Chiba 小食光 in Nürnberg

This restaurant was recommended to me by a colleague who said it was one of the few authentic Chinese restaurants in Nuremberg. I had the fish with two spice levels, which was quite spicy and tasted very good. They use a lot of Sichuan peppercorns, but the dish was still very good (I'm not a spicy food fan).

Delicious food for a nice price. A short distance from the Lorenzkirche you will find this cozy small eatery. You will be helped quickly and friendly and the food is very good, for those who do not like spicy food I might not recommend the restaurant as quickly. All in all I enjoyed it very much and I will gladly come back again!

Authentic Chinese cuisine! We've been there twice and never disappointed. Absolutely delicious! Reservations recommended!

I'm always impressed, I've never had a bad meal!!

I used to really like the place, but lately the food hasn't been as good—maybe they changed chefs.

Definitely something special Not something you see every day Really delicious and a good choice for spicy food lovers

T1 dish is very delicious + Lychy saft = best combination

There are dishes on the menu that I haven't seen at any other Chinese restaurant in Germany. My colon (I like to try unusual dishes) was delicious. However, it wasn't to my taste. All the other dishes were also delicious. The menu is peppered with several specialties. If you like to try new things and are tired of the usual Chinese food, you should visit this restaurant. We will definitely be back.

The food tastes excellent, the menu features very authentic dishes, and the staff is incredibly friendly. I highly recommend it.

This restaurant is not authentic at all. You get the feeling they just watched YouTube videos to learn how to cook. Not the least bit spicy, not mind-numbing—just completely flavorless. The "Tofu with Thousand-Year-Old Egg" dish was a total disaster—fishy and disgusting. I ordered "Beef in Spicy Oil" (Shuizhuniurou), but I was served "Fish in Spicy Oil" (Shuizhuyu). The owner stubbornly insisted I ordered fish—even though my girlfriend clearly heard I ordered beef. The owner's attitude was truly outrageous! The cauliflower in the Gan-Guo was so tough, it could have been used as a weapon. That was the first time in Germany I was furiously full from eating alone.

Taste explosion!!🤤🤤 Staff also very nice, would love to come back

Die Gäste, die nach uns gekommen sind, ohne Reservierung, haben sofort einen Tisch bekommen, inzwischen wir haben noch draußen gewartet. Sofort weggegangen und werden nicht mehr hier besuchen. The waiter asked us to wait outside. While we were waiting, a table of new guests appeared. From the conversation, we could tell that they had no reservations, but they were immediately guided to sit in the newly vacated seats. We asked why and were told we could sit down immediately if we wanted to share a table. Just like this, Germans can arrive late, but they will be seated immediately. Chinese people have to wait outside. The Chinese specifically discriminate against Chinese people.

Super delicious, come every week!

Very disappointing! I ordered lamb from CHIBA and got almost nothing but bones and fat - absolutely inedible and a disgrace for the price. The taste was disgusting and it looked like it was just leftover food. Definitely gross. A personal recommendation, if you sell meat at a high price then please check that real meat is being served, not just bones and fat..

The food was really first class and extremely tasty. Service very friendly!

Eating grilled fish recently is different from before. The fish is no longer fresh and the quantity is small. The grilled fish is delicious, the fat intestines in the fat intestine noodles are average and not very special, the dry pot fat intestines are delicious. The Kung Pao chicken is not delicious at all, and the braised pork and ground three delicacies are not very delicious either. Mapo tofu tastes average, twice-cooked pork is good but quite spicy, sweet and sour pork is average

This place is so popular. But the pickled fish is not delicious. Anything else will do. It feels like the pickled fish is either a seasoning packet or cooked by a foreigner. It doesn't work anyway, it's salty as hell. Didn't take a few bites. My friend didn't want to waste it, so he ate so much that he woke up thirsty at night. Strongly recommend the boss to improve this dish. But 4 dishes only cost over 60, which is really cheap. No photos taken. Still highly recommended.

Cozy restaurant. The food was authentic. Was hoping that food should be spicier since it was cooked in Sichuan style. It's still worth trying if you're a fan of Chinese food.

Ein super Restaurant für alle die echte chinesische Küche essen wollen. Tolle Auswahl an Gerichten und super Service.

