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Best Taiwanese Restaurants Nearby in Charlestown

Asian delight restaurant Adamstown

Asian delight restaurant Adamstown

4.5
(200+)
• Asian Fusion • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 29 min
"Prawn Toast is one of the best.. the omelettes are very delicious, they are well made and the sauce is awesome Large Garlic Rice has just the right about of garlic..so tasty This is my family's favorite Asian restaurant"
"153. Large Special Fried Rice was amazing had a lovely char grill flavour to it. 135. Sweet & Sour Pork was amazing perfect amount of flavour. 101. Honey Chicken cooked to absolute perfection. Everything was 10/10 would 100% recommend best Chinese."
Large Special Fried Rice
Savory fried rice with shrimp, tender chicken, diced pork, and fresh green onions.
$8.65
Honey Chicken
Savory fried rice with shrimp, diced pork, and green onions.
$14.4
Large Fried Rice
15 piece Golden-brown dumplings with a crispy exterior and juicy filling, served with a tangy sweet chili dipping sauce.
$7.75
Homemade Spring Rolls (4 Pieces)
Crispy beef strips in sweet and sour sauce, garnished with sesame seeds, green onions, and bell peppers.
$6.54
Pakpum Thai Cuisine

Pakpum Thai Cuisine

4.6
(200+)
• Thai
$0 delivery fee • 2.6 mi • 31 min
"The absolute BEST satay I've ever had in my life!! The satay chicken skewers are to die for. Highly recommend and will be ordering from these guys again!! ❤️"
"Pineapple Fried rice too spicy and Red curry had 5 small pieces of chicken it was all sauce with a slice of capsicum for decoration, not enough to share - which most of the time Thai meals can be. The entrees were nice. Dishes had reasonable flavour but no value for money at $70"
Pad See Ew
Fresh flat rice noodle wok-fried with egg, Chinese broccoli, carrot and tasty sweet soy sauce.
$12.67
Steamed Rice
Famous dish of thin rice noodles cooked with egg, shallot, carrot, bean sprout and ground peanut.
$3.49
Pad Thai
Vegetarian. Four Pieces. Thai style vegetable spring roll served with sweet chilli plum sauce.
$12.84
Spring Roll
Four Pieces. Thai style barbeque chicken skewer served with peanut sauce.
$6.3
Gateshead Chinese Takeaway

Gateshead Chinese Takeaway

4.8
(30+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 1.2 mi • 29 min
"Garlic and Ginger Shallot Chicken was fresh and delicious! Lovely ginger flavour was super tasty."
Fried Rice
Savory fried rice stir-fried with fresh vegetables, eggs, and your choice of protein.
$9.05
Spring Rolls
Six pieces.
$8.46
Honey Chicken
Each.
$17.05
Prawn Toast
Four pieces.
$8.44
VBAI Chinese Restaurant

VBAI Chinese Restaurant

4.7
(20+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"They are checking every single box for me, consistently. Eating in is great too."
Special Fried Rice
Flavorful rice dish with a mixed of ingredients.
$13.25
Honey Chicken
Sweet and savory chicken dish with a hint of honey.
$17.8
Vegetable Spring Roll (4 Pieces)
Vegetarian. Crispy golden rolls filled with fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, served with sweet sour dipping sauce.
$6.04
Steamed Rice
Fluffy steamed rice, a perfect side to complement any dish.
$3.41
Cafe Haha's

Cafe Haha's

Vietnamese • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 2.8 mi • 27 min
Banh Mi
Vietnamese bread roll with pate, mayonnaise, cucumber, pickled carrot, coriander and your choice of filling.
$10.48
Breakfast Banh Mi
Vietnamese bread roll with two pieces of eggs, crispy bacon, pickled carrot, cucumber, coriander and sriracha mayonnaise.
$14.26
Bacon and Egg Roll
Alderley creek egg, crispy bacon and caramelised onions with barbecue sauce.
$10.21
The Pho Hamilton

The Pho Hamilton

4.5
(40+)
• Vietnamese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.4 mi • 35 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"Food was fresh well packaged and taste great !"
"Was full off noodles hardly any chicken hardly any salad the rice paper broke straight away very average...."
Rare Beef Pho / Phở Bò Tái
Gluten-free. Tender slices of beef immersed in a fragrant broth, accompanied by fresh herbs and rice noodles.
$18.05
Chicken Dumplings Noodles
Tender chicken, vermicelli noodles, and plump dumplings in a delicate broth with fresh greens.
$17.59
Vietnamese Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - BBH / Bún Bò Huế
Gluten-free. Round rice noodles, tender beef slices, pork cake, bean sprouts, red cabbage, lettuce, and fresh herbs in a spicy broth.
$19.02
Rice Paper Rolls 2 Rolls / Gỏi Cuốn
Tender shrimp and succulent pork wrapped in delicate rice paper with crisp vegetables. Two rolls.
$8.43
Noodles At The Bay

