yimwah express in Cambridge

Great noodles and good selection. authentic and friendly staff 😄

Family run Chinese restaurant located at world known famous city - Cambridge. Lots of variety traditional Cantonese, roasted pork and fried rice or noodles to fulfill your tummy.

Reliably great Chinese food in Cambridge. I really like the plate rice with crispy pork belly. You can ask for some chilli to go with it if you like. The food tastes fresh and high quality.

Food is amazing , excellent. Definetly go here if you love proper Chinese food. BBQ meats were excellent, salt and pepper prawns were lovely. Just an excellent Chinese

Probably the best Chinese place in Cambridge (I tried a few and this is the best so far). The food tastes fresh and delicious, the prices are fair for the amount of food and its quality. Service was likewise good, polite and attentive. The menu has many different dishes and options, don't feel afraid to ask the waitress their recommendations. The atmosphere is nice, but the place is not the newest in town nor the fanciest. Definitely recommend for a dinner with friends, family or if you love Chinese cuisine.

Probably the best Chinese place in Cambridge (I tried a few and this is the best so far). The food tastes fresh and delicious, the prices are fair for the amount of food and its quality. Service was likewise good, polite and attentive. The menu has many different dishes and options, don't feel afraid to ask the waitress their recommendations. The atmosphere is nice, but the place is not the newest in town nor the fanciest. Definitely recommend for a dinner with friends, family or if you love Chinese cuisine.

Excellent Chinese food, can recommend Tom Yam Gai for starter and Sizzling chicken satay. Tofu crispy salt and chilli was like little fluffy clouds - superb.

Great little restaurant, the food is tasty and service good.

As visiting Americans, we were blown away by this restaurant—so much so that we’re envious it’s not in the States! It easily topped our list of dining experiences, even amidst the exceptional food we've had in Cambridge and London. The food was outstanding across the board. The prawn toast was a standout, and I’ll be thinking about it for years to come. Pro tip: dip it in chili oil for an extra burst of flavor. We also tried the steamed short ribs in black bean sauce, which my husband rated 10/10. The beef in chili oil was equally impressive—tender and flavorful. The eggplant was perfectly cooked, not mushy, and the bean sprouts were a delicious finale after the meat. The chow mein was a perfect 10/10, with vegetables charred just right—flavorful without being burnt—and noodles that were chewy yet not greasy. The braised pork belly was also a highlight, tender and succulent with an amazing sauce. The servers were kind, and it was a lovely touch to have the chef personally bring our dishes to the table. We’ll definitely be back before we head home to America!

Everything was perfect, the food and definitely the staff. They were all so welcoming to me. I ordered sweet and sour chicken with egg fried rice, it was the best I have ever had. This might be the best Chinese restaurant ever. I will definitely be back. Worth all the 5 stars.

Everything in the room, from the floor to the food, is all mainland-style. It’s expensive and the attitude is bad. 👎 Once you get it, there will be no next time.

Such great food. Well worth a visit if you're looking for deep flavours and authentic cuisine

Always a wonderful meal every time we go!

The food WAS amazing as u can see

Food is OK. Nothing fancy. A service charge is printed on my bill without my consent.

Best Chinese food in Cambridge - authentic cantonese food cooked by what looks like a family who have worked and cooked in this place for years. As good as some restaurants in London Chinatown and elsewhere, if not better. Particualy the roast meats, and at good value.

Every dish is delicious, the service staff is friendly, and the restaurant environment is clean and comfortable. good tasty, nice waitress.

Authentic Hong Kong food. Reasonable prices although rice quite expensive 5£ as a side. Ordered roasted duck, pork and chicken and mayo tofu. Portions size ok for 2 people. Very fast service.

Have been to many Chinese restaurants and this is the best. Would recommend roast duck and crispy pork.

Amazing food! Garlic stir fry veggies, roasted pork belly and the shredded chicken with jellyfish are so good! Totally satisfied in having these authentic Cantonese dishes that I miss so much The waiters were very polite and efficient. We had a 4-person table even though we are only 2. Overall a very great dining experience!

