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Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1959 reviews

What Brutal Brutalski likes about Chinatown Cafe:
Great place for lunch. UnlicensedUsually very busyCan`t beat the Hainanese Chicken with greens for lunch.Excellent value, spice it up to your own taste with the light or dark chili.Quick service.Recommended. View all feedback. What Philippe Bilodeau doesn't like about Chinatown Cafe:
I love the food and I would give a 5 star rating but the older lady who works there deserves a 0 star rating, so I'm conflicted. She's always yelling at her young staff in front of customers. She won't let you eat there if you're only getting steamed greens and rice (I'm a vegetarian and this is my preferred meal). It's really off putting seeing how badly her staff are treated. View all feedback.

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3.2 ★ from 42 reviews
Elliot
14.08.2017 - 14:52

Food itself was very bland, adding chilli oil was needed. Such a shame as it was recommended to me from a few workmates. From my experience there is much bette...

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Philippe
14.08.2017 - 14:52

I love the food and I would give a 5 star rating but the older lady who works there deserves a 0 star rating, so I'm conflicted. She's always yelling at her you...

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Thiên
14.08.2017 - 14:52

Horrible service by an elderly woman. I reckon she is the owner. Food is great nonetheless, might only get take away to avoid the lady. Younger staff are much m...

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Audra
14.08.2017 - 14:52

IS WITH THE OPENING HOURS??? I need my chicken rice all the time. You could easily walk past this place 100 times, and never even notice it. But you should. The...

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Charles
14.08.2017 - 14:52

$10 for Hainanese chicken rice (remember to order specifically with Laksa broth) is an absolute bargain and fantastically fresh and delicious. An institution.

This popular restaurant in Adelaide Chinatown offers a wide variety of delicious, affordable Asian dishes that keep customers coming back week after week. While some have expressed concerns about the staff's treatment and customer service, the quality and value of the food seem to overshadow these issues for many diners. Favorites include the Laksa, Malaysian Chicken Curry, and Singapore Noodles, along with the quick and efficient service that ensures tables turn over quickly. The vegetarian options are also praised, with the Laksa being particularly popular for its abundance of greens and vegan-friendly ingredients. Overall, this eatery seems to attract a loyal following for its tasty food and budget-friendly prices, making it a go-to spot for many in the area.

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4.2 ★ from 733 reviews
Gerry
29.01.2024 - 11:37

I’ve been coming here for over 20 years. I find it hard to go past the laksa. It’s the only place I have laksa. Others just disappoint. <br/ Have also had curry...

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Brutal
29.01.2024 - 11:37

Great place for lunch. UnlicensedUsually very busyCan`t beat the Hainanese Chicken with greens for lunch.Excellent value, spice it up to your own taste with the...

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Georgia
29.01.2024 - 11:37

IS WITH THE OPENING HOURS??? I need my chicken rice all the time. You could easily walk past this place 100 times, and never even notice it. But you should. The...

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Chocolat
29.01.2024 - 11:37

Great meal everytime. I love this place. Its great value for money, its always quick and I love the consistency of the food.

Kilala
29.01.2024 - 11:37

Reallly crappy customer service, but food is great, fast to serve and cheap. I like to come here before doing my food shopping in the markets because they are f...

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4.1 ★ from 537 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 13 reviews
Zomato
4.0 ★ from 108 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 500 reviews

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