Noodles At The Bay

4.7
(20+)
• Chinese • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 2.9 mi • 35 min
Satay Noodles
Contains peanuts. Hokkien noodles, your choice of meat and vegetables tossed through satay sauce.
$16.25
Hokkien Noodles
Hokkien noodles, your choice of meat, vegetables stir fried in a soy sauce and oyster sauce with a hint of garlic.
$17.2
Fried Rice
Ham, prawns, shallots, and egg combined with rice.
$11.13
Spring Rolls
Four pieces. Pork spring rolls with sweet and sour sauce.
$9.74
Momo Chicken

Momo Chicken

Korean • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 34 min
"holy moly this is one of the best korean foods i have ordered the chicken was tender and juicy and the kimchi tastes like it was made fresh i 100% recommend the chicken snack pack and the kimchi if you want authentic order from here!"
Korean Snack Pack
Crunchy chips, topped with boneless chicken & your choice of sauce. Recommended with cheese. Served in takeaway box.
$21.07
Chicken Mayo Rice
Rice, boneless chicken, egg, cabbage, spring onion, mayo, Momo special teriyaki sauce
$20.73
Momo Bao Buns
3 Bao Buns w/ Boneless Chicken, Lettuce, Aioli, Bao Bun. Your choice of any 3 Sauces.
$18.26
Kimchi Chicken Fried Rice
Rice, Kimchi, Chicken Thigh, spring onion
$21.5
Lee's Yum Cha

Lee's Yum Cha

4.6
(200+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 27 min
"Crav8ng sorted! and highly recommend 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Just wanted to say how absolutely delicious the food was! Every bite was full of flavour, beautifully presented, and clearly made with care. It was such a treat – thank you for the wonderful meal! Truly top-notch."
"The most tender pork pieces and enough rice to feed an army...beautiful meal"
Special Fried Rice( I )
A flavorful blend of BBQ pork, chicken, prawns & mixed veggies.
$15.22
Honey Chicken
Indulge in our Honey Chicken, a delightful dish featuring tender pieces of chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey glaze.
$17.73
Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings
Deliciously crispy on the outside, 4 pieces dumplings are filled with savory pork and aromatic spices.
$8.53
Steamed Rice
Fluffy, perfectly cooked steamed rice, a versatile side dish complementing any meal with its simplicity.
$3.1
Seaview Malaysian

Seaview Malaysian

4.6
(100+)
• Malaysian • Asian
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 34 min
"Always sooo yummy I have ordered from here for years and they never let me down. The red curry is especially delicious. "
"Cannot believe this place is highly rated. Vegetables are mushy like they were frozen, ingredients seem to be low quality, stir fries tasted like they were cooked in the same pan as other dishes without being washed in between. "
Special Fried Rice
Gluten free.
$9.92
Honey Chicken
Gluten free. Signature dish. Stir-fried homemade chilli jam sauce with cashew nuts, snow peas, capsicum, baby corn, broccoli, carrot, onion, mushroom and topped with roasted chilli.
$12.82
Fried Rice
Gluten free.
$5.15
Satay Chicken or Beef (GF)
Pastried filled with mash potatoes and mixed vegetables in a mild curry seasoning.
$13.9
Taste Of Lanzhou

Taste Of Lanzhou

4.7
(20+)
• Chinese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 39 min
"Had some really bad experiences lately order ribs ordered Pork Spare Ribs in Hot Pot , 10/10 delicious meal. Now my favorite by restruarant."
"the pork skewers are amazing and the stir fried beef Noodles are really good (best with the thicker size noodle)"
Special Fried Rice
Contains shrimp, BBQ pork, chicken and peas.
$13.33
Lanzhou Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Mild. Comes with chili oil, coriander and scallions. Noodle handmade to order.
$13.43
Pork Skewers (3 Skewers)
Mild. Marinated with secret recipe.
$7.76
Beef Spring Roll (4pcs)
Contain minced beef, shredded carrot and other vegetables served with dipping sauce.
$7.81
Kuma Bento

