China Friend in Barking and Dagenham

Brilliant service with lots of seating available. Food was excellent and arrived promptly.

VISIT DATE: WED 30/10/2024 VISIT TIME: 12:50-13:50 Lovely restaurant, friendly staff and great food which is reasonably priced, but really disappointed to see that, despite being accessible to wheelchair users from street level, there isn't any access to the toilets for those needing accessibility as the accessible toilet is clearly used for storage and the way to it is totally blocked. Also, seating is benches so unsure how they'd accommodate anyone in a chair. The regular toilets are well maintained, but again, loads of stuff in the corridor area. If they could sort out their storage issues and ensure the accessible toilet was actually usable I'd give this place full marks.

Perfect food price and service every time

Quite nice food. A bit expensive but so is most of London.

Be go to China Friend over 20 years, really good food

Used to love this place, it’s always been a more affordable spot in barking but in recent times the standard dishes went up in price by 4-5 pounds. I understand that there’s a cost of living crisis but the increases have been way too steep and too quick. You can get a better Chinese elsewhere for the same price tbh. The food has been good but I’ve noticed they made their portions smaller too. This just doesn’t feels the same like it used to and it’s very sad

Very tasty food ,staff was very good and well mannered . Favourite restaurant of my son and myself when we visit barking 🙂

Really tasty food. And unbelievable fast delivery. We wil order again for sure. One of the best blackbean sauces I had so far. Highly recommend. 🫡

Just finished a lovely plate of crispy fried chicken noodles , I travelled all the way over from tooting south London for the 2nd time in as many weeks . The food is portioned just right for me , vegetables included in the dish were properly cooked unlike some noodle places I've tried ! Staff and atmosphere are really friendly .. Facilities are clean and fresh . Will become my go to noodle place even from right across London!

Very rude staff. Noodles we're nice, beef was so tough. Staff Was coming over to the table to hurry you up. I would not recommend this place to eat. Staff need customer service training. Chef needs to learn how to cook.

I ordered today and the service was horrible and they call me saying the food will be late between one hour and 2 hours as there is no delivery 😱after one hour and a half I got my delivery but obviously I couldn’t enjoy it as it was a surprise, I did send an email asking for my refund but nobody replied.

I ordered chicken curry with egg fried rice for delivery. BIG MISTAKE. The chicken pieces had skin on them 🤢 Who serves customers chicken with the skin on? Yuk. What a waste of £14. I will never order from these people again.

ive given this 2* as food is good but service is appalling. The man is good but the ladies are rude and ignorant. Always on the defensive side and never helpful. The man needs to teach them customer service of front of house & phone mannerism

I ordered Black Bean Beef🌶️ with Hofun and Chowmin for delivery. The hofun were so mushy and sticked with each other. I couldn't eat it and had to throw away. The chowmin was bland. Although we instructed to make it spicy they were bland. We added the black bean sauce to it to make it little eatable. Well service was good but food was not.

Lovely restaurant in Barking, its clean,bright inside and most important very good quality cooking.my partner is Thai and they supplied chopped chilli 🌶 without asking which was thoughtful. The staff are all nice people to.i always eat here when I'm in Barking because its a good place.

Lovely Chinese Restaurant in Barking that is so clean & immaculate with great Food Plus complimentary Prawn Crackers

I come here once a month or so and have never had a bad experience. Last time I got takeaway, they gave me a free portion of spring rolls without telling me, which was a pleasant surprise when I got home. I'll make sure to give them a bigger tip next time I visit.

Very lovely takeaway. Very fresh and tasty dishes and good portions. Thank you

Unfortunately the quality of food has gone down, normally pre made, prices are extremely high, take away container are very small for that price.. any other Chinese shop is cheaper and better quality… don’t waste your money here…

My wife and I were craving noodle soup, so we visited this place. It was lovely inside, and the customer service was excellent. They gave us complimentary prawn crackers when we arrived. We tried their Big Bow Noodle Soup with beef in Udon Soup—it was amazing and arrived quickly. Highly recommend this place. The staff were lovely, and they even gave us a gift as we were heading out. We’ll definitely be back soon!

Very nice food , been here multiple times & I love it.

