Kams Palace in Park Gate

Kams Palace stands on Bridge Road in Park Gate, a short walk from Swanwick station and positioned between Southampton and Portsmouth. The restaurant occupies a purpose-built two-storey building in distinctive pagoda style, with capacity for 200 diners on the ground floor and a further 70 upstairs. It has been managed by Mr Kam Ng and his family since it opened in 1995.

The kitchen focuses on traditional authentic Chinese cooking. Diners can choose from an extensive à la carte menu, set menus, or a Traditional Chinese Dinner Menu that aims to match the experience found in Hong Kong restaurants.

Chinese dim sum is served every day from noon until 4.30 pm. The restaurant notes that a high proportion of its regular customers are Chinese, which it presents as confirmation of the authenticity of the food.

The ground floor includes a fully equipped dance floor with disco lighting, making the building suitable for private functions and wedding receptions of varying sizes. Both levels can be used for larger parties.

Takeaway and delivery are available alongside table service. For visitors exploring the area around Southampton Water or travelling between the two cities, Kams Palace offers a large-scale Chinese restaurant with consistent opening hours and a clear emphasis on classic dishes and dim sum rather than contemporary fusion.

The combination of long family management, the distinctive building and the range of menus gives it a settled local presence that has continued for three decades.

Tables can be reserved and orders for collection or delivery placed through the website.