Chinese restaurants

Rui - Bath BA2 6NY

3.6 176 reviews 11:00 AM - 03:00 PM 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM 23 Bathwick St, Bath BA2 6NY, United Kingdom

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Rui is a Chinese restaurant located at 23 Bathwick Street in Bath. The menu offers a diverse range of traditional and contemporary Chinese dishes, including signature items like Rui King Chow, Sliced Belly Pork with Garlic Sauce, and Stir Fried Pork Intestine with Chili. Diners can also enjoy classic options such as Lemon Chicken, Sweet and Sour Pork with Fresh Fruits, Mongolian Beef, and a variety of noodle soups including Wonton Soup and Hot and Spicy Beef Brisket Noodle Soup. The restaurant emphasizes authentic flavors and a broad selection, from starters like Satay Chicken skewers to main courses featuring steamed sea bass and clay pot chicken dishes. The atmosphere is unpretentious and focused on delivering a straightforward dining experience centered on quality and variety. Rui provides a noteworthy option for those seeking traditional Chinese cuisine in a casual setting within Bath’s local dining scene.

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Curbside pickup
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Casual

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Reviews for Rui - Bath BA2 6NY

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Review highlights

Based on 176 reviews

Rui is widely recognized for its commitment to authentic Chinese cuisine, particularly Szechuan dishes, distinguishing itself from more commercialized counterparts. Reviewers consistently highlight the freshness of ingredients and the balance of flavors, avoiding the overly oily or processed qualities often associated with Chinese fast food. The restaurant offers dual menus catering separately to local tastes and traditional Chinese preferences, providing both familiar and adventurous options. While the atmosphere can feel quiet or subdued, especially during off-peak hours, the generous portions and well-executed dishes maintain its appeal. Customers appreciate the genuine culinary experience, often noting it as a rare find for authentic Chinese food outside major metropolitan areas. Overall, Rui garners positive feedback for its quality, authenticity, and diverse menu, catering to a broad audience while preserving the essence of traditional Chinese cooking.

James King

Jul 14, 2025

Great "Authentic Chinese" restaurant. Serves proper fresh Chinese food, like you'd find in Soho, London. It's not "Speedy Wok Co" from scumthorpe, frying up MSG ridden chicken in diesel oil. I know some other Brits get confused when they taste real food for a change.

Paul Hu

Jul 05, 2025

Their cuisines tasted very good. The raw materials were fresh. The options are abundant. I recommend it to anyone who wants to have a try of Chinese cuisine.

Brett Wilson

Jun 13, 2025

The best Chinese food we've had in a while. We went early on a Monday night and it was empty and depressing and we almost gave up because it looked closed. But the ingredients were fresh and not too oily or processed like a lot of Chinese food. I suspect it caters to larger Chinese tour groups. Note that they have two menus: one for "British people" and one for Chinese. The Chinese one has more things and also pictures and English descriptions so be sure to ask for that.

Matthew Nyam

Jun 02, 2025

One of the rarest Chinese in the country that keeps to the authentic taste of Szechuan cusine. They have two menus available, one that is authentic Szechuan and one that is anglicize so if you're craving for some English comforts like Aromatic Duck and Chicken Satay, they do a decent job But the star of the place is definitely the Szechuan dishes. The food comes out hot, generous and tasty. Szechuan cusine is known for being "loud" in flavours so expect your palette to be challenged! The lady of the house takes cares of her customers very well. Special commendation to her

David

May 24, 2025

Been wanting to try this place since I saw the video of Marco PW reviewing it eating here on Instagram. It was a weekday lunchtime, I was the only visitor. There’s a deal for one person set menu. 26 gets you any two starters, any main plus any rice or noodle dish. The food was excellent, absolute perfection. I wish I had been more adventurous as there are so many interesting dishes on the menu. I will be coming back and bringing a group next time.

ezra :D

May 19, 2025

this place is my favourite for Chinese takeaway and I order regularly. the food is always delicious and they have a lot of different options! Im never going to a different Chinese food place :)

IzzysWeird

May 09, 2025

Rui remains the best place in Bath for Chinese. It no longer serves hotpot and it no longer is as vibrant as before COVID but here's to hoping they can pick up. I always love the food here. It's scrumptious. And that's putting it lightly. I had fish for the first time and it was so good.

Jennie W

Mar 20, 2025

Great service & environment. The food was delicious, couldn’t ask for more xx