Comments on: Edinburgh’s Best Chinese Takeaway: China Palace

By: Jan

Jan — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 16:03:36 +0000

I’ve had 2 takeaways from there in the last 3 years. The first one, I ended up having dreadful food poisoning so we didn’t go back.

Then we thought one evening, maybe it was just a bad night and ordered again. The same thing happened.

It used to be excellent, about 5 years ago but the quality is just gone.

By: Eddie Grant

Eddie Grant — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 21:19:37 +0000

Prawn crackers being moreish has nothing to do with msg, it’s all about the density of the initial mix and the quality of the tapioca flour…

By: Jess

Jess — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 09:29:50 +0000

Have you ever tried Ocean takeaway (12 Crighton Place)? It’s a few blocks further down from China Palace between the two silver bowls actually. Main meals are cheaper and quite generous too. You get free prawn crackers when over £7, free salt and spicy wings when spending over £15 but you have the choice of other starters if the wings are not suitable, free bottle of juice when spending over £20 or a bottle of cheapy wine instead of juice when spending over £28. There’s no free delivery but lot of freebies to make up for it I feel. Local delivery is £1 anyways. Meal deals available too which is handy for people on the cheap, aka me students. I have tried Chinese takeaways mostly in the middle of Leith walk and other places use way too much colouring or taste bit bland. Actually prawn crackers are only moreish because of the msg.

By: Craig

Craig — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:37:04 +0000

Will defo take a look at China Palace

Personally found New Lee On restaurant (just up from Kings theatre across from The Apartment Restaurant) a great cantonese restaurant and have been going back for the last 25 years - food amazingly good value and tasty - sitting in in the basement restaurant isnt much more expensive than a takeaway. Im not sure where else you can have a set meal for 2 people for under £30 these days

Sure the decor is very basic but when the food is as tasty and cheap then I dont care. The place is always filled with the local chinese community which is always a good sign.( would say its not as good takeaway for some reason though pity)

Have tried the ‘posh’ chinese places in Edinburgh (Loon Fung, Kweilin) and found them to be more about the decor than the food - cant beat Lee On and I have converted lots of friends too.

By: Gonkzone

Gonkzone — Fri, 23 May 2008 15:55:48 +0000

I’d agree with the “best in Edinburgh” tag, for delivery at least.

Personally I think the food from the Loon Fung IS better but it’s a lot more expensive and is better as a “sit in” restaurant as opposed to a takeaway (which they do, but it’s expensive)

The “free dish” the China Palace offer with orders over £13 is a GREAT idea ! Why would you go anywhere else with this value and food that, although far from authentic chinese, represents some of the best “western” chinese food in town.

Very reasonably priced (esp when u consider the freebies) and quick delivery/fresh ingredients. Good stuff !

By: leigh evans

leigh evans — Thu, 22 May 2008 10:40:47 +0000

Best chinese meal ive ever had!! I bought two meal deals and another couple of main dishes for a party of 8,which only came to £37,delivery very quickly,was hot and delicious. Would recomend the China Palace to anyone.In fact we have changed a family meal out to have this again in the summer!

By: David Airey

David Airey — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 16:42:40 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ve seen this place a few times, but haven’t yet been in. You’ve persuaded me. :)