It’s a small restaurant in Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter that may not be well known but the reviews on Tripadvisor show that it’s a hidden gem. Many people have complimented the restaurant for its generous serving size and options on the menu. Google rating - 4 Location - Ladywell Walk, Chinese QuarterIt’s a small restaurant in Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter that may not be well known but the reviews on Tripadvisor show that it’s a hidden gem. Many people have complimented the restaurant for its generous serving size and options on the menu. Google rating - 4 Location - Ladywell Walk, Chinese Quarter
It’s a small restaurant in Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter that may not be well known but the reviews on Tripadvisor show that it’s a hidden gem. Many people have complimented the restaurant for its generous serving size and options on the menu. Google rating - 4 Location - Ladywell Walk, Chinese Quarter

Top Chinese restaurants in Birmingham’s Chinese Quarter to try for Lunar New Year, based on Google ratings

Traditionally, Lunar New Year food includes noodles, a whole steamed fish, sticky rice balls, dumplings, rice cakes and more - here are the best restaurants to try in Birmingham’s China Town

Asmita Sarkar
By Asmita Sarkar
Published 18th Jan 2023, 14:10 BST

Lunar New Year is almost upon us and Birmingham has a lot planned to celebrate the occasion. Popularly known as the Chinese New Year - it is one of the most important holidays in East Asian cultures.

However, the holiday - which falls on January 22 in 2023 - has been rebranded in Birmingham to be more inclusive because it is celebrated across multiple East Asian cultures.

One of the best parts of any holiday - be it Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year - is the amazing food we share with friends and family - and the Lunar New Year is similar.

Traditionally, Lunar New Year food includes noodles, a whole steamed fish, sticky rice balls, dumplings, rice cakes and more. The noodles are long and denote longevity, while the fish is for abundance and the sticky rice balls are for togetherness.

If you want a taste of East Asian food on Lunar New Year, here are nine best restaurants in Birmingham, based on Google ratings:

One of the best parts of any holiday - be it Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year - is the amazing food we share with friends and family - and the Lunar New Year is similar.

This restaurant has great Hong Kong style options including set menus. Reviewers on Tripadvisor recommend the Milk Tea (Hong Kong Style) and Pineapple Bun. It’s a small restaurant with friendly staff and is definitely worth a visit. Google rating - 4.4 Location - Bath Passage in Chinese Quarter

5. Wu Shang cafe

This restaurant has great Hong Kong style options including set menus. Reviewers on Tripadvisor recommend the Milk Tea (Hong Kong Style) and Pineapple Bun. It’s a small restaurant with friendly staff and is definitely worth a visit. Google rating - 4.4 Location - Bath Passage in Chinese Quarter

This restaurant is recommended for a quick and tasty meal without any frills. One reviewer said: “It's a small authentic Chinese eatery serving very tasty food." It’s also easy on the pocket. Google rating - 4.5 Location - China Court Building, Chinese Quarter

6. Tung Lok

This restaurant is recommended for a quick and tasty meal without any frills. One reviewer said: “It's a small authentic Chinese eatery serving very tasty food." It’s also easy on the pocket. Google rating - 4.5 Location - China Court Building, Chinese Quarter

A good restaurant for vegetarians and vegan eaters. This restaurant has something for everyone as it offers seafood and meat too. It’s a 23-year-old restaurant that knows what it’s doing and the ratings reflect that. Google rating - 4.6 Location - Arcadian Centre, Chinese Quarter

7. Cafe Soya

A good restaurant for vegetarians and vegan eaters. This restaurant has something for everyone as it offers seafood and meat too. It’s a 23-year-old restaurant that knows what it’s doing and the ratings reflect that. Google rating - 4.6 Location - Arcadian Centre, Chinese Quarter

This restaurant serves Hong Kong style fast food meaning you will see a lot of egg rolls, lo mein, and wings. Rated highly, this Hurst Street has been called one of the best Chinese restaurants in Birmingham by reviewers on social media. Google rating - 4.7 Location - Hurst Street, Chinese Quarter

8. Hong Kong Dining

This restaurant serves Hong Kong style fast food meaning you will see a lot of egg rolls, lo mein, and wings. Rated highly, this Hurst Street has been called one of the best Chinese restaurants in Birmingham by reviewers on social media. Google rating - 4.7 Location - Hurst Street, Chinese Quarter

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