Chinarestaurant Zhang (回味轩) in Leipzig

I went for hot pot with a friend today. We went to the hot pot for the first time. We had a lovely evening and it was well worth the experience. However, in our opinion there was not enough choice, if you don't like fish or seafood you will have a hard time finding something. A little more meat selection would be nice. We were afraid to try some things because some of the labels were missing. We didn't use the starter and dessert buffet except for one small thing. However, that was lavish. The service and price were good. Drinks are mostly included. Overall okay but probably a one-off visit.

The Zhang offers very good & authentic Chinese food in a campsite location. Overall you have a very large selection of dishes, even if a lot of it is very meat-heavy, the menu scores points with many vegan dishes! Since there were five of us, we ordered several dishes and shared them, which works best for the type of dishes & food! The service is quite distant, but the younger waiters/waitresses are all the friendlier. We had the cucumber salad with garlic, fried peanuts, tofu with vegetables, the dumplings, chili chicken, braised eggplant and the fried lotus roots. Everything was very tasty, well seasoned and spicy, but the last two in particular are a very big recommendation. There was also a huge portion of rice, which even the five of us couldn't manage. Overall, Zhang is a great recommendation for anyone who is looking for a change away from the standard Asian restaurants in Leipzig and wants to eat tasty, authentic and cheap food. If you are alone, lunch is recommended. My first, but definitely not my last time!

It's always pretty crowded and serves authentic Chinese food (Sichuan cuisine). I've been here several times and tried a few things, everything was very tasty. The menu is extensive (selection also suitable for vegetarians), and the dishes are often quite spicy. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Ordering and picking up is also easy. Friday to Sunday you should definitely reserve a table. (Addendum March 2024/February 2025: It is still very tasty and highly recommended!)

Super tasty food with good value for money

The boss can speak Chinese and the food is good!

This is easily the best restaurant in Leipzig. I have been there multiple times and we have always found a table. One can as well make a reservation. The food is just excellent, authentic and delicious. A bit pricey but worth every Euro.

If you want original Chinese food, you've come to the right place. One star deducted for the few vegan options.

Very good restaurant. The food is excellent and something different (not what Germans expect in a German Chinese restaurant). We were here twice in a larger group and without exception everything tasted wonderful. There are different levels of spiciness and the children also enjoyed it very much. The menu also has things to offer that you can't get anywhere else. The ambience could perhaps be improved a bit, but otherwise everything is wonderful and we would love to come back! It's busy on weekends and it's probably better to make a reservation.

I've been here so many times in the last few months, it's always very tasty and the service is friendly and, above all, very fast. The food was always there within 10 minutes at the latest. In the evening you should definitely have a reservation from 6 p.m., even during the week the restaurant always fills up very quickly. I particularly recommend the fried pork intestine. I only knew it from Korea and you can't really get it anywhere else here.

Great Chinese restaurant! Remember to make a reservation if you come.

It was my first time to dine in this restaurant. The waiter was from Shanghai and was very friendly when I heard the Shanghai dialect. But the food is Sichuan food, which is a bit oily and salty. I ordered the spicy hot pot, the bottom fire was very strong, and the fungus inside fried in the oil. The oil flew to my glasses, forehead, and corners of my mouth. It hurt. I asked the clerk (that is, the boss) to turn off the heat. He said, "Wait a minute." Lips. The burn was so painful that two Shanghainese guests sitting next to me immediately asked if they wanted some cooling oil, and immediately applied the cooling oil that I had brought with me. The female clerk came over and interrupted our conversation and said just don't touch it. The boss didn't ask a question, and didn't even ask if he wanted scald medicine (scalding medicine is usually provided in German restaurant kitchens) and just ignored him. Restaurants without service spirit should pay attention to their own safety. During the meal, no waiter cared about whether to turn off the fire at the bottom of the pot. I am very lucky today. There is a lovely Shanghainese guest sitting next to me. This is the most gratifying thing today. Zum ersten Mal habe ich in diesem Restaurant gegessen. Ich komme aus Shanghai, and es war sehr angenehm, Shanghainesisch zu hören. , bei dem die Flamme sehr stark war. auszuschalten, aberer sagte nur: „Einen Moment." Meine Lippen brannten vor Schmerz. Die weibliche Bedienung kam und unterbrach unser Gespräch, indem sie sagte, ich solle die Stelle einfach nicht anfassen. Der Chef fragte mich nicht einmal, ob ich eine Salbe gegen Verbrennungen benötige (in deutschen Restaurantküchen ist eine Brandsalbe normalerweise Standard). Er Ignorierte die Situation einfach völlig. In einem Restaurant ohne Servicebewusstsein muss man selbst auf seine Sicherheit achten. Zum Glück hatte ich heute das Glück, so nette Gäste aus Shanghai am Nachbartisch zu haben – das war das einzig erfreuliche Erlebnis an diesem Tag.

