Food very nice, unfortunately prices have gone up, it's quite expensive, portions have got smaller too.
David Nelson
The food was authentic Chinese food but the flavour of the food was different to what I came across few years ago it wasn’t as great as before, maybe the chef has changed and after I finished eating for some reason my mouth felt dry no matter how much water I drank, possibly they put to much MSG in the food. It was a shame that they didn’t taste as good as before.
Nick Li
Service was good. As for food, we had pigs ears, deep fried ribs, cauliflower hearts, and rice. The pigs ears were sliced very thick and really tough. The ribs were also really tough, bordering on inedible. The cauliflower hearts were nice. The rice had been cooked for so long that the texture was all mushy. We hardly had any of the ribs and pigs ears but packed it up to take home just in case we can salvage the dishes in any way. Also the toilets looked as though they had not been cleaned in a while.
Pavel Afonine
Best Chinese food I've ever had outside China (I lived in China for 5 years). You must be proactive to place your order and get the bill in the end. But if you care about food and only food then that's THE place. Very recommended by a westerner who knows something about China!
bugnerd2014
We were tempted in to this restaurant due to it being packed and clearly popular with the local Chinese community. To be fair the food was good but the hygiene standards, in particular the restrooms was shocking! The service was also slightly dubious but this may have been lost in translation!
miranda ford
This has to be some of the best and most authentic food I've had in Britain outside of China. A delicious evening and we'll worth a visit.Vegetarian options: The ma po tofu was delicious
Lauren J
Absolutely lovely little restaurant to go to in the evening! Brilliant food and lovely staff ?Would highly
WalterBlue
This was my second visit and it was just as good as the first. The crispy aubergine stuffed with prawns were a highlight and super delicious alongside the crispy lamb ribs with chilli and back beans. Great hospitality and delicious food.
Lauren .Jacob14
Absolutely lovely little restaurant to go to in the evening! Brilliant food and lovely staff ?Would highly recommend
Ann M
We went to the Chinese restaurant called “@72 China” at around 8 pm on 20th Aug. 2023. But unfortunately, we had to experience discrimination by the staff. We ordered a dish named “squirrel fish” but the fish was definitely not fresh at all. It had a very strong fishy taste and smell despite being deep fried and covered in strong seasoning and sauce. As a result, we told them that the fish tasted off and not fresh. The staff took away our dish and told us that it was our problem and not theirs. We were in disbelief at how they treated us after we made a complaint, and when we tried to reason with them, they refused to listen to us. They tried to talk over us and intimidate us when we told them that their fish was bad. They were unapologetic, rude and loud. They tried to intimidate us as they were 2 guys and we were 3 girls (me, my girlfriend, and my friend). They tried to scare us off by talking very loud and over us. They said all the fish tasted like this and then said it tasted bad only because it was cold. Even though we told them we had this dish before in this restaurant and we tasted it as soon as it arrived. They should have a CCTV which can prove we tried the dish as soon as it arrived. They refused any sort of negotiation and kept using different excuses until we said this could be settled by the police. We believe we were discriminated against by this restaurant, as when we checked the online reviews afterwards there were other Chinese that reported similar problems and behaviours from the staff of this restaurant. The staff are always rude to Asian customers but have a very different attitude towards non Asian customers. We have recording of the conversation we had with them and they should have CCTV footage of what happened to us today to support us as evidence.
It’s the first time for our family here but definitely not the last. We family enjoyed the food here as they served authentic Chinese. If anyone like to know what is the real Chinese food and this is the one. Have read the other comments and I would laugh someone’s low rating. I can see the staffs worked really hard because it’s a very very busy restaurant. The queue is long and people have great patience for the place they can have the home feel taste. This is the best proof and it’s enough. I can’t say this is the best Chinese restaurant but they are doing their best. You have my respect and support! Thank you to 72. China!
Hathaichanok Phairojthinnakorn
My partner and I went to visit Cambridge, and we wanted to eat Chinese. We randomed to pick the restaurant and we went to this one. It was very good decision, the staff are very nice, friendly. The asmosphere is fine. In addition, the food are very perfect, tasty, fresh, and worth for the value. If we have a chance to go to Cambridge again, we will go visit this restaurant again for sure. Highly recommend!!P.S. We ordered beef stew with mushroom, roasted duck and sweet bun (I can't remember the name of it exactly)
Sophie
Food was barely warm, the egg fried rice was dripping in oil and not properly fried, black pepper beef was completely over cooked, tofu was a bit sour. Would not recommend if you’re looking for decent chinese food.
S K Ayong
Authentic Chinese sechwan food, tasty and good value. Just like being in old town in China, nice Chinese lamps and shades and pictures. Friendly owner on hand and English spoken well.Enjoy
John W
I've never had Chinese food in China, but I'm pretty sure that this is as close as you can get in Cambridge. @72 makes zero effort to adapt to the British palate, and that's what makes it great. The food is up there with anywhere else in Cambridge and the prices are very reasonable. If you aren't used to Chinese food, go with an open mind and you will enjoy it.
