Suyuan
Intimate plant-based Southern Chinese restaurant near the harbourside — a big, varied vegan/vegetarian menu (dumplings, braised aubergine, tofu) with an early-bird deal; a few reviewers flag an unlisted service charge and grease smell.
Why it's listed: editorial confirms plant-based Southern Chinese cuisine; reviews back veggie/vegan menu
Profile last updated 15 July 2026.
The business claims it
Structured facts from the listing and website.
- Cuisine style
- Plant-based Southern Chinese — an extensive menu of dumplings, pancakes, tofu and braised vegetable dishes.“amazing veggie vegan options and selection!!... dumplings, red bean pancakes, tofu with cucumber and the sweet sour balls”
— reviews - Kitchen-wide dietary regime
- Described in Google's editorial as plant-based Southern Chinese; reviewers highlight extensive veggie/vegan options (one self-IDs vegetarian). Whether every dish is strictly vegan is worth owner confirmation.“Intimate eatery offering plant-based Southern Chinese cuisine in a down-to-earth atmosphere.”
— editorialSummary - Service modes offered
- dine in“beautiful atmosphere -cosy vibes intimate and warm [dine-in visits throughout]”
— reviews - Price band
- Sit-down restaurant with a ~£22 early-bird starter/main/rice deal.“the early bird deal which was only £22 each for a starter/main/rice”
— reviews
Customers reveal it
Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.
- Atmosphere as customers describe it
- Small, cosy and intimate with a warm, down-to-earth feel; one reviewer found the room smelled of old grease and poorly ventilated.“beautiful atmosphere -cosy vibes intimate and warm [vs] the air... is also heavy with the scent of old grease”
— reviews - Occasions customers use it for
- Vegetarians/vegans wanting choice · Birthday / celebration · Group sharing meal“such a favourite that I went for my birthday this week”
— reviews - Dishes customers name repeatedly
- Braised aubergine · Dumplings · Red bean pancakes · Tofu with cucumber · Sweet & sour balls“highly recommend the braised aubergine... dumplings, red bean pancakes, tofu with cucumber and the sweet sour balls”
— reviews - Recurring caveats in reviews
- Service charge not shown on menu · Grease smell / ventilation · Occasional cold or under-seasoned food“food (which came out pretty cold and lacking in flavour)... service charge added onto the bill not mentioned anywhere”
— reviews - Service character as customers describe it
- Mostly warm and helpful with eager recommendations, though one visit reported inattentive service and a surprise charge.“Staff were very nice and friendly... eager to give us recommendations [vs] the staff didn't even provide a napkin and cutlery”
— reviews - Value for money as customers see it
- Generally good value with a large menu and early-bird deal, but the unadvertised service charge drew complaints.“a service charge added onto the bill not mentioned anywhere on the menu”
— reviews
Only the owner knows it
Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.
We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.