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Dreadful. Avoid. Dreadful service, dreadful food. Waste of money. The phone didn't stop ringing all night though I can't imagine why people would want to order take away from here when the restaurant food is so bad. Hardly any meat, padded out with vegetables. Food was cold and sauce was dreadful.
Susan D . 2024-11-02
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Cannot fault anything, from the warm welcome to the brilliant food. Special menu was recommended and was certainly value for money. Fresh cooked food, the mixed starters were very generous, chicken satay was the best I've ever had. Good choice of mains, finished with fritters and ice cream. Will be coming back.
158lynn . 2024-08-17
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Over one hour 30 minutes on a Tuesday day for delivery. Shocking service. Had to call multiple times. To be told “on its way” like a bad taxi company
jason s . 2024-08-06
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Really enjoyed the meal, great little restaurant. We had to book, and glad we did, as it was full. Defo going back, and hope to be regulars.
Anne B . 2024-05-06
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We actually set out to dine elsewhere but because we regularly use Oriental for our takeaways we decided to try their restaurant, and what a good choice, the food was excellent the staff were friendly and chatty, although not a large restaurant it was well patronised with most diners having pre booked in fact we got the last table. We had a really good night
john . 2024-02-09
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Just waited 30 minute for a takeaway , stood and watched the staff scratching their heads in confusion as food ready to go was sat on the side in tubs for 5 plus minutes going cold before it was given to a delivery driver , another chap was waiting longer than me who also ordered by telephone he was moaning eventually got his order and came back 4 minutes later as they forgot something , I ordered 3 things they got one wrong and when got home it was cold and disgusting , do not order food from here and waste your money as I will not be ever again ,
Chris . 2023-06-23
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We’ve just had a family meal 20 of us for a surprise birthday The service was a little slow Lisa and George couldn’t have worked any harder as there was 2 big parties in, the food was well worth the wait, it took longer than expected but because of that made our night more special as we all were able to catch up , the talking never stopped and the empty plates showed how much we all enjoyed the food As the takeaway is always busy it does sometimes impact in the restaurant but the food is always freshly cooked, always hot and always worth the wait Thank you for a good night
Brenda B . 2023-06-04
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What a great find value for money friendly staff. Superb food selection very clean restaurant. 😀💯 Will be returning with my sister at weekend can’t wait 😛👏
Julie F . 2023-03-09
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We thought we would give this restaurant a second chance after a disappointing visit last year. My optimism was again squashed with poor service and simply too long to wait for the main course. Don’t think they have the balance of maintaining the restaurant and the takeaway service. One member of staff in the restaurant, attending to the tables, bringing out food, taking telephone orders. After 40 minutes we paid for the food we had and left. We will NOT be going back, Shame as the food was nice
Jacqueline Ann G . 2023-03-02
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Bit disappointing. We've been ordering from OK diner for years. We love this place and normally we can't complain. Tonight was different. We ordered a Chicken Curry and Shredded Beef, both with boiled rice. I asked for the chicken curry to be extra hot and spicy. The delivery came late by 15 minutes. We waited an hour and fifteen minutes for the delivery. The meal was really bland. The curry was not spicy in any way. We buy a powdered Chinese curry sauce from our local supermarket, that had more kick and was tastier than this currys sauce. We were really disappointed. Sadly this may be our last meal ordered from this place.
Walderpants . 2023-02-18
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I would like to thank Lisa the lady who takes my order mostly every other week with the same friendly tone and professionalism. Perfect front of house.
J1969LOkarenl . 2022-11-19
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We had the evening banquet. The food was really tasty and more than we could manage. The excellent staff gave us ‘doggy bags ‘ for home. We had a very comfortable, pleasant evening with 2 friends and plan to go again.
