Banquet Chinese

4.7

1704 Reviews

£26 to £40

Cantonese

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2 people

28 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

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.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
£26 to £40
Cuisines
Cantonese, Dim Sum, Asian
Hours of Operation
Sun 11:30 am–8:45 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
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.

Location
342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT
Area
Colchester
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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 1,704 people are saying

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

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Essex
Hot spot
Essex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Banquet Chinese offers an authentic dining experience with "excellent food" and "friendly, efficient service." Guests praise the "superb dim sum," generous portions, and consistently delicious dishes. While some noted noise and service delays during peak times, the restaurant remains a favorite for many, especially for special occasions.

1,704 Reviews

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Rachel
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I’ve been going here for years. Frankly one of the best restaurants in Essex period. Friendly staff, great food. Highly recommend.
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Paul
VIP
Essex
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure - nice place, excellent food, and friendly amd efficient service.
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linda
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always really amazing tasty food. The waiters all friendly and hard working. Excellent restaurant.
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Debbie
Essex
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 13 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is one of our family favourite places. Today was my 60th birthday celebration, and as usual the food was excellent. We have been going to Banquet for years and a change of ownership but consistently yummy food. Highly recommend
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William
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We selected Banquet set menu. Excellent quality food. Large quantity so boxed up leftovers.
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William
VIP
London
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 12 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Siu Mai and Deep Fried Glutonese Rice Dumpling (Ham Shui Kouk) were good. The Calarmari Rings were excellent - crispy and without a hint of grease. I should not let it pass without noting my usual Beef Cheung Fun. It is probably one of the best I have ever had - even including experience in Hong Kong. The beef filling is seasoned but not too salty with a hint of Coriander. It was the Cheung Fun pastry that took my breadth away - reasonably thin but retain a "chewy texture" (that all Chinese like). The mixed soya sauce was just about right - not too sweet. Lastly but not the least was my usual Sliced Pork Black Bean Sauce Ho Fun. The Ho Fun is as close to "wok flavour" as one could expect in the U.K. (with the Hong Kong/ Malaysia/ Singapore type jet engine cooker not allowed to be imported). Again, I would say as good as Hong Kong. The absence of "wok flavour" was purely down to non-provision of Hong Kong type jet engine gas stove. (Incidentally, I have lived in the U.K. for almost 53 years and I have YET to experience "wok flavour". On a few occasions, like today, it was very very close.
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Simon
VIP
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The best Dim Sum anywhere. Better than London and really friendly people. It’s our favourite restaurant.
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Kenny
London
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 8 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Very good dim sum in Essex, freshly made food, worth a visit.
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Louise
Essex
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Me and some friends had a lovely meal here, one of us is vegetarian and she was happy with the choice. All portions were big, food was fresh and tasty and we all left stuffed! Highly recommend this place very clean too.
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Wendy
Essex
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 February 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Long time since we last visited, forgotten how delightful the food was. We will not leave it so long next time.
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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 1704 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

28 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 30 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Additional information

Area
Colchester
Hours of Operation
Sun 11:30 am–8:45 pm Lunch Tue–Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 5:00 pm–9:45 pm
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

Does Banquet Chinese offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Banquet Chinese restaurant rated?

Is Banquet Chinese currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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