Man Fung in Southend-on-Sea - Phone Number, Reservations, Reviews

It's gone way down hill to what it used to be. Used to be the best Chinese takeaway in Southend. Now every aspect of this place is worse than its former self. Ordered food for collection they said it would be 40 minutes, got there and waited an extra 50 minutes for the food. No longer take card payment. And you can taste the ridiculous amount of MSG put in their food. Such a shame

Well over priced compared to other nice chineses

Food okay but nothing special. Vegetable spring rolls mostly batter and they made the cardinal sin of ordering. They missed a portion of rice and when I complained they denied receiving the order for it! I guess they didn’t hear because the takeaway is so noisy and they have a thick Perspex shield which also caused issues hearing. This is my first order and if they got that wrong I suspect they get others wrong. Won’t use again.

I am fussy with Chinese and this was so nice and tasted fresh with lots of flavour. The duck was very nice and sweet and sour dishes were on point. I would go here again and recommend it to others.

Recently started using this Chinese and cannot believe how good it is. Honestly the best Lemon Chicken dish I've ever eaten..and I've used a lot of chineses over the years. You'll sit and wait a while when ordering in the shop, but that's because of how fresh it is - they are very busy because they're so good!! 5* hygiene rating too, always reassuring. Looking forward to my next Chinese meal, thanks

Excellent value .. food awesome my new place

Best Chinese I’ve ever had and the only one I will ever use! Tried virtually everywhere else and it just doesn’t compare, would be a total waste of money to go anywhere else!

Has it changed? No,still the best as far as the eye can see.

Consistently Delicious food - very generous portion size - they delivered to us in westcliff and the food was still piping hot! The staff were very friendly on the phone as well. One of the best Chinese around I normally go to imperial but this is as good!

Very tasty food and as such this little take away gets very busy!!

My prawns were great & my partners duck was really good, but the chicken was very chewy in the chow mejn and tasted weird I thought it was just me but my partner said the same about his sweet and sour .. shame as half the food was delish the other half wasn’t sadly . Still give it a go peeps. It could of been a one offf

It was a fairly long wait time (1 hour 30 minutes), but the servers were excellent and very kind and considerate. The food itself was absolutely wonderful. Would 100% recommend this to others.

I used to love this place as a kid. We'd always go get it ourselves it went from normal special friend rice to curry. They were the best but I feel as if they've changed cooks sadly cause I found a long streak of black hair in my food. Sad cause I've not got a Chinese takeaway I can trust no more.Glad I saw it before I ate it tho !

Food is always yummy. Obviously it can be slow when it's super busy.

Food always nice but delivery time is ridiculously long. Never had a delivery in less than an hour mostly waiting 1.30/2hrs.

we tried to order a takeaway and the lady that answered was incredibly rude because we called on a private number. This is really bad service considering some people may have to call on private numbers eg the nhs. I find this appalling and this is really bad customer service!

Been ordering here for months has always been really good food. Everytime i seem to ring up they never answer the phone. I've rung this place so many times in a row and it still says line busy. Been trying to get through for 1 hrs. Manfung you obviously don't want my business as this isn't the first time this has happened so its obviously your loss.

I lived in southchurch for yrs this was always fantastic food and George was a great guy just had some food for the first time in yrs as i moved away back now looking forward to it if i had read the reviews i would never have believed them but to my shock the food was awful will never go there again wished i had known it had changed hands

Used to be our favourite, but has changed hands - is nowhere near as good now. Shame. But good for our waistline.

Lovely food, Nice and fresh, friendly staff. Would definitely recommend. Thier wings are to die for!!

A really good Chinese takeaway. A good variety on the menu at reasonable prices. Delivery service is really good, delivered on time and hot.