The food is so delicious. We are not from Nuremberg, but when we are there we come there every time to eat. Authentic cuisine, lovely staff. We like to order the eggplant, Sichuan shrimp, mapotofu and squid in spicy sauce. Highly recommended for anyone who likes trying new things and spicy food!

Very authentic tasty and spicy Chinese food. Highly recommend the mapo tofu, shrimp and eggplant. If someone loves spicy food I can highly recommend the restaurant. I always eat here when I'm in Nuremberg!

Fantastic Asian Restaurant – An absolute must! The food was exceptional and the service was first class: friendly, attentive and yet unobtrusive. You immediately feel welcome and well looked after. Overall a perfect experience. If you are looking for authentic Asian cuisine in a pleasant atmosphere, you should not miss this restaurant. I'll definitely be back!

I must check it out every time I come to Nuremberg. The grilled fish is super delicious and the stir-fried dishes taste very authentic - affirmation from Chongqing people👍

Die Gäste, die nach uns gekommen waren, hatten ihr Essen fast schon aufgegessen, während unsere Gerichte noch immer nicht serviert wurden. wir Geduld haben sollten. Nach einer halben Stunde fragten wir erneut, und er sagte wieder, wir sollten warten. Schließlich fragten wir direkt den Chef, und er erklärte, dass er unsere Bestellung vergessen hatte. Zeit anderer verschwendet! The guests who had arrived after we had almost finished their meals, while our dishes still hadn't been served. We had asked the waiter what was going on, and he explained that it was very busy that day and we should be patient. After half an hour, we asked again, and he told us to wait. We then directly asked the boss, and he explained that he had forgotten our order. Such an inattentive waiter! He had wasted other people's time! The guests who arrived after us had almost finished eating and our food still hadn't been served. We asked the waiter twice what was going on and he explained that it was busy today and we should wait patiently. Half an hour later, the food was still not served, and everyone on the table behind was served. Finally we asked the boss directly and he said he forgot our order. I am really speechless! Waste other people's time!

“A truly authentic Chinese restaurant that impresses across the board! The food was outstanding – fresh, tasteful and prepared with great attention to detail. The atmosphere in the restaurant is exactly as you would expect – cozy and inviting. Particularly noteworthy is Mr. Feng, who gave us a first-class meal recommendation. The entire service staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. You can go here without hesitation and look forward to a wonderful evening. Absolutely recommended – we’ll definitely be happy to come back!”

Das Chiba fällt einem nicht direkt ins Auge. Durchaus muss man suchen bevor man das kleine, sehr schön eingerichtet Lokal findet. Beim Durchstöbern der Karte fällt sofort auf das es hier neben vielen bekannten chinesischen Gerichten auch echt Hausmannskost gibt. Kutteln, Blut und Schweinedarm findet man hier genauso wie Ente, Rind und co. Mein ehr konventionelles Gericht mit Schweinebauch war immer noch in allen Belangen besser als das Gewohnte. Die dunkle Soße hatte eine immense Tiefe und Dichte. Das Gericht ist mit einer Chili markiert was ich als sehr angenehme Schärfe empfand. Das Fleisch war unvergleichbar zart und aromatisch. Sicher war das nicht unser letzter Besuch! Was mir heute ebenfalls auffiel ist das das Lokal nahezu vollständig mit chinesischen Gästen besetzt war. Das ist für mich immer ein gutes Zeichen.

Authentic Chinese food, but not the highest quality every time

The cold dishes are salty and the female boss of the store treats their own male waiters bad with Chad manner because The waiter served the wrong dish

If you want to experience real Chinese cuisine, this is the place for you. Very tasty dishes that have nothing to do with our idea of ​​German Chinese food. It is best to eat with a group of people with a variety of foods. Not cheap, but with an exceptional menu.

Very friendly staff and great food. We'd love to come back.

Fast service and good food. The portions are a little small compare to other Chinese restaurantes.

We (2 people) visited this restaurant about 2 weeks ago and were immediately assigned a seat even without a reservation. We were given menus and our drink requests were taken. The drinks were served after a short time. The menu is extensive, but differs significantly from most Chinese restaurants in Germany, which almost all have an almost identical range of dishes (Chop-Soey, the 7 delicacies, ... sweet and sour, crispy duck, ...). You can also see offal that you rarely see on menus, such as: tripe, stomach, diaphragm. The spiciness is symbolized by chilly symbols. Chinese guests sit at most of the tables, which speaks for the authenticity. It is usually eaten with chopsticks, but you can also get a knife and fork if you wish. The food tastes very good and you will be more than full. Desserts are not offered anyway. All in all a visit worth it. We will definitely come here more often. The prices are not excessively high, between €10 and €30, everyone will find something here.

