A few years ago this popular pub was transformed into a wonderful chinese restaurant. The owners…read moreare wonderful and are always working themseves which is nice to see. The decor inside is typical Chinese with lovely paintings of beijing. There are plenty of places to sit ranging from intimate tables for two to huge tables for eights. The happy hour includes a buffet which is always really hot an includes starters and main courses. For the price it is definitely worth it and the last time I visited it was £8.95 per person. At other times you can expect to pay around £20 per person for three courses although it can vary depending on what you have. The parking is right at the front on the pavement, although there are some little side streets around which do just aswell.

This is a great Chinese restaurant. Whether you have ordered a takeaway, or are wanting a sit down…read moremeal, the food is fantastic! There is ample seating in the restaurant, and parking available at the front, and to the side. This family run restaurant is extremely friendly, and service is always fast. Recently refurbished after the floods of 2005, the restaurant tdoesn't seem quite as busy as it used to be which is a shame, because everything about it is fantastic. A must is the buffet on a Sunday night, and the prawn crackers are gorgeous!

Fantastic food that never fails to disappoint. Well priced and good sized portions. Spicy salt and…read morepepper chicken and shredded chicken in chilli are two of the dishes that I would recommend everyone try. Staff are frinedly and if you want to change the ingredients of your dish slightly then this is never a problem. Best chinese in Dumfries and Galloway

Best Chinese in the area- we travel from Carlisle because no one can beat it. Shredded chilli…read morechicken is a favourite along with the dry BBQ ribs. Staff always really friendly that's one of the reasons we've returned over the past 7/8years. Highly recommended

I think the majority of the staff had either had a long day, or a personality bypass…read more The salt and pepper chips, prawn toast and noodles were excellent, however, the squid in satay sauce would have given Red Rum a run for his money - not something my teeth (and they are my own), could cope with! The beef curry was like gloop and not very tasty! All in all, very disappointing.

I think this place is a little gem, the food is excellent, and the both the drinks and food are…read moregreat value for money .. The staff are lovely, and that's a good thing. The staff are not of oriental origin, but who cares !? Make the most of this restaurant, especially at weekends, because eventually you'll have to go outside ..

Their menu can be seen online at ;- China Palace menu…read more(http://take-a-way.co.uk/menu/4179/china-palace-carlisle/) Enjoy

We use this place for take-aways most often (they deliver), but have eaten at the restaurant itself…read moreseveral times. The food is great, as is the service. The only reason I haven't given it 5 stars is that the restaurant is quite small.

Called in on spec on the way home, was thinking about a takeaway, but the buffet menu looked…read moreexcellent value for money. This restaurant would probably get a 3 for ambiance, but I am prepared to overlook that as the food was excellent. Had the salt and pepper squid to start, soft a hot slightly too salty, but tasty. The idea of being able to order a number of dishes, which though I am sure they came in smaller portions than off th e regular menu were plenty, one of the best sweet and sour pork, tasty fresh rice, soft beef and spring onion dish. Even managed to enjoy the banana fritter to finish off with. Will definitely be back.

Great food, quick delivery service ;)read more

This is a chinese buffet restaurant that I've been to a few times. The place could really use some…read moresort of ventilation. With the buffet being there the restaurant gets very hot and humid. I don't find the quality of food to be that great either. Drinks are expensive and you can't even get a glass of water without having to pay for it. That being said, it somehow seems packed most nights when I drive by!

I don't really have much experience with Chinese buffet style restaurants - that aside this place…read moreis rather nice. Very cheap and tons of choice. They seem to do different dishes depending what time you visit, the cheaper buffet doesn't have fish/prawns on duck but later on these dishes are available but cost more overall. Drinks are a bit expensive but I suppose that is to make up for the actual meal being very cheap, especially if you have 2-3 plates or more. I've seen people finish some impressive amounts! Great stop off for students and families after somewhere affordable with good quality food.

Only eaten here as part of a large group but the food is knockout. Really tasty large portions and…read moregood parking make it worth driving out to. I think better tha most restaurants of similar style In Newcastle. Mouth waters when driving out. Cant be sure there is no MSG used but never had the raging thirst you get after a MSG heavy meal

Highly recommended. Really nice staff. best to go on sunday nights or during the week(except fri)…read moreas its less busy then. You get fast service, really nice food. very posh inside with really nice chinese decor. Would recommend. But note u need the dosh as its pricey for food, they add on an extra 20% on top of the price if you eat in but you get treated like a princess when you go in. You can also get a takeaway as well but you need to collect, they do not deliver.

Delicious food and super friendly service. Reasonably priced and good value for money. Very…read morecomfortable and plenty parking.

Excellent Chinese Restaurant and take away. Easily the best in Durham. I can honestly say it will…read morebe one of the few things we will miss when we move house. Last night we had take away and the duck was the best I've had.

Excellent Chinese food. Great taste of flavors. Prepared with attention to details and almost every…read moredish perfectly done. I am Chinese and am picky about Chinese food. This is one of the best for a not-too-fancy, day to day style restaurant. Very friendly and down to earth stuff.

This place has just reopened after being closed for many months for a major refurb. The decor is…read morenow fresh and clean with wooden floors throughout - the tatty old upstairs room has been transformed into a very pleasant dining room, and the toilets are to die for! The food menu is considerably smaller than it used to be but there is a note saying that if you can't see what you want, just ask and they will cook it for you. The wine list is as good as it ever was. There is still a good choice for those of us who are veggie - several beancurd dishes to choose from. Portions were generous and flavours were good. On the downside we felt there was a bit too much cornflour in the sauces, making them a bit too claggy and sticky. And the bits of wild rice in with the regular rice was most odd - it looked like mouse droppings! It is great to see Yvonne back running the place - we missed her when she was running the Barrow branch! We will definately be back and are delighted that this restaurant is back again!