Could do with a tidy up and a lick of paint, but decent food and friendly enough service

So this place is close to Charlie chan. For those who want roast meat, this place is key. Good service, fresh smelling meat and nice atmosphere all contribute to a 5 star review. Nice for people who are interested in roast meat and a chinese cuisine. Remember to book a table as well!

The Char Siu is amazing! Very authentic food menu.

Very average Cantonese food, too much starch and salt. Food came out too quickly in my opinion - suspect a lot of it is batched cooked and reheated. Service is also average. Atmosphere also average, floors can get very greasy. I have tried 4 times now, so I think this review is fair. I don’t think I will come back unless I’m desperate for a place to eat. Honestly this restaurant won’t even survive a year if they served food like this in Chinese countries like HK, China, Sg/Malaysia. Probably fold due to competition and better quality!

The roast duck at this restaurant is ok and I have ordered takeout many times. Taking advantage of the 20% off today, I took the risk and ordered boiled fish and kung pao chicken. It turned out to be a scam... the boiled fish actually contained eggplant, which was so salty and oily that it felt like not even a drop of water was used! The recipe of Kung Pao Chicken is also quite unique, making you wonder if you ordered the wrong dish, it’s so sweet. Conclusion: If he learns well from now on, his family will only be able to order roast duck.

Unfortunate experience with food but kind service

Really enjoyed this restaurant even though the place was a little worn, but you don't eat the place you eat the food. The service was excellent, as was the food too. The only disappointment was the price!!, as I settled the bill by cash and not told of the service charge and giving another 10% tip too which I think is a little naughty, I would go back again as the food was good, I think in future its card not cash and no tip just the service charge!.

Amazing!! Exterior nothing much to look at, but an authentic hidden gem. Fresh flavoursome food, good portion size, friendly staff and reasonably priced. Will definitely visit again!! Thank you

Really friendly accommodating staff and great food 😊

Unbelievably quick service, food was delicious, very friendly staff!

Good choices. We ordered 5 dishes and all were very good. The dishes were served ‘express’ (as per the name), but quality and taste’re first class 👍👍 Very pleasant services, an exception for Chinese restaurant.

The best Cantonese roast pork and duck!!! Don't go anywhere else for it!! All the food we tried was very tasty!! We came back many times! Nice service too! Highly recommended!!

Authentic cantonese food. Place is always packed with people. However, you need not wait long. Worth the try and food is value for money.

In March, we traveled from Canada to the UK and arrived in Cambridge. My parents didn't want to eat Western food, so we chose this Chinese restaurant. The taste of the dishes was average, but acceptable. However, the service was very poor; the waiters didn't even smile and made us feel as if we owed them money. When we paid in cash at the end, the waiter pretended not to know anything about the 10% discount for cash payment.

Highly recommended. Fun atmosphere. Food absolutely amazing. Service was friendly and hospitable. My parents birthday (80 and 85). They loved it 🥰 I loved the slightly fast pasted vibe and the 80’s decor!! .. lots of locals eating. Don’t let the look put you off. Fresh food, great taste, one of the best Chinese I have ever been to. It was so busy that they mixed our bill up with another table (honest mistake) Only talking £20 but they went to the effort of contacting us to let us know. Refund sorted, so impressed with the honesty and resolution.. we didn’t even realise!! Thank you so much., can’t recommend enough.

Authentic taste, considered a good Hong Kong style chef

Food is delicious. Crispy roast pork is excellent. Lucky to have this near by as you won't find better crispy roast pork anywhere!

