Kylin Chinese Buffet
The only sit-down Chinese restaurant on Ocean Road. All-you-can-eat buffet format with a wide selection of starters, mains, rice, noodles, and desserts. Directly opposite the museum.
About Kylin Chinese Buffet
Kylin is an all-you-can-eat Chinese buffet restaurant at 15 Ocean Road in South Shields, directly opposite the museum and set over two floors with a contemporary interior and around 200 seats. Its grand buffet offers more than 100 varieties of food, spanning not only Chinese dishes but also seafood and Thai, Japanese and Indian options. The restaurant caters well for groups and families, with round tables for private parties and a semi-private function area for larger bookings, and it welcomes families with young children. Its central seafront location makes it a convenient choice for visitors exploring Ocean Road.
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