Gangnan Restaurant

Gangnan is one of the few places in Belfast I genuinely enjoy when it comes to their Asian Food. It is a recommended go to!

£10–20

Just to make it clear, the only reason for me not giving this restaurant one star, is simply down to the fact that I didn't find a cockroach in my food. After a pleasant day strolling around, my partner and I had been looking for a nice sit-in meal when we decided on Gangnan in Stranmillis, an establishment we had passed by many times - a claim which we now regret no longer being able to make. The ordering process turned out to be problematic as the person working in the restaurant didn’t approach us when we sat down but instead took a seat across from us and started eating a dish of their own. It’s never good to be left feeling that you’ve irritated a waiter by asking for food. Anyhow, we placed our order: honey chilli char siu for me and hot Peking sauce with mixed vegetables for my partner. What could possibly go wrong? Well, everything. First of all, this is probably the last restaurant in Belfast that does not accept card payments, so a dash up Stranmillis Road was necessary to locate an ATM. Shortly after we had paid, our food appeared, wrapped in a plastic bag. Our sit-in meal had become a takeaway. You could possibly blame this on a communication breakdown or claim that we should have clarified where we wanted to eat, but when you enter a restaurant, sit down at the table and order a meal you generally expect to be consuming that meal at the table. That was probably the point where we should have highlighted the confusion and asked for a couple of plates and some cutlery, however after a brief discussion we opted to make the short journey home because we didn’t feel welcome there at all. Had the nosh been tasty, I wouldn’t have bothered leaving a bad review, but it was beyond vile. For a start, we received neither the honey chilli char siu nor the hot Peking sauce with mixed vegetables - a mistake made all the more remarkable when you consider we were the only customers. We instead both ended up with the exact same meal: overcooked vegetables in an unidentifiable watery, tasteless sauce (not a single piece of meat in either). It was repulsive. I tasted both portions and couldn't tell the difference. I’d like to be able to tell you that at least the complimentary prawn crackers were tasty, but they were equally revolting, tasting of rancid fat. It would not be an understatement to say that this undoubtedly ranks up there with the worst dining experiences of my life. There are quite a few nice, tasty, authentic Asian restaurants in Belfast. This isn’t one of them.

£10–20

They have a great choice of hot food as well as sushi. The staff are always friendly and the service is great. I've sat in a few times, but usually get my order to go. The sauce that comes with the dumplings is fantastic and the deep fried pumpkin is amazing.10/10

After shopping at the Asian supermarket, this restaurant makes a nice stop. Food is delicious, the portion is substantial. Prices are affordable. Pleasant ambient music makes the experience rekaxing.

Very good food at a great price! Friendly staff who always make us feel welcome.

This place is so good that I am here almost everyday, the owners are lovely people as well! If you want a taste of real chinese cuisine, this place is a must go-to!

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant in Belfast. The service is unmatched. The staff truly cares about your experience. The food is absolutely amazing – everything we tasted melted in other mouths. Highly recommend!