New Garden Restaurant

New Garden is a popular Chinese restaurant (kiinalainen ravintola) located on Sammonkatu 18–20 in Kaleva, Tampere, known for its extensive Asian buffet (aasialainen buffet) and à la carte offerings of freshly prepared Chinese classics (kiinalaiset klassikot). Guests can enjoy a relaxed dining experience with rich flavours (runsaat maut) spanning meats (lihat), seafood (merenelävät), vegetables (vihannekset) and fusion-inspired dishes that combine traditional techniques with local taste preferences. The buffet (buffet) served daily offers a mix of hot and cold selections, making it a favourite spot for lunch (lounas) and dinner (illallinen) among locals and visitors alike.

At lunch, the buffet typically includes a variety of paistettua riisiä (fried rice) and paistettua nuudelia (fried noodles) with ingredients such as kana (chicken), naudanliha (beef), sianliha (pork) and katkaravut (prawns). These are paired with crisp kasvisrulla (vegetable spring rolls) and refreshing salad (salaatti) options. Buffet diners can also enjoy sweet treats like friteerattu banaani (fried banana) with jäätelö (ice cream) and a selection of limsa (soft drinks) or mehu (juice) to complete the meal. Weekends and holidays feature buffet hours tailored for leisurely dining, while take-away (nouto) buffet by weight provides flexibility for at-home enjoyment.

The à la carte menu at New Garden offers similar favourites, allowing guests to choose from delicious options such as paistettua kanaa (fried chicken) with various sauces including hapanimelä kastike (sweet and sour sauce), Peking kana (Peking chicken), and Kung Po (Kung Pao) style preparations. Meaty mains like paistettua ankkaa (fried duck) and paistettua lohta (fried salmon) bring bold protein flavours, while paistettua tofua (fried tofu) or tofua ja vihanneksia (tofu and vegetables) cater to those seeking lighter or vegetarian-friendly (kasvisystävällinen) options.