Only the best Chinese in the area. Eating in is even better - the portion sizes are great

When entering the place was lovely, I had wonderful customer service and they were able to wait patiently while I decided what to order, they came with my food very quick and the food was amazing me and my family enjoyed would definitely recommend. Such lovely ladies as well. Will definitely be coming back soon!! :)

I usually order from here and have a good experience however, the last few times have been awful and the way i have been spoken to has not been acceptable. On Tuesday i ordered 33 pounds worth of food and 2 of our items were incorrect upon notifying them it became an issue and we were going back and fourth for a while. We finally came to an agreement however, was told the chef was very angry that he got our order wrong and we were complaining! I stated several times that if the chef was angry i did not feel comfortable with him making anything and i was assured that yhef food would be cooked properly! Upon receiving and exchanging our wrong meal they purposely cooked our food horribly and making the noodles and rice completely covered in oil which is not how they do this i was very upset with how we were treated

This has to be one of the best Chinese i’ve had. They make the best chicken fried rice!! The staff are friendly, professional and most importantly it’s clean.

My go-to place for Chinese food

Good communication since using this service : take away.

Amazing Black bean beef and well-cooked spare ribs. The delivery came in good time. Also, the staff are also very friendly where I have been in the restaurant.

Nice place with proper chinese people and chinese food. Food was decent test except the 🍜 soup. They were very polite and very friendly. I will recommend chicken prawns and beef chowmin .

Great food. Rediculously clean in the restaurant. Probably the cleanest place in Barking. A great find.

Amazing find , great service ,wonderful food .love it ,definitely my favourite Chinese now

Very basic food, to be honest! Quite cheap, but that's about it, really. Don't think I'd go there again.

Generous portions of tasty oriental dishes. The atmosphere is lacking but the pleasant and filling fare makes up for the dearth in ambience.

This restaurant is an absolute gem! The portions are massive, prices are affordable, and the salt and pepper chicken and calamari are must-tries. The special chow mein and fried rice added delightful variety. The service is excellent, with a friendly and helpful lady serving us. The cleanliness, fast service, and exceptional food make it a go-to spot. We'll definitely be back for more! The chicken & sweetcorn soup, hot chow mein, and friendly staff made our lunch delightful. Despite initial doubts about the exterior, the inside is clean and bright. Highly recommended!

Found was alright but found a hair in my food and it put me off finishing

Just had a lovely lunch here. Chicken & Sweetcorn soup was amazing and nice big hot bowl full. Chow Mein pipping hot & so tasty. Staff very friendly. Its obviously a very popular restaurant, at 12.30pm it was nearly full! I'll definitely be going back!

It’s so hard to find a decent shop these days but I definitely recommend this place there’s lots of seating available I went quite late so it wasn’t busy. The portions are massive for the price and the prices are so affordable so I ordered a few things and took some home I recommend salt and pepper chicken and salt and pepper calamari the best things on the menu I also got special chow mien which was also really nice my friends ordered sweet and sour chicken which they said was a bit thin and I had some of there’s special fried rice which was really nice. The lady that served me was really nice and friendly.

Great service and staff , especially jo , food was amazing

Do not order from here!! Their food is so greasy and tasteless! I ordered the egg fried rice, which may I add had no egg in it! It was a greasy, unseasoned, bland mess and the rice was not fresh! I also ordered the salt and pepper shredded chicken and that was simply INEDIBLE! It didn't taste like chicken but instead tasted more like shrimp or fish as if they fried it in fish oil - absolutely disgusting! First and last time ever ordering from here, so annoyed as my order was roughly £16 and I had to spend another £12 to order something else.... NOT COOL! 🙄

We decided to visit this restaurant after elsewhere having few vegetarian options. The restaurant was clean and service was fast. The food was exceptional and portion sizes were quite large. The waitress was helpful and brought takeaway containers for us to take home our leftovers. We will definitely be back!

We decided to visit this restaurant after elsewhere having few vegetarian options. The restaurant was clean and service was fast. The food was exceptional and portion sizes were quite large. The waitress was helpful and brought takeaway containers for us to take home our leftovers.

Food is good but the female staff r really rude.don’t know how to talk to customer politely.we were waiting to order and we called her nicely.she was in phone.she could tell us nicely to wait for few more time but she became so angry and was talking to us so much rude way .restaurent should teach some manners to their staff.

They served amazing food, but the service was ok and nothing extraordinary happened

Really good, fresh food. Always so fast aswell. Have ordered a few times and food is always good, never greasy.

