Xian in Bromley

Xian is a finely tuned machine of a restaraunt. Nobody waits around for too long but nobody is rushed either. The staff are super efficient but friendly and happy to accomodate any request. Victor, the propriator, is charming and welcoming and chatty without being overwhelming and makes everybody feel very special. It really feels like a restaraunt for a very special occasion, a real treat, but when the bill comes you realise it is no more expensive than a meal at a high street chain restaraunt. The food is exquisite. Always fresh and hot and sizzling and absolutely delicious. The portion sizes are very generous. The flavours are amazing whatever you might choose and the set meals are very good value and a proper feast. I haven't had finer chinese food anywhere in London including Soho. I have been here so many times and have always had such a great time. Book in advance, especially for the weekend as it is always packed and the atmosphere is fantastic, with groups of people and families having such a great time, the staff buzzing around and the atmosphere so much fun. As we go as a couple we often get a little table in the middle of the restaraunt and they always apologise for it but it's great because we get to people watch all their customers having fun.

Returned here last night after a 10 year absence and I’m pleased to report, despite a few iffy reviews on here, that this place still does the best Chinese food for miles around. We had a set meal for 2 and absolutely delicious. Great to see Victor (o great one) still at the helm being the host with the most. Do try this place if you haven’t already, it’s the best !

Sensational meal with superb service. Makes such a change for Chinese food to be fresh cooked to order rather than produced by one of the large suppliers. We’ve had a number of meals at Xian now and they’ve always been top drawer.

The food was tasty. Atmosphere was good

Quite simply the best Chinese restaurant. Great good with amazing service. Gary Rhodes also loved this place and once came here 30+ times in one year.

We had takeaway, probably the best Chinese takeaway we have ever had. Absolutely gorgeous 😍

Fantastic food, service and atmosphere

We were visiting from Australia and had the most beautiful dinner here on our first night. The food, service and atmosphere was sensational. We were served only the most freshest and delicious meals. The staff and owner were very welcoming and made our experience so personal. We couldn’t leave our stay without visiting a second time. Definitely a restaurant not to miss!!

We have just had a takeaway from Xian costing £51.00 and it was terrible. The Prawn on Toast was so bad you could not eat them and looked like it had been left over from Lunch Trade. The three dishes were so dry and unappealing and looked a mess. So so disappointing . Xian has not got anywhere to complain to on their website. Will not use this again.

Lunch has not improved since a change of supplier. The very slow delivery of food for lunchtimes is a problem and communication between the bar where orders are placed and the kitchen a few yards away always appears to carry miscommunication. The service from the waiting service always come with a smile even when errors are made that require correction.

Best Chinese in the South East. Can't wait to book a table and go back. Janet and David.

Not eaten here for many years as Orpington is off our radar. The food is still superb, good portions and very reasonable for what you get. Xian makes you realise what poor Chinese food we get from our local takeaways. It's chalk and cheese. That is why the restaurant was full on a Tuesday evening!

Absolutely Excellent food - atmosphere - and service. A real Jewel in High St Orpington. Best Chinese ever. Always made to feel welcome, never yet had a bad experience.

We had a family birthday meal at this restaurant on Wednesday delayed by a year as this time last year the establishment was closed for decoration. Going on recommendations from over a year ago I booked. The service was good no complaints there but the food was very sub standard. The starters were ok and the crispy duck was fine. However cutting it up directly outside a toilet is a no no! This I never knew about until I got home and was told. If I had known it would have been sent back. All the mains were tasteless undercooked or overcooked unless your a sugar fanatic this place is not for you. Very disappointed indeed. Will not be returning.

I cannot understand the price or reviews for this place - the food was vile. Crispy duck was shredded by the toilet. I’d actually go as far as to say this is the worst Chinese I’ve ever had.

It was all very meh. This previously buzzing restaurant used to be a great place years ago, but has gone off the boil in recent years and there are rumours of closure as the owner retires. This would make sense. The menu hasn't changed in eons and the appearance of the whole place has started to look rather drab and shabby. The scallops, on the menu, were not available but nobody explained this when we were seated and when we queried this we were met with an indifferent shrug. The food and service generally just wasn't up to its standard we had enjoyed over previous years, consistent with the consistent steady decline in recent experience. The Mongolian lamb was not lamb. It was either mutton or it was off. The rest of the food was similarly disappointing. I barely ate a thing. Sadly Orpington has pretty much exclusively terrible restaurants and perhaps the declining standards at Xian is partially reflective of this as a symbol of Orpington's continued general decline and the fact that there is little competition. If it were not for visiting friends we would not have come here. We are unlikely to return, unless there is an overhaul - which given our history with Xian we would certainly very much give it another chance, but things will have to change first.

