CNS - Chinese Restaurant DHA

⭐ 4.8 Rating 🍽️ Chinese / Asian / Thai / Japanese Fusion 730+ reviews

CNS - Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese and Pan-Asian spot in DHA Phase 5's Stadium Commercial Area, known for authentic-tasting Chinese food, generous portions and a standout Foodpanda reputation. Popular for dishes like prawn fried rice, Dragon Chicken and its signature Special 19B Soup.

CNS Chinese Restaurant Stadium Commercial Area DHA Phase 5 Karachi
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About CNS - Chinese Restaurant DHA

CNS - Chinese Restaurant is a Chinese and Pan-Asian restaurant in DHA Phase 5's Stadium Commercial Area, known for a broad menu spanning Chinese, Thai and Japanese-fusion dishes. Founded in August 2022, it's a relatively young addition to Karachi's Chinese food scene — but has built an unusually strong online reputation in a short time, backed by a 4.9/5 rating from 100+ reviews on Foodpanda and Travelers' Choice recognition on Tripadvisor.

The menu covers an extensive range of categories — soups, seafood, beef, chicken, vegetables, noodles, rice, fish, chop suey and crab dishes — with particular praise for its prawn fried rice, soups and beef preparations. Wanderlog specifically highlights Dynamite Prawns and Crispy Five Spice Beef among dishes worth trying.

CNS offers dine-in, delivery, takeout and private dining, with facilities including outdoor seating, free Wi-Fi, parking and wheelchair accessibility.

Why Visit CNS - Chinese Restaurant?

  • Authentic-tasting Chinese food — a recurring theme across reviews
  • ✔ Broad menu spanning Chinese, Thai and Japanese-fusion dishes
  • ✔ Exceptional Foodpanda rating — 4.9/5 from 100+ reviews
  • ✔ Signature Special 19B Soup and popular Dragon Chicken
  • ✔ Private dining, outdoor seating and family-style dining available

What People Are Saying

  • "The prawn fried rice is frequently described as tasting authentically Chinese"
  • "Beef in oyster sauce and beef chilli dry are specifically praised on Tripadvisor"
  • "Reviewers commonly mention generous portion sizes and good value"
  • "Some feedback singles out the 19B soup as less popular than other soups on the menu"

CNS - Chinese Restaurant Menu Highlights

CNS's menu is unusually extensive for a Chinese restaurant, with 13 categories ranging from appetizers to crab dishes. The following reflects current pricing from CNS's Foodpanda listing.

Popular Dishes
  • Chicken Chow Mein — Rs. 850
  • Garlic Fried Rice — Rs. 850
  • Special 19B Soup — Rs. 495/550
  • Hot & Sour Soup White — Rs. 477/530
Rice
  • Chicken Fried Rice — from Rs. 950
  • Prawn Fried Rice — from Rs. 930
  • Beef Chilli Fried Rice — from Rs. 930
  • Vegetable Fried Rice — from Rs. 800
Crabs
  • Stir Fried Crabs — Rs. 1,550 (serves 2–3)
  • Fried Crabs — Rs. 1,550 (serves 2–3)
Also on the Menu
  • Appetizers (11 items)
  • Soups (9 items)
  • Chicken dishes (13 items)
  • Beef, prawns, fish, vegetables and chop suey
Note: Prices above reflect the current Foodpanda menu as of August 2026 and may change over time. View the full CNS menu on Foodpanda or confirm current rates directly with the restaurant.

Best Time to Visit CNS - Chinese Restaurant

With consistently strong delivery demand and a compact Stadium Commercial location, CNS tends to be busiest during standard dinner hours. If you're ordering delivery, placing orders slightly ahead of peak dinner time can help avoid delays.

  1. Lunch (12 PM–3 PM) — quieter, faster for dine-in or delivery
  2. Early evening — good balance before the dinner rush
  3. Weekend dinner — busiest, expect longer delivery times

Final Thoughts

CNS - Chinese Restaurant has built a strong reputation remarkably quickly for a restaurant founded in 2022, standing out in DHA Phase 5 for its authentic-tasting Chinese food, generous portions and an extensive menu that goes well beyond the basics. Its near-perfect Foodpanda rating and Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice recognition reflect consistently positive customer experiences, particularly around its prawn fried rice, soups and beef dishes.

With private dining, outdoor seating and strong delivery infrastructure, CNS works well whether you're dining in or ordering for a group at home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CNS Chinese Restaurant known for?

CNS is known for authentic-tasting Chinese food, generous portions, and dishes like prawn fried rice, Dragon Chicken and its signature Special 19B Soup.

What are CNS's timings?

CNS is open daily from 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM.

How much does a meal at CNS cost?

CNS falls in the $$–$$$ range on Tripadvisor, with individual dishes typically running from around Rs. 500 for soups to Rs. 1,550 for larger crab and rice dishes.

Where exactly is CNS Chinese Restaurant located?

30/C, Stadium Commercial Lane 3, Khayaban-e-Shamsheer, DHA Phase 5, Karachi.

Does CNS deliver?

Yes — CNS has a strong Foodpanda presence with a 4.9/5 rating from 100+ reviews and a minimum order of Rs. 299.

Is CNS good for groups or private dining?

Yes — CNS offers private dining, outdoor seating and family-style dining alongside standard dine-in service.

🗓️ Last updated: August 2026

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