
King Tea
A loyally-followed Paddington spot — 4.6 stars from 800-plus reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
King Tea is a neighbourhood Chinese restaurant in Paddington, Brisbane, focused on a broad, familiar-style menu with a less heavy approach to sauces and batter. The restaurant describes its food as a selection of Chinese favourites, making it a straightforward option for a shared meal, a casual dinner or takeaway ordered online.
Two dishes receive a specific mention from the venue: Kung Pao Chicken and Vegan Dan Dan Noodles. King Tea also offers banquet options for larger groups, with the ability to book a table or order takeaway. The restaurant is fully licensed, serving beer, wine and some cocktails, so it can suit a group meal as well as a smaller catch-up.
Vegetarian diners are well catered for, with the website noting that almost all vegetarian dishes are vegan apart from the fried rice; the kitchen can remove the egg from that dish on request. There are also many low-gluten options, although the venue explains that its small kitchen and limited equipment mean only a small selection is suitable for people with coeliac disease. King Tea is open for dinner seven days a week, with lunch available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- TuesdayToday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 17:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 21:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 14:30, 17:00 – 20:00
Menu
View the latest menu directly from the venue.
Open menuSpot Score
- Reputation
- 83
- Popularity
- 89
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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