Where is the best Chinese restaurant in Tynemouth?

Hidden Tiger in Tynemouth and Joy of the Orient are the two most popular Chinese restaurants in the area, both offering eat-in and takeaway.

Is there a Thai restaurant in Tynemouth?

Thai dining options are more limited on the coast, but some Asian restaurants in the area serve Thai-inspired dishes alongside their Chinese menus.

Do Chinese restaurants in Tynemouth deliver?

Yes, both Hidden Tiger and Joy of the Orient offer takeaway services, and some are available through delivery apps for the Tynemouth and North Shields area.

Food & Drink

Best Chinese & Thai Restaurants in Tynemouth

Hidden Tiger, Joy of the Orient, and where to find Thai food on the coast -- Chinese and Asian dining in Tynemouth.

Tynemouth.live·27 May 2026

Tynemouth's restaurant scene has grown dramatically in recent years, and the Chinese and Asian offering has improved with it. A contemporary Cantonese restaurant now sits on Front Street, while a long-established pan-Asian kitchen on Tynemouth Road serves the wider North Shields area. Here is the guide.

Hidden Tiger

Hidden Tiger at 76 Front Street is a contemporary Cantonese restaurant in the heart of Tynemouth village. The dining room is intimate and atmospheric, designed for lingering meals rather than quick bites. The menu features elevated Cantonese cooking: dim sum, sticky duck breast, kung pao chicken and prawn, pan-fried seabass, and a watermelon and duck salad that you would not find in a typical Chinese restaurant. There is a cocktail list and private hire is available. Gluten-free options are clearly marked. If you want proper sit-down Chinese dining on the coast, this is the place.

Best for: Contemporary Cantonese, dim sum, cocktails, intimate setting.

Joy of the Orient

Joy of the Orient at 92 Tynemouth Road in North Shields is a restaurant and takeaway serving Chinese, Japanese, and Malaysian cuisine. The kitchen is led by a chef with over 40 years of professional experience, and the menu is broad: from Cantonese staples to sushi and Malaysian curries. Dine-in is available, but it is also a popular choice for delivery, with free delivery within one mile on orders over ten pounds. It has built a solid local reputation over many years and is particularly well-reviewed for the quality and authenticity of its cooking.

Best for: Pan-Asian menu, 40 years experience, dine-in and delivery.

A Note on Thai

There is no dedicated Thai restaurant in Tynemouth village itself. Hidden Tiger's menu includes Thai-influenced dishes alongside its Cantonese core, and Joy of the Orient covers some Thai ground within its pan-Asian offering. For a fully dedicated Thai experience, Bangkok Palace in nearby Whitley Bay is the closest option, or head to Newcastle city centre for Mantra Thai or Zaap.

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