This is SUPPOSED to be The BEST CHINESE RESTAURANT in BENALMADENA! REALLY?

The MacMaster is in The Costa Del Sol at what is supposed to be The Best Chinese Restaurant in Benalmadena, BUT is it really? Let's find out...
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[@Paul-67]

Very good Lee, another great and fair review. I like the fact that you walk about with your recording stuff and go the extra mile to give folk a true picture of where you are. Forget the sweat marks, that adds to the reality.

[@mikepowell9326]

Food looks great Lee love your videos ❤

[@lynnerowlands5052]

Hey let's hope you get home safe on Friday as we have Storm Agnes hanging around. Stay safe and well. Love your videos and these ones are the best as you seem a lot more relaxed in these xxxx

[@edwinneill5172]

Cant say the food left me drooling, but the beer looked really refreshing 😮

[@juliebilson6897]

Thanks for sharing

[@chrisstronach5495]

This is yet another place that has changed hands many times over the years. It was terrible, then great, then terrible again. The last one I had there (October 2022) was pretty average. The trouble is that most of the customers are obviously passing trade, so they don't have to build up a solid customer base. Apart from the residents of course. Pleasant staff, but standard food. I hope you enjoy the test of your time in Benelmadena. Why not 'go Spanish' and have an authentic meal in Malaga? It's 25 minutes away on the train. ❤

[@EvilSie]

Your first warning sign was that they had pictures of the food on the menu outside.

[@TheMacMaster]

Yep!! Bang on. 👍🏼 I should have known.

[@user-re8gs9lc9e]

yes being to abroad a few times if i see someway that has pictures outside the food is not good always avoid it

[@bewleygary]

You seem to be in benalmadena a lot Lee do you prefer it over torremolinos? Also are you off to malaga to have a look around. If so and looking for tapas

[@TheMacMaster]

Malaga Vlog tomorrow 👍🏼👍🏼 🕶️

[@dr.robotnik7334]

Looked like one of those restaurants that becomes ‘the best food ever’, after 7 pints around the pool.

[@grantjeffreys8550]

Hi Lee, I think I mentioned before the Wok, there is one in the port which is slightly more expensive, but the is one in Benalmadena by the train station, it is almost you can eat if you choose but the food beats anything I have had at home, plus don't miss the market there on a Friday by tivolli world, the park isn't deserted it is open in the evening ❤

[@bewleygary]

Try the ataranzas market. Always busy and bit touristy but good seafood

[@duncanweeks9529]

what did you expect?! recommended by people that literally don't care what they eat. looked awful

[@neilgodwin6531]

Really? I thought it looked delicious, apart from the prawns, looked undercooked, but I'm always wary of seafood. It's how it tastes that matters though

[@BurgerGeorge]

I used to have a restaurant in tivoli world just up the road form there.. I used to eat here regularly. Keep up the good content pal

[@sharenfreeman7773]

You said it how it is at the end of the day.i had a Chinese on Los Chris on my last night back along and it was not good.i was gutted but like you the people were lovely,just won't go back xx

[@ErmintrudeRissole]

Very diplomatic. Looking at it I wouldn't be joining a queue to get in if there was one.

[@fab208athome]

Would love to see their kitchen, I bet you can hardly move for freezers.

[@sheilachadwick5163]

That meal looked nice x❤

[@robertcanning1888]

Looks a stunning meal

[@robertwest5999]

Just got to say this Lee You are eating enough for 3 people can see another 10mile walk comeing on

[@paulswan2138]

Got to agree. That’s enough for a family of 3 or 4. Diet coming on?!

[@tombowler6458]

MacMaster you met your Audio match with that noisy Cement Mixer @ the end there lol😉

[@brianman6788]

Hi Lee great video thanks for insight from Benalmedina share your video with my family. Price very reasonable food looked Ok I would given it 8 out of 10.

