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3.8

Based on 460 opinions finded in 2 websites

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Nº 2571 in 4016 in Birmingham

Nº 85 of 145 Chinese in Birmingham

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..curryprawncookedriceorientalchicken

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Is this takeaway still open or has it closed down, phone but never any answer. Have tried many times

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kjbgray2018 . 2023-11-01

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Llevar comida para llevar de forma regular desde aquí y generalmente buena, sin embargo, anoche fue una decepción. Me equivoqué con el entrante y el plato de hongos se había derramado sobre el resto de los platos con todo el jugo en el fondo de la bolsa

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Ann17610 . 2020-02-16

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Pedimos 5 comidas diferentes anoche. Todos eran realmente encantadores, calientes, sabrosos y recién cocinados, nada grasientos. Puedes ver dónde se cocina la comida cuando la cocina está abierta, todo está muy limpio. El personal fue servicial y amable. No pudimos encontrar ningún fallo, definitivamente volveremos.

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vanisha . 2020-01-19

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I've been a regular customer here for years now - my favourite takeaway in the Smethwick area. Service has always been great, maybe once or twice a hiccup during busy times - but the food more often than not makes up for it. Friendly staff and easy to contact if there is a delay.

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Gordon Anthony Cave-Wallace . 2019-12-27

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Nunca más, hazte un favor y ordena desde otro lado. . . Después de esperar más de una hora, nuestro pedido se puso boca abajo, había más salsa de curry en la bolsa de transporte y sobre los contenedores (ver foto) Después de una llamada a las delicias orientales, me dijeron que, como habitual, debo darme cuenta de que ocurren errores y que, como un gesto de buena voluntad, podría tener una botella de refresco gratis. . . mmmm Creo que no, no hace falta decir que nuestra lección ha sido aprendida, en el futuro lleva tu costumbre a otra parte.

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Lisasyork . 2019-12-20

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We have a lot of choice in the local area and if we are getting Chinese takeaway we always come here.

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Candkee . 2018-10-14

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firstly to clarify, the 1 star is simply because a star is required for a review. In all my experience of ordering food, I have NEVER! Received such disgusting service! This has been the first and most definitely the last time I will ever order from this place! I ordered my food at 18:48, with delivery estimated to be 17.25, which I believed to be fair and reasonable as I only live a 5 minute walk away! However, the delivery driver, who may I add has no manners or respect about him whatsoever was knocking on my door at 18:55, much to my surprise! I told him I did not want neither last nights leftovers or microwave food, to which he became disgustingly hostile, especially as my 3 year old was present! Started to aggressively rip open the bag the food was in shouting just look at it, it’s fine! When I tried to explain my concern regarding the food quality, he then said look do you want this docking food or what! During the full conversation with the driver he kept walking away, telling me he didn’t have time for this crap! I rang the shop to ask for an explanation as to how they cooked, packaged and delivered my food within 6/7 minutes if it was fresh! The guy on the phone who claimed his name was Eric, however I’m hesitant to believe this as he was laughing, whilst also talking to other members of staff (I’m assuming) in another language! Several sarcastic and patronising & contradicting comments later, which included ‘nah I dunno how to cook’ when asked can you explain how any of the food at all was cooked fresh and delivered within such a short duration of time! ‘Eric’ also managed to contradict himself many times during our conversation. I asked for a fresh meal to be delivered to which he replied ‘we’ll see’ before putting the phone down! 45 minutes later and my phone calls are being ignored and as of yet, I’ve had no delivery! Absolutely disgusting!!!

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lawlorn94 . 2018-06-18

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Food was reasonably priced and came relatively fast for a Friday night. Had the salt and pepper ribs- mostly gristle and very chewy and Peking crispy chicken and kung pao chicken- both sickly sweet. Left with a greasy coating on our tongues and thirsty from the salt and msg. Not keen to try again

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MissPP89 . 2018-02-23

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Have had food from here a few times....80% of the time it's fab but sometimes it can seem like they've rushed it.

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chellejohnston . 2017-09-13

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I'm not by nature a takeaway lover but this is different. Very clean. Good quality food. Good sized portions. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices. Worthy of a visit.

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BailiffChris . 2017-09-13

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Food good always nice and quick with the order

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Leona . 2017-02-24

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Food really nice. The only down fall is that they did not deliver 2 my door as I live in a massionette. I had 2 send someone downstairs 2 get my order.

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Lorna . 2017-01-16

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ALWAYS good food ALWAYS on time

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Nicola . 2017-01-02

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ALWAYS good food ALWAYS on time

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Nicola . 2016-12-31

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The rice was ok but the chicken in cashew nuts was not (there was maybe 4 nuts in the ehole container). Also my prawn crackers came as a mush all broken into dust, dissatisfied.

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Luke . 2016-12-31

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Fantastic meal! Second time we've ordered from them now and has lived up to the very high bar they set last time! Everything tastes unique and the King Prawn in Sezchuan sauce is particularly fabulous. It arrived hot, if a little late but we'll forgive that as it is New Years Eve and the food is great. Also the sweet chilli sauce is top notch.

