery
  • Offers takeaway
  • Serves dine-in
  • Good for kids
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  • Casual
  • Serves coffee
  • Quick bite
  • Has table service
  • Good for solo dining
  • Has toilet
Dining options· 2
  • Serves lunch
  • Serves dinner
Parking· 1
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space
Popular for· 2
  • Popular for lunch
  • Popular for dinner
Offerings· 1
  • Serves small plates
Crowd· 1
  • Good for groups

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