Chinese food for non Chinese . Not authentic but service was very good. Tried hard to accommodate. Served the purpose but don’t need to return

Xian is a really special night out. They are always busy so make sure to book a table well in advance, especially for large groups. The atmosphere is buzzing with waiting staff bustling around with armfuls of steaming and sizzling dishes, yet while the operation looks chaotic it is highly organised so nobody is left waiting too long. The host is charming and so welcoming and seems to remember everyone and always has time to chat. This could be a special occasion only venue but the prices are very reasonable so there's no reason you wouldn't make it a regular go to night out. The food is always delicious and freshly cooked and piping hot. The set menus are very good value with well balanced flavours. 5 star restaurant that I've never been disappointed with any aspect of the evening

This place offers amazing quality and tasty authentic Chinese dishes. The sizzling steak and prawns are a must! The atmosphere is buzzing and the prices reasonable!

Amazing food (that also caters for vegans), friendly staff, nice atmosphere, I highly recommend it. Great for occasions and takeaways.

Good food! Turned out to be Chinese new year and they still accommodated us.

Always been a great favourite of mine over the years You and I know good Chinese restaurants and takeaway are hard to come by If you have not tried xian its definitely worth A look in They have a few famous footballer customers i won't mention any names ex Manchester united player is one Food is very tasty Service runs like clockwork Business is run by a very respected business man Carry on the good work

Best Chinese around... absolutely love it.

One of the best restaurants I have been so far! The owner of the restaurant is very friendly and very humble, the whole staff is very friendly and welcoming. The food is always fresh and super tasty! I highly recommend!

Very professional Chinese restaurant, had good food here .

Delicious food, excellent service. The waitress was very kind and assisted our order, gave relevant information and instructions.

Been going to this place with my parents for years and it never disappoints, every time I go I remember how nice the food is! Love the lettuce puffs! Victor always makes an effort to talk to us and catch up which is appreciated.

My husband and I booked Xian for a Friday evening, just the two of us. The place was pleasantly busy but not overly crowded and we had a small table close to the rear of the restaurant. Our drinks were ordered straight away and the table already had prawn crackers to nibble on while you chose your meal. We were pleasantly surprised to be given glasses of iced water as well as our chosen drinks. The water was topped up over the duration of the evening as well. We chose a set meal C, and on asking for a substitution for one of the dishes, that wasn’t seen as a problem to change it. The mixed starters of prawn toast, ribs, spring rolls and satay chicken skewers were tasty and were served with two sauces and a finger bowl for any messy digits. The meal included crispy duck as a second starter with more than enough meat for the six pancakes that came with it. Service of the mains was prompt and hot and we found more than a match for our eventual stuffed bellies. To finish, we ordered a jasmine tea each which came in a pot with more than enough for several refills. The service was very attentive with drink re-orders timely offered and quick table service of your food but not feeling rushed or pushed out. The restaurant manager/host was a really friendly soul to all over the evening and he even offered us a free drink after having paid our bill. My husband accepted the brandy offered but I, being the night’s chauffeur, sadly, had to decline but a very nice touch on his part. The service was excellent and the food very good. Tonight was our first visit but will certainly not be our last.

Quality food. Great service, very attentive. Best Chinese restaurant I've been to in a very long time. Highly recommended.

Wow, what can I say 23 years of coming to this restaurant Victor you’re the man Connie amazing waitress we love the food we love the vibe Victor’s parents, we love you so much we just love this restaurant so much

Amazing as always, the food is always so yummy!