You might think that's how they eat in China. The Chinese restaurant Zhang clearly stands out from the monotony of Chinese restaurants in Germany. Original Chinese cuisine is offered here, especially from the Sichuan province, and it is actually much more varied than what we know here. So, give it a try, even if the dishes on the menu sound a bit unusual. Pork belly, carp in many variations, steamed chicken feet, fried pork intestine, etc. It's worth it because everything I've eaten so far tastes great.

We've been there several times now and every time it's been excellent. The employees are always very nice and do their best. The food also tastes fantastic. We'll be back. 我爱中国菜！🤗

The taste is really good, I will come again if I have the chance.

Was there for the second time now, but somehow I'm not the friend, I wasn't served. I'm sitting around like that, waiter looks around, thinks I'm stupid? Pass by and I'll go home! More intended for Chinese colleagues! Or do they just think I'm stupid?!

This place is incredible!! Proper sichuan flavors in the middle of Leipzig. We were skeptical when coming here as Leipzig is not such an international city and Germany generally doesn’t have such good Chinese restaurants, but this place is exceptional. The food was delicious, high quality, and plentiful - for only 25€ per person, we received more amazing food than we could eat! The shrimp dumplings and lamb hotpot were our favorites, but the Peking duck is also really good. My new favorite restaurant in town, I can’t wait to go here again.

I used to come here often and it was pretty good. Now that I'm working, I came here again to order lunch. The aunt in the store kept urging me to order, as if she was in a hurry. Asked a question with arrogance. Treat Chinese people as human beings. If you don’t know how to do business, don’t be a facade. Who taught you etiquette, justice and integrity? Reputation is earned by oneself and lost by oneself.

Great traditional Chinese food, I went straight back.

I would describe it as a Chinese restaurant, not a restaurant that tries to be China...so very authentic all around

I have tried a lot of restaurants in Leipzig over the last 10 years. Zhang is the undisputed number 1 and is always my first recommendation if anyone wants a tip. ❤️

We had the buffet, some things were tasty, some were interesting all depends on your taste, maybe ordering from the menu would've been better. A lot of people if you reserve from 5pm-7pm. Customer service was good. The restaurant seemed a little bigger and cozier online.

Surprisingly good, since we thought “a normal German-style Asian snack bar”. But it was significantly better. Very tasty food. I suspect very authentic. Be careful when it says ☺️. We were surprised and very satisfied.

Very tasty and authentic Chinese food, great service - highly recommended.

Super authentic, I loved it from the first second. The guests immediately started speaking in Mandarin. The food was very tasty and very inexpensive for me. I would recommend booking, especially on a weekend. And for the dim sum I would have been very happy with hot oil but I will ask about that on my next visit.

Hotpot buffet, sensationally rich, including drinks, seafood, meat, vegetables, dumplings, salads and dozens of delicious sauces, really successful, I'm looking forward to the next time.

We went there to eat HotPot. There is a buffet there every Sunday. Very very tasty. Really great price-performance ratio. The staff nice. Be sure to make a reservation as it is very busy. Unfortunately there is no good air circulation, so the walls quickly tarnish and everything becomes damp and smells like food. This should be fixed somehow.

Food tastes simply amazing. They also have Vegan delicious meals. Just my favourite restaurant in Leipzig

Authentic Chinese cuisine in a central location. Ideal for a quick snack or a delicious meal.

