Taipan in Milton Keynes

Superb food and perfect for a pre-theatre dinner.

Beef ho fun was very oily and greasy. Ribs in the roast platter weren't that great. Quite small portion size for the platter as well. All the other dim sum was fine. Didn't book but managed to grab a table during the weekend lunchtime. Quite warm inside, maybe due to it being very busy.

The best Chinese dim sum restaurant I've tried in the UK. Friendly staff, always warm and polite. Food qualify is superb with a fantastic choice of food, truly authentic Cantonese cuisine in all respects. Although its a long drive to get to Tai Pan, its definitely worth coming here, my go-to Chinese resto :)

Always excellent. Great food and staff. Really enjoy eating here

This place is so busy! Lots of chinese so super authentic atmosphere! Expect to wait for a table with queues going out the door! I felt the food was a little underseasoned compared with Royal China but the service is excellent, 10x better than you get say in London Chinatown where the staff are so rude. The waitress was very hardworking literally jogging around the tables to serve all the diners! She needs a raise.

Always excellent- love the Dim Sum!

A place serving authentic Cantonese dim sum

Not even being dramatic that was the best food i have ever eaten! Every bite was perfect im obsessed and wish i could come back and eat here everyday haha. Friendly staff too and great atmosphere

Dim Sum is awesome.... selection is good and it is very tasty. Service very good indeed. Can't wait for my next visit to the UK so I can go again.

Working away I was craving decent food this place didn’t disappoint. I have allergies and they were so understanding and reassuring food was authentic delicious and a fair price. Server was outstanding tending to all my needs I felt so at home here and can’t wait to return gluten free people can feel completely safe eating here

I had a quick lunch here on a busy sat afternoon. The tofu seafood hot pot was nicely cooked with assorted seafood such as squid prawn scallop with Japanese tofu. Service was quick and efficient.

good dim sum and service. Always keeps their standard.

Exquisite Chinese food served by an attentive staff. Every course of dinner tasted as authentic as you can get - from spring rolls, Peking Duck, sweet and sour, the beef, and the most fantastic noodle dish. Walked past many times on the way to the theatre - but will be hard to resist in the future.

We went on a Monday lunchtime for birthday celebrations and wow is all I can say! Great service, amazing food and lovely ambiance. They acknowledged my birthday with a treat which was really generous. Will definitely pop in again when am down in MK. Thank you again for making my birthday special.

All of the dim sums are over price. We ordered seven dim sum and the bill was £50 ish. The scallop with prawn siu mai was fresh. Except for this one, all other dim sum was just alright or blend. The yam paste croquette was awful with a weird flavour. The crispy Cheung feng was stale and oily.

Regularly visit Taipan for over 20 years now - fantastic service and authentic high quality food. By far and away the best Chinese restaurant in Milton Keynes and the surrounding areas.

Good food, up to the standards of Hong Kong Cantonese cuisine. Very good service, staff is hardworking and friendly, always remember our family favourite tea and food and service spontaneously. I highly recommend.

Outstanding Sunday yum cha (dim sum) - you’ll usually need to book.

Amazing as always. The salt and chilli chicken wings are to die for. And the spicy Hunan chicken is awesome. Always a great meal and great service. I'll be back soon!

When I was younger I would come here every week . They have the best veg Chinese food ever. Great food, amazing service!!

Best dim sum/Chinese restaurant I have been to in Milton Keynes! The siu mai and har gao was especially delicious and it looked like it was handmade since it looked bigger then other restaurants and tasted fresh! Highly recommend if you are in the area!

A busy restaurant in the heart of Milton Keynes theatre district serving some fantastic and authentic Chinese food. We had a mixed array of starters and main courses. All the courses were freshly cooked and full of flavour. A notable point here is the wide variety of vegetarian items on the menu. The food served was piping hot. The service here is quick but you will not be hurried into finishing your meal to turn a table. Our hosts Simon and Brian were very helpful in selecting items from the menu. There is a well stocked bar here with a wide selection of drinks. Food is not oily and the vegetable dishes had the right crunch to them. The aubergine was excellent and the seafood tasty. If you would like an authentic Chinese meal, this is the place to go. We will visit next time in the area. Thankyou for an excellent meal and the service to match.

