Nǐ hǎo! Meaning, Hello in Chinese. Chinese cuisine has become one of the favorites for most of us. We bring to you a mix of the best Chinese restaurants in Bangalore; from fine dine restaurants to casual eating joints. Go on, take a look:
The Lantern Restaurant and Bar- The Ritz-Carlton
Address: The Ritz-Carlton, 99, Residency Road, Bangalore
Contact No.: 080 4914 8000
Timings: 12:00 Noon –11:30 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 2500 approx.; Rs. 250 for a pint of beer approx.
This is one of the most expensive Chinese restaurants in Bangalore. It is known for delicious food and amazing ambience. Steamed Edamame is served first. We recommend Seabass Dumplings, Stir-fried Wild Mushrooms in hot pepper sauce, Stir-fried Pickled Chilli Prawn, Stir-fried Lobster in chilli, butter and garlic sauce, with Burnt Garlic Fried Rice or Hofan Noodles.
The Tao Terraces
Address: 5th Floor, 1 MG Mall, Opposite Vivanta by Taj, MG Road, Bangalore
Contact No.: 080 6001 5001
Timings: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM –11:00 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 2100 approx.
This place is known for its ambience and has the most romantic outdoor setting. It also serves buffet. The most recommended dishes are Khau – Swe, Laska Lemak Malaya Soup, Chicken with Crushed Peppers and Red Chillies.
Memories of China- Vivanta by Taj
Address: Vivanta by Taj, 41/3, MG Road, Bangalore
Contact No.: +91 80666 04444
Timings: 12:30 PM –3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 3000 approx.
This is a fine dine restaurant. We recommend the Spiny Lobster, Wok-Fried Pepper Crab or Chilli Singapore Style Crab. The Chinese steamed hot pots come with noodles, and you could choose your stock, meats and vegetables from a list. The Peking duck is delicious!
Zen- The Leela Palace
Address: The Leela Palace, 23, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
Contact No.: 080 2521 1234
Timings: 12:00 Noon – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:15 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 2500 approx.; Rs. 300 for a pint of beer approx.
The ambience if this place is lovely. You will get to try some of the most exotic dishes here. The dumplings of this place are divine. We recommend you to try the fresh greens and water chestnut, tossed in a mustard sauce, Crispy Soft Shell Crabs in salt and pepper, Sweet and Sour Pork, and Steamed Chilean Seabass with Ginger and Scallion.
Yo! China
Address: 90/3, Sri Sapthagiri Complex, Outer Ring Road, Near Marathahalli Bridge Bus Stop, Bangalore
Contact No.: 080 49653578
Timings: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 800 approx.
This is a casual dining joint, which also provides home delivery services. Try the Pokchoy Wrapped Chicken Dim sums, Spicy Basil and Burnt Garlic Cottage Cheese, Black Pepper Clay Pot Rice with Exotic Vegetables in Kung Pao Sauce. You will be served delicious chinese food which is reasonably priced. Must recommended for Chinese
Hunan
Address: 23, 1st Floor, 1st Main, JNC Road, 5th Block, KHB Colony, Above Costa Coffee, Koramangala, Bangalore
Contact No.: +91 90660 72066
Timings: 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM, 6:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 1600 approx.
The specialty of this joint is that some of the items on their menu aren’t available in any other Chinese restaurants in Bangalore! And what’s better, the prices do not burn a hole in your pocket. You must try Pepper Lemon Garlic Prawns, Singapore Chilli Crab, stir-fried Chinese greens, Hakka noodles and General Tao’s . Definitely worth a second and a third visit!
China Bowl
Address: ARD Complex, 1st Cross Rd, 6th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore
Contact No.: 080 4175 1636
Timings: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 700 approx.
This joint is reasonably priced and has an endless menu. We pick their Eight Treasure Soup, Sliced Fish with Cheese Parsley, Veg Pan Fried Noodles with Cantonese Sauce with Chicken in Hot Bean Sauce and Corn and Potato in Hot Garlic Sauce. Avail their buffet and home delivery services too!
Magnolia
Address: 37, 80 Feet Road, 3rd Block, Above Always Dry, Next to SBI, R A C P C Branch, Koramangala 3rd Block, Bangalore
Contact No.: 080 4110 2222
Timings: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 800 approx.
This joint has excellent tasting dishes along with pocket friendly prices. Our favorites on their menu are Steamed Vegetable Dumplings, Shanghai Style Prawn Fuyong, and Golden Fried Potato. Simply delicious!
Luo Han
Address: No. 666, Near Police Station, 27th Main Road, 13th Cross Road, HSR Layout, Sector 1, Bangalore
Contact No.: 080 6450 5304
Timings: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 500 approx.
This is a pure vegetarian Chinese restaurant. Some of the popular dishes here are Thai Fried Rice with tofu and spring onions, Crispy Chinese Chop Suey, Vegetable Balls in Manchurian sauce, Hot and Sour Soup, Mapo Tofu, and the Chilli Garlic Fried Rice. It is definitely worth another visit.
Bangalore Mandarin
Address: 619, 2nd Floor, Whitefield Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore
Contact No.: 080 4116 1732
Timings: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Cost For Two: Rs. 1100 approx.
This place is mostly known for its non vegetarian food, as the vegetarian options are limited, but tasty nonetheless. We recommend Honey Sesame Prawns, Crispy Shredded Pork, Hot and Sour Chicken Soup, Kung Pao Chicken, and mixed noodles.
Go Chinese lovers, visit these places as soon as you can, and take them off your foodie bucket list! :