Kuma Bento

4.7
(70+)
• Korean • Japanese
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 35 min
"I usually go into this place once or twice a week. Staff always friendly. Food is always fresh and amazing. Especially partial to the ramen and udon. HIGHLY recommend anything from. Also to add, the sizings are good for the prices"
"OMG this food is good! loved the flavours, freshness & variety. Cup chicken is a must add on (if sharing, get more than one, as it'll be quick)"
Onigiri
1pcs for 1 serve. Onigiri (おにぎり), also known as rice balls, is a traditional Japanese dish made of steamed rice, typically shaped into a triangle or oval, and often wrapped with a sheet of seaweed (nori). Onigiri is a convenient and portable food, commonly enjoyed as a snack, lunch, or picnic item. It can be filled with various ingredients or simply seasoned.
$3.4
Katsu Chicken Don
Breaded and deep-fried chicken served over a bed of rice.
$11.74
Cup Dumpling
Vegetarian. Vegan. Dumplings with options of teriyaki, spicy, or garlic butter sauce.
$6.7
Cup Chicken
Snack size of cup chicken. Korean Fried Chicken is a beloved dish that elevates fried chicken to a whole new level with its crispy texture and flavourful coatings.
$6.68
SAIGON CORNER VIETNAMESE CUISINE

SAIGON CORNER VIETNAMESE CUISINE

4.6
(100+)
• Vietnamese • Noodles
$0 delivery fee • 1.8 mi • 30 min
"absolutely beautiful traditional pork bahn mi , one of the best I have had yet so fresh and filled with just the right amount of everything"
"The Crackling Pork Baguette is incredible. Lots of crackling bits and meat. Rice paper roll is also great "
Crackling Pork Baguette
Baguette with Crackling Pork Baguette
$10.17
Rice Paper Rolls (Each)
Super fresh and healthy. Packed with vermicelli noodles, fresh mixed herbs, salad and your choice of fillings. Pair them with our peanut hoisin sauce, fish sauce or soy sauce. You won't want to stop at one. Goi cuon.
$4.11
Bun (Bao) (Each)
Bao with your choice of filling
$4.87
Rare Beef Noodle Soup
Soup with Rare Beef and noodles
$15.55
Maysa Thai

Maysa Thai

4.7
(50+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 3.2 mi • 35 min
"Big servings. Two meals fed 3 of us. Lots of flavour. Overall great experience"
"not fresh seafood , obviously frozen food and tasted old , near to no fresh veg. ive had jungle curry many times . thats nothing a good 1. fried rice was stodgy and meat was grey almost. old won't be back ."
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Gluten free.
$5
Pad Thai
Gluten free optional. Our famous stir fried rice noodle with egg, tofu, bean sprout and shallot.
$20.03
Thai Fried Rice
Gluten free optional. Authentic Thai fried rice with egg, soy sauce, onion, shallot and green vegetables.
$20.44
Satay Chicken
Gluten free. Grilled satay chicken tenderloin served on bamboo skewers with peanut sauce.
$13.72
O'Chicken Charlestown

O'Chicken Charlestown

Korean • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 0.2 mi • 25 min
Quarter Chicken
250 grams of signature crispy Korean chicken bites served with your choice of sauce.
$14.16
Popcorn Chicken Box
Chicken bites with chips and canned drink of your choice.
$11.66
Potato Chips
Crispy, golden potato chips seasoned to perfection for a satisfying crunch in every bite.
$5
Mac N'Cheese
Creamy macaroni and cheese topped with crispy bacon for a deliciously indulgent comfort food experience.
$9.69
Viet Origin

Viet Origin

4.8
(60+)
• Vietnamese • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 37 min
Farther away (+A$1.49 fee)
"The pho hit the spot. Good sized portion, wrapped with care. Thank you for the unique packaging to keep the noodles and soup separate! The soup was tasty (could have had more aromatics to be perfect), beef sliced thinly, and all of the sides in a separate bag. I wish there was an option to select fresh chillies."
"Amazing flavours, liked that the soup was separate from the other ingredients, kept everything fresh and hot!"
Vietnamese Spring Rolls (5 Pcs)
Shrimp & vegetable filling
$8.78
Crackling Pork Banh Mi
Crunchy pork, vibrant greens, and tangy pickled veggies nestled in a crusty baguette.
$11.53
Rare Beef Rice Noodles Soup
Tender slices of rare beef, rice noodles, bean sprouts, fresh herbs, and onions in a savory broth. Served with lime and chili on the side.
$17.66
Crackling Pork Crunchy Fried-rice
Crispy pork pieces with fried rice, garnished with spinach, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, and a green leaf.
$18.76
Kinn Thai