We arrived at this restaurant on a Monday and found the place to be quite busy which was a good sign. After a brief delay for the table despite booking we were shown to our table with an apology. The decor is average but well lit. Our host Simon and Brian were very welcoming and took our drinks and food orders. They were also very good at recommendations on selecting courses. We had a variety of starters and main courses which were very flavorsome and freshly cooked. The food was piping hot and not at all oily. The vegetarian selection here is very good and they will accommodate your dietary needs if required. The service here is swift and efficient but you will not be rushed in finishing your meal quickly to turn a table. All the hosts here are very polite and friendly. We enjoyed the food here and will come back when next time in the area . There is a well stocked bar on site with a wide selection of beverages. A nice experience on the food which we all enjoyed and a mention that the menu price reflects the quantity served which is generous. Prices are very reasonable for the area and is good value for the money. Keep up the excellent work and service. Thank you.

I had to look at the previous reviews to make sure i wasn’t at the wrong location. Service is bad, the food is mid! Consider getting more staff to manage the workload.

Went to Taipan and collected a celebratory takeaway meal that went down a treat. From ordering over the telephone in advance to collection, I was most impressed with the speedy service and piping hot food. Taipan is definitely a good place to visit and dine in or take away a wonderful choice of food.

Excellent food. Much improved over the last time we attended. We'll definitely be returning frequently. The szechuan lamb was very good especially.

A real treat. Huge servings and fabulous food

Like most dim sum, it does not come cheap especially when there are only two of us. However we feel the cost was worth it given fresh ingredients were used and the food was delicate and tasty. Fine food indeed. Service was quick and efficient. You can often judge the quality of dim sum by looking at the clientele. 90% were Cantonese speakers.

Solid place for dim sum with fair prices, always full of large tables of Chinese families.

If you're Asian and looking for a taste of home, Taipan is the place to go. Located in an easily accessible road in Louth, this Chinese restaurant offers authentic dishes at an affordable price.

Can not fault anything. The service was best around. We as a group of 4 couldnt decide so we asked for the staff's recomendation and didnt disapoint. The food was all well cooked and we left empty plates and bowls. All the staff were friendly . Would we go back again yes. Would we recommend yes

Can not fault anything. The service was best around. We as a group of 4 couldnt decide so we asked for the staff's recomendation and didnt disapoint. The food was all well cooked and we left empty plates and bowls. All the staff were friendly . Would we go back again yes. Would we recommend yes

We were celebrated the birthday here. We are group of 10-12people, The Staff help to set to a large table for us to seat together. The food, Atmosphere are great.

Simply the best Chinese food anyone in our group had ever had! Amazing service, value and atmosphere. You must eat here!!

Authentic dim sum experience, which can be hard to find in the UK now.

Great food excellent service very reasonably priced to. Definitely go again. Doggy bags to take away. Love it. 🫶😊🤗

Always superb food great service hot and delicious

Family get together at Taipan was a huge hit for us. The choice of food was great and the service was very efficient, considering how packed they were.

genuinely the best chinese in the world

Superb chinese food, the best I've tasted for a while. I will definitely visit again

Wow great food! 👌 best Chinese I've had in ages 😋 🙂👍

We were a big party and took a while to get to us but once we were going it was spot on. Not many staff but they work like lightening. As for the food, well I must say it was the best Chinese I’ve ever eaten and I’ve been to quite a few. Authentic and excellent ingredients. When you ask for a prawn dish it’s a proper prawn, no tiny shrimp. Fabulous

Absolutely delicious meal here, had a set meal and it was amazing! The service was 1st class and the place was immaculate! We will be visiting again on our next visit to MK. Thank you to all staff.

Delicious, great service! Will be back! We all enjoyed every mouthful and are already planning to return in a few weeks. The crispy duck was ny favourite but we had several dishes and everything was lovely

Had lunch today (11th March) my wife's 70th birthday treat. The food was lovely and the manager was brilliant.

During lunch time, the friendly clerk arranged to wait for about 30 minutes to pick up the tickets. Later, I saw that all the late diners had been seated. A lady also asked why she had a seat when she came later than me but not me? There is room for improvement in food quality. The shrimp dumplings and egg tarts are delicious. The golden tripe tastes bad and is just ordinary beef tripe, not golden tripe. The cured radish cake does not include bacon and is just a radish cake. I may not eat it again because I didn’t eat anything in the morning and had diarrhea twice after lunch.