The food is really very tasty. Authentic Chinese food - beef in broth (spicy) is highly recommended. The service is also good, sometimes there is a little difficulty in communication, which leads to incorrect orders here and there. The restaurant itself, you are not allowed to look into the corners or especially into the fans, there is a lot of room for improvement when it comes to cleanliness. But as I said, because of the food, which is great, this can be neglected and you can concentrate on enjoyment.

It is pleasing that there is now a larger selection of Chinese cuisine and a move away from the standard Chinese that has long been exclusive and aimed at the almanate palate. Here, however, there is a varied and large selection of dishes, including both classics of Chinese cuisine and lesser-known specialties. The prices are fair and make the restaurant affordable even for a spontaneous visit. A small point of criticism, however, is the serving temperature: the food could have been served hotter as it cooled down quite quickly. In addition, some dishes were prepared with a little too much oil for my taste, but this didn't significantly spoil the enjoyment. The staff is friendly and attentive, which makes the stay pleasant. The restaurant's ambience is functional and simple - perfect for a relaxed, no-frills meal.

The old waitress had a very poor service attitude and treated customers very differently. Very bad dining experience

The food is very tasty, Chinese style, comfortable seating, but you have to make a reservation on weekends. Very suitable for those who like dishes with strong Chinese flavors. You should go there with a lot of people to enjoy different dishes together.

Our favourite Restaurant in Leipzig. Everytime we don't know what to eat we'll go over there. It can get very busy on the weekend so make sure to reserve or come early. The chicken cripsy is a must!

Best in town.. they have a lot ala Carte Menu.. I can give you some recommendations Chiken with peperoni Ribs with Curcuma Sweet and Sour Fried Fish Pork with thin slices Tofu

Calm, tasty, nice atmosphere, fast service

Delicious. Not standard food as you know it. Recommended

I came here with my friend, he’s from Shanghai but living in Leipzig. Both of us agreed that this is the best restaurant. The food is so delicious. The waitress was very friendly, even we did not make the booking first. It’s very busy Saturday evening but they happily offered us a table to sit. Highly recommended!!!!

Ordering: The price is a bit high but they are all authentic and delicious. My favorite is the tomato beef. Self-service hot pot: Don’t eat it. The soup is bland and tasteless. The fish tastes very bad after being frozen for who knows how long. Lunch set: The disadvantage is that the price has increased and the salted duck is always just bones. But it is so close to the university and for 8.5€ you can eat braised beef, boiled fish, pork belly, braised radish, braised radish, salted duck, braised pig's trotters... It's really good It is a great comfort for Chinese stomachs to be in a foreign country

The food was extremely good. A friend suggested going to this restaurant and the recommendation was really good! The braised eggplant is incredibly delicious. But I should have been careful because I don't like coriander (it was my mistake to order a starter with coriander). But everything was extremely good!

It is an exceptional culinary experience, like being teleported to China. I have always found nice people and I have felt well received and cared for. Plus I love this restaurant on weekdays at noon! You can make a combination plate by choosing five from all the dishes they offer and add all the rice you want.

Very tasty, fantastic food, probably the best or one of the best Chinese restaurants in the city at the moment. Top recommendation for Sichuan style food.

If you want Asian cuisine, different from 95% of this type of restaurants in Leipzig - I highly recommend it. Very nice service, with good customer orientation. Very large portions, one can easily eat two people. The dishes we ordered came with a bucket of rice. Finally, new flavors in this city, which is hard to come by, unfortunately. Keep it up. I will come back very willingly;)

A positive surprise, There are Chinese people working in the restaurant (not Vietnamese like in every Asian restaurant) Great atmosphere, great food. The portions are so big that you can't eat it alone. We'd love to come back again :)

The food was extremely tasty and authentic. There are dishes that are rarely found in Germany, such as sour soup, Peking duck or different versions of carp, but also delicious dumplings and well-known dishes. The prices are very cheap.

Absolutely TOP! We'll definitely be back!