Been coming here for over 10 years. Food is always consistently good. Great local find

Nice calm place to enjoy your soups

Fabulous food! Loved it very much!

Sweet and sour chicken was off, it smelled and tasted so bad, I can’t believe they served this to customers. The Chinese waitress was beyond rude! Won’t ever go back there again! I suggest she should learn some customer service or go work in a factory where you don’t need to deal with any customers.

I ordered something and they gave me totally the wrong food. I tried to talk to them they would not even talk to me. they will ignore me and say I don't care I asked for half of my money but they would ignore me and still say I don't care. Totally disappointed and very bad service and very racist .

Was initially put off as the outside looks grubby but when I stepped inside it was clean & bright attentive waiting staff and lovely & cool I had the king prawns with vermicelli noodles Which was excellent 👌

I WOULD NEVER VISIT THERE AGAIN JUST BECAUSE OF THE 2 RUDE FEMALE WAITRESS/STAFF WORKING THERE AND NOT BECAUSE OF THE FOOD...I went there and ordered a takeaway which was shredded beef chilli as a meal. I asked the waitress before ordering if the item i selected was too spicy as i prefer my food not to be too spicy.. The waitress looked at me in an angry way and told me " For you it will be not spicy and looked at her other rude watress at the back and laughed in a mocking way( I guess I was Indian and eat spicy food? As she was referring in that manner) . I was really felt insluted by two of them at that moment as it was a racist thing to me later when i received my food and asked for the cutlery(as i prefer to eat with folk and spoon) they told me I cannot get both(folk and spoon) I can only get either one of them!! I asked the management or whoever is responsible to take immediate action against this!!!

I WOULD NEVER VISIT THERE AGAIN JUST BECAUSE OF THE 2 RUDE FEMALE WAITRESS/STAFF WORKING THERE AND NOT BECAUSE OF THE FOOD...I went there and ordered a takeaway which was shredded beef chilli as a meal. I asked the waitress before ordering if the item i selected was too spicy as i prefer my food not to be too spicy.. The waitress looked at me in an angry way and told me " For you it will be not spicy and looked at her other rude watress at the back and laughed in a mocking way( I guess I was Indian and eat spicy food? As she was referring in that manner) . I was really felt insluted by two of them at that moment as it was a racist thing to me later when i received my food and asked for the cutlery(as i prefer to eat with folk and spoon) they told me I cannot get both(folk and spoon) I can only get either one of them!! I asked the management or whoever is responsible to take immediate action against this!!!

I am surprised at their prices. It’s much cheaper than what you’d get in Chinatown. Food was good! Service was fine. Will revisit.

Very friendly staff, food is exceptional and always up to standard. Price has remained up expectations as the food is always above par. In the whole of Barking there are only 2 Chinese cuisine restaurants that I love and this one has remained Rank 1 throughout the last 5 Years.

The food was really good but the service wasn’t the manager was so mean I asked her for a straw so I can give it to my child because he had his own drink. She would not give it. She’s very racist and rude.

Food is good but the waitress was so rude! I sat on a table for a minute and was checking the menu as I wasn't sure. In the meantime the waitress brought spoons and some complementary crackers. I then decided to takeaway food instead of dining in. When I told this, she became furious about why I sat on the table instead of directly going to the counter and pay first. Disappointing.

Staff at this institution are rude and need customer service training. Not sure if it’s a language barrier or just bad behaviour! This will probably go unnoticed as a business like this doesn’t care about reviews, they just churn people in and out!

I enjoyed the food very much from this place. I got the chilli beef with noodles and prawn toast. Both were tasty and worth the money. Although I didn't eat in whilst waiting I experienced the atmosphere. It nice and open area. However, there is an echoey kind of atmosphere and therefore it can get loud when there's a lot of people. Customer service is very friendly and hospitable. I will definitely be going back

Normally the food from here is very good and i have ordered from here 3 times before and the food was amazing, however today was just not the same. From the Singapore Udon i asked to remove the fish cake and the lady on the phone told me she will do that and add extra prawns or chicken and there was practically neither, and just a whole load of fish cake. I ordered the food at 9:07, the food arrived at 10:20 and half the sauce from the House Special in Black Bean Sauce was in the bag somehow and not the food. Furthermore the Sesame Prawn on Toast i ordered were burnt as well. The prawn crackers bag had like 12 in it, no point even giving it. Not only did i have to wait over an hour for this food, when i only live 14 minutes away, the food was not worth this wait either i'm afraid.