When my family & I wanted to treat ourselves & celebrate special occasions, Xian has been the place we would go & we were never disappointed. We have made so many memories & celebrated so much at Xian over the years. I am so pleased Xians is still here. We moved away in 1996 & still remember Xians as being our family favourite, plus we stole an ashtray, (because you could smoke in the restaurant back in those days!-I know disgusting!) which is in the same condition today as when we took it. Sorry Xian!! They obviously provide the same quality, day in, day out as they did for us nearly 30 years ago. They truly deserve celebrating! Regards, To Xi’an from The Jones’ Ps. Sorry we nicked your ash tray. xxx

When my family & I wanted to treat ourselves & celebrate special occasions, Xian has been the place we would go & we were never disappointed. We have made so many memories & celebrated so much at Xian over the years. I am so pleased Xians is still going. We moved away in 1997 & we still remember Xi’an as being our family favourite, (plus we stole an ashtray, because you could smoke in restaurants back in those days!-I know disgusting!) and I still have it! My point is, it is our souvenir & is in the same condition today as when we took it. (Sorry Xi’an!) So they are obviously providing the same quality, day in, day out as they did for us nearly 30 years ago. They truly deserve celebrating! Regards, To Xi’an from The Jones’ Ps. Sorry we nicked your ash tray. xxx

Excellent food, great service from friendly staff. Great value for the price. Excellent experience.

Quality food with great services.

Went there for lunch. Did not have to book. Nice decor, good food, fantastic and attentive staff, brilliant service!

Always go here for any special occasions. Great service, delicious food.

The best Chinese in Bromley and Orpington! A wonderful meal for my husbands birthday! Staff are fantastic, they go above and beyond for customers and are excellent with children! Food is great quality and reasonably priced! We was let down by a Chinese restaurant we use regularly and phoned xians to see if they could fit us in, straight away they said yes and the table was ready when we arrived 15 minutes later! Thank you very much!

The food is amazing!! The owner was such a lovely bloke as well! He made me and my wife very welcome. Highly recommended 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Every thing about this restaurant is great, except it would be fantastic if they changed the menu from time to time.

Very nice place to eat and foot was delicious.

Eat lunch here quite regularly and have never had a bad experience. The quality and choice of menu is superb, the staff are very friendly and welcoming and efficient. Altogether, an absolute gem.

We had an early dinner on a Friday and had the set meal which was great. The restaurant was busy and had an excellent atmosphere.

Eight people, cost £360.00 We had: Whole crispy duck Seaweed 2x sweet and sour pork 1xchucjen and cashew 1 crispy chilli beef 1 tofu thing 2 spare ribs 1 gong boa chicken 2 egg fried rice 1 plain rice 4 portions of apple banana fritters and ice cream Two bottles of wine. It's not bad. Good service. Food came a little too quickly for comfort. Pretty standard Chinese fare, nothing especially well cooked. Very good buzz to restaurant on a Sunday night. Adequate Chinese food.

Love Xians great food, Fab atmosphere .

Superb restaurant. Amazing food and fantastic service. Can only recommend and will return as soon as possible!

Shocked by price of drinks...2 x glasses of wine and a small Chinese beer £32.50. Food was good but again a tad overpriced. Central London prices in Orpington.

Moved to nearby 2 years ago and have just came across this gem. Every single dish we ate was tasty and delicious. We will definitely become regulars here :)

Just had a lovely dinner at Xian. Was on our bucket list for long finally managed to book a table today.

Came for my birthday dinner - absolutely fantastic. Highly recommend booking in advance as it gets very busy, we tried to do a walk in a few weeks back and were unsuccessful

Blacklock always has excellent food but the service tonight was like being at a small family owned place. Such energy and friendliness. Jim, our main waiter was just so lovely. I'd shared that I'd had a difficult day at work and he gave me a card saying the restaurant wishes me all the best and sod my boss! How thoughtful and made me smile! The waitress provided great wine suggestions. They couldn't have been nicer or provided better service, alongside excellent service. What more could you want?!

Great to see you open again. We missed you. Food was delicious and great service Hope to see you soon

Old Orpington favourite. Reliable and feels like a special experience every time. It’s not The Ivy of course, but it is so much more than just another oriental restaurant. Been coming here when I’m in the area for nearly 25 years. It’s a sound choice.

I don’t recognise at all the negative reviews on here. This restaurant is top class not some “frozen” chip bar etc. A top chef happens to eat in this restaurant often! Take out is exceptionally good also

We have been visiting as a family, both for occasions and just for a meal out, for close to a decade now. It has never failed once. Ambiance is great, busy but comfortable, service is very prompt and efficient, and the food has always been excellent, never ordered anything that was less than perfect.

