Gourmet Cafe in Swansea is nothing short of a revelation! This restaurant, tucked away in the city's bustling heart, is an absolute treasure for anyone with a penchant for authentic Chinese cuisine. Its five-star review from me comes with a serving of enthusiastic applause!
Although simply furnished, the Gourmet Cafe has an undeniable charm. The decor creates a welcoming, no-nonsense atmosphere that places the spotlight firmly where it belongs: on the delicious food.
The staff at Gourmet Cafe deserves a special mention. Always friendly and accommodating, they lend a wonderfully personal touch to the dining experience that goes beyond mere service. They effortlessly create a warm atmosphere that complements the delicious food.
Now, let's talk about the star of the show - the food! If your heart yearns for authentic Chinese flavours, the Gourmet Cafe will not disappoint. Every dish is a symphony of taste, with ingredients that sing in perfect harmony. From the classics to the exotic, the menu offers a culinary journey that traverses the vast landscape of Chinese cuisine, leaving you satiated yet craving for more!
Despite the high-quality cuisine, the prices at Gourmet Cafe are incredibly fair. You get a top-notch dining experience that's also easy on your wallet - a rare combo that's hard to resist!
In conclusion, Gourmet Cafe has stolen my foodie heart and earned a resounding five stars. If you're in Swansea and have a love for Chinese cuisine, do yourself a favour and visit the Gourmet Cafe. I guarantee it'll be a feast...
Read moreIncredible Chinese food cooked by an excellent chef who is extremely proud of his craft. Sizzling black pepper beef is a staple dish at this restaurant and is a must-try. We have not had a single bad dish from here, and the food keeps exceptionally well when taken home to be eaten the next day.
Many moons ago this place used to be perfect, but the increase in business means they are now quite busy most evenings. This means the customer service can be exceptionally poor. We have often had our drinks forgotten, and menus can take a long time to be despatched. Additionally, ordering can take a very long time, particularly if there are many parties or larger groups. Sometimes you might find you ordered first, but your dishes come much later than for everybody else. We've also caught the waitress cleaning her nails while we waited for our forgotten drinks once, which was a bit sad.
While the customer service is a shame, I think the food is the best Chinese food I've eaten in my life. We would come here more often (or as often as we used to) but nowadays it's very cramped in there with the extra customers, and it can be a hassle waiting so long for...
Read moreCash only - which was extremely inconvenient especially when the closest ATMs weren’t working, no one has cash anymore so allow people to pay by card or bank transfer if your trying to avoid tax, I told them of this issue and asked for a bank transfer which most Chinese restaurants in Swansea do, so had to drive for 5 mins to the closest working ATM. Once I finally payed I asked if this was the right food and they repeated the order saying yes, this was not true they did not give me the correct food as I opened it up in-front of them to double check and one item was missing. Finally got to eating it and the beef was burnt and was disgusting to say the least. I would like my...
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