Chinese restaurants in south Tenerife have a longer and more loyal following than you might expect. For plenty of British visitors, a Chinese meal somewhere during a fortnight in the south is as much a part of the holiday as a beach day or a boat trip. The south obligingly delivers a decent selection, from long-established all-you-can-eat buffets that have been packing in families for decades to smaller à la carte operations where the kitchen actually cooks to order.
If you are also looking for the wider dining scene beyond Chinese food, our guide to the best restaurants in Los Cristianos covers the full range of options across the resort corridor.
A quick note on spelling before we start: the most searched Chinese restaurant in south Tenerife is listed online under several spellings including Peking Palace, Pekin Palace, and Peking Palace Tenerife. They all refer to the same restaurant on Avenida de España in Costa Adeje. This guide covers Pekin Palace and three other options worth knowing about across the resort corridor.
Contents
- Pekin Palace, Costa Adeje
- Pekin Garden, Puerto Colón
- Rong Cheng, Playa de las Américas
- Oriental Slow Boat, Costa Adeje
- All Four at a Glance
- Buffet vs À la Carte: Which Suits You?
- Frequently Asked Questions
Pekin Palace, Costa Adeje
Pekin Palace is the most searched, most visited, and most talked-about Chinese restaurant in south Tenerife, and it has been for years. It sits on Avenida de España in Costa Adeje, runs an all-you-can-eat buffet format at around €14 to €15 per adult, and has built a following of returning visitors who come back specifically for it on every holiday. The Google rating of 4.4 from a large volume of reviews is the most reliable single indicator of what to expect here: consistently good for what it is, which is a generous, well-replenished buffet in a comfortable setting with friendly staff.
The buffet covers the standard British-Chinese canon with genuine care. Chicken curry, beef curry, crispy duck, special fried rice, noodle soup, prawn crackers, spring rolls, chicken balls, ribs, a sushi section, and a dessert selection that includes ice cream. Food is kept hot and replenished regularly through the service, which is the most important factor in any buffet operation. Plates arriving cool or food sitting untouched for long periods are the two things that define a bad buffet experience, and Pekin Palace consistently avoids both according to recent reviews.
Children’s pricing is available, and the restaurant is specifically noted as family-friendly in a large proportion of its reviews. Takeaway and delivery are available. Outdoor seating with the option to watch the street outside. Open late, which suits the south Tenerife dining rhythm where people typically eat later than they would at home.
The chicken curry, ribs, and crispy duck are the dishes that come up most consistently in positive reviews. The dessert range is the area that draws the most mixed comments: functional rather than impressive, but included in the price. The sushi section varies in quality depending on the night.
Some reviews note that quality can vary between visits, which is not unusual for a high-volume buffet operation. The most recent 2025 and 2026 reviews are consistently positive, suggesting current management is keeping standards up. Check recent Google reviews before going rather than relying on older TripAdvisor entries.
Pekin Palace (also known as Peking Palace Tenerife)
| Address | Avenida de España 8, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Phone | +34 922 719 433 |
| Format | All-you-can-eat buffet |
| Price | Approximately €14 to €15 per adult. Children’s rates available. Check current pricing directly as this can vary |
| Google Rating | 4.4 |
| Opening Hours | Evenings daily and lunch service available. Check Google Maps for current hours |
| Getting There | Short taxi from most Costa Adeje or Las Américas hotels. Near the Aqualand Costa Adeje complex on Avenida de España |
| Delivery | Available via Uber Eats |
Pekin Garden, Puerto Colón
Pekin Garden sits inside the Puerto Colón marina complex on the ground floor of the shopping centre, with harbour views across the boats and the water. It is an à la carte operation rather than a buffet, which immediately puts it in a different category from Pekin Palace: you order what you want, the kitchen cooks it fresh, and you eat at a pace that suits you rather than the service model of a buffet hall.
Reviewers who have been visiting for twenty years or more are not uncommon in the Pekin Garden review history, which tells you something straightforward about consistency. The crispy duck with pancakes, the salt and chilli chips, and the chicken curry come up most often as the dishes to order. The harbour setting adds a genuine bonus to the meal: sitting with a beer or a glass of wine watching the marina activity while you eat is a noticeably more relaxed experience than a standard resort restaurant.
