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Charlie Chan, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

Charlie Chan

4.5 (196)
£26 to £40
Chinese
14 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1DB

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2 people
19:00
Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

  • Good for groups
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Established in 1982 by London restaurateur, Peter Lee, the Charlie Chan Restaurant is one of the oldest restaurants in Cambridge. Our passion for authentic Chinese food has established the restaurant as a firm favourite with the people of Cambridge and tourists alike, serving fresh dim sum and traditional Chinese food daily.

We look forward to welcoming you at Charlie Chan soon.

Opening hours:
11.30am - 10pm (last orders 9.30pm).
We are closed on Wednesdays.

We look forward to welcoming you at Charlie Chan soon.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Dim Sum, Cantonese
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:30–22:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    Please see our website for more information.

What 196 people are saying

Charlie Chan 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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 4.1Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Charlie Chan offers a diverse menu with highlights like "excellent food" and "lovely staff," making it a "fav spot in Cambridge." The restaurant excels in dim sum, praised for its "delicious food and quick service." While some reviews mention an ambiance that could improve, many patrons look forward to returning.

196 Reviews
  1. Alex

    London2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, friendly service. Dim sum is top notch.

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  2. Jon

    Cambridge1 review

    1.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Once a Favourite, Now a Disappointment Charlie Chan’s was once a go-to spot in Cambridge, but sadly it has lost its former charm. The upstairs area, once lively and inviting, has been left to deteriorate and is now only used as access to the toilets. Walking up the worn, threadbare carpet was a rather sad reminder of how far the restaurant has declined. Now only the downstairs section is in use, which never had much atmosphere to begin with—and it’s only worsened. The decor feels tired, the ambience is lacking, and the overall environment is unwelcoming. Service was particularly disappointing; staff seemed disinterested and unengaged, creating an awkward and uncomfortable dining experience. Unfortunately, the food didn’t redeem things. We ordered the duck, which was dry, tasteless, and had the telltale texture of having been reheated. The rest of the meal was mediocre at best. We had chosen Charlie Chan’s to celebrate our daughter’s birthday, expecting something special, but left feeling thoroughly let down—especially after spending nearly £200. To make matters worse, several of us felt unwell afterwards, experiencing bloating and stomach aches later that evening. What was once a much-loved restaurant is now a shadow of its former self. Regrettably, it’s no longer a place we can recommend.

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  3. Cheryl

    Norfolk/Suffolk3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 17 April 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Pleasantly situated, clean and welcoming. But the food was rather disappointing

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  4. Joe

    Cambridge2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 10 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice. Food and service good. CP ratio average. Easy to book.

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  5. Josephine

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food & staffs are friendly ! A good place for dim sum .

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  6. Jolie

    Cambridge1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    There are various choices in this area. I may not be back because there are Communist Dictatorship News Papers around this restaurant make us uncomfortable. Dim sum are fair, quality like the frozen products in Costco, not very bad just acceptable. The main fried dish is below average.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 28 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food spoilt for choice. Service was excellent. Will definitely be back

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  8. Patricia

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The foods are very delicious, and the staff are really nice too.

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  9. Salta VIP

    London1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fav spot in Cambridge 😍 best food and lovely staff😍

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  10. Shafiur

    Cambridge1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    No complaints. Delicious food and quick service.

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FAQs

Charlie Chan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01223 359336.

Charlie Chan is rated 4.5 stars by 196 OpenTable diners.

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

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14 Regent Street, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 1DB

Additional information

  • Area
    Cambridge
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:30–22:00
  • Price
    £26 to £40
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Dim Sum, Cantonese
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Takeaway, Wine
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