Frequently asked questions

Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica is located in Reteče near Škofja Loka, Slovenia, at Gorenja vas - Reteče 12, 4220 Škofja Loka. The restaurant is easily accessible from Ljubljana, Medvode, Škofja Loka and Kranj.

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Yes. Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica is located in Reteče near Škofja Loka, approximately 20 kilometres from central Ljubljana. The drive usually takes around 25 to 30 minutes, depending on the starting point and traffic conditions. Its location makes Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica a convenient choice for guests looking for a Chinese restaurant near Ljubljana.

Yes. From Ljubljana, guests can take a direct regional bus from Ljubljana Bus Station to Reteče or a direct train from Ljubljana Railway Station to Reteče. From the Reteče bus stop or railway station, the restaurant is a short walk of about 4 to 6 minutes along a path suitable for guests. Timetables should be checked before departure, as services may vary.

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Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica is open every day from 12:00 to 22:00. Opening hours may change on public holidays, so guests are advised to check the latest information or call the restaurant before visiting on a holiday.

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Yes. Guests can use the free parking area located right next to the restaurant.

Yes. The Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica menu is available online in English and includes specialities, appetisers, soups, chicken, pork, beef, duck, seafood, vegetable dishes, rice, noodles, desserts and set menus.

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To book a table at Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica, call +386 4 502 18 08. Early booking is recommended for larger groups, weekends, anniversaries and celebrations.

Yes. Guests can book a table or order food to go for collection at the restaurant (takeaway) in English. Guests can place an order in advance and collect it at the agreed time. Food-to-go service does not include home delivery. To place an order, call +386 4 502 18 08.

Yes. Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica is suitable for families with children. The menu includes several milder dishes, such as chicken with vegetables, chicken with almonds, rice and noodles, as well as more strongly flavoured and spicy options for adults. There is no dedicated children’s menu, but smaller portions can be ordered at 75% of the full price.

Yes. 3 high chairs are available for young children. Guests can mention that they require a high chair when booking a table.

At Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica, guests can try a wide selection of traditional Chinese dishes and specialities, including Mapo tofu with pork, Yuxian pork, Ants Climbing a Tree, Mongolian-style meat and seafood dishes, crispy duck and Peking duck by pre-order. The menu also includes soups, spring rolls, chicken, beef, pork, duck, fish, seafood, vegetable and tofu dishes, rice, noodles and set menus for several people.

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For guests trying Chinese cuisine for the first time, suitable choices include chicken with almonds, chicken with vegetables, crispy beef and crispy duck. Spring rolls are a suitable starter, while fried rice or fried noodles can be ordered as a side dish. Guests who prefer stronger flavours can also try Mongolian-style meat or one of the spicy dishes.

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Yes. Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica serves several spicy Chinese dishes with different levels of spiciness. These include Mapo tofu with pork, Yuxian pork, Dragon chicken with chilli, beef with chilli, calamari with chilli and shrimps with chilli and pepper. Selected dishes are marked with one, two or three chilli symbols to help guests choose their preferred level of spiciness.

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Yes. Peking duck is available only by pre-order and is offered as part of a set menu for four people. The menu includes Peking duck with side dishes, soup, spring rolls, salad, additional main courses and dessert.

Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica also serves several other duck dishes, including crispy duck, duck with bamboo and shiitake, spicy duck, Mongolian roast duck and duck with Eight Treasures sauce. To order Peking duck, call +386 4 502 18 08 in advance.

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Yes. The menu includes a dedicated selection of vegetable and tofu dishes, such as Monks Feast, steamed bamboo shoots with shiitake, roasted broccoli, roasted soybean sprouts, tofu with vegetables, tofu with bamboo and shiitake, fried tofu with leek, and eggplant with tofu in Yuxian style. Guests following a strict vegetarian diet should ask the staff to confirm the ingredients used in sauces and cooking bases. Mapo tofu with pork contains meat and is not vegetarian.

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Yes. Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica offers several dishes that can be suitable for vegan guests. Vegetable and meatless dishes can be prepared without ingredients of animal origin upon request, so guests should specify that they require fully vegan preparation when ordering.

Yes. The menu includes dishes with hake, sea bream, calamari, shrimps and mixed seafood. Options include seafood on a hot plate, Mongolian-style shrimps, dry-roasted shrimps, calamari in imperial style, and fish prepared with vegetables, bamboo and shiitake, spicy sauce or sweet-and-sour sauce.

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"Ants Climbing a Tree" is a traditional Chinese dish with an unusual name, but it does not contain insects. At Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica, it is prepared with fried soy noodles and a sauce containing pork. The name refers to the appearance of the dish, as the small pieces of pork clinging to the noodles resemble ants climbing along the branches of a tree.

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Yes. Individual dishes on the English menu include numbered allergen references, while the separate English allergen page explains which substances the numbers represent. Guests with food allergies or intolerances should inform the staff before ordering. Dishes may also contain traces of listed allergens.

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No. Main courses at Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica do not include rice. Rice or another side dish must be ordered separately.

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Yes. Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica offers sharing platters for two or three people and set menus for one, two, three, four or eight people. Depending on the selected menu, these may include soup, spring rolls, meat dishes, fish, seafood, vegetable dishes, rice or noodles and desserts.

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Yes. Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica accepts reservations for anniversaries, birthdays, family celebrations and larger groups. By prior arrangement, the restaurant can also prepare a customised menu and adapt the seating and food selection to the size of the group. Early booking is recommended so that the date, number of guests and selected menu can be arranged in advance.

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Chinese Restaurant Zlata Ribica accepts cash, credit cards and contactless payments. The same payment options are available for takeaway orders collected at the restaurant.