My favourite Chinese and always get everything right, the service, the food, the ambience and Victor and his family that always make us feel special

Best Chinese food I’ve taste. I’m a fussy eater and they accommodate the fish according to my taste. Staffs so lovely and the owner always always makes you so welcome and at ease. Every week we eat out there or we order.

I’ve been eating in xian for 20 odd years , Saturday was my first since lockdown it was superb , great service as always and the food was as good as it’s ever been , incredible that it’s been so good for so long .

Ha sido un momento muy difícil para los restaurantes y me alegró mucho ver que el Xian volvía a abrir. Mi esposa y yo fuimos a una pequeña celebración y la comida y el personal fueron geniales. Decidimos probar algunos platos diferentes y no nos decepcionó. Me impresionaron las precauciones que se tomaron y me sentí muy seguro.

Love the food here ♥️ Never disapointed always have a lovely meal here one of my fav takeaways .................

Reservé para comer aquí de forma espontánea, ya que he escuchado críticas favorables sobre el lugar. Llegamos allí y todo el personal fue muy hospitalario. Decidimos pedir el menú fijo C. Mi pareja, que no es fanática de los mariscos, se mostró un poco escéptica, sin embargo, tenía la tostada de gambas y el plato principal de gambas. Siguiendo con esto, es seguro decir que se ha convertido. Al ser extremadamente críticos, la comida se sirvió rápidamente entre platos, pero después de pedir un descanso para fumar, disminuyeron la velocidad. Lo recomiendo encarecidamente y 100% volveré.

Recientemente nos mudamos a la zona, y siempre he oído que este restaurante ERA 10/10 para la comida.Pedimos una comida para llevar anoche, y quedé muy decepcionado. La comida estaba seca, patatas fritas congeladas y no caseras, las salsas eran horribles. Para ser un restaurante con tan buena reputación, estoy muy decepcionado. No recomendaría este lugar en absoluto, y no volveremos para darle una segunda oportunidad. ¿Muy pobre y decepcionante?

Tuve una deliciosa comida para llevar de Xian. Fue mi primera visita a este restaurante. El servicio fue bueno, el restaurante estaba limpio cuando llamé para hacer el pedido y lo envolvieron todo bien. La comida llegó rápidamente. Probamos algunos platos de pollo, varios acompañamientos y arroz frito con huevo. Todo estaba muy sabroso y caliente, con raciones de buen tamaño. Definitivamente volvería a comprar comida de Xian.

given this place a couple of chances to improve it doesn't happen always rush out rush out they work on profit by turnover ive worked in hospitality as my daughter does now zians is a disgrace

Went to Xian another good evening and excellent meal and service. They still were busy dispite being a couple of covers down, people self isolating. However the service was ten out of ten and the food was excellent very tasty and well presented. We decided to go off the set menu and it was worth it for the little extra cost involved. The vegetable dish was lovely nice and fresh and not soggy like in some places. Also the sizzling beef and sweet and sour pork, was really good too. No hesitation in recommending this place just book, a couple of weeks ahead for a weekend as once the panic attacks are over this place will be full, and I can see why.

I have been coming here for years and only just realised I have never reviewed before. I always recommend this place to friends and family and have always had rave reviews for the food, service and overall quality of the meal. The staff are always friendly and happy help and the ambience is great. The set meals offer a variety of dishes to try all of which were all great (tried C this time) Would recommend booking well in advance to ensure you can get a table.

The interior is well decorated and service is welcoming. Ordered the set menu C. The starter was very good, the ribs were cooked well and had a good flavour but given the items in the dish, sweet and sour sauce is a must but was lacking. The rest of the dishes were decent and not too salty. The roast pork however was the worst pork I have had. The meat was not tender, fatty and not heated enough. There were also a lot of 'end bits' of char siu rather than the better more succulent middle parts. Overall not bad and would consider going again but I'd definitely steer clear of the pork if I did go back.

13 Dec Xian. Haven't visited in years and now remember what I've been missing! Had the Christmas menu, which was really excellent and such good value for money! The dishes included lobster, steak, etc, were all perfectly prepared and cooked (delicious and nicely presented) and good size portions. And to top it off we were offered any drink on the house to finish. Very generous. Will definitely return ASAP.

