Harden's survey result
Summary
This “longstanding and reliable choice” with views of the sea has been going strong for over four decades thanks to its “really authentic Chinese dim sum” – the highlight of a “typically extensive” Cantonese menu. Come to the “busy” outfit for lunch and “marvel at seeing so many Chinese people who have sought it out!” (just don’t forget to book or they’ll beat you to it).
Summary
Over four decades since its launch, this “longstanding Brighton Chinese” with sea views is still “one of the most authentic Cantonese around”, and accordingly something of a local institution; the vast enterprise is especially rated for its dim sum, and is often filled to capacity with Chinese families, making booking essential.
Summary
This “long-established, proper Chinese restaurant” (est. 1980), “right near the Brighton seafront”, features “highly attentive service” and is “routinely full of people of Chinese heritage”. “Go for the dim sum – and stay for the kung pao prawns”.
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88-91 Preston St, Brighton, BN1 2HG
Restaurant details
Prices
| Availability | 2 courses | 3 courses |  |
 |
 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Always | £33.00 |  |
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| Starter | Main | Veggies | Pudding |
|---|---|---|---|
| £4.90 | £11.70 | £3.90 | £5.50 |
| Drinks |
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|---|---|
| Wine per bottle | £25.95 |
| Filter Coffee | £3.00 |
| Extras |
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|---|---|
| Bread | £0.00 |
| Service | 10.00% |
88-91 Preston St, Brighton, BN1 2HG
Opening hours
| Monday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Tuesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Wednesday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Thursday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Friday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Saturday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
| Sunday | 12 pm‑10 pm |
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