Royal Palace is the kind of Chinese restaurant that Bexleyheath locals have quietly relied on for years — a no-nonsense spot on Broadway that turns out generous portions of Cantonese and British-Chinese classics without fuss. With over 11,000 Google reviews averaging 4.7, it's clearly doing something right for a very loyal crowd. Don't expect a trendy interior or a curated wine list — expect honest, satisfying food served by staff who take the service seriously.
Over 11,000 reviews at 4.7 stars — Royal Palace is the Chinese restaurant Bexleyheath keeps coming back to for generous portions and elegant table service.
Call ahead for a table on Friday and Saturday evenings — it gets busy with local families and takeaway orders can mean a wait at peak times.
Bexleyheath's dependable Chinese workhorse with surprisingly elegant service
Royal Palace has been holding down the Chinese food fort on Bexleyheath Broadway for years, and the locals keep coming back — over 11,000 Google reviews at a 4.7 average tells you this isn't a flash in the pan. It's the sort of place where the service is described as elegant and the dining room is kept impeccable, which already puts it a step above your average high-street Chinese. The staff are professional and attentive, and the table service is a proper affair rather than an afterthought.
The menu leans into Cantonese and British-Chinese territory — think crispy aromatic duck, salt and pepper squid, and the kind of sweet and sour dishes that comfort on a rainy Tuesday. Portions are generous, which is exactly what you want when you're feeding a family or ordering a spread for the table. It's not trying to be a Michelin-starred dim sum parlour, and that's fine. What it does, it does consistently well, and the sheer volume of repeat customers is the proof.
If there's a criticism, it's that Royal Palace isn't going to surprise anyone who's eaten at the better Chinese spots in central London or Chinatown. But that's not really the point. This is a reliable, well-run neighbourhood restaurant that earns its 4.7 through consistency and care, not gimmicks. For a takeaway or a sit-down dinner in Bexleyheath, you could do a lot worse — and most locals would tell you that you can't do much better.