Free with £15 purchase

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Lemon ice tea 500ml Refreshing and tangy lemon flavoured tea, served chilled.	£3.50

前菜冷盘 Starter Cold Dish

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蒜泥黄瓜 CUCUMBER WITH MASH GALIC Crisp cucumber slices tossed in a bold garlic and chilli sauce, offering a refreshing yet flavourful bite. Perfectly simple, yet irresistibly tasty!	£8.80
麻辣牛肉Szechuan Style Beef slices in Chilli Oil Tender beef slices bathed in a rich, spicy chili oil sauce, bursting with bold Szechuan flavors. A fiery delight for spice lovers!	£15.80
酸辣凉拌土豆丝 SPICY POTATO SALAD Crunchy, thin strips flavoured with tangy spices and vinegar sauce	£10.80
陈醋鸡爪 Sour and spicy chicken feet	£13.80

主菜 Main Dish

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农家小炒肉 FARMHOUSE STIR FRIED PORK WITH GREEN PEPPER Succulent pork slices stir-fried with crisp green peppers, delivering a smoky, savory flavor with a gentle kick. A rustic classic full of taste!	£14.80
辣子鸡* Stir-fried Dry Chicken with Dry Chilli* Bite-sized chicken pieces wok-fried to perfection with fiery dry chilies, creating a bold, smoky, and spicy flavor explosion. A classic Szechuan favorite!	£14.80
腊肉炒蒜苔 STIR FRIED GARULC SHOOTS WITH SMOKED PORK Crisp, fragrant garlic shoots stir-fried with savory, smoky pork slices, delivering a perfect blend of bold flavors and satisfying textures. A rustic favorite!	£18.80
红烧肉 Braised Pork in brown sauce Pork cooked in a rich brown sauce, offering a classic taste of traditional Chinese cuisine.	£18.80
煎酿双宝 Pan fried stuffed trio bell pepper aubergine and tofu with minced pork meat Pan-fried trio of stuffed bell pepper, aubergine, and tofu with minced pork.	£18.80
榄菜肉沫四季豆 Pickled greens with minced pork and green beans Minced pork combined with pickled greens and green beans for a balanced, savoury dish.	£15.80
回锅肉 Twice cooked pork Sliced pork cooked twice with a blend of traditional seasonings for a classic Chinese main dish.	£16.80
煎焗鲈鱼 Fried and baked sea bass Sea bass prepared with frying and baking methods, offering a balanced texture and mild flavour.	£26.80
清蒸鲈鱼 Steamed sea bass with ginger and scallions Sea bass steamed with ginger and scallions, offering a simple and balanced taste.	£26.80
客家冧肉 Hakka style braised pork in savoury sauce Traditional Hakka-style pork braised in a savoury sauce, offering a rich and hearty taste.	£17.80
豉油皇大虾 Soy sauce king prawn Prawns cooked in a rich soy sauce, highlighting traditional flavours.	£19.80
莲藕猪手 Braised pork knuckle with lotus root Tender pork knuckle paired with crunchy lotus root in a traditional style.	£19.80
五味鸭 Five flavoured duck Duck prepared with a blend of five distinct flavours, offering a balanced and traditional taste.	£18.80
枝竹羊腩 Braised lamb belly with fried tofu skin Tender lamb belly paired with crispy fried tofu skin in a savoury braised dish.	£23.80
牛腩煲 Stewed beef	£23.80
醋溜白菜 Stir-fried Napa Cabbage with Hot and Sour Sauce Napa cabbage cooked with a balanced hot and sour sauce for a classic Chinese flavour.	£13.80

米饭和面条 Rice and Noodles

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牛腩面 Soup Noodle with Slow Cooked Beef Flank Tender slow-cooked beef flank served over silky noodles in a rich, savory broth — comforting, flavorful, and satisfying!	£15.80
蛋炒饭 EGG FRIED RICE Fluffy rice stir-fried with golden scrambled eggs, lightly seasoned for a simple yet satisfying classic — savory, aromatic, and comforting!	£7.50
扬州炒饭 Special Fried Rise Fragrant fried rice tossed with a medley of vegetables, eggs, and savory seasonings — a delicious, flavorful twist on a classic favorite!	£9.50
白米饭 plain Rice Light, fluffy steamed rice — simple, soft, and the perfect complement to any dish!	£3.50
香腊炒饭 Guangdong style cured meat fried rice Fried rice with Guangdong-style cured meat, combining savoury and rich flavours in every bite.	£10.80
炸酱面 minced pork meat with dark soya sauce with cucumber carrots and coriander Minced pork with dark soya sauce, served with cucumber, carrots, and coriander over noodles.	£12.80
饺子 Dumplings pork mince and Chinese cabbage filling Dumplings filled with pork mince and Chinese cabbage.	£12.80
咸甜博饼 Salty and sweet pancake A pancake combining contrasting salty and sweet flavours for a balanced taste experience.	£11.80