20240403 Heard good comments, ordered deliveries, still impressed by the food here. 雙拼：叉燒&脆皮豬肉 Char Siu is beautifully seasoned and colored and comes a good balance of tender lean meat and a little fat. Crispy pork belly is really crispy, without being too oily. There can be maybe a little more salt/pepper in comparison with the char siu, but tasty nonetheless. The sauce is delicious and not greasy at all. The cabbage at the bottom is wonderfully soaked in flavor. 蘿蔔糕 Turnip cakes are house-made and quite different from the common ones. There are much more turnip than flour. The flavor is also mellower. The texture is juicy, soft, melts in mouth. The shell has a crispy layer of potato starch. 蝦醬通菜 Morning glory with shrimp paste is amazing. The sauce is thick and generous, and it used ginger instead of garlic, which gives it a less pungent but warmer sensation. Not too much oil either. 海鮮豆腐煲 Seafood and tofu clay pot it’s not a salty, as it usually served in restaurants, which is good. The shrimp and scallop and squid, appear plump and fresh. The tofu is also nicely fried, but not drenched in oil. The only downside is there’s much more food and seafood so the recommended fish clip may be a more economic choice. The plates are small but the food are stacked tall. We emptied them all. (Accidentally rhymed XD (As far as I can remember from my covid era deliveries, their chow fun and noodles should be good too) The vibe is traditional/nostalgic. Food comes super fast. The staff are really friendly. And it’s nice to be able to look at the meat in the half open kitchen. The rice bucket is also cute. I would recommend this restaurant for some decent environment, hearty food, prompt service, and reasonable price.

Will go again for the delicious food.

For those uncertain about what to order or seeking to indulge in the quintessence of this eatery, here's a guided tour of must-try dishes that are sure to cater to a myriad of tastes. 뭘 시키실지 모르시겠다면 이렇게 시키시면 됩니다. 단체로 (10명) 와서 이렇게 쉐어 많이 하는데 흡족하게 맛있게 드실 수 있어요 🤲🏻💕 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗽𝘆 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘆 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗧𝗥𝗬 Beef Crispy Noodle in Spicy Black Bean Sauce Beef Briaket Noodle Soup Morning Glory with Garlic Sauce Sweet & Sour Pork Chicken, Aubergine, Salted Fish Pot Wonton Soup Egg Fried Rice / Steamed Rice Chinese Tea For foreigners or anyone unfamiliar with the culinary delights contained within this menu, fear not. Each dish is crafted with care, ensuring that every palate, regardless of its origin, is catered to nicely.

The Chinese food is very authentic! This restaurant serves mainly Cantonese cuisine and I must say it’s one of the best in Cambridge. This reminds me of the food you can get in Hong Kong, so it’s a must come if you want to get that feel.

If you are looking for Chinese restaurant in Cambridge cooking authentic Cantonese dishes, Hong Kong style Roast Pork, Cha Siu and Roast Duck plus Hong Kong Milk Tea, try this restaurant and you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely fantastic food and very nice service too. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting a taste of China. I'd certainly recommend the MaPo Dofu but honestly every dish coming out of the kitchen looked delicious.

Recently on a weekend we decided to explore this restaurant for lunch. We were late, knowing the restaurant will stop taking order by 2pm we reached just 10 mins before. We ordered Set menu B (£30pp) for all 3 of us. Interestingly we received 1. House Special Mixed Platter (N) - which contained exactly 3 pcs of Sesame Prawn on Toast, Capital Spare Ribs, Satay Chicken on skewer, Spring rolls, Crispy Seaweed with Cashew nuts. 2. Around 6 pancakes with one standard plate Crispy Aromatic Duck 3. 1 plate of King Prawns (Around 8 pcs) with garlic & chilli 4. 1 plate of Sweet and sour Chicken (standard plate) 5. 1 plate of PakChoi (standard plate) 6. 1 Special fried rice (1 Pot) Based on my experience of travelling different countries and having food in different restaurants, I can say content (quantity) wise, it was under no circumstances justify £90 bill + service charge. I will never go back to this restaurant in future.

One of the best Hong Kong style dishes in Cambridge.

Doesn’t look much from the outside no fancy mock Chinese decoration, but don’t be fooled this place is absolutely stunning. Service excellent, food is fresh, cooked quickly and stunning. Truly authentic food and staff. Value for money is great, I cannot recommend this restaurant highly enough.