The Puerto Colón location also puts it within easy walking distance of the sunset cruise departure points, making it a natural choice for dinner either before or after an evening boat trip.
Crispy duck with pancakes is the most consistently praised dish. Salt and chilli chips are specifically called out in multiple reviews. Singapore chow mein is mentioned as outstanding by several regulars, though it may not always appear on the standard menu. Worth asking.
Pekin Garden
| Address | Locals 235-236, CC Puerto Colón, Avenida de Colón, 38660 Costa Adeje. Inside the Puerto Colón marina shopping centre. Harbour views |
| Phone | +34 922 078 883 |
| Format | À la carte. Full menu Chinese restaurant |
| Price | Mid-range. Similar to most Chinese à la carte restaurants in the south |
| Getting There | Walkable from the main Costa Adeje promenade. Short taxi from Las Américas or Los Cristianos. Puerto Colón is well-signed from the main resort strip |
| Best For | À la carte dining, harbour views, couples and groups wanting a sit-down meal rather than a buffet |
Rong Cheng, Playa de las Américas
Rong Cheng on Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina in Playa de las Américas is the best option for visitors staying in the Las Américas end of the resort corridor who do not want to travel to Costa Adeje for a Chinese meal. It runs an all-you-can-eat buffet at approximately €11.95 per adult, slightly lower in price than Pekin Palace, with a broadly similar format: wide selection of dishes, regular replenishment, family-friendly, desserts included.
The TripAdvisor ranking is strong at 4.5 from 212 reviews, placing it in the top 700 of over 5,000 restaurants across Tenerife, which is a more useful quality signal than many people realise. The chocolate fountain dessert with fruit and marshmallows is specifically praised in a number of reviews and has become something of a signature for the restaurant. The buffet is wheelchair accessible. Staff consistently praised as friendly and attentive across the review record.
There are two restaurants named Rong Cheng listed in the area, at slightly different addresses. The one covered here is at Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina 28, Playa de las Américas. Confirm the address on Google Maps before heading out.
Rong Cheng
| Address | Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina 28, 38650 Playa de las Américas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife |
| Phone | +34 922 793 051 |
| Format | All-you-can-eat buffet including desserts and chocolate fountain |
| Price | Approximately €11.95 per adult. Check directly as prices can change seasonally |
| TripAdvisor | 4.5 from 212 reviews. Ranked in the top 700 restaurants in Tenerife |
| Getting There | On foot from most Las Américas hotels along Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina. Short taxi from Los Cristianos |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair accessible. Family-friendly |
Oriental Slow Boat, Costa Adeje
Oriental Slow Boat on Avenida de Bruselas in Costa Adeje occupies a different position from the other three restaurants on this list. It serves Chinese, Thai, and sushi under one roof as an à la carte restaurant, which gives it a wider menu range than either Pekin Palace or Pekin Garden but also means it is covering more ground at once. The kitchen handles the range well enough to have built a 935-review TripAdvisor presence at 4.2, and the reviews from 2025 and 2026 are consistently positive on food quality and service.
The standout dishes are the crispy chilli chicken, duck in orange sauce, and the salt and pepper wings, all of which appear in multiple positive reviews. The full view of the open kitchen is specifically mentioned as a positive by a number of guests. Gluten-free options are available and the staff are noted as knowledgeable and accommodating for dietary requirements, which is less common at Chinese restaurants in the south than it should be.
Crispy chilli chicken and salt and pepper wings are the dishes most consistently praised. Duck in orange sauce is highlighted repeatedly. Banana fritter for dessert. The Thai chicken curry is also well-reviewed for those who want to venture off the standard Chinese menu.