Pat H . 2022-09-04
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Wouldn’t let me put no stars !! Do not eat from this place me and my pregnant partner went for a meal and the food was absolutely disgraceful all our food was left and sent back to the kitchen the meat was slimy like it had been left rotting in a container somewhere even had a really bad smell ! The waitress came over and asked us what was wrong we explained and they told us we still had to pay as they brought the food to us we paid nearly £50 for this meal which was taken back to the kitchen and we was still charged alls they kept saying was it’s not in our policy …. I would avoid this place at all cost absolutely riddled and filthy never in my life have a came across a place like this seriously don’t waste your money 🤢
R3105GTjoshuap . 2022-06-30
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We have love OK diner and supported sit before and during covid. Last order was delivered 2.5 hours after delivery delisted being told 45-60 mins. So have avoided for a while. Tonight ordered explained issue last time food was ordered approx 45 mins… 1 main course missing. 24 mins later still waiting… one meal eaten other person eaten starters and half of delivered main. Called and food cannot be refunded to card Refund in cash received not taking into consideration person 1 has not eaten!! Appalling!! What is going on?
Diane H . 2022-03-11
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Had a takeaway from here as our usual Chinese (China House) was closed. We definitely made a bad choice! Delivery was very slow and food was dreadful! Chicken noodle soup had absolutely no flavour at all, had to add salt & pepper and soy sauce to make it edible. Spring Rolls were greasy, bland mush and went straight into the bin! Spare ribs were coated in a thick mushy batter so could not eat them either. We have friends who use this restaurant regularly so maybe not their usual chef but it has put us off ordering from here again in the future.
scottysue . 2020-08-20
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Been a few times and normally is good quality, last few occasions however if has been poor. Wrong order delivered, late deliveries, overcharged for order, replacement order rushed and not cooked properly, chicken was all slimy. No apology offered, just told the manager says thats how it is, well wont be risking again, shame recent experience has tarnished this establishment
H6498TVneilj . 2020-08-16
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I went for my tea as a takeaway midweek on a wednesday. It was very tasty, extremely filling & really enjoyable as always
KathrynR1279 . 2020-07-24
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Well what can I say this was put usual Chinese before we moved from Thornton to Preesall, we decided to test this place out again. I really wish I hadn't, some may say having a Chinese without vegetables is a no no, but when you...
Warren A . 2020-04-14
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Once again another fantastic family feast at OK diner The food is always spot on and you never fail to struggle to complete the buffet meal
willmcghee . 2020-02-12
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You can have a inclusive menu for 11:00 per head, I prefer the main menu which is great value for money, Portion are good size and are freshly cooked. Wine around 15:00 per bottle for Jacobs creek
Janjp57 . 2020-01-24
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Food and service was fantastic. The staff were amazing especially George considering they were looking after 20 of us.
Smithdon1 . 2019-11-22
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A restaurant and takeaway in Thornton just near where we where staying.. We went for the takeaway, standard dishes, sweet and sour chicken, chicken in lemon sauce, Singapore noodles and boiled rice and prawn crackers.. The prawn crackers were the best choice.. The lemon chicken...
Kevin C . 2019-11-15
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A clean and bright dining area... casual and pleasant. We chose to order the banquet from an extensive menu..the service was good..the food was excellent value for money..a wide selection of very tasty chinese dishes. Drinks were reasonable..will definately return again soon.
culshaws . 2019-09-02
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Myself and two teenagers had brill set menu tonight, plus crispy duck. Great value. Food was best Chinese since Beijing. Deco could be more characterful and does not look enticing from outside. But come here. It is great.
RobVillaLotus . 2019-08-29
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We ordered a take away from this restaurant for the first time as we had been told it was very good. Chicken noodle soup was absolutely fine. Salt & chilli ribs were strange! Came coated in a thick batter which had a really sickly, oily...
scottysue . 2019-08-19
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Best Chinese in the area , great takeaway, great to sit in either way you cant go wrong. The set menu in the restaurant is great value plenty of choice. Very pleasant staff. Very clean
twingyll . 2019-08-15
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Had to review firstly I went in the wrong door ?? Takeaway round the side ... But the guy and lady on counter took my order no problem never mentioned the takeaway bit round the side ... food order was quick and very hot tasted...