Friendly staff and amazing food. Highly recommended.

Celebrated my birthday here today with 11 family members. Waitresses and waitors were very attentive, food was one of the best I've had, came out quickly considering we were a big table. Staff were very polite and made a special effort to interact with the children too which was nice. Thank you for a great meal!

The taste and atmosphere are good, I personally recommend the chicken feet and bean curd rolls 😉 The siomai was a bit over-steamed that day Most of all, I would like to praise the waiter service for being fast, polite and friendly (Hong Kong style😜)

The customer service was very bad . No smiles threw our food on table. Then they charge service charges for bad service . Not pleased at all .

Vegan options were available: albeit not clearly marked. Service was amazingly friendly, making the atmosphere warm and welcoming for a nice lunch break on way up or down the M1.

Really enjoyed our family meal at Taipan, thank you for looking after us all so well.

What can I say...My family and I have been coming to this lively place for over 11 years and each and every time it's just simply fabulous!The food,the whole atmosphere is always perfect for us and the Team and Service alway is 10 out 10! Thank you so much guys for another great evening and for going extra mile with dessert.😍

Food teast excellent 👌 Customer Service was highly greater. Also, the testy quality food also higher price. But I can go back even price higher because of jamy food.

Best Chinese restaurant in Milton Keynes. Their roasted duck and mixed fried rice are amazing. Great customer service too. Hence, it's always full, even on weekdays.

Great place for a family meal. The food was excellent and the service was great. We will definitely be going back.

This is the 4th visit between post Christmas 23 and 10 Feb 24; previous three visits was for Dim Sum. We went as a group of six for A La Carte dinner. All the dishes were very good except one which was OK, but that was a mixed vegetable dish, so no high expectations anyway. Service was excellent. Food came out orderly with no stopping and starting. Even a late addition was speedily prepared. Staff busy but receptive. Just a hint: You should judge a Chinese Restaurant by the Chinese clientele. If the restaurant isn't up to scratch, they wouldn't return.

We had a meal before going to the Theatre. They do a Theatre deal - 2 choices of a set menu - but you have to ask for it! It's a reasonable price and we've enjoyed it before. However, we immediately became second class citizens. Despite being the first customers and ordering almost immediately, we waited 20 minutes before any food arrived, watching people come in long after us being served and even deliveroo orders being prepared. When the starter arrived it was undercooked and tasteless. The main was better but then we were told it would take 20 minutes to prepare ther desert, do we had ice cream and then left. There are plenty more options of places to eat before the Theatre, so we won't be returning.

Special menu for new year. Ordered too much as the portions were generous.

Lovely selection of dishes on the set menu (£28), friendly service and many Chinese customers which is always a good sign.

Lunch of hot and sour soup, which was excellent, then fried Singaporean vermicelli which was good with lovely plump king prawns. All for 25 quid which I thought was pretty decent value. Service, which I see has been criticised elsewhere, was fine

This is such a mixed bag review and really hope that the owners of this restaurant read this as it is really important for basic customer service. We had a table of 6 booked for 9pm, as much as I know this is late they were very willing to take our booking. We arrived and said that we had a booking and this young woman huffed and puffed at us. I thought there and then this isn’t going to work out too well! She showed us to the table and literally chucked the menus to the middle of the table. We couldn’t be any more of an inconvenience to her. Two of our friends were going to be 10 minutes late and let her know, as you can imagine this went down like a sack of spuds! She said that the rest of us should order and they can order when they arrive. We decided to go with the Hong Kong set menu. Our friends arrived at 21:08 and told them that they can only order a main, no starter. I we were out to celebrate my husband’s birthday so really didn’t want to make a fuss as only felt it would fall on deaf ears. As our friends didn’t want to make a fuss either they just went along with it and she stood over them the whole time until they ordered. Our starters arrived and they are huge portions, so could easily share with our friends that were late, but their main came out at the same time. It was so frustrating. The food is absolutely beautiful, but the service completely spoiled it for us. I am so shocked that we were treated like that. The only reprieve we had was another young waiter and he was really good and made sure that we got drinks throughout the time we were there. We have been to the taipan on many occasions and never had such awful service, it really is such a shame.

