Li's Chinese Restaurant
Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Nyali
What visitors say
Visitors praise the extensive menu and generally good service. Two reviews say the dishes are not authentic Chinese cooking, describing sweet or fusion-style food. Other reviews call the food delicious.
About
Li's Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese restaurant in Nyali, Mombasa. The menu includes fried beef with broccoli, a tofu pot and vegetable Manchurian.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Vegetarian options
- Wheelchair accessible
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Lynnah W.Google review · 16 Sep 2026
Service is terrible,
- D L.Google review · 5 Apr 2026
First restaurant I’ve been to here without wifi. The ambience is pleasant, with strong air conditioning, partial dividers between tables, and two VIP rooms you can book for a more private meal. The staff were polite and attentive. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t come back. The prices set expectations for authentic chinese food, but the dishes missed the mark. We ordered steamed bok choy, steamed rice, Szechuan fish, and mapo tofu. None really delivered. Szechuan fish is typically cooked in a fragrant, spicy broth or oil loaded with dried chillies, garlic, ginger, and Sichuan peppercorns, giving it that numbing heat. Mapo tofu is usually braised in chilli oil with fermented doubanjiang, minced meat, garlic, and Sichuan peppercorns, resulting in a bold, oily, and spicy sauce. Here, both dishes came in a sweet, starchy gravy, which felt off. Even the steamed vegetables had a similar starchy sauce. The spice level was almost nonexistent, likely adjusted for local tastes. Of the four condiments offered, only one resembled sliced chilli, and even that was mixed with pickled onions. As a Chinese diner, it was disappointing to order dishes I was craving and not get what I expected. I would not recommend it for the food and would not return.
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- Chua L.Google review · 5 Apr 2026
Nice popular dinner spot. Unfortunately while the ingredients are Chinese the dishes are not. More of a fusion cuisine concept. Overall I found the price too high for what we got
- Maggie J.Google review · 23 Jul 2025
Extensive menu with a wide selection of Chinese cuisine food items. Food portions are very large and suitable for sharing. The restaurant is generally clean and service was good! 😊
- Jay V.Google review · 7 Jun 2025
📍 Li’s Chinese – Taste That You're Looking For! 🥢 Craving Indo-Chinese food? We found a gem that delivers big on flavor and variety! Tried their Veg Fried Rice and Veg Manchurian, and here’s the verdict: 🍚 Fried Rice – Perfectly tossed, loaded with veggies, and full of wok flavor 🍘 Veg Manchurian – Crispy on the outside, juicy inside, with a rich, savory gravy that hits all the right notes 🍽️ The menu? Absolutely endless! From sizzling starters to hearty mains, veg to non-veg — there's something for everyone! You’ll want to come back just to try it all. 💫 Ambience: Clean, cozy, and aesthetic with Asian-inspired vibes 👨🍳 Service: Quick and friendly 💸 Price: Super pocket-friendly — big flavors without breaking the bank! 📸 Swipe through and see what the hype is about! 🔖 Bookmark this for your next food outing 🍴
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- G T.Google review · 28 Aug 2023
Li's one of the best Chinese restaurant I have tried in Africa (I am an Asian), the food was delicious. We had - fried beef with brocolli - chicken satay (a bit different from how Asian make it but it still tastes good.) - home cooked tofu pot - fried chicken dumpling (10-12 small pieces) The service is excellent as well as the enironment, a decent Chinese restaurant. Recommend all to go. Price-wise, it is affordable, not too expensive with the quality of food they have.
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Location
Mombasa, Kenya
Nyali
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