Navigator723638 . 2019-08-10
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booked table for friday night , have driven past this establishment loads of times , pleasently suprised , the decor is modern , spotlessly clean, the owner is very helpfull & attentive , the food is some of the best i have tasted at very...
neil s . 2019-08-10
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Ordered a take-away. Great service, really fresh tasting food. Ordered off menu no problem at all. Arrived really quick. Reasonable price. Very happy! We'll be back.
Zoe M . 2019-06-18
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Great value for excellent tasty food. Gets very busy on weekends and booking is advisable. The staff are very friendly and attentive.
4509Phil . 2019-06-03
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There is a set menu with loads of choices, starters soups mixed starter plates and mains and dessert . I prefer picking from the main menu as I can’t eat all the food that comes on the set choices, Service is great, Don’t be put...
Janjp57 . 2019-05-30
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Called to an almost empty restaurant on a Thursday about 6pm. Chose the set menu. Good value if done properly. However, the mixed starter was only partly cooked namely so called seaweed was tough but and in edible. The ribs were only cool. A little...
barry_ratner . 2019-03-24
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By far the best oriental cuisine for a long, long way. Lovely little restaurant, warm, clean and comfortable with friendly service. We had the set banquet, plus duck, all of which was unbeatably good value for money. Soup was tasty, mixed starter platter is a...
Geoff L . 2019-03-10
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This is a good takeaway, food is always cooked fresh and the staff are pleasant. I have never eaten in the restaurant.
Julie G . 2019-02-27
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My friend is a regular at the oriental kitchen, and suggested that we go for dinner. I was blown over by the friendliness of the staff (excellent customer service) the food was superb, and the portions were more than adequate. I have eaten at many...
heathheart74 . 2019-02-01
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Rang and ordered a takeaway on a Saturday teatime, was told it would be 10 mins. I only waited a couple of minutes and it was ready. I had the special curry, sauce was excellent, the only slight criticism would be that the beef in...
Gina R . 2019-01-16
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Had it a few times now every time nothing left. Everything is cooked perfect. Only one small thing is some times takes a while for delivery but worth the wait but u can always collect. See you again soon 👌
LEE B . 2019-01-01
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Not had food from here for many years after a bad experience, but as its under new ownership we thought we would give it a try, I had special sweet and sour, it had 2 or 3 large King prawns, pork and ckicken, the sauce...
R1KSU . 2018-12-30
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Ordered a takeaway which never arrived. Called a number of times to be told it was on the way. On my 3rd and last call 2.5 hours after ordering I was told they hadn’t cooked it yet!! I was lied too a number of times...
nurfdupap . 2018-12-23
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Ordered take away told 30 mins waited 80 mins then delivered cold rude attitude from driver no care in the world and lied to by staff
blackbess2018 . 2018-10-28
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After visiting the ok dinner we had prawn crackers &pip and ordered drinks . Waited 45 minutes for them to take are order witch never happened after 1 hour we walked out . WHAT A PILE OF CRAP WAS NOT EVEN BUSY
brianpE4221GI . 2018-07-31
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Food excellent. Service excellent. Atmosphere and cleanliness excellent. Value for money tremendous. What more can I say.Totally delighted with my visit to this place.
Mary S . 2018-07-27
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Lovely diner. Friendly staff. Clean and nicely presented meals. Reasonable price. Plenty of choice. Went on a week day .. So was quiet. Always lives up to my expectations.. excellent out of the way lovely restaurant.
Karen A . 2018-07-18
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Have had meals from here on a few occasions. We had stopped due to the length of time it could take to deliver but recently restarted using them. Generally the food is ok - starters excellent mains a bit more hit and miss. Today was...
Martin C . 2018-05-27
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Four of us had the pleasure of eating there tonight, we had the evening menu. We can only say it was faultlessly served, no rushing and we all agreed the food was excellent. A place to recommend to our friends and family. Thank you very...
iandhawtin . 2018-05-06
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The menu is ok, although the food is very average. The restaurant is nicely decorated and the staff are all polite and helpful. My biggest gripe is the amount of time it took to get your meals.