Very nice food at reasonable prices

I gave 5 for atmosphere but there isn't one as there is no dining. However, that being said, the food here is amazing. They're very flexible to our dietary needs and amend the strengths of the dishes according to our preference. I see complaints about wait times. I've never had any issues. Collection has never been more than 20 minutes. I've had issues getting through on the phone during the busiest periods, Friday and Saturday nights for example. But I've driven down there, placed the order in person and left 10-20 minutes later. I think people need to manage their own expectations a little better. I've placed approximately 40+ orders here and never had an issue.

Heard this was good, ordered tonight spent 50 pound and it was very poor, definitely will not be returning food cold, prawn toast awful, ribs hard and dry, chips were disgusting rest was mediocre

This is my go to Chinese, all the rest ain’t a patch on this place. It’s a little pricey but everything is these days. Very nice 👌🏼

Great service and great food also delivery.

First tiime ordering as usual place closed. And did not disappoint! Food was delicious and piping hot and good size portions, will definitely be ordering from here again. Thank you 😊

Been going here all my life not as good as when george was there but still probably best chinise takeaway in southend so been a family tradition for xmas eve but this year i was told i cant take veg out dish for my daughter so no chinise this year

Knowing that it was Christmas Eve I ordered a take away at approx 5.30 only half an hour after they opened. The time is now 21.01 and after a chase up call 45 mins ago still no food. It’s inconceivable that in half an hour they can be over three hours behind service.

Best Chinese in Southend 100% I travel from rochford to collect from here because they don't deliver to my area it's too far. But I do it because it's that good

Best Chinese takeaway in the area. No rubbery chicken and everything is piping hot. Very friendly service too!

My son has add and add and is very hyperactive, ordered our dinner and had the delivery driver and front of house worker keep looking at us as I was trying to get him to sit down, when got home had realised half of order wasn't there husband went back and found the two members of staff talking about me and our child will not be returning

I had a lovely chow-mein on Sunday evening it was all delicious well cooked and hot. The chicken was so good and the noodles were melt in the mouth! Altogether excellent thank you.

I love this Chinese the best joe joe such a nice lady form tattoo man Jon

Absolutely disgusting burnt chicken balls and 2 burnt chow mein when I telephoned man fung they offered a measly 10% off our next order

Best pancake rolls ever , worth the trip just for them

Was told an hour and half for delivery (which I thought was a bit much anyway) took over 2hours to arrive, and then it was all just a bit rubbish! Could re-sole my shoe with the beef, the chicken was tough & chewy, sauce was watery and bland! Won’t go back 🙁

Fillet beef king do- way too sweet and heavy on the artifical flavours and colours. Sweet and sour chicken- same as above, too sweet and artificial. Crispy duck in plum sauce- tasty but sweet and artificial. Squid in salt and chilli pepper was nice. Special fried rice - tasty Singapore chow mein- tasty.

We ordered a Chinese from this place and it was like it was yesterdays food heated up and burnt, the taste was just of an oil taste. This is the second time in a row the food has come like this and no offer of replacement food or money back!!! We was left hungry and even the chips was burnt to a crisp, utterly disgusted with this takeaway restaurant and we will never use them again the food was not edible!!!! Health and safety food hygiene will be informed about the disgusting food and service!!!

The best Chinese take away around, nothing comes close, out of this world, I’d recommend the crispy duck in plum sauce and the satay chicken skewers 🤤

Excellent food. Very busy and could not get through on the phone so went in and ordered. Food took 30 mins or so. Very tasty

0 ordered said an 1.30mins phoned said was on way didn’t arrive phoned again after 2 hrs was awaiting driver not good enough cancelled order, have used many times in past not good enough

The food is amazing, the menu is excellent, catering for a variety of dietary needs but..... the waiting time is ridiculous, even if you pick it up yourself.

Tastiest Chinese takeaway around. Suggest calling early at the weekend, it gets busy.

Food is fantastic, people are lovely! Premises could do with a spruce up and the prices are a little on the high side. But the food is great!

Tried here for first time. Good food at reasonable prices. Been here in SoS a long time. 👍

Use them frequently and the food is great and not overpriced!! You should certainly visit!!!!!!!

