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atmosphere & beautiful gardens (but the green lawn/carpet ought to go!). We have had good reports but, judging by their rather poor quality menu-del-dia, we think their strengths may lie in their à la carte Nepalese cuisine. So best proceed with care in that direction. Considerate and friendly service. Take-away service is available. Very low muzak. 96 577 0230 [email protected] NEW ADDITION THAILAND Rte PAD THAI : Same family that owns Buddah Palace. A new addition for Arenal. If this family can be trusted then this, too, will be a good experience but, for the moment, it is too early to judge. My Nasi Goreng (Indonesian!!) was not up to the usual standard of this owner. Further reports welcome, please. 96 577 9824 / 602 834351 /padthaijavea@gmail / 7/7 CHINESE Rte The WOK BUFFET: Jávea (On roundabout opp. the CAIXA Bank (formerly Barclays). Very good for families and now with an extensive choice of shellfish included in their super-bargain price. Eat all you like for €10.95 (€6.50 for kids under 7). Go early (12:30h for lunch, 19:30h for dinner) when the huge spread is at its best. Attentive service. No muzak. A bit of a “canteen” ambience but this is a high quality “fill-up” if you are hungry and/or are feeding hordes of kids. 96 579.7016 / daily 12-24h. Restaurante (the 5-star) BENI ASIA***** (BENITACHELL) : On right side of the Cumbre del Sol road which leads off Benitachell high street (left at traffic lights just after Mas-y-Mas).  This is regarded by very many (including your writer and former residents of Singapore & Hong Kong) as the best Chinese