DexDeb . 2018-04-03
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Wont be bothering going here on a weekend night to eat in. In the restaurant which was about half full. We had the banquet which was lovely but waited 45 mins between courses apologies from the very nice staff but it appears the priority is...
ALAN S . 2018-02-25
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My family has ordered from this takeaway/ restaurant since I was ten years old, I'm now twenty and it has never disappointed. Perfect takeaway treat every 2 weeks. Staff are pleasant and the food is gorgeous, my favourites are prawn toast, char sui fried rice,duck pancakes and the sweet and sour chicken. So perfect
Melissa W . 2017-09-26
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Not been to this restaurant for many years, and oh wow what have we been missing!!! Absolutely lovely decor, relaxing and comfortable, service was excellent and the food was just perfect... and I ate far too much! Do not be put off by the fact...
Diane H . 2017-07-04
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We have had ok diner takeaway for the last couple of years and we knew the food was good, but to sit in and eat took it to another level value for money, great service, nothing was too much trouble and the food was so...
Tony B . 2017-06-25
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Cheryl and I went to the OK diner last night for about the third of fourth time. I had salt and pepper squid as a starter, while Cheryl went for the scallops in the same style. Both were delicious and very, very fresh. We both...
petewolstencroft . 2017-05-01
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Dando vueltas por este lugar un martes por la noche, así que estaba tranquilo. No sé por qué, ya que es excelente la comida era muy bueno, fresco y sabroso, nos decidimos por el menú, que es muy buena relación calidad-precio. Se lo recomendaría encarecidamente...
markwood674 . 2017-03-19
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Este es un restaurante muy pequeño, sin embargo no se puede quejar. Probable uno de los mejores chinos de la zona. Recomiendo este restaurante a cualquiera, especialmente porque no es tan caro. Tienen comida para llevar así por si acaso quería llevar. Una cosa que...
kieranbruno . 2017-03-03
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Este es el mejor restaurante tailandés de China que visita cualquiera para llevar o para comer. El buffet es excelente vamos cada ocasión especial o tenemos alimentos entregados con regularidad.
Denise R . 2016-11-03
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Se muda a un nuevo barrio es un período de cambio en sí mismo, pero también significa que usted tiene que acostumbrarse a nuevos y restaurantes y siendo takeouts un cliente exigente, estaba un poco nervioso por el nuevo orden local takeouts mi correcto. Quería probar este para llevar hace un par de semanas, pero unos amigos de la zona me aconsejó ir a un sitio diferente. Llevé sus consejos y la otra para llevar estaba bien pero no era increíble. Así que la última noche me decidí a volver a mi primera opción (que era oriential cocina) y darles una oportunidad.
Sarah-Janexx . 2016-09-17
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Enjoyed take aways many times but decided to eat in on 9 September. Had the set menu for £14.50 (5 courses) soup, mixed starters, duck pancakes, main course - sweet and sour king prawn with noodles and banana fritter. Can't remember when I've enjoyed a Chinese meal more.Service was excellent and paced just right and the drink charges - £2.50 for a glass of house wine and a bottle of Tiger beer were very reasonable.Strongly recommend.
John M . 2016-09-11
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Very reasonably priced, tasty food. Good selection of dishes. Meat and veg cooked in their sauce (rather than sauce added to the container afterwards).
RaeWilks . 2016-07-31
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Really nice food, tend to take away rather than eat it, although have done once and just as enjoyable.
49lin . 2016-07-03
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We got a delivery from here on Valentine's evening. We had to wait nearly an hour and a half for our food to arrive, after to being told it was an hours wait. We were ok with this as it was expected that they would be quite busy. The food was rather average, but fine for your typical Chinese takeaway. The one thing that did annoy us, was that the lady on the phone told us the price of £17.80, then the delivery charged us £18.80, even though they had allowed £2.00 for delivery onto our bill. I found this to be quite deceitful and hopefully it won't happen to others. I just wonder if their delivery driver is charging the extra monies for him/herself? Because of the issue we experienced, we will be going elsewhere for our Chinese takeaways in future.
