Rice Canteen is a Chinese restaurant at 120 Kennedy Road in Marewa, Napier, with a Google rating of 4.0 from 145 reviews. Reviewers mention the sweet and sour pork, the smorgasbord, the busy atmosphere and the chow mein. Opinions vary, and one reviewer was unhappy with a combination tray.
A good Chinese restaurant is judged on the balance of its sauces, the crispness of its batter and the freshness of its vegetables. Sweet and sour dishes are often the first thing diners compare, so the sauce should be bright without being sticky. Buffet-style smorgasbords suit groups, and they work best when the dishes are refilled regularly. When you choose a Chinese restaurant, look at whether the vegetables still have some bite and whether the staff explain the menu clearly.
For a family meal or a plate of sweet and sour pork in Marewa, this Kennedy Road restaurant is one local option among several.