Number 4: Tien Hung

As I was sitting in this restaurant I started to wonder "what ever happened to Chinese food?" Twenty or Thirty years ago when you went out for foreign food then Chinese seemed always to be the most popular choice... now it seems Chinese food has sinked way down the list and has been overshadowed by Thai, Sushi, Tapas and Korv kiosks.  

Chinese food was always my favourite growing up.

Chinese is one of my most favourite foods, I have always loved it... Chinese has a taste that is distinctive and in a Chinese restaurant there is normally a vast menu to choose from and you can mix many things together. The same is true at Tien Hung, the menu was vast and the food tasted nice. The service was very friendly which as you may realise from my previous entries a big positive in my books. I went here on my own on a Tuesday night after a long day at work. Seeing I was sitting alone the waiter very kindly came and left me 2 local newspapers on my table. At least I assume that  they were for me although I did wonder if he had left them there by mistake as he was clearing my starter. I left them untouched just to be safe.  I did however like the way that this "table for one customer" was made to feel welcome. The food was freshly cooked and I came away feeling stuffed and satisfied.

The ambience... the decoration.... It was cosy but it did remind me a lot of Chinese restaurants back in the 1980's. It was like visiting a memory from my past. I guess that's the problem with Chinese food/restaurants in general, nothing much has really changed since then. So if you are looking for some nostalgia, a trip down memory-lane and a hearty meal then take a visit. If you are looking for a special night out that, a new experience that you will remember for a life-time then maybe go somewhere else...

Rating: 5 / 10

Price: Cheap


Would I go back here? I wouldn't NOT go back but won't be hurrying back... might do if I want a quick, cheap Chinese meal.

Address: Kungsgatan 10B
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Date of visit: January 22nd 2013

Number 3 : Göteborg Wok

It was cold last night (-11.C) so going to a place just 200 meters from my flat was preferable. Göteborg Wok is a new restaurant opened a few months a go so I thought that it was time to check it out. It is one of those places where you can choose your own ingredients and then they cook your food for you, alternatively they also have a ready made selection as well.

My food being cooked. I was watching carefully as there was some massive prawns being cooked on either side of my food, I was quite glad they didn't jump in to mine.

At 198kr I had always thought this place looked a bit pricey for what it is... having said that though once you see the amount of food there it to choose from then it seems worth the money paid. I always find these places a bit scary the first time I visit (I'm never sure what to do) but the staff were really friendly and explained the whole process. Basically what you do is take a plate, go to the pre-cooked food buffet, pile up your plate with uncooked food and then take it to the front to be cooked (see picture). If you are too lazy for that then there was also a whole section of already cooked food to select from. You can eat as much as you want and also soft drinks are included. If you want alcohol this is extra and there is a well stocked bar to choose from. Cake / Fruit / Ice-cream were all included in the price and there was also a small sushi buffet. 

I think you would mainly go here if you are a group looking to have fun. A great place to go with a bunch of friends and it seemed many of the people here were on their way in to the city. Not maybe the best place to go if you are wanting a quite intimate dinner, it had a bit of a fast food restaurant feeling to it all. Kids are welcome and they seemed to enjoy the whole process of taking strange combinations of food and having it cooked.

Rating: 6 / 10


Price: Medium to expensive...  but you get a lot of food for your money.


Would I go back here? Is not the most luxurious place I will visit but on the other side it is not really intended as that kind of restaurant anyway. It was clean and fresh and the staff were really friendly and talkative. I'm thinking this would be a great place to go when my family (parents, brother, sister, kids etc..) next visit.

Address: Östrahamngatan 5
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Date of visit: 19th January 2013

Number 2 : Restaurant 2112

I have walked past this place a lot in the last 6 months since I moved to Gothenburg and always thought that the menu looked quite appealing. I am quite partial to burgers but when they are hand-made it just gets even better.

Rush Burger
6 oz Root Vegetable burger with truffles mayonnaise, tomato, onion, salad, served on homemade bread. 

Maybe I should add that I am vegetarian, I have been so since I was 5, so I am probably not the best person to go on about how good the menu is etc... That is not really the meaning of this blog anyway... Of course the food has to taste nice but I am also after the experience and the atmosphere.
In any case, despite saying all that I though the food here was really nice, the menu "burgers" but not just your boring burgers, these are hand made from a wide selection of animals and vegetables and mine was really yummy. There was also a great selection of drinks too choose from too.

It was nice and relaxed atmosphere inside, quite a lot of young people (30-40) so of course I fitted right in. The staff were really friendly and very welcoming, I liked the deco as well, on a cold January night it was most most warming.

Rating: 7.5 / 10
Price: Medium to expensive
Would I go back here? Probably not a place I would bring my parents but I would definitely take friends here for a casual meal.

Address: Magasinsgatan 5, Göteborg

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Date of visit: 9th January 2013

Number 1 : Goa Kitchen

My first restaurant to visit was Goa Kitchen. I've always liked Indian food but sometimes it can be really dry and over-spiced so I tend to choose other foods instead. 

My starter and Mango Lassi

The food was nice though, seemed to be fresh and I had a lovely Mango Lassi with it as well. On the negative side the food came all really quickly... I hadn't even finished my starter before the main course came so I just decided rather than letting it go cold to mix all the food together.

As for the ambiance, it had a bit of a "take-away"... a few Indian objects scattered around but it felt more like Delsjö than Dehli.  The service was friendly although I did feel a bit hopped on and rushed at times...

Rating: 5/10
Price: Cheap to Medium
Would I go back again? Yes, no reason not to. 

Address: Drottninggatan 31, 41114 Göteborg

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Date of visit: 5th January 2013