Thai green/red curries to die for, also their salt and chilli pepper dishes... I think they have memorised our names when we order 😂 great service

Great take away, forward thinking when you order this place is always busy

Never had a bad meal from here, always hot and always double tasty. Would get 5 stars but the wait times are so long its beyond a joke.

Good store, normally well stocked.

Great food everytime. Always accommodate our requests. Be prepared to wait at peak times, but well worth it. Best Chinese in Southend.

I always use this store for my Chinese because it is very nice & staff always polite & friendly. U can now go in store to order & wait, it wasn't busy when I went & I didn't have to wait long.

It's by far my favorite . I've tried all in Southend and nothing compares ..

I've been using this take away for almost 40 years. The curry is beyond comparison and staff are always friendly and helpful. Very prompt service.

Been going here for years great food and friendly

Always good basic chinese dishes arrive promptly and hot within stated time frame. Easy to order for one person or a group.

Our favourite Chinese take away. Always fresh and delicious, lovely service and lots of vegan options. Winner!

For years we went to one local to us and were told by friends to try this place...it doesn’t fail this place the food is outstanding ,the lady on the phone is lovely and the food always arrives quick and piping hot 10/10 don’t just take my word though go try it

We have used Man Fung for our Chinese take away for the last few years .. Food is always fresh and hot , even when we have it delivered.. It’s always a long wait for delivery, due to such good food ...

We’ve tried them twice now and the first time the bean curd we ordered was fried badly, it was so tough. The second time they messed up our order and gave us a wrong dish. (However the sauces are indeed well made and quite tasty.)

Good food, but do not accept cards

Best Chinese in Southend and surrounding areas, being going here for over 10 years never disappoints

Easily the best Chinese in Southend. Absolutely consistent.

Amazing fooand a great welcome from staff

Me and my mum and my sis Been going there for 20 or more years and wouldnt go any were else they all ways have the best tasting food and nice size dishes nice staff the new menu is nicly layed out (like the old) and easy to read all though prices have gone up abit just hope it dont go up even more as i love to go there I love the new items in there i just had the new all in one egg fried rice chips and sauce it was a really nice portion for the price over all me and my mum are really happy with man fung and what they serve keep up the good work

The chicken and sweet corn soup can not be beaten every dish I have ever ordered has been top quality they never disappoint - service good and swift. I will never use an other Chinese Ma Fung all the way!

It took a while to find a decent Chinese when we moved here. I can happily recommend this one. It can get a bit busy and sometimes it's better to collect than to have it delivered. It can get so busy that it's difficult to get through to order but then it's busy because it's good.

I've tried so many diff Chinese takeaways and man fung are the best I've had for a long time! Food always taste fresh and arrives hot!

I have been coming here for years and always loved it. However the customer service I received from the woman on the phone was disgustingly rude and un welcoming. For this I will not be returning in future.

Normally this is a lovely chinese to have food from but tonight was told 40 minutes for our delivery and we waited almost two hours and whnbthe driver arrived he stunk of cannibis totally unacceptable

Always polite and the food is lovely. I go every week.

Food here is awesome. Sometimes long wait times but that to me is a sign that they are busy because of the good food.

About the nicest Chinese food I've had, and I've had allot! Loads of tofu dishes which is great for a foodie Vegan like me.

out of all the chinese take-aways I have tried in Southend this one is the best. The food appears to be cheaper than the others on the whole as well! Try it !!

The food was very nice. But not impressed with how they false advertise their prices and over charged me £3

Picked up two orders only to find sauce missing from sweet and sour chicken. Phoned to tell them, no apology and asked if we would go back (10 mile round trip). We said no you can deliver it, cant do it too busy ! Will refund next time you in ? Rude and wont accept that their job to get it to us. Nice food poor service and attitude, also expensive.

