I’ve been coming here for over 20 years. I find it hard to go past the laksa. It’s the only place I have laksa. Others just disappoint.
Have also had curry chicken, Hokkien noodles, Singapore noodles and my kids LOVE the chicken rice.
Cheap and cheerful. Order, sit, eat and get out. This is not a place to have a lazy catch up lunch.
It’s wonderful.
Great place for lunch. Unlicensed
Usually very busy
Can`t beat the Hainanese Chicken with greens for lunch.
Excellent value, spice it up to your own taste with the light or dark chili.
Quick service.
Recommended.
IS WITH THE OPENING HOURS??? I need my chicken rice all the time. You could easily walk past this place 100 times, and never even notice it. But you should. The hianese chicken rice with laksa broth is deadly good. $9.50 for delicious goodness that doesn't do bad things to your waist line!
$10 for Hainanese chicken rice (remember to order specifically with Laksa broth) is an absolute bargain and fantastically fresh and delicious. An institution.
Great vegetarian laksa! Lots of veggies, made vegan if you have rice noodles instead of hokkein noodles. Friendly staff and cheap food. Can get busy during lunch and they don't except eftpos. Recommend and will return!
Great food, super cheap, friendly and helpful staff. The vegetarian laksa has plenty of greenery and noodles. It's already vegan, too! I love the chilli station - it saves me from asking for extra chilli as I can add as much as I want.
Another scorcher of a day and I wanted something that was quick, fuss free and of course delicious. So we headed to the place that we believe makes the best Chicken Rice in Adelaide. Don’t expect all the bells and whistles at this place, you go in, place your order before you sit down and they allocate you a table, then within a few minutes your food is out. It’s worth coming here for their signature meal, Chicken Rice.
Fast and good value. Fast service and good value for a quick lunchtime bite. One of my work lunch regulars!
Great meal everytime. I love this place. Its great value for money, its always quick and I love the consistency of the food.
Reallly crappy customer service, but food is great, fast to serve and cheap. I like to come here before doing my food shopping in the markets because they are fast!
We love the laksa s especially w vermicelli noodles!
Best curry chicken. The curry chicken and sauce is amazzzzzing!!!!
Yes the service is not as great as the food but its efficient and there isn't much of a waiting time
Great chicken and rice. I can't go past the chicken breast with asian greens and rice with laksa broth. If you want really quick, simple and tasty, then this is the place to go.
Best chicken rice hands down!. I've been coming here for years. I won't bother to order chicken rice anywhere else..EVEN when i go to singapore. (as i've always been disappointed).
The chicken breast, the lovely lashings of 2 chillis and the added greens! Pure perfection and a weekly must!
I don't live in Adelaide so on the rare occasions that I do visit the city my first point of call is the Chinatown Cafe. I love all their food but especially the Hainanese chicken rice. I prefer the thigh with skin on but they do give you a choice of skinless chicken breast. Asian greens are extra and make this a more complete meal. For those who don't live in Adelaide. Make this a must do on your list. No regrets.
Cheap and tasty food. try the chicken rice - mash everything u get given together for a great fast food dish. yum.
Love it. In terms of sheer value for money, this place is unbeatable. The Hainan chicken rice is great, they serve chicken breast, always tender and good sized servings. It's consistent, quick and very satisfying. For $10 you can eat very well.
The Singapore place does the best Hainanese Chicken Rice , I have been eating it for over 20 years , cost $5 in 1990 and $8 in 2012 great value!
The hainan chicken rice is the best in Adelaide and really worth the $8. The service is quick and the place is always crowded and the staff arent very friendly but the food always has me coming back!
Hawker Food Bliss. This Adelaide institution has the best Hainanese Chicken and Singapore Noodles in Adelaide (if not th world!!).
No frills, no fuss, share a table, help yourself to chilli and condiments. Unlicensed.
Above all CHEAP - nothing over $9 - Simply great for brunch/lunch.
The undisputed king for fast, cheap, excellent quality food - an essential visit if you're at the market. Favourites include hainanese chicken rice, fried kway teow and combo laksa.
Brilliance. This place is amazing. The food is consistently good (alot better than you'd expect for the $7-10 you pay).
Sure it is rushed over lunch. Who cares?
Get in, order your chicken rice, find a seat, eat, back to work.
Perfect.
Fast, cheap and yummy. This place is always busy, so the food is always fresh. I love the Hainan Chicken rice with asian greens. My pals swear by the laksa. The chilli sambal there is pretty delish.
The kwey teow is not quite as good because the noodles don't have that charred quality you get from a hot wok from great Malaysian hawker stalls. It's more stewed than fried.
But if you want a quick cheap lunch for under $10 this is the place - just know you can't linger too long. Once your plate is empty an efficient staff member will clear it away from you in the blink of an eye.
CTC's menu has something for everyone. It is the perfect place for a quick meet and eat for those with short breaks during peak hour lunch even if the line up is out the door. The food is consistantly top quality and has been known to arrive before you find your pre-allocated table. They do takeaway too. The chicken broth is to die for and free if you are eating in. Chili oil is recommended with most dishes but is not for every one. 12/10 rating.
Don't forget to order first!. I have been coming here since I was a child specifically for the Laksa. Hainan Chicken Rice is good too, but how can you go wrong with such simple flavours?
Don't forget to order your meal before you sit down! Like many chinese hawkers, the cafe runs on a tight ship trying to get as many customers in and out at the peak times. The wait is never long but if you like to linger over your food this is not the place for you.
On The Chopping Board
+4.5
Chinatown Cafe in the heart of Moonta St is an Adelaide institution and is on most occasions bustling with patrons seeking a cheap and cheerful feed. This dining occasions was on a Saturday afternoon, usually a peak time but Chinatown Cafe's "order first, we'll find you a table" process is effective and within a few minutes we were seated. What literally felt like another few minutes later we received our food.
We shared a Laksa and it was probably one of the best ones we’ve had. Absolutely delicious and super quick to come out.
First time visiting in 2 years. Prices are still very reasonable. The laksa is meant to be the best in Adelaide, though I tried other things today. The curry chicken was tender and well proportioned. The wonton noodles were delicious and flavourful. As usual, their sauce station delivered great flavours to complement the meals. The staff were friendly and smiling, definitely brought value to the experience. Absolutely worth a visit, just note that they close around 4pm.
Amazing Laksa it’s the best in Adelaide IMO, and their Curry Chicken and Rice is unique and delicious. In fact most of their dishes are great, with efficient and fast service. Love this place…
The Hainanese Chicken Rice (with laksa broth) at Chinatown Cafe is by far the best in Adelaide. At $16.50 it's quite pricey for a casual lunch - but still worth it.
The Hainanese Chicken with Laksa broth and Asian Greens is a staple in our family. The very best we have found in Adelaide. We have been eating here for decades. The women who runs the restaurant is lovely, it is simple but delicious food served with a smile. Perfect for a Friday night take-away or Saturday lunch.
One of the best value for money eats in Adelaide. A visit to Chinatown always includes a stop off to have lunch here. Hainanese Chicken, Kway Teow and my favourite menu item, Laksa. All food is served quick and packed full of flavour. @cwade_creative
Food place to hangout with lots of different shops with many different things on sale. Competitive prices and lots of verity. Also lots of good places to eat and drink ranging in prices. Can get a coffee or tea or something to eat in a formal or casual setting.
I love Chinatown Cafe. They are the number one place for laksa in Adelaide. You won't find a better balanced or tastier coconut broth around. Staff are always quick and efficient too
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