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Karen Wong's Chinese Restaurant
- Food served: Wed–Mon 4–11pm. Closed Tue
- Pre-theatre times: Sun–Thu 4–8pm, Fri/Sat 4–6pm
- Number of wines sold by the glass: 2
- Also offers: Gluten-free options, Children's portions, Children's high chairs, Takeaway, Pre-theatre menu
- Music on stereo: 70s-80s soft rock and pop
- Capacity: 50
- Largest group: 50
- Open since: 2005
- Average price 2 courses: £16
- Pre-theatre price: £10.45
- House wine: £12.95 per bottle
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This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2009 – in the shops now or buy online.
Though it’s a bit off the main bus routes, Karen Wong's is worth seeking out as it has to be the friendliest Chinese restaurant in town. The sunny decor in the two small rooms adds to the feeling that Karen is welcoming you into her home. Karen is happy to talk about the food and the drinks, before striking a pose and undulating away to whatever is on the stereo. The wonton in the crispy combination platter certainly lives up to the description, as does the spring roll matched with sticky ribs and the most succulent prawn and sesame toasts. Chicken and mushroom soup is deliciously gelatinous, thick with slices of mushroom and shredded chicken. The beef Szechuan is spicy, with more than just the chilli flavour coming through. Peking chicken is coated in golden batter made with potato starch and served in a tangy, lemony sauce. As well as the wine list and selection of beers, there’s a choice of teas. Chef Peter Wong changes the menu of special dishes regularly, and the pre-theatre menu, though shorter, still gives an impressive ten starters and 20 main dishes to choose from.
- High point: The warm welcome
- Low point: Not for diners who want to be left alone
Comments for Karen Wong's Chinese Restaurant (107–109 St Leonard's Street, Edinburgh)
- 1. XYY, Edinburgh – 16 July 2008, 5:37pmReport
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Words cannot describe how good Karen Wong's chinese resturant is. It is opposite the police station at st lenords. Not exactly a buffet, but 6 courses for UNDER £20 is what I call great value, we couldn not move after it. Just wait until you meet Miss Karen Wong, she is hillarious, a very very very funny woman, she is nuts. Very good!
- 2. Lynda, Edinburgh – 3 February 2010, 12:43pm
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Visited recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. It is certainly a very friendly place. Food was delicious too. The chicken and cashew nuts was beautifully cooked but far too mild for my taste - needs to be spicier! Prawn wontons were fantastic. Shall definitely return!
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