Kinn Thai

4.6
(200+)
• Thai • Pad Thai
$0 delivery fee • 1.9 mi • 34 min
"Absolutely delicious Pad Prik Khing, Cashew Nut Sauce with chicken and Fried Rice with vegetables.. always fresh and each dish with their distinctive flavours. Kinns is one of Newcastle's Best Thai restaurants."
"Kinn thai is our new favourite. Best value for money and always good. We used to have a favourite thai place and it become way over priced and over rated, so Kinn Thai is the BEST now "
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Steamed jasmin rice
$2.66
Pad See Ew Noodles
Stir fried thick rice noodles with vegetables, egg and sweet soy sauce. With your choice of vegetables, chicken, beef or prawns.
$14.21
Pad Thai Noodles
Gluten free. Thai stir fried thin rice noodles with egg, bean sprouts and crushed peanut. With your choice of vegetables, chicken, beef or prawns.
$13.99
Petite Satay Chicken
Eight pieces. Char grilled chicken skewers with cucumber relish and peanut sauce.
$8.14
Tea House

Tea House

4.7
(20+)
• American • Cafe
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 34 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
8. Taro Fresh Milk
Honeydew and tea blend with various size, tea, sugar, and ice level options.
$7.76
Grape Fruit Tea
Mango-flavored collagen tea. Available with customizable ice levels.
$7.29
Sticky Rice Thai Wickham

Sticky Rice Thai Wickham

4.3
(20+)
• Thai • Casual Dining
$0 delivery fee • 4.9 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
Pad See Ew
Stir fried thick rice noodles with soy sauce, egg and vegetables.
$20.19
Pad Thai
Thin rice noodles, stir fried in tamarind sauce with egg, bean sprouts and ground peanuts.
$20.52
Steamed Jasmine Rice
Chunky beef and potato served in massaman curry with coconut milk, topped with cashew nuts and fried shallot.
$4.66
Massaman Curry
Cooked with chilli jam, vegetables and cashew nuts.
$24.5
Enak Corner

Enak Corner

4.7
(100+)
• Malaysian • Fried Rice
$0 delivery fee • 3.5 mi • 38 min
"As usual, the taste and flavour of our food was just as promised in the menu. the meals always arrive at almost the exact time promised. the lamb in the Mongolian Spice was very tender. the orange chicken was delicious."
"Nasi Goreng was perfect- a little spicy YUM. We were a little disappointed with the amount of meat in the Char Kueh Teow, especially after paying more for the combination."
Nasi Goreng
Malaysian style-fried rice with prawn, shredded chicken, BBQ pork, egg, shallot, and spicy peanut sauce.
$12.96
Pork Spring Roll
Three pieces served with sweet and sour sauce.
$5.17
Sweet and Sour Sauce with Egg Fried Rice
Choice of Protein, stir-fry with vegetables served in same container together with Egg Fried Rice.
$13.25
Char Kueh Teow
Flat rice noodle stir-fry with egg & vegetables in soy sauce. A famous Malaysian street food.
$18.66
Red Rooster

Red Rooster

4.4
(200+)
• Roast Chicken • Chicken
$0 delivery fee • 4.2 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"10/10 , always fresh hot delicious food and orders are always correct."
"We haven't had Red Rooster before. I thought what's the point I c a get a BBQ chook from Coles. Well now I know, the chicken from Red Rooster had far more tastier, and the chicken was soft and juicy! My son commented on how much nicer the chicken was too!"
Rooster Roll
Includes Roast Chicken with Herb Stuffing & Creamy Mayo Sauce
$11.42
Chips
Thick-cut Chips fried to perfection covered in our iconic chicken salt.
$6.15
Quarter Chicken Combo
Packed with 43g of protein. Our Quarter Roast Chicken, Regular Chips & a 375ml Drink of your choice! (1520 kJ).
$13.29
Trop Box
Sweet, Savoury & Full of Crunch. Includes Quarter Chicken, 2 Pineapple Fritters, Regular Mash & Gravy, Small Chips & a 375ml Drink of your choice! (3750 kJ).
$18.13
Ozeki Bowl

