Jin Xiu Chinese Bar & Restaurant
All-day Chinese with sweet and sour pork and Szechuan heat in Cole Bay.
Why Go
Jin Xiu — meaning 'splendid' or 'magnificent' in Mandarin — brings authentic Chinese cooking to Cole Bay with an extensive menu that spans the regional spectrum from sweet Cantonese to spicy Szechuan. Operating from 11 AM to 10:30 PM daily, Jin Xiu provides the rare all-day Chinese restaurant experience where you can start with a lunch stir-fry and return for a late dinner of spicy Szechuan chicken without finding the doors closed.
The Experience
The Cole Bay location near ACE Mega Center and Victor's Cosmetics places Jin Xiu in a practical commercial area that serves both locals running errands and visitors exploring the central Dutch side. The menu's range is its strength: sweet and sour pork represents the accessible Cantonese side, while spicy Szechuan chicken appeals to diners who want heat and complexity. Noodle dishes, rice plates, and the usual Chinese restaurant categories fill out a menu designed to have something for every taste and every appetite. The bar adds drinks to the equation, making Jin Xiu a place to linger over dinner rather than just a quick food stop. At $$ pricing with all-day hours, Jin Xiu provides flexibility that many Chinese restaurants on the island do not — late lunches, early dinners, and everything in between are all covered. The Coudicar car rental nearby suggests an area where visitors first arrive and where a reliable restaurant becomes an immediate comfort.
What to Try
Sweet and sour pork is the Cantonese classic — judge Jin Xiu's version against others on the island. The spicy Szechuan chicken is the menu's heat option for those who like their food with fire. Noodle soups on cooler evenings provide warmth and comfort even in the Caribbean.
Insider Tip
Jin Xiu opens at 11 AM and runs until 10:30 PM daily — one of the longest operating windows among Cole Bay's Chinese restaurants. The ACE Mega Center nearby is a major hardware and home store, making Jin Xiu a convenient lunch stop during a shopping or home improvement day. Late-evening service (after 9 PM) tends to be quieter and more relaxed.
The Practical Stuff
Location: Cole Bay, Dutch side (near ACE Mega Center). Price range: $$. Hours: daily 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM. Payment: US dollars, cards likely accepted.
Pair It With
- ACE Mega Center Guide — Hardware shopping and Chinese lunch — a practical Cole Bay day
- Coudicar car rental SXM — Pick up your rental car nearby, then discover Jin Xiu for dinner