Fountain Garden in Sunderland

Fabulous food piping hot. Good size portions and quality ingredients. Food was ready at exact time I ordered it. The menu is extensive with a few freebies added with a large order. Definitely recommended.

Always the best Chinese. Says it all when they don't even need to do delivery.

Absolutely beautiful food Definitely ordering again

First time we have been since old owners left but we can honestly say the food was amazing . Most probarly better than it use to be

Ordered from here tonight the 1st time trying after the new owners took over . It was terrible so disappointing, nothing like the original fountain garden .I couldn't eat it total waste of money. Won't be going back !

The food was delicious - special chow mein, chicken and king prawn curry, chicken fried rice, crispy wontons and spring rolls. No issues at all with any of the above...and compared to where we live, it was very reasonably priced for the quality and quantity we received. Oh, and not to forget the free mini spring rolls! Thank you! If we visit Sunderland again we will certainly return to this chinese.

Used to have best salt pepper chips now they are horrible tasteless and expensive

Second visit so much better than the first after changing hands Very welcoming, chicken and prawn curry was perfect as was the ribs Fried rice tasty and fresh Definitely will return and credit where it’s due Lovely family and hard working Value for money!

Food is absolutely top notch. Every dish is always fresh and authentic tasting. You can tell they make the extra effort. I was also very impressed that I placed an order and I had to last minute run an erring and ended up picking up my order an hour late. No fault of theirs. Yet the lady insisted on cooking the whole thing fresh for me from scratch as it had gone cold. That’s what you call excellent service. I will be back.

I have never ordered from this place, and I'm not sure I will, Why? Today they sent over junk mail to my address, the teenager they sent dropped one menu in my mailbox, and 5 more menus on the floor just outside my front door. Just left them like rubbish outside my house. What a service!

Since new change of ownership the food has completely changed. Used to be our go to place on a saturday night but it was a complete let down. the first red flag was when we were told we could pick in 15 mins when we used to have to wait 2 hours. got our favourite salt and pepper chips and just opening the bag we realised they weren’t at all the same. service was lovely as always but doubt we will be returning in the future. such a shame.

Used to order from the original fountain garden but after it has been taken over it has gone downhill. Salt and pepper chips were boring and had no flavour, noodles were bland and the curry sauce and sweet and sour were just runny liquid . Awful. Won't be going again

New owners off to a good start! Everything was as delicious as it was before, glad this place is in good hands. Thick cuts of succulent chicken cooked to perfection in the curry. Salt & chilli prawns and chips, which were always in the order in the past, were bang on. Spring roll was a delight too.

First time trying since this place has changed ownership, we were surprised when we ordered and we were told that the food would be ready to collect in 15 minutes which made me think that the food isn’t made fresh to order like it used to be, I’ve been going to this Chinese for over three year and I am very disappointed as the food definitely isn’t the same as it used to be. Unfortunately I will be finding another Chinese takeaway to go to in the future.

Used this takeaway for years on and off and I even used it when it use to be called the Bac Hap which was many years ago which was a very good Chinese takeaway back then. Then it became the fountain Garden which always produced good food but has always been expensive. But since changed hands quite recently the prices have surged once again and the quality of food has dropped substantially. It’s just not worth it and tastes nothing like the old Fountain Garden even though I’ve tried this place out three times now since changed hands to give the new owners the benefit of the doubt. But I have to say it’s most certainly not worth the money and you can get better Chinese takeaway’s in the city at far cheaper prices.

Very expensive for the quality of food. Very disappointing, especially when I’ve used this takeaway for many years and the food has been right up there. Changed hands! Old owners said it’s in good reliable hands on Facebood and local Echo. But believe me it’s terrible… Prices have gone up once again considering the old owners were expensive. Quality of taste very bland, and prawn and meat portion size very little. Tried this place twice now. Won’t be going back. Total rip off… I’d rather treat myself to buying a fillet steak

What a let down loved this chinese for years . 1st visit since new ownership and wouldn't go back , bland food most is in the bin. Salt and pepper chips used to be the best ever not now . Greasy and no flavour.

Top to bottom best Chinese going!! Ordering tonight can’t wait for them delicious tasteyness

Just been in for the first time since takeover and the food was absolutely beautiful thanks guys and good luck with your new business

Amazing food ,everytime ,i can honestly say this is a fantastic takeaway with lovely staff,you will not be dissapointed.!!!

