Restaurant
Chinese Smorgasbord
2 Eighth Ave, Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia
Find Chinese Smorgasbord
2 Eighth Ave, Palm Beach QLD 4221, Australia
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Plan your visitAbout Chinese Smorgasbord
Palm Beach’s veteran Cantonese counter skips buffet warming trays entirely—firing every plate fresh to order with zero added MSG. On Eighth Avenue for over two decades, the family crew still remembers diners across generations. Neighborhood regulars plan their workdays around the lunch specials—heaping servings of sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, or short soup that keep tabs well under twenty dollars. Phone orders fly out the door in fifteen minutes flat, though pulling up a chair in the retro dining room for a sputtering platter of sizzling beef delivers unmistakable wok hei straight from the kitchen.
- Cooked to Order, No MSG: Despite the smorgasbord name, every dish is prepared fresh to order from the kitchen without added MSG.
- Twenty-Year Family Legacy: Operated by the same dedicated family on Eighth Avenue for over two decades, welcoming multi-generational regulars by name.
- Sub-$20 Feasts: Generous lunch combinations—from short soup to sweet and sour pork—keep diners completely satisfied for under twenty dollars.
What's On at Chinese Smorgasbord
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Diners Choose Chinese Smorgasbord
From massive, MSG-free Cantonese classics to multi-generational hospitality, discover why locals have relied on this Palm Beach institution for decades—plan your visit today.
Abundant Portions at Budget-Friendly Prices
Lunch specials and classic combination plates provide hearty, satisfying portions that easily feed diners for under $20.
Paying under $20, I was soooo full
Yuka L Freshly Prepared Dishes Free of MSG
Dishes are freshly prepared to order and seasoned without MSG, delivering authentic Cantonese flavor profiles while honoring dietary preferences.
Best chinese in Gold Coast! And no MSG!
Libia Carvajal Multi-Generational Family Dining Ritual
Decades of family ownership have built deep generational relationships, welcoming patrons who visited as children and now return with their own families.
We have been going to this restaurant since our kids were small and now they are adults. The staff still ask about them each time we go in.
Michelle Verrall Personal, Attentive Table-Side Hospitality
Hands-on owner-operators take genuine care of their dining room, making regulars and new visitors feel individually greeted and comfortable.
the owner was so lovely and welcoming, she gets around and chats to everyone and makes everyone feel welcome and comfortable
Dan Donoghue Reliable 15-Minute Takeaway Turnaround
Consistent kitchen pacing ensures quick takeaway orders are cooked fresh and handed over in 10 to 15 minutes.
The food is so tasty and is always ready for takeaway within 10-15 minutes.
Adam Brown Dependable Phone Pickup with Ample Leftovers
Straightforward phone ordering and prompt collection yield generous servings with plenty of food left over for next-day meals.
accurate timing of 15 minutes from phone ordering. Large serves with plenty of leftovers.
Chantelle Hiley (Chantelise)
Most popular items
Beloved Cantonese classics prepared fresh to order in generous portions.
Sweet and Sour Pork
Sweet and sour pork $12. Both dishes were fresh ,decent ,larger portion and cheap 😁👍🏻
Yuka L Lemon Chicken
It's 1pm & l just paid $12 for a big meal of lemon chicken & rice....wow what a bargain ...tastes fabulous 👌
Peter Katsadoros King Prawn Omelette
Undoubtedly the best king prawn omelette anywhere on the Gold Coast and perhaps the world.
Paul Gray Combination Chow Mein
I had my ‘go to’ dish Combination Chow Mein with soft noodles - delicious!
Lyn Kosmer
Beyond the menu
Thoughtful hospitality and intentional cooking define decades of dining at this Palm Beach staple—plan your next visit to experience them firsthand.
Personal Tableside Host Greetings
The owner circulates among tables to greet patrons personally and chat, fostering an intimate, welcoming atmosphere throughout the dining room.
Multi-Generational Recognition
The family staff remember patrons across decades, continuing to ask after children who grew up dining at the restaurant into adulthood.
MSG-Free Kitchen Craft
The kitchen crafts its traditional recipes entirely free of added MSG, providing thoughtful dietary care without compromising classic savory flavor.
Made-to-Order Preparation
Rather than relying on steam-table buffet trays, dishes are prepared fresh to order directly from the wok.
Before you head over
Essential planning advice for your meal—plan your visit today.
Expect Fresh Cooked-to-Order Meals
Despite the venue's name, dishes are freshly cooked to order from the kitchen rather than served from a self-serve warming buffet.
Call Ahead for Fast Takeaway Pickup
Calling in your takeaway order is ideal for a quick turnaround, with hot orders consistently ready for pickup in 10 to 15 minutes.
Park Directly Outside or in the Side Lot
For effortless arrival, utilize the easy parking bays located directly out front or pull into the small car park right next door.
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