What can I say, I love this kitchen! Not very impressed by the usual Chinese restaurants, I was immediately impressed by this obviously "real" Chinese cuisine. Whatever I tried on site or ordered to take away was fresh and tasted wonderful. In addition, you will be really full and always served in a friendly manner. It's also nice that there are unusual things on the plate for locals - I personally think so. Six out of five stars!

Very authentic Sichuan cuisine. Gladly again…

It's clean here, the taste is also original enough. I recommend “Gou Bao Rou”, but unfortunately I forgot to take the photo.

Eat quality Chinese food at Christmas🥰

Very tasty food! The vegetarian selection should be increased. We'd love to come back.

Friendly service, very narrow restaurant, large groups are difficult, reservation makes sense. Food is relatively authentic to Sichuan food. Already several times when I'm in Nuremberg, always a recommendation

The best Chinese food I have tasted. Quite simple surroundings but lovely staff. The food was delightful l, full of flavour, fresh and tasty. Really must try it. We did not book but luckily they fitted us in. It is usually fully booked.

Fourth visit in one month. It's so delicious that I always forget to take a picture. My favorite menu item is Z4. In fact, all the menu items I've ordered so far have been delicious. Even if all the restaurants in Nuremberg disappear, I hope this place will always remain the same. Innerhalb eines Monats schon mein vierter Besuch. Es schmeckt einfach so gut, dass ich jedes Mal vergesse, ein Foto zu machen. Mein Lieblingsgericht ist Z4, aber ehrlich gesagt waren alle Gerichte, die ich bisher probiert habe, fantastisch. Selbst wenn alle anderen Restaurants in Nürnberg verschwinden würden, hoffe ich, dass dieses hier für immer so bleibt, wie es jetzt ist.

The grilled fish is delicious and served quickly, but the portion is not big, you can order more

Good Chinese food in Nuremberg, worth trying

The water fish and dry pot sausage are delicious All delicious

Very tasty authentic Chinese food! One of the best restaurants in Nuremberg. I recommend the beans and the pork ribs.

Food is good, but too hectic, even if you make a reservation. You are asked about your order 3 times in 5 minutes and urged to leave after eating.

Very tasty food, especially the fish here is very good. At lunchtime I always eat the “German” lunch menu here. This is also highly recommended

Great authentic food! Might be even too authentic for those who has never been in China

Good authentic cuisine. Simple but convincing

It was my second visit to this restaurant. I came back because I loved the service and tasted the food. Well, that's it then!!!! Everything seems to have changed in just 3 months. About the service: 0 stars Service has changed 180 degrees. Ordered 4 dishes on the first visit. On the second visit only 1 dish. Does it matter? Guests are guests no matter how much you order!!! The waitress (older lady) was terrible! Her expression changed within seconds because we didn't order 100 dishes. Only provided us with a bowl, a plate and a pair of chopsticks even though there were two of us. I asked for another place setting. Then she looked at us even more grimly. I watched her and this waitress was very friendly at other tables. Her smile stretched from ear to ear! She only has money signs in her eyes, there is no hospitality here! I'm Asian myself and I know that service and friendliness are very important in this profession. But apparently she doesn't want guests to come back. To eat: Zero stars Food was served in a smaller portion than back then! It was also very salty! We wanted to take the rest with us and asked them to pack it. She cheekily peppered these with a bag on the table for us! What's more, we both had stomach ache afterwards! I'll NEVER GO THERE AGAIN!!! I will spread the word and advise everyone not to visit this restaurant!!!!

This small, authentic-looking, very well-attended restaurant is certainly rightly praised. Unfortunately, I was unlucky with the dish “You-Men-Daxia King Prawns”. It is served completely differently than shown on the menu and the prawns were practically impossible to cut with the dull knife. - When paying, the innkeeper and I agreed that I shouldn't have ordered this dish.

Taste is very good, but portions are a bit small.

