Bad food, bad service and bad food hygiene ratings finally led this place to close in 2023.read more

This isn't the most convenient Chinese takeaway for where I live so I had never thought to try it…read moreuntil my daughter asked me to. The menu is amazing. All the usual favourites are there but there is so much more. My particular favourite is the Mongolian Lamb curry but The Royale has also introduced me to frogs legs (something I swore I'd never eat) which were delicious. We now use the Royale when there are a lot of us eating as large orders don't seem to faze them, I normally pick up to save on delivery but there have been occasions when laziness happens and I have found the delivery to be very timely. I have noticed that the restaurant always seems empty (it doesn't help that it's so big) and I am now determined to do my bit to fill it as soon as I can by taking the family or friends (or even random friendly people) there for the all you can eat banquet.

There are loads of eateries at X-scape and it's just a pity that a group comprising mainly under…read more16s ended up here. The food (in the form of an all you can eat buffet) was average (perfectly edible but uninspiring) and I suppose of a standard one expects at a high volume entertainment complex. The place was clean and looked sufficiently oriental to whisk the diner if not to China at least to a curb outside a house owned by people of Chinese decent. Now, the Flaming Dragon chain advertise a fixed price of £5.99 for diners under 16 but what they don't tell you is that you have to have proof that you are under 16 in order to qualify so the 12 and 13 year olds in the group had to pay full price. If you are X-scape and simply must have Chinese then I suppose it will do but if you just need to eat then there are loads of better options. If you have children don't even think about going here.

A very basic all-you-can-eat restaurant, a bit like a school canteen. Plenty of choice - the crispy…read moreduck and pancakes was great, and loads of main courses. Good price for kids (£5 inc soft drink for under 16's). I'm sure we'll go back - although not a good choice if you're watching your weight!

Wow !! I've been going there over 30 years and go several…read moretimes a month Tonight was perfect and the food was lovely we ate chattered and when we asked for the bill there was a service charge of 10 percent which is annoying as we always leave a good tip so I paid my half of the bill and my friend paid the rest on his card but opted not to pay the service charge on principle , she asked him to pay half he declined so she said but the staff served you and you don't want to pay a penny ! At this point I couldn't keep my mouth shut I said it's law they have to pay the staff so why put service charge on ? She said it's optional ,so I said we opted not to pay it on principle she said it's un fair as staff served us , I went on to say, so what your telling us is never to come here again as I refuse to be confronted and she tried to Shame us into paying a tip !! By by pagoda it's the last time I'm ever going there what disgusting behaviour !!

Three of us dined here tonight and we all thought the food was bland. The gravy was watery and…read moretasteless, containing more onions than any other vegetable. The chicken satay didn't taste much different to any of the other dishes. The waiter was rude and miserable and the food Luke warm. All I can say is that it filled a hole - expensive for what is was.

Well presented and extensive range of chinese dishes. Alway very busy at the weekends, must make a…read morereservation.

Very tastey food, courses are usually served very quickly so you're not usually waiting long for…read moreyour meal. My wife and I love going here for our special occasions.

Take away from here a lot ! Salt and pepper chicken starter is a winner, most of meals I've had…read morehave been tasty and substantial enough. I only say most as Im sometimes too keen to try something new......... Best Chinese in Ponte usually pretty quick too if collecting

This is the best chinese buffet i have been to. The amount…read moreof food is second to none. There are plenty of starters to choose from, including duck pancakes and sea food. The best bit for me is the mongolian (i think thats wat its called!) buffet, where you choose the fresh ingredients and they cook it infront of you. There is also a decent selection of desserts. Can get very busy, but service is good.

Great restaurant. We always have the buffet menu. Huge choice of dishes, all delicious. My children…read morelove the ice-cream machine & the big fish tanks. Staff all friendly :)

The food is very good on the portions are generous I've been using this takeaway for quite a while…read moreand I have no fault with its at all well worth of visit