Dong Fang — Restaurant in Lausanne

I've eaten in this restaurant around 10 times, always taking same dish - beef in a pepper sauce and rice, the beef was always provided on a hot plate. I absolutely loved it, the dish is just perfect. Yesterday I brought my family there, as they visited me from abroad and they love Chinese. I thought I was going to impress them with amazing food, but it was a distaster. First of all the server didn't let me sit where I always sat because "sorry it is too far" (yes, literally that! Restaurant just re-opened so it was empty and the table had no reservation, they just told me they are too lazy). Then when I wanted to make sure my plate comes on a hot plate, server replied that pepper beef was never on a hot plate and I must have eaten somewhere else.... sorry sir but I remember where I ate 10 times exactly the same dish I fell in love with. And then to main disaster - my mother ordered stir fry duck with rice, dish came with 3 micro tiny duck pieces and one piece of duck skin. MAYBE 30-50 grams of meat? 0,03-0,05kg? You can't be serious. My father ordered ramen, which was quite ok, but it didn't have the intense ramen taste it should. Unfortunately, last visit was a huge...

Firstly, the crispy chicken was almost entirely just fried batter. I'm honestly not even sure there was any chicken in there at all. It was like we were given the batter drippings left over from other orders. Secondly, the dao xiao mian homemade noodles were thick and chewy, and not in a good way at all. The meat in the dish was scarce and what meat could be found was tough. Thirdly, half of the cauliflower in the chop suey was darkly speckled and the plain noodles were dry and stuck together as a cohesive mass. Lastly, on their website it states: "À partir de 50.- de commande, un plat de dao xiao mian (pâtes fabriquées à la main par notre chef) au poulet vous est offert!" Yet with 62.00 CHF worth of food in our order (that is, without the delivery fee) we did not get this free dish that was due. The delivery man explained that we were to add a note to our order to specify the free dish that the promotional offer clearly promised.

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Located just a few minutes' walk from Lausanne city center and its train station, the restaurant boasts an ideal location for both locals and visitors.

The menu is a delightful journey through various Chinese culinary traditions, with standout dishes such as hand-pulled noodles and Sichuan specialties. The freshness and quality of the ingredients are evident in every bite, making each dish a memorable experience.

The ambiance at Dong Fang is truly unmatched, providing a warm and inviting atmosphere that complements the delightful food. The service is outstanding, with staff members who are attentive and eager to ensure a pleasant dining experience. Highly recommended dishes include the stir-fried selections and the Peking Duck, both of which showcase the culinary expertise of the kitchen.

For those seeking an authentic and satisfying Chinese meal in Lausanne, Dong Fang Chinese Restaurant is a top choice that promises to leave a...