Banquet Chinese

Name: Banquet Chinese
Address: 342 London Road Stanway, Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom, CO3 8LT
Telephone: 01206 211588
Price range: £26 to £40
Rating: 4.7

4.7 (1731)

£26 to £40

Cantonese

342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT

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2 people

19 May 2025

23:00

Booked 14 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem

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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
01206 211588
Website
http://www.banquetchinese.co.uk/
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
Order direct

Location
342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT
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

We have two private dining rooms available for your own exclusive parties, weddings and corporate conferences. The two rooms have their own entrance and can hold 30 and 50 people respectively, but for larger gatherings, the two rooms can be combined. Menus can be tailored to individual requirements ranging from Dim Sum to the finest Chinese banquet. Our private dining rooms have access to our beautiful Chinese style garden with lovely water features. The perfect place for your guests to wander and enjoy an al fresco aperitif or after dinner digestif! Banquet 1408 and your private party - a unique and sophisticated combination

Set Party Menu

£28.60 per person

Starters

Special Banquet Hors D'oeuvres
Prawn Toast, Crispy Seaweed, Chicken Satay,Spring Roll & Capital Spare Ribs

Second Course

Crispy Aromatic Duck
Served with Pancakes, Cucumber and Spring Onions

Main Course

Thai Style Chicken
Sizzling Beef with Green Peppers in a Black Bean Sauce
Sautéed King Prawns with Garlic & Chilli (Mild)
Sautee Pork Chop with Chilli, Salt & Lemon Grass
Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables
Singapore Style Noodles
Special Fried Rice

Vegetarian Set Menu

£28.60 per person

Starters

Vegetarian Spring Roll
Crispy Seaweed

Second Course

Crispy Vegetarian Duck
(made with Soya) Served with Pancakes, Cucumber and Spring Onions

Main Course

Fried Bean Sprouts with Mushroom
Deep Fried Green Beans with Salt & Pepper
Stir Fried Chinese Seasonal Vegetables
Plain Fried Noodles with Soya Sauce
Egg Fried Rice

What 1,731 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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

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 "excellent food and service," with a diverse menu that features "authentic dim sum" and "freshly cooked" dishes. The staff are "friendly and helpful," contributing to a "pleasant atmosphere." Highlights include the "tender honey roast pork" and "crispy, grease-free calamari." It's a "highly recommended" spot for a delightful dining experience.

1,731 Reviews

T
Tony
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Good value and atmosphere.
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Rani
Essex1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Dim sum has improved since my last visit. Two new dishes , the chicken dumplings with spicy sauce is very good. Enjoyed all dishes especially prawns cheung fun. The staff are always friendly and helpful.
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Richard
London18 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu selection and excellent food as ever Thank you
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Edwin
Essex4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely people very attentive and helpful. Food was exceptional as usual all our dishes were great. Will be back again soon 😀
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Nathan
London2 reviews
4.0
Dined on 7 May 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Lovely location, maybe too much choice on the menu. Knowledgeable staff. Fresh ingredients. Certainly recommend.
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Vernon
London1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 May 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another good time at banquet - never lets us down thanks
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Kemi
London2 reviews
2.0
Dined on 1 May 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Booked the restaurant for my sons 13th birthday dinner, totally disappointed and ruined the evening for us. Food was bland, there was flies hovering our food and to make it worse, I had informed them to arrange a desert like small cake with candle and a happy birthday message to surprise him but absolutely got nothing! I guess they couldn't be bothered. Will not be returning ever!
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William VIP
London13 reviews
3.0
Dined on 1 May 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The service and good overall are as good as normal. I have marked down because MY FAVOURITE ITEM HAS BEEN DELETED - Vietnamese Spring Rolls. I have applauded this item before - "as good as Hong Kong." 1. A couple of years ago, I did not order Vietnamese Spring Rolls - as the rice paper skin had not been properly prepared (soaked in cold water before wrapping). The result was "Vietnamese Spring Rolls not entirely crispy and a bit chewy". I think in the last year, with the arrival of the last and current Dim Sum Chefs, they know how to prepare the "rice paper skin" and turned this gem into "as good as Hong Kong." SHAME. I suspect, the use of standard spring roll skins makes life much easier for the current Chef. 2. The other issue to which I would draw the attention of Banquet Management is Vietnamese Spring Rolls are made of rice paper skins. Thus, they are GLUTEN FREE. Whereas, the new Garlic Prawn Spring Rolls are made of ordinary spring roll skins which is NOT GLUTEN FREE.
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mark
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 April 2025
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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Bethany
Rome1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 April 2025
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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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 1731 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 May 2025

23:00

Booked 14 times today

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
Order direct

Website
http://www.banquetchinese.co.uk/
Phone number
01206 211588
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.

Banquet Chinese

Make a booking

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Set Party Menu

Starters

Special Banquet Hors D'oeuvres

Second Course

Crispy Aromatic Duck

Main Course

Thai Style Chicken

Sizzling Beef with Green Peppers in a Black Bean Sauce

Sautéed King Prawns with Garlic & Chilli (Mild)

Sautee Pork Chop with Chilli, Salt & Lemon Grass

Stir Fried Mixed Vegetables

Singapore Style Noodles

Special Fried Rice

Vegetarian Set Menu

Starters

Vegetarian Spring Roll

Crispy Seaweed

Second Course

Crispy Vegetarian Duck

Main Course

Fried Bean Sprouts with Mushroom

Deep Fried Green Beans with Salt & Pepper

Stir Fried Chinese Seasonal Vegetables

Plain Fried Noodles with Soya Sauce

Egg Fried Rice

What 1,731 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Banquet Chinese offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Banquet Chinese restaurant rated?

Is Banquet Chinese currently accepting bookings?

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