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Banquet Chinese, Colchester, Essex

Banquet Chinese

4.7
4.7
1728 Reviews
£26 to £40
Cantonese
342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
Start the the New Year with 25% off your total bill until 19th January.
Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Sunday from 5pm.

Banquet Chinese is a restaurant and venue unlike any other found in Colchester or North Essex today.

This is Chinese food the way it is meant to be experienced! Our mouth-watering dishes are cooked to perfection by award-winning chefs using only the freshest and finest ingredients.
The interior has been carefully chosen and imported from China to create a genuine and sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere in which to enjoy your lunch or evening meal, perhaps together with a bottle of wine from the well rounded wine list supplied by Liberty Wines.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Cantonese, Dim Sum, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:30–20:45 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–20:45 Sat 17:00–21:45
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    DINING AT BANQUET CHINESE Our combination of contemporary Cantonese dishes and traditional Dim Sum are served in elegant and intimate surroundings. Our food embodies the cuisine enjoyed for generations in villages throughout rural areas of Asia.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Private dining area which can cater for up to 55 guests sit down or 80 guests standing. Functions from private parties, product launches and live music are a few of the options available. Note a deposit and a minimum party size is required.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Area
    Colchester
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,728 people are saying

Banquet Chinese reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseEnergetic

Loved For

  • Essex

    Best Value

  • Essex

    Good for business meals

  • Essex

    Child-friendly

  • Essex

    Good for groups

  • Essex

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Banquet Chinese offers a delightful culinary experience with "authentic HK Cantonese dim sum," praised for its "excellent customer service" and "amazing food." Guests love the "friendly staff" and "great atmosphere." Despite occasional noise, the "fabulous food" and "efficient service" make it a top choice for Chinese cuisine lovers.

1,728 Reviews
  1. mark

    London10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always brilliant, authentic Chinese cuisne offering dim sum. Love it here..

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  2. Bethany

    Rome1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing place to eat. Incredibly friendly staff, nothing is too much trouble at all! Will definitely be returning!

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  3. julia

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food as always. Imbecile service xx thank you xx

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  4. David

    London48 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Disappointed with quality of food having previously always had a good experience here. Soft shell crab was poor and at £70 per head including only a couple of drinks we did not feel it was good value for money.

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  5. TERESA

    Spain1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 20 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely authentic food, all freshly cooked. Great selection of Dim Sum

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  6. Stanley

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 13 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Would be nice if more ho-fun was available - third time we've visited and it has run out. Bit of a queue on Sundays, even when table was booked. Great at quiet times.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, fantastic service. Couldn't fault it.

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  8. Linda

    Essex1 review

    4.0

    Dined on 8 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Lovely dim sum. Honey roast pork was tender. Credit to the chef. We enjoyed the meal. Service great.

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  9. Andrew

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time going, will not be last long Kong set meal was amazing

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  10. Arturo

    Essex1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 5 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent customer service - coupled with well presented food and exceptional flavours. Highly recommended.

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FAQs

Banquet Chinese offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Banquet Chinese also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01206 211588.

Banquet Chinese is rated 4.7 stars by 1728 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 25 times today
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342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT

Additional information

  • Area
    Colchester
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 11:30–20:45 Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00–14:30 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–20:45 Sat 17:00–21:45
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Cantonese, Dim Sum, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    DINING AT BANQUET CHINESE Our combination of contemporary Cantonese dishes and traditional Dim Sum are served in elegant and intimate surroundings. Our food embodies the cuisine enjoyed for generations in villages throughout rural areas of Asia.
  • Private party facilities
    We have a Private dining area which can cater for up to 55 guests sit down or 80 guests standing. Functions from private parties, product launches and live music are a few of the options available. Note a deposit and a minimum party size is required.
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