For lunch its all you could want - unlimited amount of great food - at a fantastic price. Regularly go there as such a great location.


Michael Ellinger
March 24, 2012

amazing place hoping to have a birthday party there food is brill


Samantha
February 19, 2012

Utterly fab place. I go as often as I can. And whenever meeting anyone, it's always the first place I suggest!!

Sian
November 16, 2011

Have been on many occasions and never had any issues, fab for the whole family! a bargain price which we all need at the mo?!?

However, if your planning on having a party/celebration there be careful, it can go t***s up! booked for 22 and we were mixed in with another party and i couldn't even see some of my party. make sure you arrive before any guests to ensure your happy with seating arrangements etc. however the manager was V helpful in sroting out the issues!!

great value for money, and i keep going back!

Jodie Davis
November 2, 2011

I'd planned to try somewhere else tomorrow but this restaurant delivers such excellent varied and quality food I have to come back again. Save my usual seat...!!!


Ann Mcloughlin
October 22, 2011

I visit this restaurant regularly... at least twice a month. I have found all the staff to be friendly, knowledgeable and kind, and the food to be perfect no matter what time of day I appear.
I recommend that you try them.
This is a great venue especially with friends.
Thank you to all the staff at The Real China


Ann Mcloughlin
September 10, 2011

The food was briliant, my friend had a brilliant party and will definately book a table for my birthday. Definately worth the reasonable price. Great selection of food.

Paige
September 7, 2011

5 of us went very unexpectedly to the Real China last Thursday about 6.30pm. We had a really lovely time - the food choice was magnificent - something for everyone. Beautifully cooked, hot, well presented and excellent taste. Service was good. Only disappointment was that there were no bean sprouts! Wondered why but otherwise 12 out of 10 if marking. Going again this Saturday so shows you how good we all thought it was.!!!!!

Mrs Cannon
August 31, 2011

No good for vegetarians, and the staff are really unhelpful, wouldn't heat up eggs or nuts or anything, so was impossible to get a "main" meal, just side dishes, and for the £12-13 price that's really poor!!!!

Teresa
August 13, 2011

I adore the real china but (being 12) I found it very expensive when me and my friend went last week before seeing a mivie and were shocked when we were told to pay £11.95 each! I now know that it is because 1. It was 5:45 (when the prices are lifted) and 2. Our height, we are both around 145cm but had to pay for an adults meal… but only eating a kids sized portion! Despite that I adore the food and the relaxing feel with it's modern interior, I will be back but for lunch this time! (Oh and NOT wearing heels ;L)

Natasha N
August 8, 2011

very impressed with dishes and food quality in terms of taste, but not very hot
also as you get closer to closing time, you arent made to feel very welcome if you are still eating or drinking up, they will stand over you and wash the floor around you !

Gloucester Girl
July 20, 2011

Excellent food, and plenty of it! And reasonably priced. A place where the whole family can have lunch. It is very clean too. Very helpful and friendly staff. "The Real China" in The Brewery Mall is an asset for Cheltenham. We will come there again after our first visit.

JOHN UK)
July 9, 2011

Food very good and much enjoyed, just watch the bill if you have children they will charge the adult price if not challenged

Simon
June 26, 2011

We eat here quite often as food, atmosphere and service are great. However our waitress today deserves a particular mention, so very polite with a welcoming smile. I hope you realise who i'm talking about as she is a credit to your resturant. Many thanks

Mike
June 23, 2011

Omg its frickin lush! ;-) see you this week!:-)

C.C.J.P
June 19, 2011

a wonderful interior environment. so cosy and rich.and food is nice than imagine...good for go with a family.

Mathew
May 7, 2011

The real china is amazing has lush food! I have been a
Lot of times now and I think it's my favorite restraint in
Cheltenham! Good prices aswell:-)!

Ella
May 3, 2011

Really great food, much higher quality than your typical Chinese buffet, and plenty of variety too.

Martin
April 11, 2011

What I like about the real china is the food buffet it is always hot and the waitresses are toping up the food regularly. Been to a couple of chinese's in Turkey and the U.S. and this is my favourite

Rich Nesrin
April 10, 2011

this is a really good chinease buffet place to eat. I was very surprised at the food which was delicous!

Jasmine
March 2, 2011

you will not find a better place to eat iv'e been to quite a few buffets and this beats them all hands down.

Dave
February 13, 2011

My new favourite place to eat. Food is really good for buffet style Chinese. No fuss, you just get on with eating. Lunch has lots of choice and evening meal has lots and lots of choice. If you're a food snob i'm sure you could find something to moan about but for the rest of us mere mortals, tasty food, good value, nice setting and polite staff. Thankyou and see you again soon.