The only Chinese restaurant with excellent transportation in downtown MK centre hub

Today was my birthday and even other customers were cheering for me! Not to mention, it’s such an infant friendly environment. The servers were super friendly and cracking jokes with us too. The food also was great. Large portions and delicious meals. I highly recommend. It’s now one of my favourites!!!

As always superb food. You are spoilt for choice but if you like seafood then this is the place. It's not the cheapest place to eat but you'll definitely feel it's worth it after you've eaten here.

Great place to relax and enjoy the meal Friendly staff Had a crispy duck which was excellent We were not impressed with the fish curry it did not look appealing it looked as if a fried fish was immersed into a spicy sauce Overall it was great experience

Wonderful food and service for our family Sunday dinner.

Some of the best food i have ever tasted. By far the best Chinese I've ever experienced. Will be going again. Highly recommend going during lunch for dim sum

Very busy for a Sunday lunch. Service was speedy and excellent, food full of flavour and generous portion control. The Taipan has been consistently good over many years and our favourite go to place when celebrating anything within the family. Very busy on New Year's Day but excellent food.

Food is excellent and the service quick. Perhaps, a bigger site is needed to cater for the large clientele

Always excellent food and service. Been coming for over 7 years and the quality never diminishes

What a find, good sign full of Chinese dinners, the best dumplings ever, I didn't ask, but they tasted homemade, large portions, extensive menue, very friendly staff, car parking close by, enjoy

Fantastic find, amazing dim sum, I think home made, tastes like it is, portion size large, had to do a takeaway, the restaurant was almost full of Chinese people always a good sign, very friendly staff, enjoy

Excellent take away - large order ready on time within 20 minutes. Very friendly staff

Decent Chinese restaurants are starting to become scarce around our neck of the woods. Plenty of take aways but not so many where you can go and sit down. We decided to take the 25 minute journey to Milton Keynes to try Taipan and it was well worth the trip. Four of us, we had Duck, spring rolls and prawn toast starters which we shared between us. For the mains we had a variety if dishes, but all were excellent. Rice was light and not greasy, all the meat was very tender and well flavoured. My wife had the lamb and onion sizzling platter, I had the beef with pepper and honey, my son had the melting pork belly. As many people have mentioned, the decor is dated, but who cares, I did not go there to look at the walls and the food was well worth the visit. Also, as mentioned by other reviewers, there were a lot of Chinese families and customers, something that gives reassurance that the quality is good. The meal was expensive, four of us worked out at £160 and we did not have a lot in the way of drinks. However, this is in the theatre district and I suspect they have to pay a premium to rent here. Also, you do not mind paying more if you are going to enjoy the food. Service was good, I saw many tables where dishes arrived as they were ready, but ours was served all together. I guess it may depend on if you are sharing or not. The table is set with chopsticks but several diners had requested cutlery and it was not an issue. All in all, I would go again, but due to the price it will not be an everyday occurrence. However, next time we fancy going out to a Chinese restaurant, this is likely to be the place.

今日特意揸車去試一下，點心水準尚可，但服務令人失望，原本想試咗些點心才叫碟炒粉麵飯，因服務感覺確實唔多好，最後食完點心就埋單走人。 上菜速度似快餐，收碟速度似迫人埋單，如果外邊有人群排隊，唔洗你迫我都會自己識做埋單讓返張枱做多轉生意，可是根本無人等位。也許每個人對飲茶或嘆茶嘅定義不同，但站在做生意立場去睇，不如學下鼎泰豐咁講明一小時十五分鐘用膳，明買明賣，一定無投訴。 點都好，想食快餐嘅就可以一試。我本人就無下次了

Love this place the dim sum is ace

Great service, great food, great place to eat before the theater. Ask for pre theater menu on arrival.

Food excellent but a bit pricey

Good food, just a shame for the rude staff. Took my child’s drink off of them upon entering the restaurant, then gave it back once they found out it was empty. Good move buddy.

The food here is delicious! Dim sum is one of the best you can find and their stir-fry is great.

Great food and service. Cannot fault the duck.