Very good food. Relatively authentic taste. Unfortunately, during peak times you have to wait a really long time for your food (for us it was about 40 minutes until the cold starters arrived). Simply not enough staff. The service could also be a little more attentive. But very friendly. We've gotten into the habit of simply asking if you've forgotten something. The food is simply worth it.

Very tasty and authentic food at really fair prices.

Great selection of Chinese dishes that are not available in every restaurant E.g. original Peking duck 🦆

We were here today at 7 p.m. with 4 adults and a 10-month-old child (of course we reserved in advance and specified the people when making the reservation). Unfortunately, we were told right at the start that there was no high chair available for our child, so he had to stay in the stroller for the first 45 minutes. We were also asked directly what we wanted to eat or drink, even though we hadn't even been given a menu. I first had to point out to the waitress that I would like to look at the menu first. When I asked again for a high chair after 45 minutes, another one was organized. The idea of ​​the hotpot buffet is great, but unfortunately the implementation wasn't very good. When we arrived, half the buffet was empty, only sparsely restocked and after 7:45 p.m. not at all. When I asked the service whether something would be refilled again, I was unfortunately told no. In addition, the individual dishes didn't say what was what (unfortunately only in very few cases). So you didn't know whether you had a dessert on your plate or something filled with minced meat. The restaurant is open until 10 p.m. and after 7:45 p.m. there is hardly any food left????!!!! That doesn't work for me at all. I also told customer service, whereupon we received a discount of €11 in total. At least a small concession. But we were still disappointed and will definitely not come back. Too bad

Amazing food! And the quality of rice was really good. I had a vegetarian mushroom based dish and it was the best I've had in a while. Cannot recommend enough to visit!

Quite authentic Chinese restaurant, therefore actually different flavors than the "usual" Asian restaurant, but at the same time not for anyone who isn't keen on trying things out. We really liked it, got a place without a reservation and were able to move on towards the city center full and satisfied.

The steamed fish is pretty good, and the braised pork trotters are also pretty good. There are several pork knuckles, which is quite affordable. The location is relatively advantageous. Currently, it mainly eats hot pot and is full of people. The food is relatively good in Leipzig, but the quality is a bit inferior. Cards accepted above 10€. The taste is quite good, especially the lunch set, which is large in quantity and highly selective. Come and take care of me often. But after eating, I often experience symptoms such as abdominal pain and sore throat.

poor service, incompetent employees The food wasn't bad, but even though there were seats, I was told to sit in front of the door for no reason and the server didn't come even after waiting for over 30 minutes, so I ended up calling the server. This is a restaurant with staff who are fully aware of European culture and waited patiently at first, but then blatantly ignored me even though we made eye contact several times. If you want to go eat delicious food and have a crazy experience, go there. Meanwhile, it's ridiculous that the long-haired employee gave terrible service and shamelessly asked for tips.

Wow, I would say the best and most authentic Chinese restaurant in Europe I’ve visited. Everything was great, incredible spices. Just 5* for sure. Will come back.

The “Steamed Chicken Feet in Spicy” is great

Super authentic Chinese cuisine.

taste good! If you can get more, that's great!

Went here for the second time because we liked it so much the first time (so much!). This time we had the tomato soup, two types of dim sum (kale and vegetarian filling) and the braised beef in chili oil and glass noodles. Service very friendly, attentive, a pleasure. Despite minimal equipment, the ambience is at least 150 million times better than, well, than usual. Food was delicious, but somehow we expected the dish to be for one person, not two. Feel free to add the F dishes on the menu ;-) The taste was really nice and spicy, the spiciness was very good, I like it. The cabbage and beef are still cooked in the hotpot and the bottom line is great!

Our absolute favorite restaurant in Leipzig

It was so delicious that I passed out as soon as I ate it. The stir-fried makchang and fish scented eggplant are delicious. I have never encountered such delicious Chinese food before. It makes me want to take the chef to Korea. It was the most delicious restaurant I lived in Europe for over half a year, so I hope the taste doesn't change. When I left the store, I was so sad that I cried. But there were a lot of flies inside the store.

For Germans less so, unless they love Korean cuisine. Too little choice of meat and vegetables, almost no refills.

