Benja Cantina — Restaurant in Lisbon

10/10 | Best Chinese meal I've ever had in my life

It's a Tuesday at 2:18 p.m., I'm sitting at the table by the window, the day has been generous and the sun is coming through the street and into the window, illuminating my meal. There aren't many people in the restaurant. There's ambient piano music, the sounds of the kitchen, customers chatting quietly. I'm eating the rice noodles with meat, without spice, drinking the Chinese lemon tea and eating the shrimp fries. I have a feast of flavors in my mouth, and I haven't had such a pleasant experience in a restaurant for many years. The atmosphere is calm and inviting. The food is super comforting. The waitress is very sweet and delicate in the way she brings the dishes and chats with me. I will definitely be hoping that this restaurant manages to maintain this atmosphere and quality, because I will return...

The best Chinese food in all of Lisbon. This hidden unassuming small restaurant made us finally feel like we were back living in Asia. Finding delicious, quality, not bland asian food in the city is a monumental task and it took us 2 years to find this place. Thanks Immigrant Foodie! Go follow this guy! He and his audience know how to pick the best spots in the city.

I have taken many friends here and my last friend said it best. "It's like crack! I need another hit next time I'm in Lisbon";-p

A super hard working young couple greets us with smiles every time and the husband cooks every dish from his one wok station quickly despite the full...

Look no further for an authentic Chinese (both northern and southern) noodle and fried rice experience!

My family and I had been a regular here since November 2023. Since then we had introduced more folks to this cozy yet amazing eatery.

My mother (100% Han Chinese) was so satisfied that she ordered double portions of noodles 🍜 friends from all around the world has since been here - some more than once - and none ever left without being totally satisfied.

The side dish are also super authentic. Pricing is also fair for the quality’s concerned.

A must try if...