Abuja is not just the nation’s capital city. It is one city in Nigeria that is well known for its vibrant nightlife, party scenes, cultural events, and community activities. Travelers frequently flood the city for business and leisure, greatly boosting the city’s social scene. From restaurants to clubs, fashion shops, to art galleries, Abuja has a lot to offer its visitors and locals looking for a good time.
5 Best Chinese Restaurants In Abuja
1. Marcoriano Chinese Restaurant
2. Oriental Restaurant
3. Shogun Chinese Restaurant
4. Silk Road Restaurant
5. Chopsticks and Caesars
Best Chinese Restaurants In Abuja
Here are some of the best places to get Asian food in Abuja if you are a lover of oriental dishes.
1. Marcoriano Chinese Restaurant
Marcoriano is one of the oldest chinese restaurants in the city of Abuja, a fine dining restaurant, it offers some of the best traditional oriental dishes like the Kung Pao Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork, the Peking Roast Duck and Mapo Tofu, the Hotpot and Wonton soup experience and let’s not talk about their range of herbal teas (Is it even a chinese restaurant if you don’t get to drink tea?). The service is pretty good with a lot of parking spaces.
The restaurant also hosts banquet tables for 5-10 guests, perfect for hanging out with a large group of friends, family gatherings, and even wedding rehearsals and corporate events, with the choice to custom-make your order.
But what we love is that Marcoriano also offers a diverse range of continental food, such as the full American and British breakfast set and everyday African dishes, just the right amount of consideration, not fully ready to commit to the oriental dish, yet all at affordable prices.
You should note that the dishes at Marcariano come with service charges and VAT, so go along with slightly more than you’re willing to spend.
Location: 33 Gana St, Maitama, Abuja 904101, Federal Capital Territory
Price Range: ₦7,000 – ₦25,000
Hours Open: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm
2. Oriental Restaurant
Nestled inside the exclusive Transcorp Hilton Hotel, the Oriental restaurant is the perfect spot for lovers of oriental cuisine. It won the regional Prize for Asian Cuisine at the 2018 World Luxury Restaurant Awards for its delicious menu and fine-dining experience.
Offering a range of Asian dishes, Afro-Japanese sushi, and even Mongolian BBQ to guests, the restaurant breaks the stereotype of the Hilton by being very affordable. The ambience, music, and aesthetic are also reminiscent of traditional Chinese restaurants with beautiful nature paintings on panels and wall scrolls, low red lights, and a general aura of calm.
Location: Floor 01, Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Aguiyi Ironsi Street, Maitama, Abuja, FCT
Price Range: ₦15,000 – ₦20,000
Hours Open: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
3. Shogan Restaurant
If you are looking for a romantic evening with your significant other or a night out with your group of friends, or maybe a solo date with yourself as part of your self-care routine, and you don’t mind exploring with your meals, the Shogun restaurant is the right fit for you.
The restaurant is well known for its vibrant atmosphere and its great selection of authentic asian meals, including its numerous oriental soups, dumplings, noodles, and tasty spring rolls, to mention a few.. This wide range of selection also includes other asian foods, like Thai, Japanese, and Korean food.
Shogan is pretty known for its unique drinks like the fried ice-cream and passion fruit mojito. The food portions are pretty generous, and the service is great.
Location: 55 Lake Chad Cres, Maitama, FCT 904101, Federal Capital Territory
Price Range: ₦20,000
Hours Open: 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
4. Silk Road Restaurant
One of the pricier restaurants on this list, Silk Road is a fine dining restaurant located at the popular Sinoki House. With a view overlooking the city and private dining rooms, it caters to those who enjoy a good view while taking their meals, or for those who choose to take their meals in privacy. That’s a choice we admire.
The private dining areas can take small groups of 4 or large groups of 40, making it a perfect spot for a corporate hangout or business dinner, especially since it is very close to the Ministry of Transport or a large family gathering.
The restaurant does get really busy, but the service is flawless, the aesthetic is beautiful with minimal Chinese decoration in modern style, and the menu offers a diverse range of traditional Chinese dishes like dim sum and sweet and sour chicken.
Location: Plot 770, Sinoki House, Off Samuel Ademulegan Ave, opposite Federal Ministry of Transport, Central Business District, Abuja
Price Range: ₦25,000 – ₦40,000
Hours Open: 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
5. Chopsticks and Caesar
Chopsticks and Caesar is a beautiful, cozy restaurant in Maitama that offers guests a traditional Chinese, American, and Italian experience. The interior is warm with an old woody setup that gives the restaurant a homely feel.
While the menu is a bit limited, the quality of the food makes up for it greatly. The service is very good, with friendly and attentive staff, and a clean, romantic environment. Portion sizes are large, and the price of the dishes is very affordable for the quality of food provided.
The restaurant is so popular that it has become the perfect spot for date night with a loved one or the place to celebrate a special occasion in style.
Location: 52 Mississippi Street, Maitama, Abuja, 904101, FCT.
Price Range: ₦20,000
Hours Open: 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Conclusion.
The Chinese restaurant scene is very active and diverse in the city of Abuja, so if you are a traveler or business person visiting Abuja and a lover of oriental dishes or simply want to be adventurous with your meals and try something different and delicious, make sure to visit one (or all) of the above restaurants, they are affordable, beautiful and promise you a unique food experience.
