Posted Tuesday, May 26, 2009
We went to the sunday buffet on 17 May. It was packed, and the staff found a table for us straight away even though we didnt book. There was a large selections of lovely food including my favourite, peking duck. Food great, service was quick and efficient and good value for money. The new management team really impressed me. 
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Jane

Posted Thursay, May 14, 2009
Dropped in saturday lunch when shopping locally. The young waiter while stood in his anorak wasn't impressed to receive our custom. No friendly welcome , order was rushed as we interrupted staff lunch time. Curry sauce hot, meat in it very cold. They couldn't wait to get us out not one word spoken to us during our visit...customer service skills a MUST
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Wendy Large

Posted Tuesday, March 10, 2009
This is a cracking little gem. Its been going for 40 years. Same owners as well which is a rarity these days. They are holding a special night to celebrate its 40th anniversary on 7 May- complete with DJ, surprise gift etc. I will be definitely be booking.....  
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Favourite: Too much to choose
Patricia

Posted Monday, February 23, 2009
Shirley Temple is fantastic! I took my fiance there for a surprise meal, and it met all my expectations and more. The sizzling beef was perfect, and the duck which I understand is a speciality was fabulous. The service was very good- efficient without too much fuss. It was good value for money too as its certainly better than some of the other chinese restaurants in this area. 
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Favourite: everything
Jane

Posted Monday, February 23, 2009
Went for a meal here and although locals I have not been here for years. Food was lovely but have never served by such a group of sour faced staff and service was awful.  Will not go back unless they improve their service.
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Favourite: Duck and Plum Sauce
Zara

Posted Monday, February 23, 2009
I had the Taiwan Style Tonto and her Ladyship the Shep Fu Chung.  Both were very good.
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Favourite: Any of their Pekingese dishes
BrowneIssue

Posted Monday, February 23, 2009
I went to the Shirley Temple on valentines day as well and it was superb. The food and wine was great and the service was great. We turned up late and they kept our table and and when my husband spilled his soup all over the floor, it was mopped up with minimum fuss and a smile.
Favourite: Sweet and Sour pork
Karen

Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Went here on Valentines night and extremely disappointed. Service was appalling and a case of 'hurry up we need your table'. Food was OK but overpriced. I could go on but wont waste my time when there are so many welcoming & attentive  restaurants out there.
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George

Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2008
What a stroke of luck. I haven't been to the Shirley Temple in ages. We popped in with some friends on Friday and guess what.... a free bottle of wine with our food. More than drinkable too!  We should be supporting our local restaurants, when the food is as good as as at the Shirley Temple it makes it easy!
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Favourite: spicy squid - mmmmmmmmmmmmm
Simon Bools

Posted Wednesday, March 12, 2008
A great chinese restaurant, I cannot recommend it enough! The food is always DELICIOUS (and I've been going there for the last 15 years) the service attentive and fast. Great value for money too.
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Favourite: Cantonese Fillet Beef is so tender and delicious and the Chilli Squid is highly recommended
 T.

Posted Thursday, January 3, 2008
Popped in for a quick bite as we were going out for drinks for new years eve,4 of us. although the restaurant was fully booked up they managed to squeeze a table in for us, small but efficient. staff were fantastic and the decor is now updated. toilets are new and fresh. really good value for money.
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Favourite: yuk sung
Mr Hughes

Posted Thursday, January 3, 2008
The restaurant has had a recent make over and it looks pretty good. The food is tasty and you really do get value for money. This is one of my favourite restaurants in Solihull!
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Annie

Posted Thursday, January 3, 2008
Great in every way!
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Favourite: Prawns with green peppers in black bean sauce
Sophie Green

Posted Thursday, November 1, 2007
We first went here in 74 and it's still run by the same people, that must say something about it's success. Try the sizziling menu for fun. Out of 8 main courses only the Prawn dish had zero flavour, the one negative I can think of.
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Favourite: pork parcels
Dave H

Posted Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Great local chinese restaurant. I went for the sunday buffet after hearing about the recent improvements. Lots of choice, and loads of yummy food. Not the cheapest of buffets but you pay for the quality. Have just booked for next week   
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Favourite Meal: Too much to choose form
Patricia

Posted Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Wow! The duck, the fish the wine. You don't find this sort of quality in Solihull usually. We are tired of bland chain restaurants usually served up round here. The Shirley temple is such a refreshing change
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Favourite Meal: peking duck
Simon Abrams

Posted Monday, June 12, 2006
We went for the Sunday buffet special and were confronted with a very small selection of average quality dishes in a slightly grubby and rundown eating area.  The staff were inattentive and not very friendly.  We won't be back.
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Greg Stone

Posted Thursday, June 16, 2005
I came to the Shirley Temple to celebrate after winning "Roll Idol 2005". It was great. My Friends and I found the Shirley Shoppers parking very convenient and the whole experience was wonderful. Keep it up Shirley Temple, i'll be back!
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Favourite Meal: Dimples Dim Sum
Long Tall Sally

Posted Thursday, June 16, 2005
As an incentive for my hard working gals at the local nail bar, I treated my staff and partner to a night out at the Shirley Temple. We all had a fantastic time and the only hic-up occoured when one of our guests (Martin)dropped his ice cream on the floor! The waiters were fabulous and cleared up the mess with happy smiles on their faces! I can't wait until I return
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Favourite Meal: Bernaise broth with vert parasole
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Posted Monday, June 13, 2005
I work at the Fancy Fish Bar. I like to eat at Wagamama's usually but when i play my harmonica they throw me out. I came to the Shirley Temple after a recommendation from Jill Ireland. Really liked it. Nicer than a masala fish in a nan.
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Favourite meal: Ringlet Won Ton Soup
Bernard

Posted Thursday, June 2, 2005
I took my family to the Shirley Temple Restaurant as the Fancy Fish Bar had run out of its specials. The food and service was great, and would not hesitate to recommend it.
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Favourite Meal: On the good ship lollipop sweet & sour pork
Jill Ireland

Posted Wednesday, April 7, 2004
Food out of this world, the best Chinese I have ever eaten. Nice atmosphere. Staff not over friendly but none the less polite. Highly recommended
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Michelle

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2004
Though I do not live in the area, for the past 20 year or so, every time I visit Birmingham I always make sure I visit this restaurant. I would recommend their crispy duck to anyone. One of the best in the country.
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Favourite: Crispy Duck
Paul Philicott

Posted Tuesday, July 1, 2003
I'm surprised by the other comments as the whole event seemed to very average. The menu is un-inspired, the food was reasonable but dull, the place is looking a bit grubby inside, especially the toilets. Would bother going again
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Rich

Posted Friday, February 14, 2003
It is the best Chinese restaurant in the UK and it has the most gorgeous food!
but you have to pre book or you wont get a table!!
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Favourite Meal: Spicy Chicken Wings and Sweet and Sour Chicken
Emma

Very good food, but alas, like many Chinese restaurants, the service can come across as clinical, albeit efficient.
Neville Mundy

Lovely meal, great place, me and and a few mates went on one of the Sunday Special'. And I also took my girlfriend there recently one Friday night. Great!
John Boone

A few friends and I tried this out one Sunday, as a great lover of Chinese food I loved it and so did my friends, some of whom weren't bothered about Chinese before but liked it after the lovely meal we had.

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