Ah, China China. So good they named it twice. I'm not going to lie, it's not completely out of this world, but I'm definitely slightly partial to a good old all you can eat Chinese buffet. Nasty, I know.
Here's my guide to getting the most out of your China China experience:
1) Do not fill your plate the first time you go up. This is for two reasons - firstly because you may not finish it and b) if you eat a little bit, then you feel you've got your money's worth if you go up the second time. Believe you me, it's all psychological.
2) Choose a good time of day. 10pm at night is *not*, under any circumstances, a good time to call in. A late lunch / early dinner is often a good call, and since the price depends upon the time you leave the restaurant, you may be able to save yourself at least a couple of pounds. From 12-5pm, the 'lunch' price is only £5.99, whereas if you leave between 7 and 11pm, you're going to be paying £9.99, except on Friday and Saturday when it's £10.99. Between 5:01pm and 7pm (I have no idea what happens if you try to pay at 5pm on the dot, so I wouldn't try that one if I were you), is known as the Happy Hour, despite the fact it's actually two hours, and you'll be paying £7.99.
3) Beware, you pay extra for your drink! The above prices are food only. Tap water is always a good call.
4) Do try new things, although it goes without saying that it's really only a good idea to take a little bit at a time. Honestly, don't pile your plate full of some random dish you may hate...I've been there.
5) If you have room for dessert, go for it. If not, jelly is a wise (if that's at all applicable in the world of China China) decision. It just kinda slides down.
6) If you don't fancy stuffing yourself hopelessly, you can opt for the takeaway option of filling your box for only £3.99 (the must close though!).
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