Best Chinese Restaurants in Shawinigan (2026) - Reviews & Menus

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Buffet Jardin de Chine

Shawinigan

Review Summary

Reviewers describe Buffet Jardin de Chine as offering a surprising yet limited buffet with well executed shrimp and vegetables and a range of meats beyond breading, for a traditional Quebec Chinese buffet. The evenings feel lively, especially on Saturday nights, with a show that has guests singing and dancing and a friendly, engaged crowd. The décor and ambiance feel dated but nostalgic, lending a retro charm that many find memorable. The price is viewed as reasonable for an evening with entertainment, and the service is often praised as friendly and accommodating, with staff sometimes going out of their way to help and even reopening a room to host a family gathering. Some criticisms focus on concerns about freshness and consistency of the food, the need for renovations to the decor and cleanliness, and at times a cold attitude from the owner; several notes suggest the place is not ideal for a first date and that value may be better at other buffets. Despite these caveats, the reviews converge on a distinctive, social dining experience that draws guests back a few times a year for the lively nights, while acknowledging imperfections.View restaurant profile

Restaurant Hong Kong

Open until 9 pm

(54)

Shawinigan

Chinese

Review Summary

Restaurant Hong Kong gets praise for a solid buffet with tasty, well prepared dishes, especially the chicken, a good dessert selection, and clean spaces with friendly, attentive service, with many calling it the best Chinese option in the Mauricie region. Yet several diners note limited buffet variety and price that feels high for what is offered, and experiences range from very good to not meeting expectations. Some dishes are criticized for being undercooked or overly spicy and desserts described as industrial, while a few reviews mention hygiene concerns and not having a menu to know final prices. Takeout portions are described as generous, the ambiance as pleasant, and after changes in ownership many feel the food and service have improved and would recommend Restaurant Hong Kong to others.View restaurant profile