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China Hunan 小湖南

4.7 (193)
€31 to €50
Chinese
121 Ranelagh, Dublin 6, Dublin D06 H7K6

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China Hunan 小湖南

4.7
€31 to €50
Chinese
Ranelagh

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
Selected for the MICHELIN Guide Ireland 2026​.

Welcome to China Hunan (小湖南), an authentic Chinese restaurant in the heart of Ranelagh, Dublin. Proudly selected for the MICHELIN Guide Ireland 2026, we bring the bold flavours of Hunan cuisine alongside authentic dishes from across China. From handcrafted Dim Sum and classic roast meats to signature Hunan specialities and Peking Duck, every dish reflects the skill and dedication of our chefs. With professional chefs from different regions of China, we stay true to traditional flavours and techniques, offering an authentic and memorable Chinese dining experience.

*Peking Duck requires at least 24 hours' advance booking, and it's subject to availability.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Dim Sum
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Contact
    (01) 406 0869
  • Website
    https://www.hunan.ie/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

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Menu

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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at China Hunan 小湖南.

4.7

4.7
(193)
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Dublin 6

    Best Food

  • Dublin 6

    Good for business meals

  • Dublin 6

    Good for groups

  • Dublin 6

    Hot spot

  • Dublin 6

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
China Hunan serves "authentic Hunan dishes" with "excellent food" and "very good service." Guests rave about the "amazing Peking duck" and "bursting flavors" in every dish. The ambiance is "lovely" and "welcoming," with attentive staff providing "top-class service." A "must-visit" for "the best Chinese food in Dublin."
193 Reviews

  1. Robert Gold

    Dublin49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had beef in black bean sauce, amazing. cooked exactly how I wanted. Another dish there that is the best in Dublin. Everyone always so kind and friendly.

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  2. Claire

    Oxford1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Fabulous food, great service. Chinese food that is that bit more special. I’d read and heard good things. It did not disappoint. Planning to go here for a while. I’ll certainly be back

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  3. Colin

    London1 review

    4.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great food, very friendly waiting team and lovely ambience

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  4. Mairead

    London4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on November 1, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed our meal but was little disappointed that my Partners 60th Birthday was not acknowledged. Really don’t understand why they ask when booking is it for a special occasion.
    China Hunan 小湖南Responded 7 days ago
    Dear Mairead, thank you for your feedback. I’m glad you enjoyed your meal, but I’m sorry we missed the opportunity to acknowledge your partner’s 60th birthday. We couldn’t see a special occasion noted on your reservation. Would you mind checking your booking confirmation to see whether it was included? We’d appreciate your help in understanding what happened.

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  5. Shay

    Dublin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 31, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible food experience and so well priced great portions . Highly recommend this place

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  6. David

    Dublin12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food, very good service and great value for money

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  7. Robert Gold

    Dublin49 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everyone enjoyed their meal. Yiling is an incredible host. Great atmosphere.

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  8. Cornelius

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 26, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A spectrum of authentic Hunan dishes, highly recommended!

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  9. Jacinta

    Dublin1 review

    5.0

    Dined on October 25, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My tour time there and every time I’ve been the food has been excellent. The service is really good and the food is amazing. Really good value for money. 

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  10. Patrick

    Dublin4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Table with 4 hard to please diners , who left delighted and smiling after enjoying the freshest food , bursting with flavour and a feast for the eyes and mouth. Top class service from friendly efficient staff A great experience that I hope to repeat many times.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    €31 to €50
  • Cuisines
    Chinese, Dim Sum
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Contact
    (01) 406 0869
  • Website
    https://www.hunan.ie/
  • Payment options
    Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

FAQs

Smart casual is the guide at China Hunan, polished but relaxed, and many guests treat visits as special occasions, dressing up a touch for birthdays and anniversaries.

China Hunan has a modern, elegant dining room with authentic Chinese touches; the staff are warm and professional, and the space often carries a pleasant buzzy energy at peak times.

China Hunan centres on a comfortable main dining room with a visible bar/service area, and it offers regular tables including round tables suitable for groups.

Yes, China Hunan is well suited to a special evening: guests praise it for dinner dates and anniversary visits, and the restaurant description explicitly welcomes intimate meals and special occasions.

Come hungry, guests consistently describe the portions as generous, with many parties leaving comfortably full.

Sunday lunchtime is a lovely choice, one guest said their Sunday lunch was ‘absolutely delighted’ and the dim sum service runs midday (12:00–16:00).

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China Hunan 小湖南

4.7
€31 to €50
Chinese
Ranelagh

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 30 times today
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