I've regularly enjoyed the delectable dishes at this restaurant. The food quality is reasonable, offering a nice experience with each visit. While the service is okay, and the atmosphere is decent, it's the flavors that keep me coming back for more.

I was very surprised with this restaurant. We order Cantonese duck, salt and pepper squid, and king prawn sweet and sour. Very generous portions and the quality of the food was great. The waiters were very helpful and friendly. Definitely coming back.

Horrible seeing the bodies of dead ducks hanging 😠

I have been going to Yim Wah countless of times in the last 10 years as a family. Our favourite is their crispy pork belly. It tastes amazing! It's the best I've every tastes anywhere. Their char siu, roast duck and beef brisket are also very delicious. I whole heartedly recommend this restaurant. Very good service, the whole family (Mr Fook and his family) have been serving us for 10 years. Always warm welcome, friendly smile and quick service. And good price too. If you are in Cambridge, this is one restaurant you have to try, especially if you like Chinese food.

Hi ,We’re have experienced today in this “restaurant “ We’ve felt like they’re trying to get rid of us! Pushing to order and no explanation at all ! :( no drinks to be offered nothing ! Ladies she sits us at the table we’re they working station is and running around & banging the chair till I trying to eat:((( Was not nice at all ! Food was really cold and no taste at all .No souses ! Too much rice look big mess in the plate.It’s not what you’re expecting from “Chinese Restaurant “! Poor service ! Never ever again come back to this place still really surprised they still open ! If you’re running restaurants Guest comes first.And if you’re closing down for please do not take new clients just to make more money !!:(

I'm never been so unwelcome in my life. Staff unprofessional ! I was disappointed 😞 with my lunch and service really bad ! 👎 Avoid this place!!!!!!

We visited this restaurant on Christmas eve and we had set menu B. Service was very good, There was a small issue with the pancakes for the Peking duck. But the rest of the meal was great and the mains were great.

Ordered a claypot rice with spare ribs and the meat has definitely gone off, smelling sour and rancid. We have kindly let the staff know to be aware, but to our surprise she made excuses rather than acknowledging the problem. This just shows the level of hygiene in the kitchen as they can turn a blind eye to rancid meat. There is no chance of me coming back in case of any food poisoning. To add, the floor was also extremely greasy and slippery to walk on.

I am a regular customer here at Yim Wah Express. My all time favourites are Cantonese Roast Duck on egg fried rice, Supreme Chicken Rice, and crispy pork belly, Peking duck, Sour soup etc. It is always busy here but it is worth the wait for delicious cantonese food. Staff are nice and friendly too!!

The best Chinese food I've had in a very long time. We had a set menu. Even the vegetable side dish was tasty. Friendly staff.

Used to be our favourite Chinese restaurant in Cambridge but haven't been for a while ; this was our first post-Covid visit. We ordered our favourite dishes and they were very different, which would have been OK if they'd tasted OK but they were sadly not very good. Not only were portions smaller but the ratio of main ingredients to something that resembled gloop was poor. Flavours were different - quite salty and harder to detect the expected tastes of ginger/garlic etc. Maybe it was an off day in the kitchen but I'm hesitant to go back.

Authentic Cantonese-style roasted duck, char-siu, and crispy pork belly!

剑桥最好吃的粤菜馆，烧鸭烧鸡烧肉不错，炒空心菜芥蓝菜心不错，家常豆腐，煎酿三宝推荐！

Really good food for very reasonable prices. (See edit) Edit: had a gluten free dish allergy problem a year ago. Yim wah were very apologetic and said the issue in protocol had been sorted so I didn't change my review. Just ordered again for the first time and again had an allergy issue with the same dish despite getting it confirmed gluten free with the server and manager. The food remains excellent but they seem unable to cater for gluten free as advertised and I would hesitate to bring any friends to yim wah if they have special dietary reqs or serious allergies

Definitely coming back here for the delicious food and friendly staff. Authentic roast meats.