Ordered a takeaway for collection, was told it would be an hour wait which was absolutely fine, when we went to pick it up after that hour, we were waiting on the takeaway another 40 minutes, got the food home and the salt and pepper chicken had no flavour at all, was stale and overcooked, the rest of the meal was average at best, really disappointed as had been told it was the best in Sunderland. Hopefully just an off day 🤷.

Best chinese in Sunderland food is cushty

Food is amazing the only place i go to when i have a craving. The service is immaculate, theyr all so friendly & been going here for years, recommend it to everyone!

Quite literally the nicest food you’ll ever eat. Not even kidding! Incredible flavours, portions are great, just make sure you get your orders in early because it’s a lovely family run place which can only handle so much demand. And I have to say they do so brilliantly. Worth it every time!!

Absolutely first class! Service amazing Lovely staff, May wait a little longer but it’s the best Chinese Takeaway in NE!!! Paul & Val

Great Chinese. Chicken cashew bejing style not for the faint hearted so spicy but delish. Fried onions and special fried rice fab and great portion size. chips only average. 😋

Delicious food every time! Nigel always delivers great customers service too.

Was highly recommended, found it decent,all 3 of us agreed but chips seem to be warmed up from previous night ,may have gone too early on the Saturday night

The food is absolutely beautiful. My partner is not a huge fan of Chinese food but his opinion has changed because of this place!! The food tastes so fresh. Thank you!

We paid £19 for a tray of duck that turned out to be almost half fat and skin plus a rather nice bone. Rang to complain but they'd only refund that evening (we'd both had a drink so couldn't take it back) but refused to do the exact same refund the next day. They put the phone down on us. Very disappointed at and unacceptable meal and attitude, which could have easily been resolved.

Disappointed. Great reviews, but found it expensive and only OK food.

Service and shop are great. The food was diabolical and well overpriced tbh. The won tons were far too thick, rice was mushy, the chicken tasted cheap and the 'famed' salt and pepper chips were far too peppery. I expected much better for that price. The staff are very friendly and the shop itself is beautiful, but ultimately it's the food that matters.

I don't really know what to say here. This is, sincerely, amongst the very best food I have ever eaten! As soon as I got out of the car I was hit with an otherworldly aroma of the most savoury, spicy, caramelised goodness. I don't even know what it was. It was SOMETHING ELSE. Quite a wait for food, a fair few comments mentioning this, the phone constantly ringing, it was almost chaotic, they were knocking food out rapidly but clearly the popularity of the place is on a different level. And for good reason. Seriously, every single Chinese takeaway NEEDS to come and eat this food. This should be the benchmark. I have tried and enjoy MANY of them on the south side but not one comes even close to the flavours that are being concocted at Fountain Garden. It's just... beyond. Spicy BBQ ribs with black bean sauce and peppers. Deeply rich and moreish. Special Curry, chock with roast pork, the softest chicken, at least 6 massive king prawns and button mushrooms, and a curry sauce that actually has depth of flavour and a non-stodgy consistency. A succulent chicken with pineapple and ginger dish, served in a superb sweet and sour sauce, it was utterly delightful. I want to eat everything on the menu. I'll be sure to order as early in the night as possible! Haha. Also, the lovely lad gave me some chocolate covered biscuits to take home for the kids because he'd ran out of fortune cookies. Nice touch! 👍

Best Chinese in Sunderland (and possibly the whole of Tyne and Wear). Collection only and cash only, ring early doors as gets extremely busy on a weekend. People travel from as far as South Tyneside, Gateshead and Durham for takeaway from there which speaks volumes for how good the scran is.

Great food amd service, the best arround.

This is my best Chinese takeaway. Love the Salt n Chilli Ribs. Won't go anywhere else from now on. Always busy, which is a good sign. Visited again as the last time was really nice, but unfortunately...this time wasn't that good. All the salt n chilli ribs were fatty & couldn't eat them& the chips were really dry. Maybe miss out Thursdays. Try again next week 🤞 On busy times when you ring to order, if your given a time slot say, 8pm...add another 30,45 mins on top of that as it's that busy. Apart from that it's still a really tasty Chinese.

Best Chinese food in Sunderland

Best Chinese in the North East, extremely busy so if you are hungry order an hour or two hours before!!