Extras

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Spring Roll 6 pieces.	£3.00
Stir Fried Noodles	£5.50
Prawn Crackers Crispy, savoury crackers made from prawns.	£2.50
Chicken and Sweetcorn Soup Creamy soup made with chicken and sweetcorn.	£3.00
Chicken Nuggets 8 pieces.	£4.50
Chips	£2.50
Sweet and Sour Sauce Tangy and sweet condiment to enhance your meal.	£1.50
Onion Rings 6 pieces.	£1.80
Lemon Sauce Tangy and citrusy sauce to enhance your dish.	£1.50

Soft Drinks

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Lemon ice tea 500ml Refreshing and tangy lemon flavoured tea, served chilled.	£3.50
Coke 330ml	£2.00
Diet Coke 330ml	£2.00
coke zero 330ml	£2.00
Tango orange 330 ml	£2.00
J20 orange and passion fruit Orange and passion fruit flavoured soft drink.	£2.85
J20 Apple and mango Apple and mango flavoured soft drink.	£2.85
Still water Glassbottle 720ml Pure still water in a 720ml glass bottle.	£3.50
Still Water can 330ml Pure still water in a 330ml can.	£2.00
Sparkling water can 330ml Refreshing sparkling water in a 330ml can.	£2.00
Sparkling water glass bottle 720ml	£3.50

Popular Items at The Real China Buffet

The Real China Buffet offers an all-you-can-eat Chinese dining experience with a wide mix of starters, mains, sides, and desserts. The menu is built around classic buffet-style dishes where customers usually mix small portions of different items rather than ordering single meals.

• The Sweet and Sour Chicken is widely chosen because it delivers a familiar, balanced flavour that works well for most diners
• The Chicken Curry is commonly selected for a comforting, mild spice option that pairs well with rice or chips
• The Beef in Black Pepper Sauce is popular among users who prefer a stronger, savoury flavour in their meal
• The Crispy Shredded Beef is often picked for its crunchy texture and sweet-spicy coating, making it a buffet favourite
• The Egg Fried Rice is frequently chosen as a base dish to combine with multiple mains for a fuller plate

Budget-Friendly Choices at The Real China Buffet

As a buffet-style restaurant, The Real China Buffet is already designed around fixed-price dining, making it one of the more predictable options for value meals in the UK.

• The buffet format means choosing a mix of rice, noodles, and mains is usually better value than focusing on one dish
• Filling up on rice and noodles alongside mains helps balance the overall meal experience
• Starter items like spring rolls and seaweed are often used to build variety without extra cost pressure

What to Order at The Real China Buffet Based on Your Needs

The buffet setup allows you to build your plate based on preference, making it flexible for different appetite types.

• For solo meals: A mix of Egg Fried Rice with Chicken Curry provides a simple and balanced plate
• For chicken lovers: Options like Sweet and Sour Chicken and Chicken Balls are commonly chosen
• For beef lovers: Beef in Black Pepper Sauce is preferred for a stronger and more savoury taste
• For budget-conscious users: Focusing on rice, noodles, and a few mains gives the best value per visit
• For quick dining: Pre-cooked buffet items allow you to serve yourself immediately without waiting

What to Know Before Ordering from The Real China Buffet

Before visiting, it helps to understand how buffet dining works and what to expect in terms of variety and portion control.

• The buffet is all-you-can-eat, so portion control depends on personal choice
• Mixing small portions of multiple dishes is more common than ordering single mains
• Some items are richer or heavier, so balancing with lighter dishes improves the experience
• Popular items like Sweet and Sour Chicken may run out quickly during busy hours
• Availability of dishes may change depending on time of day or replenishment cycles

Is The Real China Buffet Halal, Vegan, or Vegetarian Friendly?

The Real China Buffet offers a wide mix of meat, seafood, and vegetable dishes, with some vegetarian-friendly options available. However, halal certification is not consistently stated across all UK branches, so confirmation with the restaurant is recommended.

Alternatives to The Real China Buffet

If you’re looking for similar buffet or Chinese-style dining experiences in the UK, there are several comparable options offering wide variety and fixed-price meals.

• COSMO Buffet is commonly chosen for its large international buffet selection including Chinese dishes
• Royal Nawaab is often preferred for extensive buffet-style dining with a mix of Asian cuisines
• Tampopo is suitable for users who prefer a sit-down Asian menu with more curated dishes