Food very nice, unfortunately prices have gone up, it's quite expensive, portions have got smaller too.
The food was authentic Chinese food but the flavour of the food was different to what I came across few years ago it wasn’t as great as before, maybe the chef has changed and after I finished eating for some reason my mouth felt dry no matter how much water I drank, possibly they put to much MSG in the food. It was a shame that they didn’t taste as good as before.
Service was good. As for food, we had pigs ears, deep fried ribs, cauliflower hearts, and rice. The pigs ears were sliced very thick and really tough. The ribs were also really tough, bordering on inedible. The cauliflower hearts were nice. The rice had been cooked for so long that the texture was all mushy. We hardly had any of the ribs and pigs ears but packed it up to take home just in case we can salvage the dishes in any way. Also the toilets looked as though they had not been cleaned in a while.
Best Chinese food I've ever had outside China (I lived in China for 5 years). You must be proactive to place your order and get the bill in the end. But if you care about food and only food then that's THE place. Very recommended by a westerner who knows something about China!
We were tempted in to this restaurant due to it being packed and clearly popular with the local Chinese community. To be fair the food was good but the hygiene standards, in particular the restrooms was shocking! The service was also slightly dubious but this may have been lost in translation!
This has to be some of the best and most authentic food I've had in Britain outside of China. A delicious evening and we'll worth a visit.Vegetarian options: The ma po tofu was delicious
Absolutely lovely little restaurant to go to in the evening! Brilliant food and lovely staff ?Would highly
This was my second visit and it was just as good as the first. The crispy aubergine stuffed with prawns were a highlight and super delicious alongside the crispy lamb ribs with chilli and back beans. Great hospitality and delicious food.
Absolutely lovely little restaurant to go to in the evening! Brilliant food and lovely staff ?Would highly recommend
We went to the Chinese restaurant called “@72 China” at around 8 pm on 20th Aug. 2023. But unfortunately, we had to experience discrimination by the staff. We ordered a dish named “squirrel fish” but the fish was definitely not fresh at all. It had a very strong fishy taste and smell despite being deep fried and covered in strong seasoning and sauce. As a result, we told them that the fish tasted off and not fresh. The staff took away our dish and told us that it was our problem and not theirs. We were in disbelief at how they treated us after we made a complaint, and when we tried to reason with them, they refused to listen to us. They tried to talk over us and intimidate us when we told them that their fish was bad. They were unapologetic, rude and loud. They tried to intimidate us as they were 2 guys and we were 3 girls (me, my girlfriend, and my friend). They tried to scare us off by talking very loud and over us. They said all the fish tasted like this and then said it tasted bad only because it was cold. Even though we told them we had this dish before in this restaurant and we tasted it as soon as it arrived. They should have a CCTV which can prove we tried the dish as soon as it arrived. They refused any sort of negotiation and kept using different excuses until we said this could be settled by the police. We believe we were discriminated against by this restaurant, as when we checked the online reviews afterwards there were other Chinese that reported similar problems and behaviours from the staff of this restaurant. The staff are always rude to Asian customers but have a very different attitude towards non Asian customers. We have recording of the conversation we had with them and they should have CCTV footage of what happened to us today to support us as evidence.
Restaurantji Recommends
It’s the first time for our family here but definitely not the last. We family enjoyed the food here as they served authentic Chinese. If anyone like to know what is the real Chinese food and this is the one. Have read the other comments and I would laugh someone’s low rating. I can see the staffs worked really hard because it’s a very very busy restaurant. The queue is long and people have great patience for the place they can have the home feel taste. This is the best proof and it’s enough. I can’t say this is the best Chinese restaurant but they are doing their best. You have my respect and support! Thank you to 72. China!
My partner and I went to visit Cambridge, and we wanted to eat Chinese. We randomed to pick the restaurant and we went to this one. It was very good decision, the staff are very nice, friendly. The asmosphere is fine. In addition, the food are very perfect, tasty, fresh, and worth for the value. If we have a chance to go to Cambridge again, we will go visit this restaurant again for sure. Highly recommend!!P.S. We ordered beef stew with mushroom, roasted duck and sweet bun (I can't remember the name of it exactly)
Food was barely warm, the egg fried rice was dripping in oil and not properly fried, black pepper beef was completely over cooked, tofu was a bit sour. Would not recommend if you’re looking for decent chinese food.
Authentic Chinese sechwan food, tasty and good value. Just like being in old town in China, nice Chinese lamps and shades and pictures. Friendly owner on hand and English spoken well.Enjoy
I've never had Chinese food in China, but I'm pretty sure that this is as close as you can get in Cambridge. @72 makes zero effort to adapt to the British palate, and that's what makes it great. The food is up there with anywhere else in Cambridge and the prices are very reasonable. If you aren't used to Chinese food, go with an open mind and you will enjoy it.