10/10 food service all the time. My family’s go-to takeaway in Sunderland and possibly the best takeaway in town! We always our regular order of Singaporean vermicelli, salt and pepper chicken and beef in black bean sauce and it always never disappoints! Highly recommended!

honestly so disappointed, after reading the reviews me and my partner decided to try it out, however our order was wrong, and we had to pay for their mistakes, no discount or anything, had to actually drive back and basically reorder what they messed up and pay in full, then by the time we do that because the shop was rammed, we get home and our other food is now cold. Not happy that I had to drive there and back twice with the price of bloody diesel atm. Not to mention the chicken batter was powdery and my noodles were hard. So disappointed in the food and the service, man on the phone was polite but making customers pay for what the shop messed up just isn’t on? will defo not be going again

Best Chinese in Sunderland restaurant quality food . Never had a bad experience from hear the spare ribs unbelievable expensive but well worth it.

Outstanding food from a lovely family. Undoubtedly the best Chinese Take Away in the area. Been going here for years. Restaurant standard food. Simply the best

The staff are amazing, the food is amazing. By far the best takeaway in the North East.

BEST Chinese in Sunderland by far! We drive from Durham every week because every other Chinese takeaway doesn’t compare. 1000% worth the wait for the salt and pepper chips alone. Everything I’ve tried so far is amazing & owners are so friendly cannot recommend enough!

Very clean excellent restrictions in place food was excellent would definitely recommend

Good size potions, good prices!

Amazing place food is amazing, staff are friendly and know who you are, food is always hot and tastes so nice

Too bad they don't take cards, but it's quick and tasty. great place

Amazing food and service. Hidden gem

Outstanding quality of food certainly be back .

Class bait, always lush and chokka. They don't take card or deliver cos they don't have to. Never go anywhere else. Sauce us thick n all none of that runny slop

Good size portions, king prawn chicken chow mein excellent curry sauce not recommended the down side they don't do delivery so order early.

Lovely food, great value, and brilliant customer service on a busy night! Can't recommend enough 🙂.

Never fails to deliver even at this busy time of year ! Well worth the wait - Thanks so much - Merry Christmas

Ordered food for Christmas eve and despite them being extremely busy, the food was second to none as always! Best Chinese in Sunderland by a country mile!

Food is always lovely but the wait times when you arrive for your ‘time’ are terrible. Add another half an hour on

Always great food and good service.

Been going here for years it's my family's go to takeaway place. Amazing foods that leaves you wanting more and amazing staff that are so sweet and fun.

Consistently great food, can't fault them.

Lovely food and ran by a lovely family. Always ask how you are, always apologise for any delay. The food itself is always worth waiting for. Fella on the front desk is a diamond.

Very nice curry sauce and very friendly staff

Went last waited over 1hour for food very disappointed chips burnt. Chowmein not the best give it a miss

Always prompt service and most of all delicious

Best chinese in the town by far

First time trying out this place, travelled from Newcastle, well worth the wait. Food was delicious and excellent customer service. Would use again

Had to wait extra 20 minutes for food and most off it was Barely warm, chicken and sweet corn soup was the consistency of slime, the noodles and rice were undercooked and still tough, the sweet and sour chicken was dry and overcooked, first time in years we tried this place and will not be going back, disappointed

our go to for chinese takeaway very highly regarded in the area has a fab menu well priced for delicious food the customer service is excellent order early as they get extremely busy they do not deliver would highly recommend

Order placed over 2 hours prior, not ready 2.30 ..When asked ? Was told not to come again.Dont you worry.Rubbish service

Iv tried Chinese food all over the country through working away and this has got to be the best food ever. Only down side is the wait but it’s worth it

Been coming here for YEARS..... Now my daughters and their friends all go.... Cannot fault any of the dishes. Sad news about Gearge,he was a lovely man,got me addicted to special chow main spicy.... Try it........

Was here Saturday for a take away wouldn’t go any where else we had salt and pepper chicken and chips and chicken curry and egg fried rice the portions are massive and the flavour is out of this world definitely recommend

Food was average, wait was redicolus, and price was I'd say fair, will not be going back there as there are better options in the Sunderland area

The food and service are awesome. Best Chinese in town imho

See title. Thats how long we have been using this take away. Why go anywhere else when you are already using the best. Get a meal either every Friday or Saturday . Somehow Saturday 19/12/2020 was better than the usual excellent standard. The 3 of us all got different meals and all agreed they were WOW. The fact that it is always full and they do not need to deliver tells a story. We shall keep on using this take away as long as we can. Keep up the good work please.

