Restaurant grande Shanghai 2 In Perugia

Typical Asian restaurant. Good but now standardized

1) What is the venue like? Historic venue in Perugia open for at least 10 years now, located on the second floor of a building (using the ramp), with a retro style typical of 90s Chinese venues. But it's not just that that's retro, but also the ordering system, with waiters who still use pen and paper (something that really annoys me, because I hate "begging" people to order something else). Outside the restaurant there is both a small car park and a terrible smell of fried food, which is now rare in restaurants of this type. Numerous tables are available in the various rooms, with also a large outdoor balcony on summer days. Very well-stocked menu in terms of Chinese dishes, much less so for Japanese ones. Highest price in all of Perugia if you go on weekends and holidays (€18.9 +2.5 for a bottle of water). Speaking of water, the waiter told me he would bring me a 1 liter bottle and instead it was 75cl... the TV was much appreciated, even if it was small and far from the tables, with videos of Chinese songs, it's just a shame that the owner hadn't signed up to YouTube Premium and we saw more advertisements than videos. 2) How do you eat it? I must say that I was a little disappointed by the quality/price ratio, with very slow service (I think I waited 2 hours for about ten courses), errors in the kitchen (I ordered rice noodles and they brought me soy ones), strong smell of garlic in almost all the dishes, Chinese bread for a fee, and more. -Appetizers: the raw fish is quite good and fresh, the soups are a little less so and tasted of little. Terrible vegetable ravioli (2 points out of 4) -Sushi: Good and well plated (4/4) -First: Can be improved (2/4) -Seconds: Quite good (3/4) 3) Is it worth it? On weekends and holidays I really don't think so... and in fact the place was quite empty, so I wasn't the only one who thought so. I've eaten better for less. It's probably the only AYCE in Perugia that I didn't give bonus points to, and in fact, as I said previously, it doesn't excel at anything. All in all though, the food isn't bad. Satiety and thirst average. -Final 'Bandix Travels' rating: 35 points out of 50 (perugia AYCE average: 35)

So unexpectedly good! We went for the all you can eat lunch & it was very delicious, plus I loved how they served loose leaf tea

It is a traditional Chinese restaurant, decorated with wood-carved figures, statues and ornamental lamps, all in wood with padded armchairs. In front there is a free car park, where there is normally space. Here there are no tablets for ordering, but orders are taken by the police in the traditional way with paper and punishment. There is a traditional atmosphere. The owner is very kind and so are the waiters, but they are often new and inexperienced. The service is fast and the place is never too crowded. There is a table for two even on pre-holiday evenings. The food is very good, prepared and served with attention. The portions are generous even when you order a la carte. The cost of the all you can eat menu is lower than others in the city. They recently changed the dishes, which are now very suggestive and always Chinese style.

Vintage atmosphere, you can breathe the air of the late '80s and early '90s, especially in the furnishings. Good Chinese cuisine, not much to say.

My favorite Chinese restaurant in Perugia. The quality/price ratio is unparalleled! There is a wide choice, the prices are really excellent and the food is equally good. Furthermore the staff is always very courteous and happy. I go back very often!

Nothing exceptional, a restaurant that barely fills your stomach after hours of waiting

Good food and the menu is very rich. The staff is quite welcoming and the prices are reasonable. I had difficulty finding it in the evening because it is on a mezzanine level. It is accessed by a ramp that leads to the car park where the restaurant entrance overlooks.

Typically Chinese place. I notice that after months the quality has improved. This can also be seen in the turnout. The owner is always very kind, as are the waiters. Super value for money. Well done.

Always one of my favorite Chinese restaurants with the à la carte menu, you eat well, you leave full and you spend very little