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The New Water Margin

72-74 Burton Road, Derby DE1 1TG, England
01332 364754
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Ranked #68 of 299 restaurants in Derby
Price range: S$21 - S$51
Cuisines: Dim Sum, Beijing Specialties , Cantonese, Chinese Hotpot
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations, Takeout, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Reservations, Takeout, After-hours
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Derby, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2013 NEW

we usually have the buffet option when visiting the Water Margin, you order at your table and the food is cooked fresh for you, you can order whatever you want, whenever you want, for a fixed fee. the food is always excellent quality.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013 via mobile

I enjoyed lunch today , the cuisine was authentic and the service was prompt and personalised. The jasmine tea was excellent

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

Great food, personal service. Authentic Chinese food. Fresh sea food excellent. Forget the menu and ask staff for suggestions, you will not regret it.

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Derby, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

This does the best chinese all you can eat buffet I know. It's all freshly made to order and really nice. I'd def recommend the spicy salted ribs and the szechuan prawns. A steal at £12 pp The decor and style is very dated but I kinda like that. It's not somewhere where you come for the romantic atmosphere. Service... More

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Poole, United Kingdom
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

Like others have said, the decor is a bit tired, and you may have to wait and the dishes may arrive in an odd order, but that is Chinese dining for you! Great food, we had dim sum, if you ask they will serve it any time, and it is wonderful. Supported by hot and salty squid and garlic greens,... More

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Belper, England, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

7 of us enjoyed a meal at The Water Margin and we were not disappointed. At just over £20 each including drinks it didn't cost the earth. Starters arrived quickly but they were very mean with the pancakes. Main course took a while to be ordered and felt like ages to come! We arrived at 7.30 and it was gone... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2013 via mobile

Ok so it's a bit tired and dated but I do love this place. Come about once a month and I am fussy about where I eat. By far the best all you can eat menu I've ever come across as it's all made to order. It's not the best Chinese food ive had but it's good and really great... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Came for a meal with some friends and we all opted for the all you can eat which was delicious! Plenty of choices and the food was hot and very tasty. Service was good and drinks refilled! Only critisism was the heat of the restaurant, it was snowing outside but inside it was so hot I was convinced I was... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 March 2013

Our daughter chose a chinese takeaway as a birthday treat. The New Water Margin has recently started doing home delivery and has a reputaion for good Chinese food and having Chinese customers. The food was excellent we had a broad variety of meals and they were all very good. I had quick fried scallops and they were excellent and good... More

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Derby
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2013

Staff are friendly and the food of the highest quality. Car parking is limited and cramped but proximity to the city centre means there is ample alternative parking in the area. Facilities are basic but clean and adequate. Pricing can be matched to the occassion or budget, from the incredibly good value buffet menu or extensive menu of dishes up... More

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