Absolutely delicious food, Cantonese chicken and beef chow mein lots of meat and great portions, thank you

Very heavy dark curry chicken was tender and good but the heavy curry sauce spoilt meal

Thank you peng for a lovely meal once again xx

Best chinese in sunderland, I ordered salt n pepper chips+chicken, egg fried rice, noodles and sweet and sour chicken (Cantonese style). Everything was delicious as always!

Wow! Delicious. Super friendly staff and price is well worth how good the food is. Found my new go to Chinese. See you next week. 🙏

Had a supper from here on Sunday we had chicken curry fried rice and salt and pepper chips the portions are massive and easily feed 2 the staff are lovely and friendly wouldn’t go anywhere else for Chinese food

Salt and pepper ribs!!! Never had them deep fried with batter before 🤮 and hope to never have them again.

Went here for the first time last night after reading so many great reviews. I can honestly say this is the best Chinese takeaway in Sunderland. We travelled from boldon to collect and despite having numerous Chinese takeaways nearby, Fountain Garden was on another level completely compared to our local takeaways. The dishes we ordered were jammed full of high quality meat instead of being packed out with vegetables like other takeaways. The food smelled divine and exactly like a good Chinese restaurant. We ended up waiting an extra half hour after our time slot inside the shop but this seems to be the norm there. They were extremely busy with people constantly coming and going. It can only be a testament to the quality of their food. Don’t waste your money elsewhere.

Gorgeous best chinise in sunderland

Was here last Saturday for a takeaway supper we had chicken curry rice and salt and pepper chips also salt and pepper chicken they are massive portions and delicious staff are lovely and friendly

Food was great but had to wait ages for it even though I had ordered 2 hours in advance, pity I wasn't a regular.

The food here is beyond delicious. I don't know how or why but am just glad it is! The Crispy Cantonese Chow Mein rivals even the best street food in Asia. The salt & pepper chips are also in a league of their own. I love this place like no other takeaway!!! Staff are also very friendly ....

Tried this place for the first time today as it was highly recommended. Food was beautiful and service was excellent. Would definitely recommend and will now be regular customers.

One of the best Chinese I have had in the UK

Ordered from here Monday as couldn’t be bothered to cook the salt and pepper chips are the best I’ve tasted massive portion also had prawn curry and rice which was full of massive prawns the only fault was they don’t deliver so you have to pick it up but it’s worth the travel

Not enough stars for the best chinese takeaway. Very popular so order early or be prepared to wait. Customers travel miles to pick up as no delivery. Lemon chicken incomparable!

Best Chinese takeaway in Sunderland. So popular that they don't do delivery service.

Had a supper from here Christmas Eve hubby had chicken curry which had big chunks of chicken breast I had salt and pepper chicken which was a massive portion and salt and pepper chips which would easily feed 3 ppl staff are fantastic the best Chinese in Sunderland

Food is always delicious ..worth waiting for.

Never had any bad food to date and been going for yrs.

Outstanding food, service and value for money. Always used this Chinese takeaway when I lived in Sunderland - and I drive specifically from Durham to Sunderland now to get my fix. All the dishes are sensational and I couldn’t pick a favourite (maybe the special chow mien if you pushed me). Fantastic...

Salt and pepper chips and the salt and pepper chicken are the best I've ever had. I usually get them and a curry sauce. It's not my favourite place for other chinese dishes but for me the salt and pepper would be hard to beat. One tip its so busy and they don't deliver and if they say it will be ready in half hour add a further 15 mins on at busy times.

Loverly food salt & pepper chips are amazing!! fantastic house special curry with fried rice too. Salt & pepper chicken is fab. Staff are very friendly :-) always come here would definitely recommend

The food is good tasty and plentiful however it's a long wait. You can order by phone and are told a time for pick up as they don't deliver. Don't believe this as you turn up to pick up your food and you have to wait half an hour every time. The guy who doesn't speak good English always gives you a wrong time. My last visit from phone call to pick up was 1 hour 45 mins with a half hour wait in a packed takeaway where every frustrated diner was told sorry for the delay. However this takeaway is very popular all they need to do is be realistic and honest about pick up times. I would rather be told 7.30 instead of 7.00. It is arguably the best Chinese around but I'm reluctant to use them again because I prefer not sit hungry for half an hour. Please owners of the fountain garden get your timing right and I will use you again. Many thanks.

Had a takeaway from here yesterday it was delicious we had chicken curry fried rice salt and pepper chips which are by far the best in Sunderland staff are friendly and helpful will be coming back

Best Chinese, it's no wonder they don't deliver cos they would need about a million drivers with all the orders they would get!