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Tong Mein, a charming Cantonese restaurant located in the heart of Antwerp, is a beloved gem among locals and visitors alike. This family-run establishment is praised for its intimate atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for couples and small gatherings. Customers rave about the extensive menu, which features a variety of flavorful dishes, all prepared home-style and MSG-free, ensuring a wholesome dining experience.
One highlight is the delightful dumpling soup, where delicate dumplings swim in a richly flavored broth, and the cuttlefish with pepper salt, which strikes the perfect balance of savory spice. Guests have particularly enjoyed dishes like the roasted duck wok, celebrated for its tantalizing sauce, and the beef brisket, known for its robust flavor. Families regularly return for celebrations, underscoring the restaurant's warm service and inviting atmosphere.
Despite some complaints about wait times due to overwhelming popularity, the quality of food keeps diners coming back. With its cozy setup and top-tier offerings, Tong Mein promises a satisfying culinary experience that leaves a lasting impression.
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Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Tourists
Reviews for Tong Mein
Review highlights
Based on 241 reviewsTong Mein, a cozy family-run Cantonese restaurant in Antwerp, consistently receives praise for its authentic, home-styled dishes prepared without MSG. Guests appreciate the extensive menu, often highlighted with English descriptions, and the distinct "wokhei" flavor achieved through expert stir-frying. The restaurant's intimate setting is well-suited for couples and small groups, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. Visitors frequently commend the friendly service and the balance of traditional flavors with a modern touch. While the space is limited and wait times can be slightly longer during busy periods, the overall dining experience is highly valued, making Tong Mein a favored spot for celebrations and casual nights out. The quality of desserts also garners notable positive feedback.
Had a good experience at this small family run Cantonese restaurant. The interior is tight but cosy. More suited for couples and small groups of up to 4. The menu has an extensive selection of dishes. It helped that highlights are written on a board in English. HOME STYLED, MSG FREE The food is home styled and had good "wok-hei" (high wok heat that infuses flavors). Accordingly as confirmed by the waitress, dishes are MSG-free but still tasty. I didn't have any post meal dry-mouth or sickly after effects. Egg fried rice (蛋炒饭) Nice. Small serving enough for 1. Dumpling soup (水饺汤) Delicate dumplings, flavourful soup base. Small serving enough for 1. Cuttlefish with pepper salt (椒盐鱿鱼) Savoury, slightly spicy. Too salty to eat on its own and needs to be paired with a plainer dish, like rice. Medium sized and enough for sharing. --- Good, quick service. SA little pricey but good quality food.
The place was so good I'm writing this before I leave the restaurant so I don't forget it. It was that good. Get one of the woks. I got the roasted duck wok with fried rice and a sauce that starts with the letter g, which was hot with a little sweet. Really really delicious food with beautiful views.
Great service and food. We took the duck with orange, sui caw (noodle soup) with prawns and the beef brisket (chinese goulash) and it was all very tasty and well cooked. Would definitely recommend!
This restaurant is always a confirmation!! Excellent traditional food at a good price. I really recommend it if you want to have a cozy nigh out.
This is my family and my favourite restaurant ever!! Incredible food, delicious and the desert is TOP. I love it. We come here for every celebration of the year. Staff very friendly. But book from before as it is so delicious that it was always full. Only thing is that the food takes a while to arrive and it is a bit small.
Hands down, the food here is absolutely delicious!!! The place is also cosy and the service is just great. The menu is well varied from cantonese foods to dim sum. Excellent dishes at affordable price. I discovered this gem too late and I am pretty sure I will visit again. Make sure you book a table otherwise you’d miss it. ;)
One of my favorite Chinese restaurant in Antwerp. They have a lot of veggies dishes too. Recommend their ribs and beef dishes. Good service and nice place to dine in.
the most pure asian kitchen in the city of Antwerp! superb freshness, high quality cuisine but don't get me wrong, this is not fancy, is not trendy, is not out there... it just is! no added sweeteners, no ve-tsin or any other rubbish, this is real food...
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Opening hours
- Monday (Today) 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Tuesday 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Wednesday 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Thursday 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Friday 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Saturday 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM
- Sunday 05:30 PM - 10:30 PM
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