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Sandgate Chinese Restaurant

6 Brighton Rd, Sandgate QLD 4017, Australia

Recommended by 18 people

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6 Brighton Rd, Sandgate QLD 4017, Australia

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+61 7 3269 0020
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Wednesday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 4:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Sandgate Chinese Restaurant

Classic suburban Australian-Chinese comfort—unchanged for decades, unpretentious, and built for family feast nights. Regulars make dedicated drives across Moreton Bay just to bag hot takeaway containers for the beachfront. The kitchen stays true to old-school touches: sweet and sour pork served swimming directly in its tangy glaze, crumbed honey chicken strips ladled over crispy fried noodles, and generous cartons of special fried rice packed with enough bulk for tomorrow's lunch.

  • Old-school preparations: Sweet and sour pork comes immersed directly in its glaze, while honey chicken is sliced into crumbed breast strips over fried noodles.
  • Decades-long takeaway ritual: Generations of families rely on quick 15- to 20-minute takeaway pickups packed with generous portions.
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Why Diners Choose Sandgate Chinese Restaurant

Why long-time locals and returning families choose Sandgate Chinese Restaurant for classic comfort takeaways.

  • Generous Meal Portions

    Diners consistently highlight generous serving sizes that provide substantial portions for dinner with enough left over for subsequent meals.

    Great portions, tasty flavours. Surprised how large the portions are.

    Claire Gregory

  • Punctual Takeaway Service

    Takeaway orders are reliably prepared quickly and ready on schedule, making family dinner pickups straightforward and predictable.

    is well priced and is always ready for pickup by the time they say.

    Kelly Williams

  • Multi-Decade Nostalgic Comfort

    Decades-long patrons return to relive childhood memories, finding that beloved staple recipes remain just as satisfying over the years.

    We used to come here as a children 25 years ago and were delighted that the food was still as delicious as nostalgia made it out to be

    Mischa Hodalin

  • Unpretentious Retro Atmosphere

    Patrons value the unpretentious, timeless dining atmosphere that preserves the comforting character of a classic neighbourhood Chinese restaurant.

    While the atmosphere might be a little dated, I found it super comforting and nostalgic.

    Ella Carlyle

  • Distinctive Classic Preparation Styles

    Signature recipes are prepared using distinct traditional methods, including sweet and sour pork immersed directly in sauce and crumbed honey chicken over fried noodles.

    sweet and sour pork (one of the only restaurants I’ve found that actually serves their pork in the sauce, not separately)

    Matthew Young

  • Destination Beachfront Dining Ritual

    Long-time patrons make deliberate journeys from outside the local area specifically to pick up meals and enjoy them along the nearby coast.

    travel from Caboolture to have a nice feed sitting on the beachfront

    Gayle Douglas

Cherished suburban Chinese classics prepared with traditional sauces and generous portions

  • Lemon Chicken

    We think that was possibly the best omelette and lemon chicken we have ever had.

    Samantha Cook-Bateman

  • Sweet and Sour Pork

    sweet and sour pork (one of the only restaurants I’ve found that actually serves their pork in the sauce, not separately)

    Matthew Young

  • Honey Chicken

    The honey chicken they do a bit differently where it’s more like a crumbed breast of chicken cut into many strips with the chicken swimming in lovely honey sauce and also served in top of those fried noodles.

    Matthew Young

  • Special Fried Rice

    The special fried rice is also heaven!

    Matthew Young

Before you head over

Practical advice for ordering and pickup from Sandgate Chinese Restaurant

  • Call ahead during peak hours

    During busy periods and holidays, place your takeaway order over the phone at least 30 minutes in advance to avoid long wait times.

  • Clarify exact dish names

    Confirm specific dish names when placing your order, particularly distinguishing between special fried rice and combination rice dishes.

  • Opt for takeaway over dine-in

    Due to limited seating and a warm, compact dining room, planning for takeaway or enjoying your meal by the nearby beachfront provides the best dining experience.

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