Chinese Whispers in East Dorset

Absolutely awful !! Don’t normal write reviews haven’t got time but this was so bad. We are limited for Chinese takeaways so took a chance on this, really wish we hadn’t dry, tasteless food please do not wast your money.

The food and services was perfect ,we real enjoyed the service of the waiter kelvin ,he is the best waiter charming and friendly

First time ordering…. Took over two hours to arrive, when it did arrive it was someone else’s order, when we finally got our order it was stone cold, tasted of dirty grease… was totally inedible cost over £40 and we couldn’t even eat it… wouldnt even give it to our dogs…. Would not recommend and will not be ordering from here again. Some compensation is needed as it was good money wasted. My husband is diabetic so I had to cook him dinner instead.. Absolutely appalled 🤢🤮

Have used local takeaways before, was passing so thought I would give it a try. What a terrible mistake to make. I ordered a chefs special fried rice. Bottom two thirds with solid rice, but it wasn't fried rice, it resembled a boiled yellow arborio rice. Top third overdosed with boiled slice carrot, rest of it was two slices processed chicken , two thin slices of pork, two king prawns, undercooked broccoli. This cost me £8.10 of my hard earned money. Never again, ripped off once. AVOID.

Totally top notch, they can have the rare bad nights making they may have a different chef on but in general VERY their Satay chicken is the best and the smoked shredded chicken is always a must have. I love this place

Oh dear…what had gone so wrong? We have been patrons of Chinese Whispers for a decade or more. Take away. Who is doing the cooking? Such a disappointment. Our Ribs, usually so nice, were close to being burnt. Our fried beef strips with chilli were burnt….absolutely awful. As this is a takeaway place you cannot send the food back…you only find out about it when you get home and open the containers. Its pointless complaining…they were not busy, early evening. Plenty of competition around. I so want Chinese Whispers to continue and provide well cooked food….but. Bit sad really

This is by far the worse Chinese Takeaway I've had. The crispy duck was not crispy at all. The chefs special chowman was luke warm, too much sauce and hardly any meat. Then when I phone them. I get told to put it in the microwave.

Very poor food,quality and quantity,used to be so good, but it is going downhill very quickly judging by our last 3 visits and will not be using again

The food was one of the best Chinese take-away's I have had in a while. The staff were friendly and helpful and my gluten and dairy intolerance were no problem at all for them to cater for. Nothing was too much hassle and all the food was freshly prepared for us. The menu was easy to work out what I could and couldn't have and the choice was excellent (so many dishes I could finally eat again!) The food was all very reasonably priced and we didn't have to wait long for it to be prepared.

Ordered a Pork curry, picked it up only to find when I got home and served it, there was hardly any pork in it, mainly just onions and mushrooms, just 5 very small pieces of pork that looked like scraps. Avoid at all costs unless you like being ripped off !

50 minute wait for delivery on a Monday. This evening I order prawn toast and received 7/8 slices, I can only assume the delivery driver was peckish on his way. The food was salty enough to make an Elephant flat in the Dead Sea. It was so bad that I phoned to complain (not something I’ve done before) I was met with a rude manager who decide to blame my choice of Mongolian Lamb, Noodles and Prawn Toast as the reason my food was salty. Appealing food and even worse attitude. I wouldn’t eat here again and advise you don’t either. Unless of course you want dehydration, electrolyte imbalance or Hypernatremia!

Awful food arrived late and barely warm and with black hair in it, called had no apologies to be told that it’s was obviously my hair and not theirs…. Oh ok but I’m blonde.

Me and the mister decided to order Chinese, we don’t usually go here but we took a chance and it was so worth it!! The girl on the phone was so polite and well mannered. The food came fresh and hot and was full of taste! 10/10 recommend (the mister loved it 😂😉) x

I had my kids with me for the weekend, and they really wanted chinese. So i found this place and the reviews we pretty hit or miss. But we took our chances. It was so yummy. The kids really enjoyed it, take that sharon. The kids loved their visit. Thank you chinese whispers

Some of the best chinese food I think I have ever tasted. Ordered Chinese Whispers for me and my hubby’s 2nd anniversary and I have to say, I was not left disappointed. The service on the phones was amazing, everyone I spoke to including the delivery driver were lovely and polite. The food was amazing and right on time. BEST CHINESE AROUND!!!

