Phone: +441206211588,+441206211848
Address: 342 London Road, CO3 8LT, Colchester, United Kingdom
City: Colchester
Menu Dishes: 35
Reviews: 5737
Website: http://www.banquetchinese.co.uk
"After visiting this restaurant for approx 10 years, we visited recently for a family birthday and to say we are disappointed is a huge understatement and it will be our last visit. We ordered a variety of dim sum and noddles to share which worked out at £45 a head (incl drinks). Whilst quite pricey, We don 't mind paying that much if the food is nice but most of it was bad quality. The pork shumai was disgusting and honestly inedible, the chicken feat in black bean sauce came out red in colour like it had been curried, furthermore the seafood had the taste of ammonia. The Vietnamese spring rolls had changed since our last visit, and whilst they were fine, they were not as tasty as before. We heard the dimsum chef had recently not been working and dim sum was off the menu for a period of time and we can only assume that the chef must have left. Also we only arrived at 1pm (opens at 12) yet one third of the dishes were sold out and marked off the dim sum menu. One other complaint is that after 10 years of regularly visiting this restaurant, no current staff have ever made an effort to ask our name or even acknowledge we have been before which we never minded before when the food was tasty. We are young and non-chinese in terms of ethnicity and we saw the restaurant staff greet other customers with a lot more acknowledgement and we even saw they knew the table next to us regular order which is ironic since we are also regulars. Seemed like they never made any effort to greet us. Will avoid from here on out."
Full menu - 35 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Soups
Won Ton Soup
A savory broth filled with delicate pork dumplings and fresh vegetables for a comforting and hearty start.
Appetisers
Entrées
Seafood
Main Course
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
A vibrant medley of fresh, crisp vegetables quickly stir-fried in light soy sauce for a delicious, healthy dish.
Banquet Set Menu
Side Dishes
Rice Dishes
Egg Fried Rice
Fragrant rice stir-fried with eggs, seasoned to perfection, and garnished with green onions for a savory delight.
A La Carte - Sample Starters
Specialty Seafood
Japanese Specialties
Vegetable Tempura
Crispy battered seasonal vegetables, served with a delicate dipping sauce.
Noodles
Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice
Shrimp Fried Rice: Stir-fried rice with tender shrimp, vegetables, and savory seasonings for a flavorful bite.
Hot Buffet Items - Asian
Robatayaki - Beef & Chicken
Breads & Rice
Vegetarian Intermediate Courses
Duck Specials
Chinese Soup
Starters
Soups / Eggs
Poultry
South Sea Set Menu
Dim Sum & Appetizers
Eden
What a fabulous find. All those years we travelled to London and this is just 30 minutes away. Fantastic.
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Kamran
Great spot for family recreation...however services ay improved by introducing some bistro maxican cusine) .
Rebecca
Lovely hot food with perfectly sizes portions. All of the usual favourites, just a higher quality meal and much tastier than your standard local chinese
Eileen
I went to this restaurant for the second time with my family from America. Our waitress was much more attentive and friendly compared to our first visit. The dim sum we ordered was great, especially the shui-mi which were larger than what we usually get at other restaurants. Kudos to the management, we will definitely be back next time we're in Colchester for a family reunion. View menu
clivecarr
Our 1st visit to Banquet and we will definitely be going back. A friendly relaxed atmosphere, with a mixture of couples and families in the restaurant and we were well looked after by the staff. Most importantly though, the food was fantastic (I would recommend the King Prawns in Chilli and Garlic), but everything we had was flavoured well cooked well. A must visit if you are in the Colchester area and looking for a great meal.
Anna
I won’t be visiting this restaurant again. The last two times myself and my partner had bad overnight reactions to all the MSG put in the food I felt like I’d been drinking all night, massive hangover banging headache, my other half was sick. This has happened twice now once when we ate in and more recently on takeaway. We haven’t experienced anything so bad with other chinese restaurants (if we go visit family/friends). It’s such a shame as the food is nice whilst eating it, it’s the after effects that have now put us off for good. If you’re not sure what MSG is, just Google it
Alfie
Once a week, my father and I like to indulge in a meal out. I have been dining at the Banquet for many years, but in the past 6 months, we have noticed a decline in the quality of the food. The final straw came last Saturday when I ordered crispy chili beef. It tasted stale and appeared dark in color, indicating that it had been reheated. I sent it back and the manager came over, but instead of apologizing and offering a fresh replacement, he simply stated that they had a new chef. After spending £50 on a plate of noodles and vegetables, we have decided that it will be our last visit to the restaurant. It is disappointing as we enjoyed the atmosphere and the friendly staff, but when restaura... View menu
Isaac
We reserved the private function room at Banquet for my father's 80th birthday party this past Saturday evening at no additional cost. The personal waitress and her assistant were absolutely fantastic - very friendly, accommodating, and always with a smile. They took care of everything and made sure my dad felt spoiled. Despite the various activities we had planned for the evening, the staff remained attentive to our needs and didn't miss a beat. I highly recommend using their spare room for a party of 30 guests. We were able to come in an hour early to decorate and customize the room to our liking without any issues. Jason, the event coordinator, was extremely attentive and checked in with...
Duncan
We have been visiting Banquet for years but today is the last time we will visit. All I can say is that this reputable place has gone beyond down hill. We were a family group of 4 out for a get together. We ordered dishes off the menu rather than the set menu. We were firstly asked if we’d like prawn crackers to which we replied yes please, but had we known we would be charged £4 for the pleasure! What a rip off! Most other places offer these complimentary. Then we attempted to order the mixed hors d'oeuvre for one to be told it was minimum of 2 people which it didn’t mention on the menu. When challenged we were told it states this in Chinese below the item. I said I didn’t read Chinese and...
Isobel
After visiting this restaurant for approx 10 years, we visited recently for a family birthday and to say we are disappointed is a huge understatement and it will be our last visit. We ordered a variety of dim sum and noddles to share which worked out at £45 a head (incl drinks). Whilst quite pricey, We don 't mind paying that much if the food is nice but most of it was bad quality. The pork shumai was disgusting and honestly inedible, the chicken feat in black bean sauce came out red in colour like it had been curried, furthermore the seafood had the taste of ammonia. The Vietnamese spring rolls had changed since our last visit, and whilst they were fine, they were not as tasty as before. We... View menu
Categories
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Full Savor a delightful array of authentic flavors with our carefully curated menu. Indulge in a variety of dishes, crafted to perfection, offering something for every palate.
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Asian Experience a culinary journey through Asia with our diverse menu. From the spicy flavors of Thai curry to the savory umami of Japanese sushi, we offer a wide variety of dishes that celebrate authentic Asian cuisine. View menu
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Dining Enjoy a diverse dining experience with an array of delectable dishes crafted from the finest ingredients, pleasing both classic and adventurous palates, in a warm and inviting atmosphere.
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Chinese Savor the rich, authentic flavors of China with our selection of iconic dishes. From savory stir-fries to mouthwatering dim sum, each creation captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine, delighting your taste buds with every bite.
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