Best Chinese food in Southend. 👍

Best chinese take away in southend! Has been for a long time! I will not order from anywhere else! Always hot and really tasty! Gets really busy on the weekend because its so good!

We ordered a takeaway, the food was really good, good size portions, hot and tasty The frustration was that the cost was more than £15 more than their website prices- the excuse was prices have gone up Advice update your website

Man Fung is one of the best Chinese takeaways in Southend. The staff are lovely and the food is fresh and well cooked. Non of that MSG nonsense that makes you hungry an hour later!

Ordered twice from here, since moving into the area. Not disappointed! Whole family commented on how nice their dishes was. Certainly visiting again

Had to wait over 2 hours for delivery, unacceptable

In my opinion its not as nice and surrounding takeaways, however is open on a Tuesday when most other places are shut.

Always hesitant to get a Chinese takeaway but this was actually really good. Will definitely go again.

Man Fung is simply the best chinese we have ever had. Would not go anywhere else.

Evening meal and as always just superb, simply lovely. Never have to wait too long and staff always polite and accommodating. A perfect beef curry with an extra kick as requested. Great take away. Best around.

Always a good meal at this iconic take away restaurant on Southchurch Road. Friendly staff and good prices however the cooking time can take a while and sometimes isn't relative to the standard of the food itself.

Very good old fashioned Chinese takeaway ,always busy ,keep pressing the button when you ring ,it's well worth it.

Great food and the best bean curd dishes that I have tasted in Southend

Got chicken chow mien and chips. Was lovely. Fast service and reasonable price. Prawn crackers were also great.

Fuimos para una comida para llevar con mi pareja justo antes de ir a una casa de mates para año nuevo. Fuimos a este lugar. . . nunca más. Pedimos nuestra comida y se sentó a esperar. 45 minutos más tarde nos preguntó cuánto tiempo la comida era en realidad va a ser. Sin mencionar cuando entramos en cualquier retraso largo.

If ordering take away this is always my first choice for Chinese. Competent staff get the orders & meals correct & delivery is timely.

Usando Hombre Fung durante un año, he probado una amplia variedad de sus platos y casi todo es perfecto. Las porciones son generosas y la calidad de los ingredientes, incluyendo el pollo y carne que usan es realmente bueno. El precio es ligeramente más alto que la mayoría de comida para llevar china en la zona que he probado, pero he de decir que vale la pena. El único aspecto negativo que he encontrado es su salsa curry, es demasiado dulce y no tiene suficiente profundidad de sabor comparado con otros chino curry salsas que he probado. El pollo desmenuzado sal Chili es increíble! Y también ofrecen algunos extras platos donde el arroz y un plato principal en una caja, perfecto si sólo están pidiendo una. Si estás harto con su habitual chino dan Hombre Fung intentarlo.

Este es mi local china y siempre nos dan para llevar desde aquí. Comparado con otros lugares la comida aquí es excelente. El pollo en salsa de frijol negro tiene una gran patada a las costillas, me encanta Peking y dulce y agria pollo al estilo de Hong Kong. ¡Me encanta!

Waited 2 hours for a beef curry and rice,with chips.promised twice it's just another 10 minutes.called 3 times in total.when it did arrive the beef curry was okay.the chips reheated and disgusting.no flavour and stale.a complaints in the post.shame really because although these Chinese takeaways are usually good,they sometimes let themselves down with a poor bag of chips and lose a customer. They also bite off more that they can chew,tell you 30 minutes so you place a order and you end up waiting well over a hour.i keep you posted about a refund for my crappy chips.

Great service, lots of Vegan options. Loved it <3

Wow, this little takeaway is extremely consistent which is why I go back virtually every week. It's not the cheapest around but you get what you pay for when it comes to quality. Personally I'm a massive carnivore BUT, the salt and chilli pepper tofu is to die for and must be tried!

Great service and lovely food! Never a bad takeaway.

this is one of the best that we have tried always piping hot even when they deliver to you never greasy or cold