Chinese Literary Association
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Cartwell
Perth154 contributions
May 2021 • none
This is a very old establishment on the island and it continues to provide wholesome food to locals and tourists alike. There is a wide variety of Chinese dishes available on the menu. Sit out on the balcony to enjoy the view and the sea breezes.
Written 31 May 2021
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CocoTampa123
Perth1716 contributions
June 2021 • none
Locate don the main street, provides a very good meal. Sitting on the deck overlooking the ocean/sunset. Very good and efficient service, good varied menu, great meal.
the meals are similar pricing to Perth, not expensive considering the remote location.
Written 15 June 2021
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MargyPerth
Perth283 contributions
Oct 2021 • none
If you weren't looking for it you wouldn't know this place was here, not much signage. The food was ok and the outdoor seating area has nice views over the ocean.
Written 13 November 2021
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ViolenceToad
Singapore330 contributions
Nov 2019 • friends
Unassuming restaurant with a rich local history. Seating facing the sea on the verandah overlooking the foundations of houses and shops wiped out by the 1983 storm or inside with photos of visits by politicians and stars. Chinese, Malay and Thai on offer. Plenty of parking and just behind the Information Center. Great food and friendly service. Open only on some days of the week - info centre has a sheet with opening times by rota of the different restaurants in town.
Written 15 November 2019
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Nick S
86 contributions
Apr 2016 • friends
i came to CLA because unlike most other things on Christmas island it is open for lunch after 12pm !
at first impression its a little cluttered/dirty looking however the prices are cheap and the food is quite good, with decent serving sizes
when you walk outside to the LARGE outdoor verdah seating, you will love the fresh breeze and beautiful view which makes up for any concern you may have had when you walked through the deli flap doors
for a peaceful setting and cheap decent size meals, go to CLA !
Written 3 April 2016
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Reefer4477
Cairns7 contributions
Dec 2014 • business
I love finding places like this. So bland to look at, then the food arrives. Some of the best chinese I have had outside china. I hope they dont ever change the decor, it is a great contrast to the delicious and interesting menu.
Written 2 November 2015
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1964dme
Perth92 contributions
Sept 2015 • family
My 14yo daughter and I visted CLA for lunch nad ordered two dishes from the 'local' menu.
After a small wait our two piping hot dishes arrived...we enjoyed both the kway teow and the chicken dish. My daughter is a big eater but she couldn't finish our meal.
A take-away container was offered for our unfinished food.
A $13 per dish, I thought this was really good value.
Grab a table on the verandah and enjoy the beautiful view and perhaps breeze.
Written 15 September 2015
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Mj1985_13
Christmas Island18 contributions
June 2013 • family
I went here to try it out as I heard they did great noodle dishes and for a decent price. Was disappointed to be told that there were no noodles left so instead, I opted for chilli chicken. What I received was greasy defrosting chicken in a very plain sweet chilli sauce. No matter how much soy or caked salt I put on it, it failed to revive any taste into the dish. I only got half way through it and couldn't eat anymore. My friends were equally unimpressed. It seems that if you can deep fry it, they will. The sauces used seem to come from bottle and an old bottle at that.
The service was great though. They are happy workers and very polite. A great beer selection and BYO which helps. It's just a shame that the food didn't come up to scratch. The location is great as it is right next to the water but they don't maximise on this. No background music to improve the atmosphere.
I thought it might've just been an 'off' night, but on return the following week nothing had changed. Hopefully they will look at improving the menu and making some inexpensive changes to maximise on potential. This place has the ability to be so much more.
Written 13 July 2013
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Gwilym Howes
Rustenburg222 contributions
Aug 2012 • business
The CLA is deceptive. You order at the counter, and the furnishings are very basic, so I didn't expect much. But the food is great! And totally authentic. I loved every lunch I had there. If you want REAL local Chinese cuisine an really good prices, this is the place.
Written 11 September 2012
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Bruce D
224 contributions
The Chinese Literary Association (CLA) is now a great little place for a value packed meal. Located opposite the Island's biggest supermarket and just down from the Tourist Information Centre, Le CLA is easy to find, has good parking, and serves the best value meals on CI. You really must try the Iced Lemon Tea while you are there.
Written 20 July 2011
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