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Royal Inn

1-2 Longport, Canterbury CT1 1PE, England
01227 453063
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Ranked #30 of 203 restaurants in Canterbury
Price range: $31 - $39
Cuisines: Chinese
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Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Groups, Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, Delivery, After-hours
Description: This super-chic Chinese in Canterbury is popular with a trendy Kentish crowd, and is located in Longport. Perfect for posh dinner parties, stylish dates and events, the Royal Inn Contemporary Chinese is decorated with designer wallpaper, blonde wooden floors and suede seating, and the restaurant is popular for its authentic cuisine and Chinese tea. The Royal Inn has a cosmopolitan, energetic vibe, and there is a private dining room for exclusive soirees. Favourites from the menu include the lobster served with crispy noodles and a ginger and spring onion sauce; the crispy aromatic duck pancakes with cucumber and Hoi Sin sauce; and the tofu stir-fry with macadamia nuts. We also love the special artistic tea.
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Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 via mobile

The Royal Inn was outstanding. We organised a birthday lunch for our nan and they could not do enough to help with the planning and organisation. The owners and staff are excellent. The food was perfect - great variety and all the dishes tasted spot on and were cooked to perfection. Especially the salt and pepper squid - it was... More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I've been there 4-5 times just because my friends want to go there. There is a lot of variety of food and they taste good. BUT we have to wait for a very long time compare to other Chinese restaurants. The owner is nice to Europeans but not at all to Asians. I called just now to the restaurant asking... More

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Chambery, France
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31 reviews 31 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013

We just loved this place, and the staff are very friendly. They advised less food if the portions were big, which was decent of them. The portions were just right, and flavours were great. This felt like someones lounge, and there aren't many tables, but food is prompt if you just want a quick meal. The only downside was how... More

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

Either eating in, taking away or delivery service and food are always great. Always chose different meal and is always delicious and the hostess is friendly and helpful. Best place to eat Chinese in Canterbury and definitely worth the price.

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Went this week for a takeaway, service was polite and quick and the food was tasty and very well cooked,we will try the restaurant next time.

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Kent, UK
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10 restaurant reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Not much else to add to the title. We've visited several times and the standard has been consistently high. No 'MSG' headache the next morning. The best chinese in the city by far.

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See 5 more reviews by Verbena00 for Canterbury
Canterbury, United Kingdom
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I have eaten at many Chinese Restaurants around the world during my many overseas journeys but have to admit that the Royal In is the best chinese food I have ever eaten. What I like about the food is that the restaurant puts real flavour into their meals. There is no MS and her choice of dishes is outstanding. Everything... More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013

This restaurant serves delicious food and the service is just delightful - welcoming, friendly, attentive, and always polite (without being overbearing). I keep trying a new dish each time I visit and I'm never disappointed!

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2013

Food was excellent. My wife and I loved our dishes. Just wish the portion sizes were larger; left us wanting more

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Canterbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Good choice and the biggest disadvantage is the opening hour is not stable, not fixed to the listed time.

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