Nestled in the heart of Adelaide’s CBD you’ll find plenty of spots to sample a bite of the finest Chinese cuisine. Here’s our favourites!
Adelaide’s Chinatown might not be huge, but it certainly bursts with flavour.
There’s a whole array of lip-smacking international dishes and a blend of yummy Asian and Pan-Asian cuisines. If you’re just picking one restaurant, you’ll be spoilt for choice.
Filled with locals, international tourists and students alike – it’s easy to see why these restaurants are some of Adelaide’s hot spots.
It’s a multicultural community with plenty going on. There are an array of different eateries, whether you’re casually strolling for a walk-in, or you’re going to a fancy sit-down event. Check out Chinatown, next to Gouger Street.
Xiao Long Kan Chinese Hot Pot
With a generous buffet style of eating, Xiao Long Kan Chinese Hot Pot is heaven for empty stomachs. Fill up your plate with a whole array of different hot pot flavours. Pick from cold cuts, mild to spicy soups, and hotpot fillings. You won’t be hungry when you leave!
Wah Hing
Wah Hing swings on the slightly more high-end style of eating, a sophisticated style of Chinese eating. There are plenty of different dishes that pack a punch here. With a whole list of fine wines to pair with your dishes, you won’t be short on some great flavour combinations.
There are plenty of thoughtful wine pairings that match.
Excellent with the locals, and always impeccable with their thoughtful flavours, Wah Hing shouldn’t be missed if you’re a foodie in Adelaide!
T-Chow
Adelaide’s iconic Chinese restaurant T-Chow has unveiled its grand transformation, with the entire venue receiving a complete revamp.
Situated in the heart of Chinatown on Moonta Street, this beloved eatery has captured the hearts and palates of locals for over 25 years, offering an authentic taste of China at affordable prices.
The renovations at T-Chow have introduced three brand-new private dining areas which provide an intimate and exclusive setting, perfect for family gatherings, work events, or special occasions.
18th Street Hot Pot
This tasty hot pot restaurant offers a whole board of different flavours based on a build-your-own hotpot concept. Perfect for sharing, this hotpot restaurant offers some of the finest flavours in town, all cooked to order using fresh ingredients.
Diners can choose their own spice level, base, and ingredients – making for a very interactive and personable dining experience in the middle of Adelaide’s Chinatown.
Ying Chow
For a local favourite, dip into Ying Chow. It’s normally bustling with guests – but it’s well worth the wait if you end up queuing for a table. There’s a BYO option which is perfect for an easygoing Friday night. Don’t miss their stir-fried crocodile!
Chinatown Plaza
For dumplings, fried crunchy snacks and dishes that are packed with flavour, check out the Chinatown Plaza. This indoor space is filled with various eateries that all offer their taste of very yummy, very filling Chinese food.
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