We’ve been going here for 15 years and the food and service just never disappoints!! I would highly recommend to anybody who wants a decent Chinese!!! 10/10

I very rarely write reviews but this was not good. Sauces and vegetables where fine, but chicken and prawns were well over cooked and dry. Worse special chowmein I’ve ever had, no sauce, very dry and bland. Be a few years before I try them again.

I order from these guys most weekends, I don’t know if they’ve got a new chef but the last 2 times have been disgustingly salty, to the point where we’ve chucked it and put a pizza in the oven!! Very disappointed as they were our favourite Chinese ... will be going else where from now on

Won’t be using them ever again. Prawns were off and chicken was tough. Management was very rude when mentioned when all that was needed was a sincere apology. Had recommended them to new neighbours who subsequently got upset stomachs! AVOID!

Always ready very quickly, hot and tastes great! I cannot resist the salt and pepper chicken. Lovely staff, always very friendly.

We had a takeaway from here during the lockdown period. They couldn't have been more helpful when I asked questions regarding the ingredients of the food. Food was bagged separately accordingly. Very tasty too!

Ordered a meal for four people when it was delivered it was the worst Chinese meal I've ever had. Dry bland and the toughest chicken I've ever had, the meat was obviously cooked prior to going in the source. I've been using this takeaway for 20 years never against

This has been our local Chinese takeaway for 8+ years. Every single email that I've had from here has been fantastic. The quality of the food is brilliant, always cooked fresh and really tasty. Each dish is a little dearer than at other takeaways (by about 50p) but the quality makes it well worth it. The staff are always super friendly, especially the lady who I think is the manager or owner who always makes an effort to ask how I'm doing even when they're really busy. The people who take the orders are always very efficient and let you know if there are any waits or anything. And the chefs in the back are great. It's quite nice getting to watch them work when you go in to collect your order. The only issue I have is that sometimes it's a victim of its own success and can get quite busy. To be fair, I think there's only been a delay of over 45 minutes one time that I ordered and that was on a bank holiday. I just don't like having to wait any length of time for such good food!!

bland and partially cooked, have not been for a long time,as last visit was very poor,but thought give another try, never again

Easy to order. Very friendly staff. Quite a reasonable price. Taste was disappointing as it was rather bland.

Worst Chinese food I’ve ever had tonight, chicken was like rubber and the curry was hot but with a sweet taste to it, it was awful. We have used this place for a few years but sadly this is the second bad meal we’ve had recently so won’t be returning.

Ordered a selection of food for four, it was really bad, dry and tasteless, maybe because it was a Monday? Chef not in? Who knows

It’s our go to Chinese Mostly food takes and seems reasonably healthy and freshly cooked and very tasty - thank you!

Previous take always have left us disappointed, feeling short cuts have taken prior over taste and quality so have not ordered for a while. Order Saturday 5.45

Have had several take away from here with a mixture of dishes,they have ranged from very good to bland,when it is cooked well it is very good but when busy either it is bland or burnt

Great selection on the menu, the food is always good, hot and on time, used Chinese Whispers for many years.

The worst Chinese take away we have ever had. Food was stodgy and bland. Tofu dish was like fried marshmallows without flavour. Mini spring rolls I’m sure came straight from a packet. Never again!

We order from here a couple of times a month and absolutely love it. The variety is really good and the service is fantastic. When they get busy the delivery can take a little while but that's only to be expected.

We have jus moved into the area and was worried about trying a new Chinese takeaway but wow, we are glad we did. The food from here is beautiful. It tastes clean, not greasy or heavy. We picked up the food and it was ready within 10 minutes from phoning the order through and the customer service was really good and pleasant. Can not find any fault and will definitely be ordering from here again

We had a fantastic take away meal from this shop tonight Food was delicious, delivered promptly and the lady who took the order was very helpful Recommended !

We ordered a meal and we were told it would take up to an hour to be delivered. 2 hours later we received most of our meal with one incorrect dish. The food was very bland and greasy. The customer service was terrible. When we called (first after an hour and a half had passed to chase up our order and second to report the incorrect dish) we could hear the owner in the background getting annoyed at us for calling. We won't be using this Take-away again.

We have always had amazing meals from here. If they are busy and are going to be delayed delivering to us they always tell us this. Well worth the wait!

I went there for the first time and I ordered my food and it was so quick! I ordered my food, went and got some pudding from the co op and by the time I got back it was already done! Bareing in mind the co op is two doors down!