Southson . 2016-02-17
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Normally our delivery from OK is very good. This time we were told 1 hr for delivery, after one hour and a half I rang and was told it was on its way. After another half an hour I rang again and was told the order hadn't left the kitchen and would be another half an hour. Very disappointed with this. We were offered no discount and no apology. Won't be ordering from here agin.
Caitlin J . 2016-02-13
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Always order my take away from OK diner, quick service, lovely tasting food, great variety and decent priced. Overall a great take away and would recommend to everyone!
DBees10 . 2016-01-02
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Excellent ***** Immaculate clean premises, tastiest Chinese food around and would love to dine there more often!We live local and this restaurant is exceptional!The food (when we can we eat in and have the set menu) is absolutely delicious and never varies.Staff are very friendly and helpful. Highly recommended.
familywraith . 2015-11-27
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I have been going to this takeaway for years, never had a single problem. Lovely food, lovely staff, average waiting time. No faults!
Erin B . 2015-08-30
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A very small well hidden jewel in Thornton Cleveleys. Primarily known as a takeaway, the front of the building is a restaurant. the special is superb value and all dishes are of excellent quality. Drinks are not expensive either. Friendly staff ensure you have a great evening. Highly recommended.
stephen p . 2015-07-02
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We have been here quite a few times now and have never been disappointed. The food is really good. The price is great especially the deal for £12! Can't go wrong! Would recommend to anyone!
LB5735 . 2015-05-08
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Tasty good value for money , Resteraunt lacks atmosphere but it's still worth going for the food. Food from dining in or takeaway , make me keep returning
MalcolmBunn . 2015-04-29
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Great food, great value worth the wait. Good service, set menu is fantastic far to much to eat and always us fresh
Naw187 . 2015-04-04
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Like many of the people posting here, we had a takeaway nightmare last week. It took them over two hours to deliver the order correctly. 40 minutes was what I was promised, then a further 30 minutes when I called after an hour. And to get the completed order including missing dish, it was over two hours from the original phone call. Read on for the full story. Having ordered a takeaway and been told it would be delivered in 40 minutes, I telephoned the restaurant after an hour to find out what was going on. I was told that the mail would be another 30 minutes. If that was just for me and my wife, that would've been irritating, but as it was also for our 11-year-old son as a treat, this was ridiculous. I spoke to the manager who told me that they would offer me some chilli and salt chicken legs as an apology, but when I asked if they would give me a discount for the inconvenience caused I was told categorically no. When the mail finally turned up at a turned up without the chicken fried rice, which was a further 30 minutes delay. And to recompense us for this horrendous customer services, two cans of diet Coke were offered. The food was not even lukewarm, the quality was very poor, and the customer service non-existent. I have used them before and it has not been this bad. Suffice to say I will never use them again; and I would recommend that you do not either.
Helen P . 2015-03-30
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Went with my husband for tea, we ate off set meal deal which is slightly more expensive than other deals around and it's not n all you can eat, but the food is delicious and fresh when it comes out, waiters so very pleasant and wine is cheaper than other places. Also you can choose any main off main menu, which is a nice change. Phone never stopped ringing for takeaway whilst we were there
holidaylover201059 . 2015-03-28
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We ordered a takeway for 7 people and was told that delivery would be some 90 minutes so agreed to go and collect it. 30 minutes they said so we arrived on time. It took over an hour to get the food and when we got it home it was very poor indeed. The sweet and sour chicken was an odd colour, the spicy satay prawns had little spice and our vegatarin nephew could not tell that he had a veg. chow mein. What a waste of nearly £70. We will not use this take away again. Such a shame as we had eaten in the restaurant a few times ( but a couple of years ago) and could not believe it was the same chef.
cyden . 2015-03-16
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When we telephoned with our order, we were informed that it would be 40 minutes. After several phone calls later, and being informed our food was on it's way, twice, when we only live 10 minutes away, it finally arrived, one hour and 40 minutes later. We have eaten from this excellent takeaway several times. The food is brilliant, but the delivery times are awful .