We decided on the hot pot on Sunday. Unfortunately no explanations/recommendations, service at the table is very rare. Signs for the description were only there sporadically. Not recommended in summer, as it feels like a sauna in the restaurant. We also found it to be very loud.

The restaurant is so confident about their cooking that they do not have condiments on their tables, not even salt. The food was perfectly seasoned. Saying the food is delicious may be insufficient for readers, so you just have to eat the food and discover that for yourself. The food was definitely worth the prices. We'll definitely return!!!

There were six of us here and we ordered different meals. Unfortunately, the meals were served at very different times. If there are several people of us and we go out to eat, then of course we want to eat together. When I asked when this or that meal would be served, I was told that this or that meal would take longer. Of course we understand that. But it might be a good idea to coordinate the timing of the different meals so that everyone can start eating at about the same time. Some of the food didn't taste that good. (1 was ok, 5 + 7 dough very dry, 39 was a bit too sweet for our taste, 53 was ok, 58 was very greasy and definitely not worth the money) However, my food tasted very good. I had fried chicken with peanuts and dried chili. (23) Rice is served with every main course. The rice, however, tasted relatively boring. The staff was overall very friendly, but not very attentive. We probably won't come here again.

Excellent value for money, a must eat every time I come to Leipzig Recommend the fatty fish and grilled braised pork belly

Foods are sooo sweet. The fried pork was like sugar coating. Aubergine was also sweet eventhough they wrote it's spicy. I don't understand the nice reviews here. Furthermore it's too hot to eat inside + outside cooler seats go to Chinese people

The food was very tasty, we had hot pot, the selection of possible fish, meat and vegetables is large and drinks (including alcoholic ones) are included in the price. Unfortunately the weather wasn't suitable for hot pot, it was over 30 degrees and unfortunately you can tell that in the restaurant. We had made a reservation, which was necessary on Sunday evening. We'd love to come back.

A tip for Leipzig, unspectacular, quiet corner with fantastic food. 5 stars and gladly again.

Favorite Chinese place in town. Absolutely delicious food.

It's okay. I don't have to choose this Chinese food. There is a self-service hot pot on Sundays, but I mainly go to eat cakes. I brought my brother to eat at An Yi.

Chinese cuisine with a difference. As a layman, I suspect more authentic dishes than the Asian restaurant around the corner. Definitely unusual and delicious (the lunch buffet).

There were two of us at the hot pot buffet and what can I say: disappointing. We first had to wait 15 minutes for the broth, which was only put on our table after we asked. The buffet was really more than disappointing. Half of the items are empty and generally a very small selection. Especially if you don't eat seafood or tofu you shouldn't go here. Very few meat options (beef to cook yourself was empty for over an hour) and in general the buffet, which you don't have to cook anymore, is just cold + way too over-seasoned. Tasty is different. So unfortunately only 1/5 stars.

The food is delicious and quite suitable for Vietnamese people.

The food is very tasty and the atmosphere is like in China. There are many different ingredients to choose from. The staff is also very friendly, but it is very hot in the room.

Incredibly delicious food! The prices are also not too high for the quality and variety of the dishes. The employees are very, very friendly and love animals. You feel comfortable here!

We went to the hotpot buffet...the staff was unfriendly, the food wasn't labeled, the things on the buffet were cold and what could go into the hotpot was only a very small selection of food. The restaurant is also not particularly nice and is very narrow, and the hotpots make it feel like 35 degrees inside. I wouldn't go there again for the price.

Super coooooooooool gut It's super delicious. I had stir-fried intestines and it's 22 euros and the portion is a lot. It sucks. They also give you unlimited rice. I highly recommend it. If four people come and order three dishes and eat it, it's the best value for money. It's nice that they give you a glass of Kaoliang liquor. Ugh~~~~~~~ I'll have to go again. Next time, I'll eat Dongpo Pork. Haha, oh yeah. It's authentic Sichuan cuisine. A place that people who know something go to. Yuno? Yunho😼😼😼😼😼

Authentic Chinese food. Eat there more often.