We thought we would give it a second go , but deffinetly regret it . Over and hour late on the first delivery, the second one ordered at 7.34pm and still waiting on delivery at 8.50!!! A long 40 minutes... will Deffinetly not be ordering from here again

Cold greasy food ...avoid, Service very slow , unfriendly staff. Tasteless cheap ingredients . top wok knocks spots off this takeaway

Best Chinese in area. Lovely owner who is always so helpful. Excellent delivery service food always arrives hot and very tasty. Great menu choice. Would recommend

I have only used this takeaway twice even though I live nearby. On both occasions the food was lacking in both taste and temperature, even though it had been delivered (and that took over an hour!) Unless the standard of food and service improves I will not be eating food from Chinese Whispers again.

SHOCKING SERVICE AND VERY RUDE OWNER!!! DO NOT ORDER FROM CHINESE WISPERS!

EXTREMELY RUDE AND AGGRESSIVE OWNER, BAD SERVICE!! super greasy food, I would NOT recommend this place EVER! Save yourself and go else where!!!

Do not get your Chinese takeaway from Chinese whispers. Absolutely shocking service!! A previous order took over 2 and 1/2 hours to arrive even though they said 45 mins when we ordered.

It's good food if you wait and take away. BUT DON'T GO THERE and order a delivery 90 mins before, for a delivery. Have done this a few times and have been let down on all occasions, once sent wrong meal. Mu wife went to work without any food. NOW GOING BACK to HAPPY PALACE, no complaints there and cheaper. It's a shame. Me and 5 other local people are NOT going to go back. Not to mention our friends and families and other people. That's a good few grand a year they won't put in their pocket.

Food here is amazing and the portions are brilliant! If I could rate higher than 5 I would! Customer service is unbeatable!

Chinese whispers is cost effective chinese food.The chicken looks like it has been blown up with water The rice dishes is just rice no peas or other ingredients added. The chow mein dishes are just noodles. Pancake rolls are just beansproats. It is Chinese food made on the cheap. It is flavourless, boring and sometimes the egg fried rice is ready for you waiting and warmish from underneath the counter. Rejected recycled old chinese food.

Just at top of road so very convenient, excellent customer service with a very polite friendly lady taking orders Food is excellent and fresh with lots of choice and full of fresh ingredients. Worth a visit.

Good varied menu, expensive but worth it. never had a bad meal in over 10 years. Home delivery service available

Fantastic food ,we've never had a problem with our food .All cooked to order and tastes fantastic.The service in Chinese Whispers is great ,the deliveries are always on time and always hot

Comida deliciosa, cocinado delante de nuestros ojos (un detalle así puedes ver cómo todo está limpio y fresco) y cuando llegamos a casa estaba delicioso. La primera vez que hemos utilizado en este lugar, no será la última.

No he usado este para llevar chino para bastante tiempo y honestamente era poner fuera con algunos de los comentarios que leí en este sitio, pero esta noche nos han dado otra oportunidad después de unos 3 años. Entró y pidió un menú fijo y...

We ordered a take-away to be delivered on a Saturday night. We live locally. We were told it would be...

Can't comment on the food, but can say the delivery side of things is VERY poor. Despite calling to enquire about an ETA on delivery a few times the food still turned up @ 9.45. Order placed 7.30. We expected a wait but not that long. Went to the chip shop instead as family and friends fed up with waiting.Message to Chinese Whispers - If you are too busy to provide a service, then say so. You will not be letting anyone down.Don't keep lying about food 'just around the corner' when it has not even left the shop !!!We wont bother again - GOOD CHEF - Broadstone is the best !!

I’ve been using his takeaway for about 14 years. The lady who runs it is very friendly and goes out of her way to help. It is always busy on weekend evenings and I have in the past given up hope of them ever answering the phone they are just so busy. I never wait for a driver just order then pick up myself. I would never just turn up and order on a Saturday night – the queue is often out of the door. The food does vary – I think because the line-up of chiefs changes. A mate whose family owns a Chinese restaurant tells me that there is a shortage of good Chinese cooks since stricter immigration controls came in.At its best it is very good – but it can be average and we have had some disappointments. Typical UK Chinese take away food. (There must be huge market for authentic street food?). We are boring and always order the same things so have a control – definitely not as good as it used to be. So only 4 stars.Nice thing is it has an open kitchen so you can see your food being cooked.

We've been regular customers for over 10 years and have never been disappointed. Only downside is that they are closed on Tuesdays.

We ordered our takeaway meal in advance and it was ready within about 5 minutes of my arrival.The owner is very friendly and despite not being what I would call a regular, always remembers my name . The food is very good , served very hot and is good value for money.

ordered a takeaway for collection ..realised a meal was missing when returned home ..so called shop tell them and not long after owner delivered missing chicken balls complete with a refund.. all round excellent service ..