[@ROGERPIC77]

I've been there about 3 times over the past few years with compony Lee, it is popular but I was not impressed on eny occasion.. Love the outtakes at the end .. please do more of these 😉😉😉

[@junemccann5981]

Nothing wrong having a Chinese in Spain Lee. You enjoy whatever you want to eat! Life’s too short. 🥰☀️🥰xxx

[@neilgodwin6531]

Whatever floats your boat...chips and chinese is fine. When I was young, and working the 3 day week back in the 70's, (Heath government?) I shared a bag of chips and a banana fritter from the Chinese with my mate, after 1 pint at the pub. It was all we could afford. When I was even younger I made cheese and jam sandwiches, now that's controversial

[@sneaky_hannah]

Looked good!! The local Chinese restaurant we have here I love getting the sweet and sour sauce and pour over my rice and get either sweet and sour chicken or a C16 lol it comes with broccoli beef chicken shrimp it’s soooo good and I get that with some pork fried rice 😋 best food ever in my opinion lol if your ever in Virginia you’ll have to try ours it’s so good

[@andrewlane9458]

We can always tell from your expressions when you're not too keen on it 😂. Wife called it!

[@susiejakes3019]

There are other Chinese dishes that are tasty: General Tso Chicken, Orange Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Sesame chicken and Pepper steak which is not spicy. I have never seen Fries ( Chips) on a Chinese menu in the United States.

[@geordiesatstjamess]

try the curry leaf in BENALMADENA its on the marina upstairs lovely views,

[@wayneclark8161]

Hey Lee, thank I will have to go my local chinese one day and order some "SWEET and SOUR" fries 😂😂

[@paulrobson3413]

Do like fried seaweed

[@kevinallison6332]

Hi lee great videos as always,I thought you’d give alcohol up after your health scare,not that I’m complaining I’m just curious😎😎🍺🍺

[@TheMacMaster]

Have a look at the steak video. Explains all. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@kevinallison6332]

Pleased your fit and healthy,as an ex rugby player (grassroots) I’m partial to a gallon or two 🍺😂

[@kevinallison6332]

@@TheMacMaster nothing better than an ice cold beer when you have been of it for a while,drink in moderation and be happy 👍🍺😎

[@johnhuntingdon]

Cashews were raw like from a health food shop not roasted and salted. Chicken balls were in cornflour not batter so won’t be crispy.

[@ianchristopherson1973]

I've ate in there a few times but only ever have set menu 7.50, can't go wrong, Sukiyake eat all you like sushi in Fuengirola next mate!

[@HarryDeano]

I think that cement mixer was round the back of that restaurant unloading!!

[@garykenyon5990]

Been to this restaurant a couple of times and the meal was decent, so fair review.

[@robtitheridge9708]

I am going to say 8/10 great value for miney ,.i have never had salt and pepper chips or frys so cant comment. good hounest review lee.

[@jacquelinemoore7839]

My favourite is Sweet n sour chicken Hong Kong style with chicken & mushrooms in a black bean sauce and special fried rice.

[@rbnhd1144]

I'm not into Chinese food but I loved that white plate.

[@geoffcarter]

I love a good Chinese when I’m in Spain. Looked good that mate 😋😋😋😋

[@davidlindburg1921]

A case of food quality reflecting the price I'm afraid. Expected Chinese would be hit and miss in that place and expectations confirmed. Better luck next meal Lee! 😁

[@msjcars2317]

You have to try Namate Indian on Bonanza Square

[@paulrobson3413]

How many are there 1?

[@wonga321]

Jade Cottage in Mansfield looks, smells & tastes better with the future chips 😋

[@Zeraknight2]

Chips at Chinese restaurants are always fries - at least at the ones I've been too. If you want the proper chips, you've gotta go to a Chinese takeaway (bit like how it's mushy peas at a chippy, and garden peas at a restaurant.)

[@Scott_M]

Looked the type of place where if you were out in a group watching a game or what not, had a good few and just wanted something to eat with another few beers then it would hit the spot. Doing an actual review of it though then there’d probably be a lot better places. That’s the beauty of doing food reviews - you need to try the good with the bad! Or okay ish in this case!

