The Kangxi Imperial

12 - 14 Vivian Rd, Harborne, Birmingham
0121 427 5005

Recent Reviews

Juliet Wallace

Despite making reservations, twice, I and my party were turned away with lame excuses. The owner was only just away but they have a whole lunchtime menu displayed, yet, oh look, you're never open, although the doors are not locked and you have my contact details to advise of any changes to the reservation. Twice!!!!

Jean Stone

Food great, service very

Abbass Karimjee

Venue: oozed class just from the number of large expensive bonsai trees and money trees in the restaurant. I love plants but it only enhanced the feel of the place which had lots of Chinese decor and comfortable seating. Ambience was good with decent Chinese music playing . I like this authenticity. Toilets have scented candles burning which gives you an indication of standards.Food. Lots of flavours and flexible in terms of ordering the starter whilst deciding the main . Always liked Sun Lik lager and enjoyed it here Generous proportions. Most restaurants scrimp on the fried rice. Here it was perfect & flavoursome.

Claire Lines

Ordered from Uber eats set menu and I can honestly say this was the best we’ve had in a very long time, extra tasty all came hot wow! will most definitely be ordering this again.

jen s

As usual excellence service and very tasty food. Asked if I needed to change anything, spices, heat. Suggested changes and was very helpful. Pleasant surroundings.. Only downside, packet coffee, very sweet. Will being go again.

993ianp

The place was nearly empty on a Saturday, not a good sign. The waitress was not happy we wanted to choose where we sat despite many empty tables. Another waitress ( student from Hong Kong) was lovely and helpful the whole time. The first one was very abrupt and rude on all contact and seemed as if she was part of the management/ owners. She did not want to let us sample a tiny bit of an open bottle by the glass before we bought a whole bottle until we said we would leave then. The food was poor, like you would find frozen in a cheap supermarket. The bill came to £90 with no enjoyment of the evening, so be warned.

Rowan Coke

TERRIBLE TERRIBLE TERRIBLE!!!! Where do I start? Chips are always hard. Prawns are undercooked. Customer service from the owner/manager is abysmal. Shocking establishment. Be careful what you order and what you put in your mouth.

Danielle Honeyghan

Ordered on New Year’s Day evening through Uber and it got cancelled over a hour after we placed it. We rang up and the man on the phone couldn’t do enough for us, tried again to put through Uber and he rang us back this time and the order still didn’t work so he allowed us to order over the phone and he hand delivered it himself within 30mins. The food was delicious as always and the guy was really friendly ??

Alreeaseaters

Had Sunday lunch here twice in the last month. It is an eat what you want Buffet. The food was good on both occasions and, there was no issue with quantity or number of dishes ordered. However they need to determine whether they are open or closed for lunch!! On both occasions we were made to feel we were a major inconvenience rather than a valued customer. There was sweeping and cleaning up going on from the night before. Not what I want when I’m paying for my meal . The waitress was accurate with the dishes but lacked any form of “customer rapport”. I would go back for the food but would think twice due to the poor atmosphere and total lack of welcome.

Boris Simmonds

A really good selection of food and all at affordable prices. I had the crispy duck with plum sauce and that was really delicious; undoubtedly one of the best dishes that I've had in any Chinese restaurant! Would definitely recommend this place to anyone stopping by in the area.

Andy Lake

Was nearly empty on a Friday night, more staff than customers. Spring roll starter was still frozen on the middle, main course was OK but nothing special. Expensive with OKish service. Not sure how they stay in business with only 7 customers on a Friday night?

Rochelle B

Visited on a Sunday at 1700. Very quiet. Food was quite tasty. Maybe too much veggies in the Lamb stir fry. Had quite a lot of crispy chicken pieces. Service was excellent. Would be great to have a jug of cold water on the table. Maybe even a step by step guide for the use of chopsticks for those who don’t know. The atmosphere was great. A very comfortable and pleasant meal! The toilets were immaculate! We were impressed with the crystal drinking glasses! Thank you so much :)Parking: Hit and miss, arrive early. 2 disabled spaces outside the front of the restaurant, next to a bus stop. The road behind the restaurant is a very busy bus route.

Lin Barrington

Delicious food, friendly and attentive service, very nice atmosphere. Music a bit repetitive. Lovely Chinese decor. Would recommend and would go again.Vegetarian options: Tasty vegetarian curry and a portion of noodles.

paulbG6412VM

Not sure what's going on with this place. We went last year and had a really great experience. Last night however was not good. The place was totally empty, no atmosphere, far more staff than customers and this was a Friday night in popular Harborne! The food was reasonable until they served up spring rolls that were still almost frozen in the middle! They did offer to cook us some more but by then then evening was spoiled. We won't be returning there in a hurry!

beth e

Went in today for lunch with some colleagues, the food was exceptional and the service was even better. Front of house gentleman was out of this world! Thank you so much we will definitely be back!

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