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As of August 2026 (updated regularly)
La Laguna serves Chinese food to students, not cruise passengers. In the former island capital, situated on the plateau in the north of Tenerife, seven establishments offer Cantonese menus, ranging from the Restaurante chino Kin Du to the Palillos de Oro. The best Chinese restaurants in La Laguna offer prices that suit a student’s budget and are well off the beaten track. If you dine at Casa Shanghái or Chino Xin Xin, you’ll find yourself sitting amongst the locals of this university town. The grid-like old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, yet a bowl of noodles there costs barely more than ten euros.
Eating Chinese food in La Laguna’s university district
The Chinese restaurant Makko and Casa Feliz are situated off Calle Herradores, closer to the university quarter than to the World Heritage-listed streets. Three-course set menus often cost between 8 and 10 euros. Menus are usually displayed in Spanish only, and card payments are less common than in the south of the island. Between 2 pm and 4 pm, the dining rooms are at their busiest at lunchtime, which is when you get the best value for money. At the Restaurante Chino Gran Muralla, the set lunch menus cater for the rush from the nearby faculties.
Tips for your visit
Chinese restaurants are not clustered in the grid-like old town centre, but line the wider streets leading towards the university. Among the city’s 144 restaurants, establishments such as Kin Du stand out with their simple interiors, red neon signs and an aquarium by the door. At lunchtime, students slurp their bowls of noodles at Resopal tables.
In the mornings, the 148 cafés around the squares set the tone, whilst the Cantonese menus at Xin Xin remain largely unnoticed. Late in the evening, guests from the surrounding bars still order fried rice at Palillos de Oro. Casa Shanghái also features sushi and cold starters in its display cabinet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the best way to get to the Chinese restaurants in La Laguna?
Most of the Chinese restaurants in La Laguna are situated around the UNESCO-listed old town with its grid-like layout, so this central area is easily explored on foot. The tram line connects La Laguna with Santa Cruz and stops near the city centre. If you’re travelling by car, the multi-storey car parks on the edge of the pedestrian zone are a good option, as the old town’s narrow streets are largely car-free.
Are there any Chinese restaurants in La Laguna with outdoor terraces or sea views?
La Laguna is situated on a plateau inland and does not have any sea views. Chinese restaurants there advertise views of the old town’s alleyways and squares rather than the coast. Some establishments have small outdoor terraces in the pedestrianised areas. Due to its higher altitude, the climate is often cooler in the evenings than on the coast.
Which Chinese restaurants in La Laguna are also frequented by locals?
As a university town, La Laguna counts many students and local residents amongst the regulars at the Chinese restaurants in the centre. Among the city’s 144 restaurants, the Asian eateries, with their set lunch menus and prices of around 10 to 15 euros, are specifically aimed at a local clientele. They get particularly busy at lunchtime and at the weekend.
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