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Gourmet Cafe

Chinese restaurantsSwansea

4.7 out of 5 stars4.7(230 reviews)

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Quick info

+44 179 241 67 06
84 Brynymor Rd, Swansea SA1 4JE, United Kingdom

About Gourmet Cafe

On Brynymor Rd in Swansea, Gourmet Cafe is a family-run Chinese restaurant open daily, at 84 Brynymor Rd. The lamb chop is made with local Welsh lamb, and the kitchen cooks dishes fresh when they are ordered. Garlic Prawns and sizzling beef are on the menu too, along with egg rice as an accompaniment. Payment is cash only, so diners should bring cash with them, and an ATM sits nearby for anyone who needs to withdraw some before sitting down.

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Reviews

4.7/5
230 reviews

What reviewers say

Reviewers most often mention authentic Chinese food, garlic prawns, lamb chop and generous portions.

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Customer Review Summary

Reviewers most often return for the authentic Chinese cooking, with several calling it the best Chinese in Swansea and saying everything tastes freshly cooked. The garlic prawns get a specific recommendation from a long-time regular, and another diner praises the lamb chop, made with local Welsh lamb. Generous portions and reasonable prices come up repeatedly, with one reviewer saying it costs around half as much as another Chinese restaurant in town and tastes better. Several describe a family-run place with friendly, warm, patient staff. Reviewers also note it is cash only, and one says parking can be tricky and suggests booking a table. The one critical review describes sizzling beef that was too salty to finish, a table of leftovers that took a long time to clear, and a bill higher than the menu booklet, which the server explained as a price increase not yet reflected in the booklet. That diner felt this was not being straight and was never told at the start of the order.

Featured reviews

  • Helen Huang
    “Amazing and authentic Chinese food, friendly service and great value!! The lamb chop tasted so good and they use local Welsh lamb. So glad that I found this wonderful restaurant in my first visit to Swansea.”
  • Michelle Venables
    “Went to the Gourmet Cafe last night (15/06/26) with three of my friends who took me there for my birthday. Cash only. Beautifully family run business. Best Chinese in Swansea. Wish they did deliveries. The staff are so friendly. The food is absolutely out of this world. You can tell it's all freshly cooked when it's ordered. The portions are huge and the prices are really, really very reasonable. Totally love this place. Been twice now and will definitely be going there again. Thank you very much to the staff last night. Xx”
  • Curtis Stephens
    “Absolutely amazing food! Incredibly reasonably priced as well, around half the price and way tastier than a certain other Chinese restaurant in Swansea - out of the two this one deserves all the awards! It is cash only, so make sure you get some cash out before hand, there is an ATM nearby if needed.”
  • Ifeyniwa Sharon Harrison
    “It was my first time and visited based on the review. I have been craving for a nice chinese cafe. The egg rice was tasty but the sizzling beef was too salty. Could not finish it cos of the too much salt. Also, there was a table with leftovers which took so much time to clean up. Secondly, was not happy with the service. When I asked for my bill, it was higher than what was on the menu. When I asked, she said the price has increased but not reflected on the booklet. Was disappointed cos that’s not being straight. I was never told at the start of my order, besides, I should pay based on what is on the booklet. I planned bringing my friends and family but do not feel comfortable.”
  • simon derrick
    “Wow. The Gourmet Cafe is probably the best Chinese meal I've had. Superb quality and everything freshly cooked. Great service and amazing prices too. Parking can be a bit tricky and I'd recommend booking a table.”

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Good to know

“Authentic Chinese food in swansea”

  • Accessibility
    Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

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