Banquet Chinese

4.7 (1736)

£26 to £40

Cantonese

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

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2 people

May 31, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Good for groups
Neighborhood 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.

Additional information

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.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
342 London Road, Stanway, Colchester, Essex CO3 8LT
Neighborhood
Colchester
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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 1,736 people are saying

Banquet Chinese reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

Essex
Good for business meals
Essex
Kid-friendly
Essex
Good for groups
Essex
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Banquet Chinese delights with "excellent food and service" and an "amazing atmosphere." Frequent praises highlight their "authentic Chinese cuisine" and "exceptional dim sum." Guests appreciate the "friendly, attentive staff" and recommend booking due to its popularity. While some had minor issues, the majority find Banquet a "highly recommended" dining destination.

1,736 Reviews

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William VIP
London14 reviews
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Siu Mai, Squid Rings, Chicken Claws, Cuttlefish Cakes were as excellent as usual. I left out the normally very good Beef Cheung Fun because it has become OUTSTANDING - with the addition of Chinese Spring Onion and Coriander to the Minced Beef inside. The reason I marked the overall score to "2 *" is because I am missing my Vietnamese Spring Rolls terribly. There is nothing even close to replace it.
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Andrew
London1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing, opted for the set menu, plenty enough for all three of us in our party.
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Tom
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brilliant food and great service! Our first time eating here and will definitely be coming back, the food was great and the staff were really friendly making the whole experience great. Best Chinese in Colchester
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Caren
London1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food arrived quickly and was delicious. Pretty good value too. Will definitely be going back.
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Victor
Essex1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic and delightful dinning experience all around UK.
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Debbie
Aberdeen10 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent Dim Sum , service is always brilliant, one waitress in particular is very “ smiley” & welcoming!! She always remembers us!! Good quality food great place to eat, always popular & busy best to book a table.
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Tony
West Sussex1 review
5.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and service. Good value and atmosphere.
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Rani
Essex1 review
4.0
Dined on May 17, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The Dim sum has improved since my last visit. Two new dishes , the chicken dumplings with spicy sauce is very good. Enjoyed all dishes especially prawns cheung fun. The staff are always friendly and helpful.
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Richard
London18 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great menu selection and excellent food as ever Thank you
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Edwin
Essex4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely people very attentive and helpful. Food was exceptional as usual all our dishes were great. Will be back again soon 😀
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FAQs

Banquet Chinese offers delivery in partnership with Deliveroo. Banquet Chinese also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at 01206 211588.

Banquet Chinese is rated 4.7 stars by 1736 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 31, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 33 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
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
Banquet, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

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 reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

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

What 1,736 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Banquet Chinese offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Banquet Chinese restaurant rated?

Is Banquet Chinese currently accepting reservations?

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