Small cosy restaurant. Good food, quite authentic Chinese cuisine.

The food was incredible. I still dream about the mapo tofu. My partner loved the fish in lemon soup.

Huge portions, very tasty and spicy

Super authentic Chinese food, you can also speak Chinese, and the restaurant is always full of people during meal time. The food goes well with rice and you can keep refilling it, which is really great.

Authentic tasty dishes. Everything tastes freshly prepared. Large portions. Very friendly staff, totally on the ball.

Good Chinese food. Gladly again.

The vibe was good. However, the food tasted too salty like drinking the ocean that can caused you Chronic kidney disease. Haha, but if you order fried dish, it probably tastes better I guess

The dishes are all authentic, the restaurant is very clean, the service is also very good, and the food is served very quickly. Didn't feel anything unfriendly. Especially the boss, very friendly. We will come often. Thanks!

Good Sichuan food. Much Better than others in Nuremberg

This restaurant is really delicious and the owner’s service is attentive. There is a parking lot next to it for convenient parking.

amazing place!! felt like home and its authentic.

Super delicious food, nice service. Even as a vegetarian, I have found happiness here. Absolute recommendation for anyone looking for a good restaurant in the heart of Nuremberg city center!

Unusual specialties can be found on the menu. That's why it attracts connoisseurs and those who enjoy testing or those who value this originality. The preparation was flawless and traditional. The restaurant has few seats, so come early or make a reservation.

The restaurant offers delicious food, but our meal had a few missteps: the meat was overcooked, and another dish was overly salty. Additionally, the dim lighting at our table was uncomfortable, and the space felt cramped. Despite these issues, the overall quality of the food makes it worth a visit.

Always satisfied with the foods and services :)

Authentic Sichuan cuisine, very spicy, very fresh and wonderfully aromatic. We tried cloud ear salad, fried rice, soup with beef and vegetables and soup with egg and spicy pork with vegetables. We enjoyed everything very much. There were only some gristly pieces in the pork, which detracted from the enjoyment a bit. We got some extra rice for our baby. The service was very friendly and quick, even though it was busy at lunchtime.

Authentic Sichuan cuisine as if you were in China. The staff is very nice and accommodating. There was no waiting time for the food. The spicy dishes are outstanding, with a great selection from vegetarian to meat dishes. An absolute must for Chinese cuisine lovers!

Super delicious food! If you like spicy in all its variations, you've come to the right place. There are also a few mild dishes. Completely different spices than “standard Chinese”. Just try it out ;-).

Tried Sichuan food for the first time and was pleasantly surprised. I got the chance to try many new and different dishes. Every thing was really delicious. But the best part was the service. The waiter was extremely helpful and he guided us about the food. Which dish would go with what. Special mention to him as he made the whole experience so much better. The food was also super delicious. Would definitely recommend and visit again

one of the best Chinese restaurant. tastes very good, but not that spicy. amount is a bit small

Simply delicious!!! Would come again every time.

Best place for authentic Chinese cuisine! As someone who grew up with Chinese food and loves it, I can only recommend this restaurant to anyone who wants to try real Chinese cuisine. Simply always a 10/10!

For us the best Chinese restaurant in Nuremberg. If you like Sichuan cuisine, this is the right place for you, even those who don't like spicy food should find something to like. There are also many fish and veggie dishes. We enjoyed it very much every time. It is important to order different dishes and then share them. The dishes are varied and simply bring a piece of China to Nuremberg.

Delicious, authentic. We ate our way through the entire menu. We'd love to come back

Über Trip Advisor - wieder - eine spitzen Empfehlung entdeckt. Sehr leckeres Essen, unkomplizierter Service. Umfassende Karte, ohne übertrieben lang zu sein. Lädt zu Entdeckungsreisen ein. Sehr faire Preise.

The food was great! Of course not as spicy as it is in China (otherwise we'll all definitely be ruined 😅) There were quite a few people in the evening 😔 Price was a bit high... but that's another question.

The flavors are very strong and I have seen a lack of hygiene in the kitchen. It's not as clean a place as I expected.

Food tasted amazing. Solid Chinese food. Would go back again.

Nice, family-run restaurant with friendly service and good food like in China. At lunchtime you will find on the menu what you would expect in a run-of-the-mill Chinese restaurant, but in the evening you can find authentic food on the menu.