[@williammchendry9922]

Magic Lee are you back doing videos. Thanks from wills and Catherine xx

[@TheMacMaster]

Thank you

[@PenryMMJ]

That did look fairly average, but the prices were pretty good. Maybe they'd be better off if they raised the prices about 10% and used the extra money to improve the quality of the food.

[@michaelwalton4118]

Looked good and a real deal. 👌

[@pillred5974]

The only thing I may have differed from you is not having two chicken dishes maybe a nice chilli beef instead otherwise it all looked tickety boo as Bunny from Eldorado used to say, there is a lovely little Chinese called New House Ming along Avenida Las Palmeras off the front.

[@martinquinn9007]

It's popular probably on cost not quality

[@nigel8499]

Agreed, beware of cheap eats as this was. (there are exceptions)

[@davechard1143]

Sweet and Sour fries? That's a new one☺

[@cats2954]

Lee next time you go for a Chinese try the duck chop suey yummy. That meal looks nice 8/10 😉

[@nigel8499]

I don't think he likes 'soggy' if you know what I mean. Duck chow mein maybe with thin noodles, lucky boat #2

[@andrewgalt3964]

Believe you were more than fair with score Lee for me I would rather pay more and have quality food ❤

[@Slh1178]

Your to kind you are your to kind lol 😂😂😂😂

[@lesleyclarke9500]

What was the pie like at the drunken sailor?

[@TheMacMaster]

I reviewed it. Excellent 👍🏼

[@nigel8499]

Those prices are AMAZING. My local Chinese takeaway about 40% more and that's takeaway not sit down. (Sunny North Wales) 😊 Edit i now know why prices low, it was average at best.

[@chrisfurniss9570]

is Benalmadena, another name for Benidorm?

[@chrissyschannel8589]

My favourite is sweet an sour but battered chicken with chips 😮looks nice I would give it a 9

[@ianthomas1060]

You like what do, but you don't know if you like other meals as you never try them....... please try something else even if just at home off vid to give it a go. I no longer watch the eating and the review bit of the same stuff every time (honest feedback Lee). I watch your vids as they are great fun. I suspect there are 100's of viewers the same? Your travel and looking about vids are bloody brilliant, your a top guy but food reviews bar fish & chips as you know this food, aren't your ticket buddy. Also, pictures of foods on menus are essential if you are travelling in China or Indonesia and all you can do to communicate is smile & point....been there!

[@anenglishmaninmalaga]

The Golden Pheonix was pretty good and then there is another Chinese on the road down to Paloma park

[@GraemeCampbellMusic]

Seriously, the Slow Boat in Calahonda, really good.

[@raypeckett1987]

beef mushroom and half n half {chips n noodles } food of the gods my fave

[@jevward5428]

When are we going to Gibraltar ?

[@TheMacMaster]

I've been, video coming soon.

[@rondonnis6588]

Chinese is my favourite type of takeaway but it's definitely gone up since the cost of living situation

[@adamcarter699]

Although, for balance...a cold beer is welcome in ANY warm resort across the planet ❤

[@Ed___1234]

Did you order the child’s portion?

[@tomkemp9465]

Pollo con Almendras or Carne con Cebolla, both with rice (either plain or egg fried). I could never find the chicken and cashew nuts in Spain. They always used almonds instead.

[@anenglishmaninmalaga]

Another great video!!!

[@Ianjowett1]

i like chips with a chinese , nothing wrong there . when back in leeds try the capital in bramley , stanningly road opposite the ambulance station . get to junction of stan road and bramley station hang a right and its about 300 yards or so up on the right . great food

[@msjcars2317]

Are you still in Benal ?

[@neilpowers6794]

Hi Lee and agree with a 7

[@msjcars2317]

I’ve been coming here for 30 plus years - been once and never rated it.

[@Bill-01]

A very polite way of saying "That was sh#te" 😂😂😂

[@24entertain]

Your the person who ordered The sweet and Sour chicken balls, they looked grim, only ever order Hong Kong Style, much nicer. Maybe change up your order next time , live a bit lol. Great video hope you're having a great time.

