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Beyond Gozo standards. Pretty close to authentic flavours. Run by a Chinese lady married to a local and kitchen is manned by 2 experienced Chinese chefs. I love their homemade cha siu buns even though it’s slightly different from how it is from Hong Kong, they are excellent nonetheless. You can truly tell the food is well marinated and prepared instead of adding msg or sugar added in to enhance flavouring (a lot of restaurants do that). Dont be fooled by the pictures, food was surprisingly light. The pork belly special was the highlight of the night, even though all the dishes where phenomenal. Both my asian and western friends enjoyed it thoroughly.
TW C.TW C.
10
We arrived with great expectations, having heard the restaurant was the best Chinese on Gozo. The atmosphere is lovely and welcoming. We were greeted by a friendly server and given menus. We decided on the set menu #1 for 2 people. We added a bottle of wine from the excellent wine list and an order of pan fried dumplings to the set menu. The prawn crackers and sauces that came first were delicious. After that, it was a downhill slide on a salt lick. Everything was so salty it was sickening. Additionally, most of the dishes had loads of sugar. There was very little differentiation in individual dishes' flavors. One of the starters was made from potatoes and chicken (I forgot the name). It was tasteless. The BBQ ribs were BBQ bones with only a scrap of meat and a horribly sweet so-called BBQ sauce. The dumplings were greasy and filled with horrid sweet 'surprise meat.' The spring rolls were cooked like egg rolls and were greasy, containing only cabbage and bean sprouts. The lemon chicken was covered with a sweet lemon pie-like sauce. The chicken was overcoated with batter and fried until it was hard and challenging to chew. The sliced fish dish was way over-salted and overcooked. The "vegetable fried rice" was obviously 'boil-in-the-bag' rice that contained a few frozen peas, carrots, and one or two green beans, none of which ever saw the inside of a wok — but it wasn't salty, just soggy. Our dessert of ice cream was imitation ice cream, but not salty. The service was outstanding, with a professional demeanor and attitude. The atmosphere is lovely, clean, and calm. Regarding the food, I can forgive the occasionally oversalted dish. Still, when five out of six cause me dehydration, it's criminal. The €80 we spent was a waste of money and a big disappointment. I will not return and do not recommend the place for more than drinks. Sorry, Xi-Xi, you did not do your best.
Mary CharleboisMary Charlebois
10
Xi Xi located in Xaghra, Gozo two minutes from the public bus stop on Vjal-8 ta' Settembru. When entering it is tastefully decorated in a modern Chinese motif. We were greeted and seated quickly. Our servers were quick to take our order, bring our water and wine with wonderful shrimp crackers and accompaniments. That was the end of the wonderful food. We ordered from the fixed menu with an extra order of grilled dumplings. The fixed menu A was our choice consisting of appetizers BBQ ribs and a potato/chicken patty, and the Guo Tie we ordered extra. The main dishes were lemon chicken and stir fried sliced fish with veggies, and rice with bits of carrots, peas and green beans. With the exception of the rice, every bite was inundated with either MSG or salt. I'm not sure which but it ruined any chance of tasting anything. Add the amount of sugar used on the ribs, chicken, mystery meat Guo Tie, the gelatinous lemon sauce, and you have a recipe for a very unpleasant meal at an upper end cost for Gozo. The have an excellent wine list and nice atmosphere making it a great place to have a bottle of wine,
Kevin ScanlonKevin Scanlon
30
Great and genuine Chinese restaurant Really a gem within Gozo island and I guess best in Malta too Super service with excellent manners, very stylish design, fabulous selection of various Chinese dishes which taste exactly how they should In background moody music which also creates climate The prices are very reasonable and will come back every time I’m in Gozo
Kris KazKris Kaz
00
The restaurant has a lovely atmosphere. Tastefully decorated in oriental style. The staff were friendly and helpful especially when choosing from a large menu, recommending dishes to compliment our choices. The food was delicious. So full of flavour. There was also a great wine menu. Try the fried ice cream!!
Nikki ChildsNikki Childs
10
Some of the BEST Chinese restaurants in the country. Highly recommend. Excellent unique plates at reasonable prices. I reccommend trying the chicken birds nest. The manager was very helpful with our order. We were served well by Joseph - an excellent waiter. Well done!!
Samuel BorgSamuel Borg
30
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