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Richmond Chinese Restaurant

200 Richmond Rd, Marleston SA 5033, Australia

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200 Richmond Rd, Marleston SA 5033, Australia

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+61 8 8352 5692
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Richmond Chinese Restaurant

Richmond Chinese Restaurant delivers pure 1980s suburban nostalgia with generous, piping-hot Australian-Chinese staples in Marleston. Long-running host Jenny works the floor like family, greeting multi-generational regulars while steaming plates hit tables without delay. West-side diners know the drill: pay upfront at the counter, claim a booth under the vintage lighting, and dig straight into sizzling Cantonese beef, crisp honey chicken, and special fried rice. The kitchen skips modern pan-Asian trends entirely—focusing instead on black bean beef, comforting chicken and sweet corn soup, and sticky five-spice ribs.

  • Retro Aussie-Chinese Nostalgia: Unapologetically preserves an intact 1980s dining room and vintage suburban comfort menu.
  • Hands-on Family Hospitality: Longtime host Jenny anchors the dining room with warm, personal community care.
  • Upfront Counter Ordering: Dine-in guests settle the bill upon ordering before dishes arrive fast and piping hot.
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Deciding Reasons to Dine at Richmond Chinese Restaurant

Why Richmond Chinese Restaurant remains a trusted neighbourhood institution

  • Authentic 1980s Aussie-Chinese dining atmosphere

    Guests step into a classic 1980s suburban Chinese dining setting that stays true to its original character and nostalgic menu.

    Incredible retro decor and the Aussie Chinese you remember from the 1980s.

    Jasper Lee

  • Timeless suburban restaurant environment

    Preserving an unchanged dining room aesthetic offers a comforting, unpretentious dining experience reminiscent of vintage neighbourhood staples.

    The layout hasn’t changed much in the years, it has that 80s vibe.

    Shane Haddy

  • Welcoming hospitality for family gatherings

    Multigenerational family dining is elevated by hands-on hospitality, including teaching younger family members how to use chopsticks.

    Service was outstanding, the owner showing the kids how to use chopsticks and engaging in friendly conversation.

    Chris Kendall

  • Reliable venue for milestone celebrations

    Generous shared plates and attentive service make milestone family catch-ups and celebrations smooth and enjoyable.

    Came here for my Grandmas birthday and had a great time.

    Cooper Cenko

  • Fast and freshly prepared meals

    Orders are prepared hot and promptly even close to closing time, allowing diners to satisfy cravings with minimal wait.

    Extremely nice staff had a nice little chat while waiting and the food was ready incredibly quickly.

    Charlie Harris

  • Substantial value with prompt service

    Generous meal portions and quick service provide substantial dining value compared to competing alternatives.

    The food was served fast and fresh, staff were delightful,

    Janne Britta

Beloved retro Australian-Chinese classics cooked fresh to order

  • Honey Chicken

    the honey chicken was still crispier than it is from a lot of places I’ve had it after driving 20 mins to get home and steaming hot.

    Charlie Harris

  • Salt and Pepper Squid

    the salt and pepper squid is the best

    John Hooper

  • Beef Satay

    Favourite hits include Beef Satay combined with their Fried Rice will be an absolute hit.

    Patrick Lim

  • Beef in Black Bean

    Beef in black bean was rich and punchy

    Scott

Beyond the menu

Memorable, hands-on touches that make dining at Richmond Chinese feel personal

  • Personal Chopstick Lessons for Kids

    During family dining, the owner takes time to interact directly with younger guests, personally demonstrating how to handle chopsticks.

  • Owner-Led Welcome from Jenny

    Long-term patrons and visiting groups are greeted warmly by Jenny and treated like royalty and close friends across visits spanning decades.

  • Late-Order Fresh Cooking Care

    When guests drop in within ten minutes of closing, the kitchen warmly accepts the order and freshly prepares hot takeaway dishes right away.

  • Attentive Family Milestone Coordination

    Staff actively step in to help coordinate family milestones and birthday gatherings, ensuring shared platters arrive promptly for group dining.

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