Very Clean venue; friendly, engaging and welcoming staff, amazing food & good value. I could taste all of the flavours in the food, it was very well cooked. I'd really recommend this restaurant.

Excellent variety of dishes with reasonable prices and huge quantity.

I had a great time on China Friend and if you love chinese food you will too. The food is super delicious and authentic and the staff are very friendly and wellcoming. The ambiance is cozy and chill, can't wait to come back and try more dishes!

My favourite restaurant the staff are wonderful the food delicious the space lovely and clean

We ordered 4 different dishes for delivery with my family and they sent us Spring rolls as a gift :) the Chicken in Satay Sauce had the perfect amount of spice. Everything was very tasty, great portions for a good price. I recommend you to try the Sweet & Sour Prawns if you like pineapple, you will get surprised I heard the place was very well decorated, we haven't been there yet but will surely visit it next week. I highly recommend it!

Best asian food in long time and fast delivery. Super happy with service.

Very happy with the customer service, the food was very good, we had a good time in your restaurant, I was surprised that they have Halal food in their menu.

The service was great, it took them a little time to bring my food. But the waiting was worth it. The food is amazing and the experience makes me want to eat here again.

China Friend is an amazing Chinese restaurant! The Kung Pao chicken was delicious and the service was top-notch. Highly recommend for an authentic dining experience. Five stars!

It is a must-visit Chinese restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious and authentic, with a wide variety of dishes to choose from. The staff is friendly and welcoming, making it a enjoyable dining experience. The prices are also reasonable for the high-quality and quantity food served. Highly recommend!

Excellent and cozy Asian restaurant in the heart of Barking. The portions of their dishes are hearthy and their flavors immediately transport you to China, even if you have never been there before. The place is well decorated and the people who work there are kind and friendly. Without a doubt, I would return and you should not miss the opportunity to try their dishes if you are nearby.

Amazing place! Generous portions for fair prices. Excellent attention, staff is always friendly and I appreciate that they give you prawn crackers for free while you wait for your order. Also, the food is authentic chinese. Highly recommend their spring rolls!

I ordered takeout from China Friend for the first time and was blown away by the quality of their food! The hot and sour soup was the best I've had in London, and the Kung Pao chicken had the perfect amount of spice. The portions were very generous, and the food arrived hot and fresh. The staff were friendly and accommodating, and the service was efficient. I will definitely be ordering from China Friend again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for delicious Chinese food in Barking.

This is one of the best places to eat in the UK. The personnel is super kind and they will let you know what is the tastier dish of the day. The service is super fast and the place is super clean, which is the most important thing for me.

Absolutely disgusting, very rude staff and the food was actually horrible. Very cold and want to change and also want you to charge me extra for something I have already paid for. Would not recommend this place to anyone.

Am really disturbed by the racism behaviour that they showed us , they literally discriminated us from others , is it cuz we Indians , couldn’t tolerate the behaviour , had to put down review while having the food , frustrated

I have been ordering from China Friend for years and they never disappoint! Their food is always hot and fresh, and the portions are generous. The staff are always friendly and the service is quick. I highly recommend China Friend for anyone looking for authentic Chinese cuisine in Barking!

I really, really (Can't stress this enough) had a fantastic experience at China Friend. The food was absolutely delicious and the veggie rolls that I ate there were superb. Portion sizes are really big and all dishes I tried there were really tasteful. The staff also is very friendly and attentive. Definitely coming back my next trip to London.

I recently visited China Friend and I was very impressed! The vegan food was delicious and the portion size was great. On top of that, the service was excellent. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for vegan food.

Amazing food! Lovely staff. I will definitely recommend it to my friends.

The herbs and spices included in Chinese cuisine make each dish taste like heaven. I had an amazing experience at the restaurant. The customer service was outstanding, and the food was exactly what I was looking for.

Visiting Britain for the first time and finding China Friend in the most rainy day ever was one of those moments I’ll never forget. My boyfriend and I shared a lemongrass prawn & rice salad accompanied with vegetarian spring rolls: incredible! The staff was really nice too. I had to charge my phone and they kindly plugged it in for me. I’ll definitely go back. If you’re looking for a good price and delicious food, go to China Friend. You’ll love it!