Service from the female owner was very friendly. But overall disappointed with the food. Its obviously very popular with Chinese customers so not sure what went wrong. But generally found the food rather tasteless. The paneer in one the specials was also horribly wobbly. Quite probably it supposed to be like that in chinese cooking but I am used to eating it crisped in Indian, which is lovely. I think on balance this may now be the best option for Chinese food in Cambridge. Sadly Hakka has closed. Totally different kind of restaurant of course, but it was totally sublime. The best Chinese food I recall I have ever eaten.

The pork belly on the roasted meats platter justifies a five star review by itself, but the aubergine, the crispy noodles, the turnip cake and the custard lava bun all reinforce it.

Best Chinese in Cambridge (and probably the UK!)

Authentic Canton cuisine. Live the fish head and tofu pot.

Still my favorite Chinese restaurant.

Ordered from Deliveroo and reported a concern of food hygiene. Ordered some veg and found some slimy stuff inside and not sure what it was. Looked like some burnt stuff but it’s not a small piece but a chunk of it. Felt sick afterwards. Left phone number for restaurant to contact for but never heard from them.

10% discount for takeaway. Given the pressure on tables, this could be 15% usefully.

Have been several times to Yim Wah. I have Cantonese style sweet and sour chicken, Singapore Chow Mein with the Vermicelli. I have always liked Chinese food, and I liked it on this visit.

Friendly staff, really good food. Closing time was a little early (9.30) so we did feel a bit rushed, but we did know this in advance. Would definitely return and bring more people.

Just the best restaurant in England... Should have 3 Michelin *** so fresh and Whiman and her dad so adorable. Everything is delicious. Thank you

Roasted duck is not fresh, has an expired smell, After that, Afterwards, I changed to another roasted pork and tried it. It was more delicious, no problem.

This is a Chinese restaurant operating in Cambridge. It is a fairly large restaurant. Setup is simple. The menu is wide and serves mainly Cantonese dishes. The Cantonese Roast Duck is good and recommended. The Chicken with Oyster Sauce as well as the Beef with Garlic and Chilli Sauce are also recommended. Service is fast and professional. Cleanliness is good. Prices are reasonable. Public washrooms are available within the restaurant.

出奇地點了蝦餃 有半肥瘦肉 有筍絲 真正傳統製作方法 比現在香港的只有蝦球 好得多了 中菜出品亦算不錯 到劍橋遊覽值得一試。

We went for a family dinner and also if we arrived quite late they served us with courtesy and very friendly. Food was really great, we had various starters, the Crispy Duck, noodle soup and chow mein. I look forward to come back

Okay place, foods can be better.

出于对香港茶餐厅的好感，晚餐点了柱侯牛腩堡、云吞捞面、蒜蓉炒菜心。大失所望！没有牛腩只有煮得很老的牛肉，调味也仅仅靠酱油+蚝油兑了一点芡汁就端上来了；捞面更是把水煮鸡蛋面倒了一点酱油汁，云吞里面包的不知道是什么，根本没有肉馅味。整个英国游的中餐里最差！

This is the best chinese i have ever been to. The takeaway is also very good.

Very bad experience with this restaurant. The rice and fish they cook is super salty. And the service there is super bad.

We drove past this restaurant and thought it looked good. We went back for dinner that night and I can't express how pleased we are that we did. The food was absolutely delicious, staff were fantastic and it was also really well priced! Will be back next time we're in Cambridge

We came here last week (24/6/2023) We chose this place as you can book a table even during weekend's. We ordered 1/2 Roast duck, seems that it has been reheated, so it may not have been a freshly cooked. Salt n peppered squid was better. Fried beef brown hor fun (flat noodles) was not oily which was nice. Braised fish heads with tofu was nice. The fried lor bat go (white turnip/mooli) which looked like tofu was nice too.

