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The Best Chinese Food in Lisbon

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Chinese cuisine will differ depending on what part of China the chef is from. To put things into perspective, consider the fact that China is 104 times the size of Portugal. The fact then that there are eight distinctly different cuisines in Chinese cooking is quite understandable.  Most major cities in the world have a thriving Chinese food scene, whether they have a Chinese district or not. Lisbon does fantastic Chinese food, which I find to be a welcome break when I’ve reached my bacalhau fill for the week. Illegal Chinese Restaurant in Lisbon The Illegal Chinese Restaurant has made quite a name for itself on Lisbon’s city streets. The name is the first thing that put them on the map; they really do go by “Illegal Chinese Restaurant”, and the locals absolutely love it.  The restaurant is in the far north of the  Alfama .   The food is astoundingly affordable, as are the potions.    The servings are truly enormous; definitely drag some friends along to help you dig in. Don’t be deter