If you're looking for a place with fast service, polite staff and traditional flavorful Chinese food, just come here. I had chicken dumplings and THE special fried rice, both were delicious. Super recommend it!

The food is amazing! My boyfriend and I tried many different things from the menu and it was delicious. I would definitely recommend the butterfly king prawns, the chicken dumplings (my personal favourite) and the spare ribs with bbq sauce. The service was great and we will totally go back for more.

I recently dined at China Friend Restaurant in Barking and I have to say, it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. The ambiance was warm and inviting, with a beautifully decorated dining room and attentive staff. The menu was diverse and offered a range of authentic Chinese dishes, making it difficult to choose just one! The service was top-notch, with staff being attentive to our needs. The prices were very reasonable, making it a great value for the quality of food and service. In conclusion, if you're looking for a fantastic Chinese dining experience in Barking, look no further than China Friend Restaurant. I'm confident you'll leave feeling satisfied and eager to return.

I recently visited this place and was blown away by the delicious Chinese cuisine. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The menu had a wide variety of dishes to choose from. The service was excellent and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. I highly recommend it.

Me and my wife had a fantastic experience at China Friend. Warm welcome, attentive staff, and outstanding roasted duck on my side. Multiple food options, and a memorable experience of authentic chinese cuisine. Highly recommended indeed.

Sometimes to get something to eat becomes an unlikely odyssey, but luckily in my case I ate at China Friend. A proper restaurant where the portions are abundant, the price is appropriate and the attention is magnificent. I would recommend everyone to have the pleasure of eating here. PS: Try the Crispy Aromatic Duck.

Loved China Friend. The menu has many options! The portions were generous considering the price. Will return soon!

There's nothing better than getting a big plate of delicious Chinese food at any time, and China Friend Delivers! Great food, friendly staff and a great variety of dishes (Including a lot of vegan options) Would definitely recommend!

Heard a lot of great things about China Friend before, and I was not disappointed at all, to be completely honest, it even exceeded my expectations. Food quality is amazing, the staff is super friendly, super affordable pricing, had a great meal considering I didn't spend a lot! I'd recommend getting the chicken dumplings, they were delicious. Overall 5/5

This place is absolutely amazing!! I was impressed with everything from start to finish. Staff is very friendly and they gave us a table in a couple of minutes. The restaurant has plenty of menu options and the food is delicious, even the way it was presented was thoughtful and neat. Portions are generous and pretty colorful and each item that I tried was delicious. The chicken comes in a big portion and advisable to share with a friend and it tastes really crispy and juicy. Loved everything!!!! I will absolutely come back

This is one of the best chinese restaurant I've ever been. From the customer service to the food, everything was very good. I promised to staff I'll be back very soon. Great place, great food, great people. Congrats!

Great place. The food was delicious, and the attention was great too. I would be back

Very abundant dishes, affordable prices and excellent quality of food. Excellent attention, we were served very quickly and super friendly. Totally recommended, I would return one and a thousand more times!

Great food for the price and their service was an A+. Loved their sweet & sour chicken with egg fried rice, and their apple fritter with ice cream was delicious. The place was nice and pretty clean, surely a good package, I'll visit it again when I have a chance.

I went over with a friend and we were both very impressed! The food was delicious and the prices were more than affordable. The chicken dumplings were unbelievably tasty! Whether you are a fan of Chinese food or not, I recommend giving this place a try. We will definitely be back.

I had an amazing experience at China Friend! The food was fantastic and each dish was beautifully presented 🤩 I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for authentic Chinese cuisine in a comfortable setting. Five stars all around!

A great place to enjoy my dinner. The Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings and the Chicken Chow Mein are phenomenal!!

I was visiting London with a friend for a week, looking for an experience not common when it is first time dining. We shared Butterfly King Prawns, perfectly crunchy and crispy; and Chicken Dumplings, soft and perfect in each bite. China Friend's Special Chow Mein definitely brings all the flavor, my favorite. Then, adding the Roast Duck Vermicelli, the experience we needed.

Look at this perfect Won Ton! Me and my friends were struggling about what to eat, theres too many options, everything looks tasty. So i decided to try the Prawn and Chicken Won Ton, best decision of the night. Perfectly fried and the combination with the sour sauce, no words to describe. More than 5 stars =D