Ozeki Bowl

5.0
(10+)
• Japanese • Sushi
$0 delivery fee • 100 ft • 20 min
Wallet-Friendly
Honey Butter Karaage Chicken Cup
Boneless chicken pieces coated in honey butter sauce.
$6.03
Corn Dog with sausage and cheese
Boneless chicken pieces glazed with teriyaki sauce.
$3.32
Teriyaki Chicken Cup
Chicken katsu topped with creamy curry sauce, served with rice, peas, and carrots.
$5.93
Crab and Prawn Spring Rolls (4pcs) (I)
Juicy teriyaki chicken and spicy chicken pieces with sesame seeds, shredded egg, peas, and diced carrots on rice, drizzled with a spicy sauce.
$3.04
Hao Chi Newcastle

Hao Chi Newcastle

4.7
(10+)
• Cantonese • Asian Fusion
$0 delivery fee • 5.1 mi • 38 min
Farther away (+A$1.49 fee)
Special Fried Rice
Vegetarian. Four pieces.
$18.23
Vegetable Spring Roll
Four pieces.
$9.48
Honey Chicken
Vegetarian.
$24.23
Sweet and Sour Pork
Four pieces.
$24.27
Downtown Beirut 25

Downtown Beirut 25

4.7
(200+)
• Lebanese • Wraps
$0 delivery fee • 4.6 mi • 39 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"The Vegan Beast was absolutely huge, tasted fresh with lots of lovely flavours. Great value for money. The best place for vegan food in Hamilton! Thank you"
"Tiny lamb kafta, basically a cocktail sausage. Over salted chips, super dry meat and bland. Would not buy again. A disgrace to Lebanese food standards."
Meat-Lovers Beast
Catering option per person that consists of Smoked Rice, Grilled Chicken thigh, Grilled Chicken breast, Grilled Lamb Kafta, Fresh Chips, Lebanese Garlic Bread, Deep Fried Pastries, Tabbouli, Hummus, and our Signature Creamy Garlic Sauce
$27.77
Lonely Arab
1 kafta, 1 chicken skewer, smoked rice creamy garlic sauce, house made hummus, flafel and fresh tabbouleh.
$21.42
Vegan Beast
Catering Option per person that consists of Smoked Rice, Fresh Chips, Loubi Beans, Fried Cauliflower, Vine Leaves, Falafel Balls, Pumpkin Kibbi, Tabbouli, Hummus, Lebanese Garlic Bread, and our Signature Creamy Garlic Sauce
$25.61
Grilled chicken
With tabbouleh, smoked rice and garlic sauce.
$16.02
Taco Bell

Taco Bell

4.1
(200+)
• Mexican • Tacos
$0 delivery fee • 4.3 mi • 40 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"Stacked Nachos Supreme 4/5 (2 much corn chips, not enough everything else) Chips 5/5"
"Boss burrito was just rice and chicken, dry and bland and found the rest of the ingredients (like tomato and sour cream) as a small blob at the bottom end, I added nacho cheese sauce to this order as an extra $$.. I couldn't see any that was added.."
Crunchwrap Box
Crunchwrap Supreme served with a Crunchy Taco, Chips, Dessert and a drink.
$17.89
Bell Faves Box
Taco Bell's Faves: Crunchwrap Supreme, Cheesy G Taco, Nacho Cheese Sauce, chips and a drink.
$18.85
Crunchwrap Supreme
Your choice of protein, warm nacho cheese sauce, crunchy tostada, sour cream, lettuce & tomatoes.
$9.94
Quesadilla
Chicken, lots of cheese and creamy jalapeno sauce.
$7.85
THE CURVE THAI RESTAURANT

THE CURVE THAI RESTAURANT

4.8
(50+)
• Thai • Dessert
$0 delivery fee • 4.7 mi • 37 min
Farther away (+A$0.99 fee)
"Tasty, good portions, ready quickly, and heaps of vegetarian options! Would order again!Ginger And Mushroom with tofu was delicious, Pad Se-Ew always a winner."
"laksa was to sweet, for a seafood one i ordered, 3 small prawns and 3 muscles is classed as seafood so was very expensive for what it was."
Pad Se-Ew
Gluten Free option. Stir fried thick noodle with sweet soy sauce, egg and Chinese Broccoli.
$18.02
Pad Pra- Ram
Gluten Free option. Stir Fried Thick noodle with egg, Chinese broccoli and a rich flavour peanut satay sauce.
$18.09
Pad Thai
Gluten Free. Roasted chilli jam with cashew nuts and mixed vegetables.
$18.14
Cashew Nuts And Chilli Jam
Gluten Free option. Authentic Thai fried rice with egg, soy sauce, onion, shallot and Chinese Broccoli.
$18.48

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