Chinese Whispers is my Wednesday night pleasure. Not only is the food really good, but the staff there are BRILLIANT!

Recently had a take away the first for a long time was really looking forward to it. After waiting over an hour or more pleasant driver delivered a like warm uninviting takeaway will not be going there again shame as it was always so good maybe new owners.

phoned up for delivery and was told I would have to wait hour and half for delivery which is ridiculous. Also every other Chinese gives you free prawn crackers but this lot don't and it seems they just want to fleece you for every penny you have. The service is not that great either and we have started using the one in Broadstone which is much better. I wont be using this place again which is a shame because we have been using it for around 12 years. I really do feel this place has gone down hill in the past 3 years.

Used this place for many years used to be excellent ...,more recently hit and miss and tonite a definite miss. Duck was congealed mass and food was tasteless and looked like it had all been microwaved as cartons were all melted. Not to be recommended! Will seek a different restaurant for our take away in future!

I'm writing this, as I find it hard to believe the negative reviews I have read on this takeaway restaurant. We have ordered meals on various occasions over the years and have never been disappointed. We usually order beforehand as there can be up to 10 of us. Delivery is generally within 10 minutes of the requested time (totally fine with us) the food is tasty and hot. We pre-heat our plates, and put the food containers on dish warmers, as it can take a while for everyone to help themselves. We recently had a meal for 10, and it was the best yet. So, thank you Chinese Whispers - keep it up.

We live within half a mile of this establishment and have tried to support on several occasions but with poor results every time! Deliveries are always late, 1/2 hour becomes 45 mins, 45 mins is an hour, an hour is an hour and a half and so on! The delivery driver even got lost and took 30 mins on one occasion and "surprisingly" the food was cold! It is also not unusual for something to be missing.The term "customer service" is clearly not a phrase any of the management or staff are versed in and no one seems to want to help or satisfy a customer. I ordered a dish today that I have had before and enjoyed. When I looked at it the container was barely half full. When I complained they told me this was normal, certainly not my previous experience. A fresh one was despatched and when the delivery driver looked at the one going back he said that was correct. The replacement, surprise surprise was full.....the way it has always been before. The driver stood on my doorstep basically calling me a liar!Do not use if you want a good experience. The Square Chinese in Wimborne or Good Chef in Wimborne are far better and understand what Customer Service means.

Only recently started coming to this place and I like the quality of the food so far. I do like that you can see them cooking the food in front of you instead of behind some wall or in another room.

I normally use the Good Chef in Broadstone for my Chinese takeaways.They are shut until the 14th January so I thought I would try Chinese Whispers in the village. I wish I hadn't bothered.The chicken chicken chow mien was bland and cold.I had ordered chicken fried rice to accompany our meal and received egg fried rice.They asked for my card details twice and still got it wrong.Ringing up after 20 minutes to apologise, our order then arrived 40 minutes lateIf you like good Chinese food use Good Chef they are very good the food is delivered hot and as ordered

Use this takeaway all the time. not once had a bad meal. Always piping hot , friendly reliable service, Tried others but they are the best around.

Three of us were totally dis-satisfield with our takeaway meals from this establishment. Totally tastless sauces and bland food that was not cooked thoroughly. It comes to something when the tastiest item of the meal was the prawn crackers. We will never use them again. Unfortunately we were visiting relatives and didn't want them connected with our complaint otherwise we would have rung them and demanded our money back.

Used this take away plenty of times. I came last night to pick up an order to find they had written the order down wrong from what I had said and we were given the wrong food. We returned to the take away to explain we had been given the wrong food and were told there was nothing they could do and if we wanted what we had originally ordered then we would have to wait half an hour for it to be cooked and pay the extra (we had been charged the price of the wrong meal without realising). We were not offered any discount and were made to pay the difference. Very disappointing experience.

Food is always cooked freshly and very tasty. The menu is very varied. It is a take away only not a restaurant

Really enjoyed my first take away from here. Lovely food, very good ingredients and well cooked and you could actually taste the individual flavours in the dishes we ordered. We collected the food and had a 3 mile journey before we could eat it. Once home it was still hot.

Not only over a two hour wait, not only a missing item, but also no discount provided for the inconvenience.

Regular purchaser and have never been let down. Food cooked while you wait and a very extensive menu. Excellent value.