Authentic Chinese food, tastes okay

Non-irritating taste. The excellent mapo tofu and wonton soup retain the chewiness of the dumpling-flavored noodles, and the soup has a deep flavor. Highly recommended!!

The restaurant was recommended to us by friends. We had made a reservation a few hours in advance, unfortunately the restaurant was full when we arrived and we had to wait longer to be able to sit down. The service apologized for this inconvenience, including in terms of price. The food was very good, but you should be aware that the cuisine is really spicy. Not just European spicy. Very good staff and food. Unfortunately it was also very loud due to the crowds.

The meals are generous and delicious. I'll give you rice.

The food is amazing (the soy sauce pork and tofu). Service was fast (less than 15 mins) although it was a full house. The food portion is generous (one portion is enough for two persons)

After reading other people's reviews, I ordered mapo tofu and fried chicken. I showed him the picture and asked for this hahaha perfect for Korean taste! The taste we knew! They gave us plenty of food and it was nice. It was enough to feed two adult men. However, it was very noisy because of the Chinese group of tourists🥹

Twice after eating I feel unwell and want to puke. Wouldn't go there. The food is very tasty and the service is rather friendly.

The taste is very good, the portions are moderate, and the dishes are exquisite. It's just that the German waiters don't seem very friendly.

It's salty and contains anti-inflammatory drugs, so please tell us in advance. Alba is kind.

Ähneln sich Asia Restaurants und Büffets von Danzig bis Sintra qua Zuverlässigkeit des Angebotes bei schwankenden Preisen und dito Qualität sticht Nürnberg mit seiner reichen Vielfalt an Chinesischen Gaststätten heraus. Nach Verlaut wird schnell gekommen, gegessen und wieder gegangen : die Fluktuation sehr hoch. So auch hier : nichts für einen romantischen Abend, perfekt für den speed dating. Die Gastgeber sind so effizient wie sie freundlich und sympathisch sind, die Küche überraschend anders, köstlich und sehr sättigend. Auch das Bier ist exotisch : eins aus Asien u. mehrere aus Ingolstadt. Nur Kinderflaschen.

We arrived at 7pm. The waiter told us there is one place which has been reserved at 7.30, but you could sit here since they will not come immediately. We just sit and is ready that we may change a table at 7.30. The guys who has reserved came at 7.33, which is < 5min error bars with the time they planned. As for us they are normal good people who reserved then came which can be interpreted as- quite on time. However, the waiter told them because you are late, so that your table is not available for now. And, then, stand right behind us, told these guys - just wait for a moment they will finish and leave. That is not polite from the below two points: 1. It’s the waiter’s fault who gave the reserved table out at 7pm, but instead he start to blame others. It’s ridiculous if someone can finish a Saturday big dinner within half an hour. 2. The waiter pushed his customers to finish their eating. I will never go there again, and will try my best to tell everyone I know what happened to us and the poor reserved guys, who received random blaming.

A place where vegan food is also delicious!

It was a bit noisy because of the Chinese group. The atmosphere wasn't that good, However, the service was friendly and they even provided food. I was able to eat well. The food is a bit salty for Korean tastes.. haha

Very authentic food. Lots of dishes from Sichuan province. Service is very quick and nice. Special requests are fulfilled. Can only recommend the restaurant!

Authentic restaurant with an exceptional selection of dishes. Very good taste, nice staff, great ambience - what more could you want? We will be back!

We had the pleasure of having dinner with a colleague from China and she ordered for us and it was delicious. Rarely do you eat as aromatic and authentic as in China 😊 a success! Remember to ask for the spiciness level based on your taste.

The service attitude needs improvement, and the environmental experience is poor

Even if some of the dishes read unusually for Europeans, the food is very tasty and authentic.

The best and most authentic Chinese food I've ever eaten, the good reviews don't exaggerate one bit. Meat and fish at just the right point, spicy, full-bodied, rich sauces and vegetables that were nicely seared but still crisp and fresh, and our dishes were served in a small heated pan, which meant that everything was still nice and hot, it was really everything perfect. The staff is also very friendly! I don't understand the bad reviews, why would you go to a traditional restaurant from another culture and then complain when the food tastes different than what you're used to, unbelievable. Will definitely come more often!

Real Chinese food! Very friendly.