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Mayflower Chinese Restaurant

Proper Cantonese cooking that's been feeding Basingstoke since forever. No pretence, just really good food.

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You'll find yourself on May Place, tucked away from the town centre bustle, walking into a place that feels like it's been here longer than most of us have been alive. The dining room's all red lanterns and dark wood—traditional without trying too hard—and there's a genuine buzz on weekend nights when families pile in alongside couples after a night out. The kitchen takes its Cantonese roots seriously: dim sum arrives from the kitchen proper, roasted meats hang in the window, and the wok work on dishes like chow mein shows actual skill rather than rushing orders out. Service is brisk and efficient, staff know what they're doing, and you won't be paying daft money for quality cooking.

Known for

  • Cantonese dim sum
  • Roasted meats
  • Wok-cooked noodles
  • Family-friendly service
  • Traditional cooking
4.2(518 reviews)
May Place House, 1 May Pl, Basingstoke RG21 7NX, UK