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The Junction Palace

170-172 Grand Jct Rd, Pennington SA 5013, Australia

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Find The Junction Palace

170-172 Grand Jct Rd, Pennington SA 5013, Australia

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+61 8 8341 1688
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Plan your visit

About The Junction Palace

Step past the nondescript exterior into a banquet hall lined with traditional statues, ornaments, and revolving lazy Susan tables. Regulars bypass the plain facade for generous spreads of old-school Chinese banquet favorites—think sizzling beef, sweet honey chicken, and crisp roast duck. Host Anthony anchors the room with tableside warmth, chatting through drink pairings and guiding your order toward the kitchen's strongest plates.

  • Personalized Tableside Hospitality: Host Anthony guides tables with personalized dish selections and drink pairings that make diners feel right at home.
  • Banquet Dining for Groups: Revolving lazy Susan tables and extensive classic menus cater to celebratory family feasts.
  • Surprising Traditional Interior: The unassuming streetfront opens to a classic dining room adorned with traditional Chinese statuary and decor.
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Why Dine at The Junction Palace

Discover why Pennington diners celebrate classic flavors and unforgettable tableside hospitality at The Junction Palace.

  • Nostalgic Chinese Banquet Classics

    Diners enjoy expansive portions of traditional Chinese staples like honey chicken and sizzling beef at genuine value.

    The service is very good but the food quality and selection is amazing.

    Alexander The Great

  • Generous Portions & Extensive Menus

    Generous menu options and fast, reliable meal preparation ensure diners get satisfying, affordable dining every visit.

    Good serving sizes and very extensive menu to pick from.

    Scott Whitmore

  • Conversational Front-of-House Hosting

    Host Anthony provides engaging, personalized tableside hosting by tailoring dish, beer, and wine choices to guests' tastes.

    Best service by Anthony always recommending dishes. Suggests wine and beer.

    Deborah Nikolic

  • Thoughtful & Accommodating Service

    Thoughtful and accommodating staff ensure guests receive attentive care regardless of late arrivals or customized requests.

    Staff switched coffee machine on especially for us. Food was amazing. Staff were very friendly.

    Sindy Badenhorst

  • Hidden Gem Interior Surprise

    Unassuming exterior curbside facades reveal an exquisitely styled dining area adorned with traditional Chinese statues and decor.

    Definitely don’t judge a book by its cover, I was blown away by the interior, beautiful and exquisite decor.

    Tan Cheung

  • Welcoming, Family-Like Warmth

    Attentive, personalized hospitality creates a comfortable, familiar dining atmosphere where patrons feel truly valued.

    Talks to us and makes us feel like family. Fantastic prices.

    Deborah Nikolic

Classic traditional Chinese dishes enjoyed by guests

  • Honey chicken

    Ordered honey chicken and was amazing.

    Caleb Roffel

  • Pekking duck

    Pekking duck is one of the kind.

    Penny Thái

  • Vegetable fried rice

    they made an egg less vegetable fried rice that was perfect

    Tyler Ward

  • Sizzling beef

    All the classics of sizzling beef and honey chicken.

    Tyler Ward

Beyond the menu

Attentive hosting, tailored hospitality, and thoughtful gestures at The Junction Palace

  • Personalized Hospitality and Drink Pairings

    Host Anthony provides attentive, conversational tableside guidance, recommending favorite dishes as well as wine and beer pairings that make guests feel like family.

  • Custom Off-Menu Dietary Preparations

    The kitchen readily accommodates plant-based diners upon request, preparing customized dishes like egg-free vegetable fried rice alongside classic curried vegetables.

  • Late-Night Coffee Service Accommodations

    Staff gladly accommodate late-night arrivals on busy evenings, switching back on the coffee machine especially for guests at the end of their meal.

  • Lazy Susan Banquet Tables and Ornate Decor

    Large communal tables feature traditional spinning lazy Susans surrounded by ornate statues and ornaments, creating a nostalgic setting for shared group celebrations.

Before you head over

Practical advice for planning your visit and getting the best experience at The Junction Palace

  • Look Beyond the Plain Exterior

    Don't let the unassuming, dated exterior deter you; inside you will find an ornate dining room decorated with traditional statues and ornaments.

  • Bring a Group for the Lazy Susan

    Gather a group for milestone celebrations and family dinners to make full use of the large tables fitted with lazy Susans.

  • Ask Anthony for Recommendations

    Ask host Anthony for dish, wine, and beer pairings; he actively shares tailored dining recommendations at your table.

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