Mike
January 6, 2011

Went just before Christmas - fantastic selection of many different dishes. Loads of vegetarian and meat options and regularly topped up if buffet running low. Unlimited soft drink top ups - really couldn't fault it on anything.

Cally, Gloucester
December 27, 2010

Three times in a row had a bad experience either food was cold. or not cooked properly . on my last visit once again the food wasn't up to standards and eating out of date profiteroles when I informed staff they said they already knew about the problem all they did was apoligise and the prices for lager is a joke expecially when it comes out of a can

Jo
December 4, 2010

Wonderful is you are a meat eater, you couldn't do better. If you cannot eat meat the menu is limited. What few fish dishes there are (2 when I went at a lunchtime) they were quickly taken, just a few prawns left. Would love to see more fish. Thank you. Lyn Ricketts

Lyn Ricketts
November 15, 2010

truly amazing

i been there many times, and since the new place opened up its got better, the new colour sceme is definatly more welcoming!

the food is amazing but puddings seem to have gone down hill, although a nice selection of gateux icecream and fruit, there is nothing else to offer! which is unfortunate, but then again pudding is definatley more af a european thing!

overall brilliant service (even though i always manage to be served by the same person lol)

Nick
October 31, 2010

we thought it was good and interesting, expext its not welcoming, and i would prefure it at £4

Ellie&Ella
October 31, 2010

see you friday

Leann
October 28, 2010

the restaurant environment is fab. Wondering who made design for the restaurant. food also wonderful as well!!

Mathew
October 14, 2010

Great food .......mmmmm unlimited pancakes :-) sushi :-) desert :-) just fab !!

Ryan
October 14, 2010

Went lunchtime to the new venue,the sign in the window boasts 150 items to choose from???? Can they not count,there wasn't even 50 items. Many many of the trays were empty and the selection was very poor,certainly should have had a better range of food there.Fine,it was only a lunch meal which was cheaper at £5.95,but other buffet venues do not cut right down on lunch time servings.
The food though was excellent and couldn't be faulted..

Andy Stewart
September 15, 2010

At last back to a decent format. At £3.95, this was a poor experience, they now have a decent selection and the food tastes much much better so I am happy to pay £5.95 for better tasting cuisine. They could do with a change in the meat section, only a small gripe.

Rob
September 9, 2010

scince they have moved sites, they,ve really up there game, we were relly impressed it felt very warm and inviting, the food was excellant and hot!! lots of new choices too, including sushi, and deserts..oh and unlimited soft drinks..cant wait to go back!! again and again!!

Liz
August 31, 2010

A very yummy range of dishes i really enjoyed it. i go there most of the times me and my friends go out for a meal! :)

Charlotte
August 19, 2010

Very good accept they can never deforst a pudding, frozen profiteroles or gateaux a little off putting, but cannot grumble @ 3.95 does anyone know when that offer ends ?


Gail
August 8, 2010

Service is excellent, savoury food excellent.
The major dissapointment is the desserts-a choice of fruit,tinned pears,jelly or half a chocolate donut!
No ice cream at all. This has happened last 3/4 times I've been there so they are becoming meaner.Would I go back-????

Andy Stewart
July 8, 2010

Yummy food - :) x

Samantha
June 10, 2010

very good value

Mark
April 2, 2010

great venue, great place, great value !!!

Bully
March 2, 2010

Buffet is Stodge !

Salt, Suger, Fat, and probably artificial colours and preservatives.

Just what we Brits love ! Sadly

Jack
February 27, 2010

lovely food. very polite people. i went in there with some friends and they were not bothered and i am going there again. definately


Oli
February 9, 2010

Fantastic! I went there at about 10:30pm on Saturday 21st November 2009. Last weekend basically. I was with 4 ex army pals who have been all over the Far East and we all agreed that despite eating Chinese food for years the food here was quite excellent. Not just the quantity but the quality. It deserves a Michelin Star or two. Once again ... fantastic.

Dennis Addey
November 26, 2009

Lovely food, couldn't have been nicer for our children. Thank you so much my old china.

Heart School
November 25, 2009

My favourite part is when you can choose your own ingredients and the chef cooks your meal infront of you.
The duck pancakes are amazing and you really can have as many as you like :-)


Laura Watts
November 5, 2009

Mmm. Chinese food. Mmm. This is a stunning venue/ Sparta

Jazzy J
November 2, 2009

Good for partys!!!!!

Karen
June 9, 2009

we are very attached to this venue and enjoy the meal all the time .it is a great place!!!!!!

Me Fiance
April 24, 2009

amazing value and outstanding range of dishes, very impressed

Jenny
March 27, 2009

A very enjoyable and good value lunch venue.

Emily
March 18, 2009