A complete guide to Cairns Restaurants

Chinese Restaurants

Chinese

Chinese Food has exploded in popularity in Australia over the past few decades, and fortunately as our palettes have grown, so too have Chinese menus. Aussies don't just dig into a tub of chow mien and wolf down sweet and sour pork any more. Now we are trying Hashima with Cherries and Orange Slices, and Chicken Kidney with Crab Meat and 1000 year old eggs!

Chinese food is healthy and includes all the ingredients for a balanced diet. Restaurants serving Chinese food range from cheap MSG laden takeaway shops, to high-class restaurants following Chinese customs. The quality of food varies accordingly.

Two of the most important ingredients in Chinese dishes are rice and noodles. The Chinese were the inventors of noodles, and Marco Polo exported the idea to Italy in the 13th century where the concept was developed into pasta.

The Chinese also invented chopsticks, and one of the leaders of this invention was the great Chinese philosopher Confucius (551-479 BC). He said that instruments used for killing must be banned from the dining table. Therefore, knives are not permitted, and that is why Chinese food is always chopped into bite size pieces before it reaches the table.

Menu items in a Chinese restaurant will commonly include the following:
Fried Rice
Spicy Chicken with Peanuts
Mandarin Chicken
Beef with Broccoli
Sweet and Sour Pork
Mixed Vegetables
Peking duck
Shanghai noodles
Fish, beef, pork, chicken
Soups
Fortune cookies

And many more...

Asian Cafe Chinese Restaurant

7/35 Lake St, Cairns, 4870
0740313937

Well priced Chinese lunch and dinner options - dumplings, noodles and rice dishes including specialities such as pig's ears and hor fun.

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Bobby's Restaurant

5 Aplin St, Cairns
(07) 4051 8877

Broad range of both Chinese and Vietnamese dishes - one of the few restaurants serving Vietnamese cuisine in Cairns. Fast and efficient service, and lots of much-loved dishes on the menu. Excellent spot for a quick dinner with friends.

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Cafe China

35-41 Wharf Street, Cairns
(07) 4041 2828

Recently moved to inside the Reef Hotel Casino complex, Cafe China is open for yum cha lunch and chinese dinner. Owner Harry Sou has extremely high standards and you are assured of a delicious meal every time you visit this authentic Chinese restaurant. Very high quality and excellent service.

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Canton Chinese Restaurant & Take Away

Minnie Street, Cnr McLeod St, Cairns
(07) 40516729

The Canton has been serving great Chinese food in Cairns for longer than we can remember. Tucked away on McLeod St, it is a restaurant that many people are unaware of, but once you try the fresh and cheap Chinese food, you'll be back for more.

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Charlie's

223-227 The Esplanade, Cairns (Acacia Court Hotel)
(07) 40515011

One of Cairns' favourite restaurants, Charlies has a seafood and hot food buffet that offers tremendous value for money. Look for the discount vouchers in the Cairns Post each day.

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China Dina

Charlotte Street (O'Connors Arcade), Cooktown
(07) 40695301

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China Palace Restaurant

69-73 Abbott Street, Cairns
(07) 4051 9188

A large Chinese restaurant in the heart of Cairns with daily yum cha, and a wide variety of classic Chinese dishes that you would expect on a menu in Australia. All your favourites are on the menu, try their signature Xiao Long Bao. This restaurant is suitable for families and group dining parties.

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Chinese Capital Take-Away

1 Reservoir Road, Manoora
(07) 40321828

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Chung Tai Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway

Johnston Road, Mt Demi Plaza Cnr Front Street, Mossman
(07) 40981102

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Edge Hill Chinese Take-Away

122 Collins Avenue, Edge Hill
(07) 40532870

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Golden Boat Chinese Restaurant

4/34 Lake Street, Cairns
(07) 4031 8833
email/info)(goldenboat.com.au
http://www.goldenboat.com.au/

Serving Yum Cha, A-La-Carte, Live Seafood and having a Noodle Bar makes Golden Boat one of Cairns' most full service Chinese restaurants. A sensational restaurant for groups as you'll be treated like royalty. The yum cha is particularly good, probably the best in Cairns. You know a great Chinese restaurant when you notice many Chinese dining, and this seems exceedingly popular.

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Han Court Chinese Restaurant

85 Davidson Street, Port Douglas
(07) 40995007

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Harbourview

Level 1, Pierpoint Road, Cairns (Pier Market Place)
(07) 40311346

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House Of The Red Dragon Restaurant

11 George McCullum Road (Munno Para Shopping Centre), Smithfield
(07) 82548585

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Jade Inn Chinese Restaurant

39 Macrossan Street, Port Douglas
(07) 40995974
email/jadeinn)(austarnet.com.au

Traditional Chinese cuisine, offered as take-away or dine-in. Open for lunch and dinner every day.

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Jade Plus Chinese Restaurant

Level 1, 358 Sheridan Street, North Cairns, 4870
(07) 4041 6828
email/eat)(jadeplus.com.au
http://www.jadeplus.com.au

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Kee Kong Chinese Restaurant

59 Spence Street, Cairns
(07) 40512772

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Liquita Cafe

1 Hargraves St, Edmonton, 4869 (Shop 7)
(07) 4045 6123
email/wowrees)(gmail.com

A passionate chef from Portugal with an interesting range of Portuguese goodies, as well as some adaptations of much-loved Australian take away food.

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Nasi n Mee

33 Spence St, 4870
07 4041 4227

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Noodle Box

Cairns Central Shopping Centre, Cairns
(07) 4041 4681

Exciting food option at Cairns Central, the menu consists of 9 Stir Fry's encompassing a wide variety of Asian flavours, 5 soups ranging from the most traditional of Hot and Sour to Rich and Creamy Laksas and 2 amazing rice dishes that explode with mystical flavours from the East.

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Ocean Palace Chinese Restaurant

Aplin St, Cairns
(07) 40313283

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On Lok Chinese Restaurant

477 Mulgrave Road, Earlville
(07) 40541918

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Silver Dragon Chinese Restaurant

One of Cairns' largest chinese restaurants, Silver Dragon is owned and operated by two local brothers, John & Phillip. Featuring an extensive menu and wine list, and conveniently located opposite Cairns CBD taxi rank.

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Singapore Noodles & Chinese Takeaway

Therwine Street, Kuranda
(07) 40938384

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Taste of China Restaurant

36 Abbott Street, Cairns
(07) 40313668

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Taste of Hong Kong

114 Hoare Street, Manunda
(07) 40534011

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Wing on Chinese Take Away

203 Mulgrave Road, Cairns
(07) 40517191

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Wok Around The Clock

578 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville
07 4033 1328

Very friendly Chinese take away/delivery, with tasty, non-greasy food.

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Yummy Noodle House

508 Mulgrave Rd, Earlville
(07) 4054 6380

Yummy Noodle House is the latest chain of stores to open in the noodle craze gripping Cairns at present. They're quick & efficient, making Yummy Noodle a great work lunch option. The food is tasty, and prepared to order.

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