Kowloon Restaurant has been serving Cantonese-style Chinese food on Emmastraat in Oranjestad for over 50 years — making it one of the longest-running restaurants on Aruba. Locals know it as the dependable go-to for roast duck, chow mein, and crispy pork; visitors discover it when they want something off the resort strip with serious history behind it.
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About Kowloon Restaurant
Tucked into a low-key Oranjestad storefront, Kowloon is the kind of restaurant where you walk in and immediately know it’s a real local institution — friendly multi-generational staff, a long menu, regulars greeting each other across tables. The dining room is straightforward, the focus is squarely on the food. Open daily except Tuesdays. Easy 15-minute drive from Palm Beach with reliable street parking nearby.
Menu Highlights & What to Order
The half duck and crispy roast pork are the headline orders — both prepared in the traditional Cantonese style with five-decade-honed technique. Spare ribs, chicken chow mein, fish ball soup, and the steamed whole fish (when available) all come highly recommended. Lunch specials include rice and naan complimentary with mains for around AWG 25 (~$14 USD). Cash and card accepted. Portions are generous — most main dishes feed 1-2.
Practical Information
- Address: Emmastraat 11, Oranjestad, Aruba
- Phone: +297 582 4950
- Google rating: 4.4 from 435 reviews
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What Diners Say
Kowloon holds a 4.4 Google rating across 435 reviews, with consistent praise for the quality of the roast duck and Cantonese classics. Many reviewers describe it as ‘the best Chinese in Oranjestad,’ especially after trying tourist-strip alternatives. Service is described as quick, attentive, and patient with menu questions. A staple for Asian-American visitors looking for an authentic taste of home.
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