Theresa B . 2015-02-26
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One of the few chinese takeaways that doesn't produce overly greasy food. Portion sizes are very good and the staff are really friendly and helpful.
Hannah F . 2015-02-18
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We have been getting takeaways from here ever since they opened. Can't beat the choice and quality of the food is always fantastic
Phergic . 2014-11-01
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Terrible food all dishes tasted the same the english waitress very rude unhelpfull food luke warm crackers soft and stale stay away from this place vile food terrible service rude waitress
xanadublackpool . 2014-09-25
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Recently had a takeaway from OK. Prompt service, tasty meal and the opportunity to have a drink in the bar / restaurant when waiting for your meal.
CPD197 . 2014-09-19
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We usually order a take-away from here but used the restaurant and had the set menu at £12 a head. The food was great and service excellent. A nice friendly atmosphere and the final bill with drinks was very reasonable. We couldn't even manage room for the sweets we were that full. Will definately return.
SophieLancashire . 2013-12-22
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WowThis was possibly one of the nicest chinese meals I have ever had!Big statement but true.We went for the £12.00. Set menu with £2.50 extra for crispy duck.Hot and sour soup perfect warming starter followed by sumptuous mixed platter of wings, ribs, prawn toast, large spring rolls and quite simply the most delicious chicken skewers ever! Plus seaweedThen came the duck, so much I nearly left a bit, nearly..The main course consists of any meal you want from the menu which is nice as most set meals only give you 3-4 choices, there must have been over 50 different dishes to choose from, this comes with a choice of rice or noodles or chips.Totally stuffed, but wait a minute they are now offering me either banana fritter or ice cream, can't take any more.Yes the fritter was delicious as wellSumming up, who needs to, take my word enjoy it while you can this type of heavenly food must be a dream!!!!
mikandy . 2013-12-20
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Great food. Everything cooked fresh and piping hot. The right amount of time between each course, just enough to let the previous course settle and your hunger build for the next. Main diishes came out a staggered pace. Two came together then a couple of mins later another main then after a couple more mins the next two then finally the last one about 5mins after the first person received their main. The only other let down was the restaurant itself. There is nothing wrong with the decor, it's just that it was freezing in there. No heating at all. Not good in this weather. Apart from that great stuff. Back soon.
chaddy0312 . 2013-11-25
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Be prepared to wait ages during busy times. I ordered just a curry and rice over the phone and was told it would be 15 mins. Went to collect 15 mins later and had to stand outside with several other people due to the tiny waiting area being full for a further 45 mins !Food was nice but not worth a hour stood in the cold. If it's going to be a hour say it's a hours wait.
X5DAN . 2013-10-04
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The furniture lets this place down plastic garden furniture in places BUT the food is excellent the service is slow waited over 35 minutes between courses before today the tend to cope better when it's busy ?
Looneytunecat . 2013-08-10
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We have a number of Chinese restaurants near to us, but nowhere compares to the OK Diner for quality of food and service.The banquet menu at £11 per head is exceptional value for money. We have it every time because every course is delicious. The hot and sour soup is actually the best we've tasted anywhere in the UK, or you can have chicken and sweet corn or chicken noodle. The huge hor d'oeuvres platter that comes as part of the banquet is a joy and is always hot, fresh and not overly greasy. Everything on there tastes homemade - for example the chicken satay skewers are proper deep fried pieces of chicken with a thick peanut sauce over them, not the flat, dry, yellow, sorry excuse for chicken you get at nearly all other places.The main courses (includes king prawn and duck dishes for no extra charge) are generous with mountains of rice, noodles or chips. You will not leave hungry; you could feed two people on what is intended for one!! If you can eat the crispy duck course as well (optionally served after the platter at an extra £2.50 per head) you must have hollow legs!!Like ANY restaurant there can be occasional minor slip-ups but nothing worth mentioning here, nor anything that would prevent us from returning. But do me a favour fellow reviewers - before you come moaning on TripAdvisor, have a word with the restaurant concerned and give them a chance to put things right before you come spouting off on here with your one-star reviews!!