Tasty fujian fried rice with sauce, steam dim sum was freshly made to order Fried hot food It takes less than 10 minutes arrived after ordered, steaming hot dish take a bit longer 15/20 minutes. Overall is speedy and smooth on services at Saturday noon Been there few times, overall very happy with the quality of food and price. Parking space also nearby and plenty of shop to visit surrounding this restaurant Great for weekend half day activities trips

We were seated immediately upon arrival.Taipan hasn’t change for years. I hope the owner spends some for redecoration, their decor has been like this for 20 odd years . Anyway, the food could have been perfect if not for MSG.Our mouths was still covered by it even after next day. You don’t need this poison as the food doesn’t need it, it just ruins the taste buds of your customers. Please don’t let your waiters stand near the tables so your patrons can eat in peace without being looked at by them. It’s just too much. I wouldn’t be rushing back again.

Easy booking, good food, fast service, decent cost.

Efficient service, delicious food, classy ambiance, and great location. I love dining here. A little pricey, but I highly recommend.

Excellent efficient service, wonderful food highly recommend. Will definitely be back make sure you book as gets very busy.

Fast and efficient service. Staff couldnt have been more helpful. Even provided a dish that was not on the menu. Topped up cucumber and celery sticks for the duck dish. The food was lovely and tasty. Couldn't eat it all. Would highly recommend and hopefully will return in the future.

Food was great, but a bit expensive.

I order from here quite often and I can't fault the food at all but they need to increase the amount of sauce they give you. My chicken satay for example came with the tiniest tub of satay maybe 15ml worth. It should be drenched in satay

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If you go to a Chinese restaurant and it's almost totally full with Chinese customers, you can be pretty sure the food is good and authentic. So this place ticks all those boxes. Decor wise is a bit bland and dated, but the food makes up for it. We were seated quick and even though the place was very full service was quick and mostly efficient (we had a dish missed and it took some time to finally come). I think no matter what you order your always looking at other tables because the food is quite unique and different looking. And that's the minor issue... its hard to know what your ordering. Its a place you need to go to 2 or 3 times.

Best Chinese restaurant in Milton Keynes

Some of the best Chinese cuisine we have encountered. Authentic and refreshing. Totally recommended. We visit here every time we come to Milton Keynes and have not been let down yet.

Amazing authentic chinese food with great service

Regularly visit this place and not once have I been disappointed. Food quality is top notch. Worth checking their menu before you go as there's so much choice. It may seem like each dish is a bit pricy BUT the portions are huge. One starter, one rice and one main is easily enough for 2 people to share and be full so although each dish may seem pricey, for the amount you get it's really very reasonable. The service is also great, always greeted as priority, food comes out quick and the staff are all lovely and professional. Highly reccomend!

So, it's the first time at Taipan. Overall, I liked it. 👍 I'm going to be honest, I think it has the potential to be much better and it wouldn't take much. Don't serve canned drinks and roof temp ones at that, pour it into a glass before service. The atmosphere could be made better with a refresh look and music. There could have been music, I didn't hear it. Prices are a little high also. But apart from these it was a good place to eat.

A lovely place for food with friends

Went for pre-theatre dinner and it was a good choice. The food was very good and service was efficient. We had the pre-show special menu for 2 people and there was lots to eat. We were both hungry but still more than sufficient for 2 people. The quantities could have easily fed three people. Nice, clean decor but the lighting could have been dimmed more to create a better atmosphere. Customer service wasnt great - our soft drinks were served with the can and a glass. A little ice and lemon and poured for us would have been nice given the price of the meal was mid-range. Our compliments on the food were brushed aside. If youre after a good, tasty, speedy, no frills meal this is the place for you.

Taipan, situated in the bustling heart of Milton Keynes, is an absolute gem for lovers of Chinese cuisine. The menu is an exciting fusion of traditional Cantonese dishes and contemporary twists on classic Chinese fare. From the moment we walked in, the experience was elevated by a truly warm and engaging team who made us feel right at home. The food was a delightful journey for the taste buds. Each dish was packed full of authentic flavours, perfectly balanced between spices and subtleties. Whether you're a purist who favours the traditional offerings or an adventurous diner eager to try modern takes on the classics, Taipan has something for everyone. The staff were incredibly friendly and engaging, enhancing the dining experience immeasurably. They were keen to offer recommendations and seemed genuinely invested in ensuring we enjoyed our meal, which we most certainly did. In summary, Taipan is not just a restaurant; it's a culinary experience set within a welcoming atmosphere, helmed by a stellar team. If you find yourself in Milton Keynes with a craving for Chinese cuisine, Taipan should be at the top of your list.