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South Wales Argus
a day ago
- South Wales Argus
TripAdvisor's five top rated Chinese restaurants in Newport
New World Cantonese Restaurant, Oodles Wok, Asaga, Dragon Palace, and Honour Garden have been hailed as the top five Chinese eateries in the city by reviewers on the travel website. New World Cantonese Restaurant on Cardiff Road has been praised for its "exquisite traditional Cantonese" dishes and "superb range". New World Cantonese (Image: Google) The establishment, which also caters to vegans, offers a variety of meals from shanghai bao buns to beef brisket. A string of reviewers described the restaurant as "the best Chinese restaurant we have been to." Others commended the "brilliant" service and "fast" delivery. Oodles Wok, also on Cardiff Road, is a family-owned business that has grown into one of the UK's leading fast-casual dining brands. Oodles Wok (Image: Supplied) The restaurant, which serves Indo-Chinese cuisine, was applauded for its "absolutely fabulous food and service" and "amazing food." One reviewer said: "I haven't been there in person but on three occasions in the space of a month I have ordered for delivery and all I can say is WOW. "Newport needed this!" Located on Commercial Street, Asaga was another popular choice among TripAdvisor users. Asaga (Image: Google) The restaurant was described as a "heavenly" food spot, with one reviewer saying: "Oh my GOD. "Me and my friend came here twice in one day, both times shared a large box. "This food was heavenly." Dragon Palace on Chepstow Road was praised for its "fantastic food and service." Dragon Palace (Image: Google) The takeaway offers a wide variety of Chinese meals, from appetisers and curries to popular chicken dishes and chow mein. One customer said: "Absolutely fantastic meal we just had from Dragon Palace. "Tried a few different places lately as we moved from the area but it has to be said this is still the best we've had in a long while. "Won't be going anywhere else again." Honour Garden on St Vincent Road completes the top five. Honour Garden (Image: Google) It was hailed as the "cheapest in the Port" with "great tasty large portions." One reviewer said: "This is by far my favourite Chinese spot in Newport, no regrets at all, I totally recommend. "The food is amazing, customer service is top notch, very clean and hygienic environment, totally affordable and you get whatever you ask for. "I give it a 20/10 rating."
South Wales Argus
24-04-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Newport: Oodles Wok creating 15 jobs with new restaurant
Oodles Wok, a UK-based Eastern fusion food brand, will open its second Welsh restaurant in the city centre on April 30. The restaurant, which will be located at Unit 4, 158-160 Cardiff Road, will have an open kitchen, where customers can watch their food being prepared. To celebrate the opening, the restaurant will be giving away free food. The first 100 customers on both April 30 and May 1 will receive a free box of food. Oodles Wok is coming to Newport (Image: Supplied) The giveaway will take place from 11am to 11pm on both days, and will include items such as Oodles Crispy Chicken, Wok Fired Beef, and a range of vegetarian and paneer options. Zahid Lone, franchise partner for the Newport location, said: "We're thrilled to bring Oodles Wok to Newport. "The onboarding experience has been fantastic, with amazing support throughout. "We're excited to introduce a unique Asian-fusion dining experience at unbeatable prices — something truly fresh for the local food scene." The restaurant will also create around 15 new jobs, including chefs, kitchen assistants, and customer service staff. Oodles Wok is expectd to create around 15 jobs (Image: Supplied) As well as the free food, the launch event will also include entertainment and other giveaways. Customers will be able to order food for collection or delivery through the Oodles Wok App, as well as through Deliveroo, Uber Eats, and Just Eat. For more information, or to apply for a job at the restaurant, visit For updates on the restaurant, follow Oodles Wok on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