[@user-xh3lz9xt4l]

I didnt know chicken balls were that big. 😅😅😂

[@janolaful]

My favourite is proper salt and pepper chips has to be and bao buns stuffed with duck and hoisin sauce 😋

[@philnotley5138]

I tried the Chinese you recommended in Benidorm Lee had the rice bowl set menu frankly it was poor the standard of Chinese restaurants in Spain is on the slide pile it high and cheap works to a point but not for everyone

[@74DERMO]

Controversial - I’ve never had a bad meal there , love the place and the food

[@dm20011988]

My favourite from the local Chinese is smoked shredded chicken and chips. Hopefully with chopped red chilli and sliced ginger too. 👌

[@wearetomorrowspast.5617]

Duck & Plum Sauce for me usually.

[@BOBBENNS]

Which is best chinese in adeje were not sure anymore

[@stewartjacobsen1783]

Your not in the UK so don’t expect the food to be the same, go with the flow

[@scotttarplee9962]

Those chips or fries i should say look like they should of been served at nandos lol. The price was decent though

[@MetalboxJ]

Not a patch on the Hong Kong in Halifax. Those chips look nice though.

[@jasondyer811]

😂😂😂 I don’t like click bait 😂😂😂

[@sourich585]

The price was cheap so it was a very basic Chinese restaurant in Spain.The sauce for the chicken Hong Kong style there was hardly any and not a lot of veg normally the veg should be quite chunky, Chicken and cashew nuts the only thing saving that Msg. Our favourite are Shredded beef with chilli,Beef, green peppers in black bean sauce and Singapore Rice noodles, Tanya is BBQ Spare Ribs,Beef Cow Mein and Crispy Chicken balls with Sweet and Sour sauce. Lee try something else in a Chinese the world is your oyster, many thanks for a excellent vlog👍🍺all the best Richard and Tanya from Southampton ❤

[@anenglishmaninmalaga]

Chips and Rice!! lol - thats from Benidorm mate

[@dpaudits]

Had a Chinese from the WOK in benidorm opposite where were staying in flamingo oasis, was more of a Thai raise to it. But the Chinese down the road by the supermarket near the beach in benidorm is lovely. I'm off there again November 19th haha. Them prices Lee look awesome

[@simong7539]

Looked alright, not my choice never got the concept of meat with a sweet sauce. Salt and pepper McChips - wheres the onions and chillis?

[@Durgesuth]

Yuk Sung starter .. Chicken .. cashew nuts.. beef with mushrooms ..with boiled rice or chips…Washed down with Chinese green tea…. I can only drink Tsingtao beer with Chinese. Would have had the sweet n sour chicken “ Hong Kong” style for a crispier batter

[@whiskymacable]

When I've gone for sweet n sour chicken to save getting soggy batter I usually say without batter please, and then you know you are getting more fresher food and not the ones they made a few hours ago also you seem to get more chicken 😉

[@mikeb3010]

“We’re not in England” says it all really…

[@thebigman170]

If you love Lamb then try the Mongolian Lamb it's effin amazing. 😍

[@billybatts294]

18 euro with a pint live with that

[@jasondyer811]

Nowt wrong with a bit of sweat Mac , just proves your human . By eck that beer looked good !

[@mikeskitt6411]

Batter won't be crispy when it's been covered in the Sweet and sour sauce. I find here in the UK crispy shredded beef is never crispy either. Thin and crispy pizza is never crispy either.

[@countmurcielago9802]

Still don’t know why you can’t find some Spanish food you like you can eat all the fish and chips , Chinese , Indian at home The huge amount of Spanish food you can have

[@GrrMeister]

9:18 *Are you sure that's not Moggy Balls !*

[@simonlyons4511]

Got to say you’ve had a lot better Chinese Meals than that

[@rob9994]

Why do people put apostrophes where they don’t belong?

[@nilocx4858]

Is that the best you can come up with ? """"""""

[@rob9994]

@@nilocx4858 yes

[@cabottaxi]

Looks to be highly processed food with loads of salt in it. Bet you are drinking water the rest of the day.