About

China Tea House serves classic Chinese cuisine with genuine warmth where the owners welcome regulars like family. Generous portions, reasonable prices, and BYO wine suit both casual dinners and celebrations. The combination of consistently good food, friendly service, and comfortable surroundings keeps families returning for decades of shared meals in this locally beloved destination.

Best Times to Visit

Weekday lunches for peaceful dining, weekend evenings for family celebrations, Tuesday-Thursday for optimal service quality and shorter waits.

Opening Hours

Monday: 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Wednesday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Friday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 2:30 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Busiest Time

Friday 7PM - 8PM

Quietest Time

Monday 5PM - 6PM

Restaurant Features

Delivery, Takeaway, Dine-in, Wheelchair Accessible, Free Parking, Accepts Reservations, Credit Cards Accepted, Mobile Payments, Good for Kids, High Chairs, Vegetarian Options, Gluten-Free Options, Group Dining

Meals Served

Lunch, Dinner

Cuisine

Chinese

Neighbourhood

Tuggeranong

Website

Visit

Phone

Phone

Getting There

By Car: From Canberra City, take the Monaro Highway south for approximately 15 kilometres, then turn right onto Wanniassa Road. Continue for 2 kilometres and turn left onto Gartside Street. China Tea House is located at 2/38-70 Gartside Street in a small shopping complex with free parking available on-site.

By Public Transport: Catch the Transport Canberra bus route 60 or 61 from the city centre towards Tuggeranong. Alight at the Wanniassa shops stop on Gartside Street, directly outside the restaurant. The journey takes approximately 25-30 minutes from the city centre with buses running regularly throughout the day.

By Taxi or Ride-Share: A taxi or Uber from Canberra Airport takes approximately 20 minutes and costs around $35-45. From the city centre, expect a 15-minute journey costing $25-35. The restaurant is easily accessible with clear signage visible from Gartside Street.

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