Average Chinese food, good service and had air conditioning Good for groups

Been going here for years. Love it. The food is great. I always have leftovers. The team is friendly. I go almost every time I visit Cambridge.

Really good, old school style Chinese restaurant. Food was tasty, service was good and they had clean toilets.

All the food are delicious, stir fried noodles and hogan is brilliant.

We always use Yim Express as it’s THE best Chinese restaurant in Cambridge. Our last meal was unusually disappointing and the main reason was because the normally delicious roast duck was marinated a different way to the usual way. Please please go back to the way it should and has been.

Delicious. My friends' favorite in Cambridge

Cozy little place and the food tasted great. The chicken feet was sweet and spicy, which is unexpected.

Just wonderful food and service. Simply the best Cantonese food in Cambridge and wider area. The duck is amazing.

Delicious Chinese. Do try the boneless duck and custard dumplings!

As a cantonese, I can assure you this is the best cantonese restaurant I have eaten in the UK. I couldn't even find one quite like that after living in London for a decade. I only wish Yim Wah also open a branch in London 🥲 Came here with friends for lunch as we are visiting Cambridge for the day. I ended up getting some takeaway with me on the train back to London in the evening. Highly recommend their roast duck and pork combo. Will certainly return when I am in Cambridge again.

We had some great crispy duck, sweet and sour chicken, and bok choy here! Great service, though the portions were smaller than we expected for family style dishes.

Really great food at an affordable price. We went in as a group of 4, and ordered 3 mains, one appetiser, one serving of egg fried rice (huge) and one chow mein. With 2 beers, this came to just under £20/head including 10% service. It was more than enough food. Oh, and the very generous portion of prawn crackers for just £2.50. The food was delicious. Deep fried tofu exactly as it should be, sizzling prawns, crispy roast pork belly were all delightful. But the star of the show was a chicken, aubergine and dried fish clay pot. I can't recommend it enough - it was fantastic. Add in a nice interior, a good location and wonderfully friendly and efficient service, and this comfortably earned its five stars. I'll be back.

What an absolute gem of a place. This is hands down some of the best Cantonese food I’ve had. The roast duck and crispy pork was simply delicious. We would make the 40 miles trip regularly just to eat at this place. The service staff greeted us in a friendly and warm manner and we were made to feel very welcome through the meal. I highly recommend coming to this restaurant if you live in Cambridge or visiting the area!

Whilst visiting Cambridge, we decided that a good Chinese meal was what we wanted. Following a little research, we decided on Yim Wah Express and what a great choice. This was our 1st time here, but not our last. The food was just amazing... we chose to have a set menu and this was a great way to enjoy a wide array of different foods. Everything was well prepared, well presented and well cooked. There were 4 of us here and each of us enjoyed the whole experience. I would highly recommend this restaurant for the food, service and atmosphere, however to top it all the price was also very reasonable.

Absolutely exceptional. The crispy pork is a must while the crispy noodles were some of the best I have had anywhere in China or the UK. Fast service, kind staff, good portion sizes (especially the soup). Although the wanton soup was not quite to my liking, the quality of the food was consistent, especially the crispy duck and pancakes, and the noodles. I strongly recommend this place.

The hostess with the mostest. Lovely food for a lunch time

Great Hong Kong food - all the Hong Kongers I know in Cambridge have high praise for Yim Wah!

Have eaten at this family operated business several times for both lunch and dinner. It is extremely good food. We sat next to a table of Chinese people who had driven from London to eat there on my first visit. Last night we had a huge variety of dishes for a family gathering and every single dish was unique in flavour and delicious. I can't recommend Yim Wah Express highly enough. Portions are generous and pricing is good for a city restaurant. Staff are very friendly and no requests are a bother. 10percent service charges are added to the bill but we were perfectly happy to oblige for such a lovely meal and great service. Can't wait to come back here again

Really nice food, each dish has its own distinct flavour, enjoyed it a lot. Would give it 4.5 if I could. Recommend!