The menu at Chinese Restaurant Royal Garden, located at R. 25 de Abril A, 8600-174 Luz, Portugal, offers a broad and satisfying overview of classic Chinese flavours with a strong emphasis on crispy textures, savoury sauces, and familiar comfort dishes. Starters and dim sum selections such as Steamed Ha Gow, Deep Fried Crispy Pancake Roll, and Pan Fried Woo Tip Dumplings set a solid foundation, complemented by warming options like Sopa Wan Tan and the hearty Chicken Mushroom Soup. The crispy theme continues into the signature mains, where both Crispy Duck and Crispy Aromatic Duck stand out for their rich flavour and satisfying crunch. Rice and noodle dishes such as Chicken Chow Mein and Chow Min Especial deliver generous portions and dependable seasoning, while traditional Portuguese-influenced choices like Porco Com Vegetais reflect a fusion-friendly approach.
Seafood is particularly well represented, with highlights including Gambas Com Bambú, Pan Fried Prawns with Bamboo and Chinese, Gambas Grelhadas, and the spicier Gambas Picantes à Mongólia, each offering different interpretations of prawn-based dishes ranging from mild and aromatic to bold and spicy. Accompaniments like Legumes Com Molho de Ostra and Molho Agridoce help round out the savoury profile of the meal. For dessert, Cookie Cake Ice Cream provides a simple but enjoyable sweet finish. The drink selection, featuring Vinho Tinto Monte Velho and Vinho Verde Loureiro Ameal, adds a distinctly Portuguese touch that pairs surprisingly well with the Chinese-inspired dishes, making the overall menu feel both varied and locally adapted while staying true to its culinary roots.