Make sure you book well in advance. Xian must be the busiest orthentic Chinese restaurant in Kent. The variety of wonderfully unusual Chinese dishes The wonderfull ambiance and friendly staff. Recommend for small and large groups.

Excellent food, great service. Best Chinese food in Orpington and nearby areas. Lots of vegetarian options. A personal favourite.

La comida es fantástica, el servicio es excelente y el ambiente es genial. El dueño siempre está en el restaurante trabajando y muy amable. Es recomendable reservar con anticipación ya que se llena mucho y no es un gran restaurante. Seguimos volviendo una y otra vez.

I have visited this restaurant a few times and always loved it. They are attentive, staff are friendly and on this visit I had the opportunity to meet the owner and he was a true gentleman. Would highly recommend eating here!

Lovely evening, food was excellent the staff were very friendly and attentive. Would definitely recommend it.

外國唐人餐館很難有寄望，Xian不算太差餐館，但並非食完令你想下次再幫襯果類。門外貼滿星星貼紙，但水平卻名不乎實。

Lo he usado para llevar a lo largo de los años y la comida en general está bien pero es cara para lo que obtienes. Acabo de entrar y me dijeron que se niegan sin contacto ya que han tenido problemas para no obtener el dinero. Dije que nunca había oído hablar de esto antes, pero incluso el gerente se acercó y me dijo que necesitaba ingresar mi número de PIN. Le expliqué que no me gusta hacerlo, de ahí la razón por la que muchos usan contacto sin contacto, pero fue en vano. Es bastante triste que me hayan conocido por mi nombre durante años y no lo volverán a usar.

I’m writing this from the restaurant, booked a week ago got a table in the middle of the restaurant non stop people walking both sides of you no peace at all. Prosecco flat sent it back next glass the same. Food mediocre at best. We wouldn’t come back

We dropped in on the off chance of a seat this evening. Welcomed by 3 really friendly members of the staff. Thoroughly enjoyed our starters and also the mains. Good bottle of Chilean Sauvignon Blanc to wash it down. The place was spotless including the toilets. We have often thought we'd go in and never quite made it since the restaurant first opened in the 1990's!! We will be going again though. Perhaps at the weekend it would be a bit tight for the seating but we had gone in about 6 pm on a Thursday so it was OK

Have reviewed here before thought we would try midweek again as weekends are busy. food ok service ok but for me its still too crammed in. Then on checking Scores on the Doors a lowly 2, will wait a few years again.

Our first time at XIAN, and very good, restored my love of Chinese food, after some bad experiences at other places. The food was superb, and each dish came up well presented and at a good pace so we were not rushed over the courses. Staff very attentive, friendly service and good atmosphere. No hesitation to recommend this restaurant, and look forward to going again and enjoying another great meal. I would suggest that you book to avoid disappointment as restaurant very busy, and I can see why.

Best Chinese we have had for a long time. We would recommend this & the service is very prompt. nice interior.

Don’t expect a quiet romantic night here. It is very good but very busy. The food is really good- everything perfect but it is noisy. Worth it for the food and service though. A real treat for the senses. You won’t be disappointed!

Another lovely dinner, cannot beat it! Wouldn’t go anywhere else for a chinese in the area. Perfect for a weekend dinner or celebration! Will keep coming back!

The service was excellent and the food was very delicious. The gentleman who serve us was very much customer orientated and was generous to offer me different wine to taste until I found the right one.

I have been eating here since I was a toddler (now 42) it has always been amazing. The best Chinese restaurant in South London.

I have eaten in this restaurant many times over the years and have always enjoyed the excellent food including very good service, the ambience of the restaurant is 2nd to none with the owners and staff making you feel very welcome, almost like you’re part of the family.

Excellent food, served in good time. It's a great shame that they've crammed too many tables in, as it makes it feel claustrophobic & it's also very difficult to hold a conversation with your fellow diners without shouting constantly.

This place USED to be a sensation.

I went here with friends on a Friday night which was booked for 7pm a couple of weeks in advanced as it does get busy. We Was sitting down talking over drinks and felt a little rushed and pressured to pick our food by the waitresse. We had one of the set course. The food was very tasty not greasy at all. All the dishes came out pretty quick, and by the end we all were totally stuffed. It was a very enjoyable meal. I would like to come back here again to try more of the menu.