Oriental Slow Boat
| Address | Avenida de Bruselas 14, Local 22, 38660 Costa Adeje, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Near the Fañabé area of Costa Adeje |
| Format | À la carte. Chinese, Thai, and sushi |
| Price | Mid-range à la carte pricing. Check directly for current menu prices |
| TripAdvisor | 4.2 from 935 reviews |
| Booking | Available via TheFork and directly with the restaurant |
| Dietary | Gluten-free options available. Staff noted as knowledgeable on allergens |
| Getting There | On Avenida de Bruselas, walkable from the Fañabé area hotels. Same street as the Costa Adeje market |
| Website | orientalslowboat.com |
All Four at a Glance
| Restaurant | Format | Location | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pekin Palace | Buffet | Costa Adeje, Av. de España | ~€14 to €15 | Families, value, most popular option in the south |
| Pekin Garden | À la carte | Puerto Colón marina | Mid-range | Harbour views, crispy duck, long-established favourite |
| Rong Cheng | Buffet | Playa de las Américas | ~€11.95 | Best value buffet, Las Américas location, chocolate fountain |
| Oriental Slow Boat | À la carte | Costa Adeje, Av. de Bruselas | Mid-range | Chinese and Thai menu, gluten-free options, Fañabé area |
Buffet vs À la Carte: Which Suits You?
You have children who want a bit of everything and will not necessarily commit to one dish. You want maximum variety and the freedom to try several things. You are going as a larger group with mixed preferences. You want a reliable, affordable night out without worrying about the bill.
You care about fresh cooking and want dishes prepared to order rather than sitting in a bain-marie. You are happy to commit to specific dishes and want proper portions. You are going as a couple or a small group who can agree on what to order. You want a more relaxed pace and a proper dining experience rather than a buffet rush.
All four restaurants on this list serve the British-Chinese style of Chinese food that most visitors from the UK are familiar with: chicken curry, crispy duck with pancakes, sweet and sour, fried rice. This is not a criticism. It is what most people are looking for when they want a Chinese on holiday. If you are specifically looking for regional Chinese cooking or authentic Cantonese cuisine, the south of Tenerife is not the right destination for it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Chinese restaurant in south Tenerife?
Pekin Palace on Avenida de España 8 in Costa Adeje is the most popular and most visited Chinese restaurant in the south. For an à la carte experience with harbour views, Pekin Garden inside CC Puerto Colón (+34 922 078 883) has a loyal following of repeat visitors going back over twenty years. For visitors staying in Playa de las Américas, Rong Cheng at Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina 28 is the best local option.
Where is Peking Palace in Tenerife?
The restaurant known online as Peking Palace, Pekin Palace, or Pekin Palace CB is at Avenida de España 8, 38660 Costa Adeje. Phone +34 922 719 433. It runs a buffet format at approximately €14 to €15 per adult. A short taxi from most Costa Adeje or Las Américas hotels.
Is Pekin Palace a buffet?
Yes. Pekin Palace on Avenida de España runs an all-you-can-eat buffet including hot dishes, a sushi section, and desserts. Prices are approximately €14 to €15 per adult. Children’s rates are available. Check current prices directly when booking as these can change.
Is there a good Chinese restaurant near Playa de las Américas?
Yes. Rong Cheng at Avenida Rafael Puig Lluvina 28, Playa de las Américas (+34 922 793 051) is an all-you-can-eat buffet at approximately €11.95 per adult, TripAdvisor rated 4.5, family-friendly, and walkable from most Las Américas hotels. Oriental Slow Boat at Avenida de Bruselas 14 in Costa Adeje is a short taxi ride away with an à la carte Chinese and Thai menu.
Does south Tenerife have any Chinese restaurants with à la carte rather than a buffet?
Yes. Pekin Garden at CC Puerto Colón (+34 922 078 883) and Oriental Slow Boat at Avenida de Bruselas 14 (orientalslowboat.com) are both à la carte Chinese restaurants in the Costa Adeje area. Both have strong review profiles and cook to order.
Are there any Chinese restaurants suitable for people with dietary requirements in south Tenerife?
Oriental Slow Boat on Avenida de Bruselas 14 in Costa Adeje is specifically noted in reviews for its handling of gluten-free requirements, with staff described as knowledgeable about allergens. Rong Cheng and Pekin Palace both have vegetarian options available. Always inform the restaurant of any dietary requirements before ordering.
Restaurant details, opening hours, and prices are subject to change. Always verify current information directly with the restaurant before visiting, particularly for pricing and current opening hours. Check recent 2025 and 2026 Google reviews for the most current assessment of each restaurant.