David F . 2013-05-28
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We have eaten here with friends on several occasions. They do a very good banquet meal for £11 a head, which if you have the crispy duck, you add £2.50. The food is well cooked, and tastes good. While we looked at the menu we were given prawn crackers and dip. We all chose the banquet, which started with soup. Himself and I had the hot sour soup which was spicy and full of prawns and chicken. We opted for the crispy duck ( the extra £2.50) which arrived after the enormous starter of ribs, Prawn toast, satay chicken and seaweed. Being Bon viveurs (what a load of?!?!) we ate the lot. As part of the banquet, you can choose pretty much whatever is on the main course menu. I went for beef/cashew nut and others went for whatever their little hearts desired. By this time, I and my bestest fiend Caro, were on our 3rd bottle of wine, which was a most acceptable Pinot Grigio. We were that stuffed, no chance of pudding. The piggies we were with ate banana fritters and ice cream.Don't know what the bill was, we were guests, but it was well under what you would expect it to be.Try it!
iloveegyptLancashire . 2013-05-04
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Ordered 1 x sweet and sour and 1 x noodles. Rang through to place order and was told delivery would be within the hour. After 1hr & 1/2 rang again and they were only just making the noodles. Food arrived 2 hours after phone order placed. No apologies. We've used this Chinese for a couple of years now, but have felt the past 2/3 times of ordering for delivery, the timescale is totally wrong. Sadly after this last experience, we will not use them ever again.
Donzo007 . 2013-03-09
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I'm 15 and my Dad treats the family to a chinese from the OK diner every fort night.It is literally my most favorite thing. I get mad cravings for their food.we always order sweet and sour with egg fried rice, crispy shredded chicken,chips and the prawn crackers come as a free bonus.It tastes like no other food. GET YOURSELF DOWN THERE AND HAVE SOME!
NickiMinajgirl B . 2013-02-01
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I am Chinese myself and so I have a very high standard when it comes to eating out. The OK Diner is Cleveleys best kept secret ! Its main business is the take away attached to it which is always busy. However the restaurant is not neglected. It is quite small but very modern and clean.We have been going to it as a family for over ten years now and it is consistently excellent in terms of quality, value and service. They do a banquet for ten pound per person every day including weekends. You get the largest dim sum platter that I have ever seen in any Chinese restaurant and that's before your main meals ! You also get a desert after. The price of ten pounds has remained the same for years. I would highly recommend this restaurant above any in China town in Manchester or even London.
mike f . 2012-12-19
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My usual go to place. The munchy box is great and a big portion. 5 stars!
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Rice had no taste had to add salt and the meals just bland no flavour won't be using these again complete waste money and was not enjoyed.
331 Opinions
Food was sub par. Didn’t receive some of the items that we ordered and then they proceeded to argue that we were wrong and wouldn’t offer any assistance and were incredibly rude when we phoned them to inform them about the situation. Terrible customer service and won’t go back to them.
67 Opinions
Food barley warm. Doesn't matter where I order from the least I expect is hot Food. Taste is good
99 Opinions
We wanted to try somewhere different from our usual place, now wish we hadn’t..The food was ready for pick up 10 mins from ordering (alarm bells!). Arrived at the takeaway, place smells great. Greeted by some random looking me up and down, not a customer and not very welcoming. Had to remember the full order as no name was taken (luckily ready in 10 mins). The food, spring rolls & crispy wontons tasted like the frozen variety deep fried for authenticity, the sweet and sour sauce is like jelly and tasted soapy. Spare ribs in satay sauce, the sauce is a congealed slime which gets thicker and more slimy as it cools, the meat is tough like it’s been frozen for too long and then reheated/cooked. The vegetable fried rice was greasy and came with small rubbery egg topping. Crispy chicken/beef/prawn meal (hard to tell which was which) was a tough, deep fried, frozen and reheat game of guess what it is. Luckily, a meal was missed off when ordering, which saved me from any further disappointment. I was happy to forget the experience and move on, until the gas the following morning which brought the taste of disappointment flooding back, and urged me to write a review, to help others make sound judgment of where to eat. NOT HERE!