It was our first time at Zhang and we wanted to try out the HotPot. Our seating was a bit awkward as we sat right next to the toilet and someone passed by every few minutes. The choice of food was very sufficient and tasty. Unfortunately, some things were missing labels because they really didn't recognize what they were supposed to be (including sauces/meat). That would have been much easier then. Due to the heat in the restaurant, we couldn't stay longer than 1 hour as the heat at the HotPot was really difficult. But the staff was very friendly. We found it a bit too expensive in terms of price, but it was a buffet, so it was still ok.

Great food... authentic... delicious... service super friendly... insider tip in Leipzig... We'll be back

My wife didn't feel like cooking on Sunday and we were here more or less by chance for the Sunday buffet. What can I say, starting from the friendly welcome, to the clean table, to a rich appetizer buffet to the extremely tasty "HotPot" it was great. I'll come back and bring all my friends with me. Hygiene concept is being implemented... Priced also within...

We were there as a group for the hot pot buffet and were all happy with the food. Everything was fresh and sometimes other things and the whole thing lasted over two hours. The only note is one more waiter to ensure service. It is best to reserve in advance to get a place.

Very large salt and pepper shrimp in good quantities. Waitress a little cold but friendly if you dig a little deeper into the conversation.

The taste of Chinese food is probably very close to “real” Chinese food.

You can have wonderful Chinese food here. I really like it and enjoy it every time.

There were four of us and we were full of expectations based on the reviews. Intrigued by advertising about the buffet with HotPot, we made a reservation. It was very crowded and the seating was very cramped. There were various house limos. The one that looked like lemon tasted quite good, the others not so much. The quality of the food was not good and none of us liked it. The HotPot came to the table, the fondue sauces were tasteless, one of them was spicy. They were later extended with water. The scampi was ok. There was nothing labeled at the buffet and when I asked what was what, there was no answer. Not again and too expensive for the price (including soft drinks and beer).

It's a little slow, but it replicates the mainland food.

Great food, staff perfect, recommended

Delicious, freshly prepared summer roll - tastes almost like in Vietnam

The fat young chinese lady at the counter is arrogant. Food is good though.

In the shrimp I found the innards, The buffet, a mystery, not labeled, is infuriating. The service was slow, almost made me sick The salad was unwashed, a mistake to thank. Bad German, unclean restaurant, Tightness and noise, a real hardship. Unfriendly staff, poor quality, Not recommended, the conclusion is certain. A place full of grievances, that's clear Going here was no revelation, truly. The assessment is difficult in these lines, I'll never visit this restaurant again!

Freshly prepared, vegetables al dente, mango sauce tasty. Prices are reasonable.

Strong turntable and the food is very varied and high quality. Definitely again

We went to Zhang for hotpot food. Due to the large crowds, the restaurant seemed very cramped. The boiling pots would also make it very warm very quickly. The selection of fresh fish/seafood was pleasing, and the starters/side dishes didn't disappoint either. But a label would definitely be helpful. Especially with the starters, it was often impossible to tell whether it was a vegetarian or a meat dish. A huge plus point is that soft drinks and beer are available at the buffet price. Unfortunately, one had the impression that the service staff did not always understand the orders. But overall a nice experience. We'd love to come back.

A description of the specialties offered would be helpful.

The food is different from what you usually could have in terms of Chinese food in Europe, I could say that it is authentic (but I have never been to China). The taste is good although it has not so common ingredients, For example, beef belly, heart etc. But you also can find dishes that are more "normal" and the taste is really good. The service is quite slow, and a bit confusing since most waiters don't speak English or German. But they are quite helpful and friendly, you just need to be Patience.

Super. Clean, quick, excellently prepared food

Really delicious food and also pricing is fair.

The two of us were at the hotpot buffet on Sunday. The food was great and it was a really nice change from the “normal” restaurant visit.

The best Chinese food I've had in Germany When I lived nearby, I went every Saturday and Sunday, and now that I live far away, I visit Leipzig just to eat this. Daechang fish red stew, stir-fried pork belly with red pepper, stir-fried Gongsimchae, and cucumber and garlic salad are all tops that cannot be compared to other places.