The customer service was appalling, none of the staff want to serve you or take your order, no customer checkbacks. Although most of the food was good, my friends had food poisoning after the meal. We ate there on Monday evening and it was the only meal we had together as a reunion. On Wednesday, I had a very bad fever and chills and had been throwing up. I had to take the day off work and have lost my appetite since and still feel sick. My friends have both felt sick as well as symptoms of food poisoning. One friend can't keep anything down him as he is so sick and has to go to A&E.; Someone really needs to check the hygiene of this place as clearly the restaurant does not care about the quality of its food or customer service.

Took my sister again to celebrate the occasion of the birthday of our late mother (2nd year on the bounce) for a midweek lunch. Both had a starter and main and a couple of soft drinks. As always restaurant was busy, service was excellent and food superb. If you haven't been - just go! If you have Chinese elsewhere - why??

We visited with my wife and 3 months old at lunch time and ordered their lunch set menu. Staff was smiling and neat all the time. All food was delicious, smoked chicken starter was amazing.

Our first time at this restaurant we had read about and it didn't disappoint. The staff were friendly and efficient with fast, good service. The food was stunning, way above the usual Chinese. Prices were reasonable and the house wine was good though I prefer jasmine tea with Chinese food so we had a big pot. A lively restaurant and plenty of people obviously local and returning. Best to book as it is very busy.

Food is always beautiful here I get a takeaway from here and probably drive past 6 other Chinese restaurants to get to this one it’s worth the 10 minute drive as the food is alway perfect ❤️❤️❤️❤️👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

This is my favourite Chinese restaurant by far. The food is always amazing and service is always friendly and attentive. Small restaurant but full of atmosphere

We came across this restaurant after a visit to Crofton Roman Villa near Orpington station, it was a fair walk and we were quite peckish, we arrived about 1.0ish and were immediately shown to a table, we were quickly served with drinks and the fixed menu and the main menu, we all chose the fixed menu and it was more than enough for all of us, we just managed to clear it all but for a small amount of rice, during the whole meal we were attended to regularly, we were asked if we would like any deserts as the kitchen staff would like to go home, it was then that we realised we were the only people in the restaurant, we asked if we could order liquors and were told it was fine and when they came we were told not to rush as there was no hurry. All in all this was a very pleasant experience, great food, excellent service and the ambiance of the premises was nice. We left at 2.30 and assumed that the opening hours were 12.00 - 2.00 thoroughly recommend this venue, the cost was just under £60.00 including a bottle of wine and a pot of China tea.

This has got to be the number one Chinese restaurant south of the River Thames. All i can say is excellent. But you must book well in advance. Once you have been you will most certainly go back.

Ordinary food in a dated dingy and cramped place. Staff were very rude in their service and also hurt my little 8 year old in the way they moved the table. we decided to walk away. Enter if you like being served by aroggant rude people.

Comí aquí un sábado por la noche para celebrar el cumpleaños de mi madre. Comenzó con un poco de sal y pimienta, calamares, champiñones y langostinos antes de pasar al marisco mixto con entremeses. Lo más destacado fueron los tostados de langostinos que eran dos veces más que los comidos en otros lugares y cargados con langostinos. Luego nos movimos en el pato crujiente rallado que bueno pero bastante estándar. Luego terminó con gambas en anacardo y frijoles amarillos, carne crujiente rallada, carne de cerdo agridulce, arroz especial para amigos y fideos de Singapur. Todo lo cual estaba bien, pero tal vez le faltaba un poco de profundidad de sabor. El restaurante estaba abarrotado, obviamente haciendo algo bien.

He trabajado en Soho durante los últimos diez años y tengo el privilegio de estar a tiro de piedra de las gemas de Chinatown como Four Seasons. Y para una experiencia china más selecta / elegante, Kai, China Tang y Hakkasan también están cerca. Tengo la suerte de tener acceso fácil a la comida china de primera calidad.

Yet again amazing food and a wonderful evening at Xians! Hands down THE BEST chinese around. Generous portions, food cooked to perfection and attentive staff. Most certainly will be coming back here!