This is a fantastic Chinese restaurant in Exeter and deserves to do very well. Great location. Some reviews seem unfair - though the positive ones reflect the meal I had this evening as a fan of Sichuan food. Service was extremely friendly and efficient and the food was delicious. I asked to order from the authentic Chinese menu and had La Zi Ji (Sichuan Mala Chicken, 辣子鸡) and some soup. Please do ask for the alternate menu if you want to experience some real Chinese food as the more people order it, the higher profile it will have in the restaurant and this could be the best Chinese in Exeter. 🥢
Tang shian chinese restaurant
5* food and very tasty
Portion size fills you up
Waitress is very helpful and friendly
Great place to eat
Complements to the chefs
Martin Brown (Martystagram)
+5
As a Brit who lived in Shanghai for 8 years, I can definitely say you can get some really good authentic Chinese food at Tang Shian. Excellent for those in the know. The twice cooked pork was super.
If you're not used to authentic Chinese food and expect the typical UK Chinese takeaway style food, then ask questions about what you want to try. It's worth it.
Have always had brilliant food here. The staff have always been friendly and helpful
Portion size good. Would recommend. Definitely higher than the 3.6 rating.👌
Lovely sweet & sour Chicken and their egg fried rice is nice- the cutlery isn't always looking clean & tidy, the guest toilets are not so clean either and it does get quite cold in there, especially if you sit by the window - so maybe this is something they can work on!?? Otherwise it's a lovely cuisine and reasonably priced as well.
Entered at 2.30pm as they were closing. We were 7 people on holiday and hungry. It was Boxing day and the chef said yes to cook us dinner. The food was spectacular compared to all the rubbish we'd previously had and the service was a breath of fresh air. 100% brilliant.
Recently discovered and now a firm favourite - definitely the best Chinese restaurant in Exeter. Not too greasy and everything tasted fresh and authentic. The host was a lovely lady and we felt really well looked after. Will be going back very soon!
Deserves a lot more credit than a 3.8 star rating. Me and my family have been going for about 3 years now. The staff are lovely, friendly and attentive. The food is delicious and the decor is beautiful. Highly recommend.
Don't listen to the haters. This isn't just the best Chinese food I've had in Exeter (although it is), it's some of the best I've had anywhere. This is authentic Chinese food done exceptionally well. Braised pork belly and tofu with minced pork are two of my favourites. I implore you to go - this is an Exeter gem.
I am delighted to have finally discovered an authentic Chinese restaurant in Exeter! The menu is clean and concise (the focus is on exceptional dishes and quality/chefs specials over quantity of choice, something I prefer to a bombardment of the senses with every dish imaginable listed) and made with individually delicious ingredients.
This is not your typical greasy Chinese, the food is in the upper ranks of dining in Exeter and is seriously underrated. The staff are extremely friendly and polite and quick to make recommendations based on your palette.
I must recommend the Three Treasures dish (which is vegetarian yet challenges any meat dish on the menu) and the chilli squid, which is the best I've tried anywhere. I was very pleasantly surprised to eat here on date night and will be making it a regular occurance.
When you visit Tang Shian you will be given the option of two menus. The authentic Chinese or the Western Menu. If you're after a western Chinese then you've made the wrong choice. This place has a fantastic authentic Chinese food menu that whilst not being your average selection is packed with great options. Venture out of your comfort zone and try some quality food. This place will not disappoint.
Food very good, young staff friendly.
Amazing food & service! absolutely stunning, wouldn’t eat at any other place in Exeter (including my kitchen). 10/10 would recommend xo
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