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Celie . 2016-12-31

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Fantastic meal! Second time we've ordered from them now and has lived up to the very high bar they set last time! Everything tastes unique and the King Prawn in Sezchuan sauce is particularly fabulous. It arrived hot, if a little late but we'll forgive that as it is New Years Eve and the food is great. Also the sweet chilli sauce is top notch.

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Celie . 2016-12-31

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The rice was ok but the chicken in cashew nuts was not (there was maybe 4 nuts in the ehole container). Also my prawn crackers came as a mush all broken into dust, dissatisfied.

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Luke . 2016-12-30

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The Singapore noodles were the best I've had in a long time. Food seems to be back up to standard.

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Andrew . 2016-12-20

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The Singapore noodles were the best I've had in a long time. Food seems to be back up to standard.

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Andrew . 2016-12-18

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When you order on line you don't get your free stuff example crackers or chicken wings I ordered over £25 on food and never got anything

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Sarah . 2016-12-03

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Food was delivered 35 minutes late with no apology. I telephoned after it was 20 minutes late and was told it was on its way but it took another 15 minutes so unlikely. Starters were over-cooked and dry. This was my favourite take-away but I feel very disappointed about what was supposed to be a treat this evening.

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Catherine . 2016-12-03

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the order was just like what we requested and it arrived fairly on time so we were satisfied with the quality and service.

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Paul . 2016-12-02

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Brilliant! Amazing service! I forgot to order one lot of rice, our food came and I realised. I phoned them straight up to explain and they delivered the rice on its own, no problem! Thankyou!

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Molly . 2016-11-27

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Food very good as always. Arrived 20 minutes late but worth waiting for.

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Claire . 2016-11-25

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Very happy. Good food and delivered within the specified time frame.

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Kerry . 2016-11-11

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The Man from del montè, he say Yes!!

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E . 2016-11-09

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Urrrrrggghhh! YUK YUK YUK YUK! Comida horrorosa. Nefasto! ! ! ! Evitar evitar! ! !Uno de mis favoritos platos chinos es Yuk Sung. Para aquellos que no saben lo que es. . . Es un precioso plato fresco, crujiente, que podría haber de gambas, cerdo, ternera o verduras (de su elección), que salteado en hojas de lechuga fresca cuchara, envoltura y comer.Estoy luchando para describir el color marrón que estaba en el mushing para llevar bandeja. Olía, aspecto y sabor de salsa de soja, EL GMS (glutamato de sodio mono). Los langostinos (libras extra) eran sin duda no hay. . Gracias a Dios, como. el Dios de gambas rey habría enviado los chefs de delicias orientales directo al infierno. ¡PUAJ! Incomible!El barrio igualmente pato crujiente con un cuento incomible que contar. Estaba seco. No grasa de pato crujiente o asados jugosos de carne de pato. La multa en rodajas de pepino y cebolla eran para adelgazar. . No es fresca y cieno en ensalada es un riesgo de intoxicación alimentaria.2 platos caros binned! ! ! ! !Así que el primer plato compartido por 2. Pedimos 2 de estos para nuestros clientes. La única cosa que todos nosotros estaba bien era el acordado de algas. Tostadas de gambas eran demasiado frito al gusto y dudo que cualquier casa de gambas respetando había sido en cualquier lugar cerca de dicho contenedor de poliestireno! Las costillas a la barbacoa era sombría. De mala calidad, más preparado, secos, lleno de cosas y un incomible salados (probablemente de un tarro) de salsa. VOM! Las brochetas de pollo con salsa de era. . Ah. . . No es pollo o satay o Thai o China. . . Lamentable!Al lado. . . Aunque todos habíamos pedido nuestra favoritas, como es habitual, normalmente pedimos más. Pollo con nueces de anacardo y verduras fideos tailandeses. Pero de nuevo, una carga de carne descripción no en salsa de soja marrón sludged que no sabor agradable. . . En realidad, otra vez, seguido por incomibles tallarines que no sabían si Tailandés o chino.Los crackers de gambas cortesía eran la única cosa buena de esta vergüenza, de cantar! Y el cajú estaban bien.Y a las malas críticas sobre seguir, puedo estar de acuerdo que teníamos el mismo problema. Pedí por teléfono y me dijeron 2 horas de espera. Luego me pidió en línea. y reconsiderarse . . La recogida fue de 20 minutos. Yo vivo a menos de 3 minutos a pie de la vergüenza. Aterricé en tiempo y me hicieron esperar otros 20 minutos.Para concluir. . . . Delicias orientales es una vergüenza. En Bearwood, tenemos muchos restaurantes.Absolutamente NO HAY NINGUNA EXCUSA.Su COMIDA ES DE YUK YUK YUK!Por favor, tomar algunas clases de cocina y conseguir algunos ingredientes frescos para servir al pueblo de Bearwood. Ahora mismo, son una vergüenza y me empuje a tener que cerrarlo. ¡PUAJ!

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fabviolin . 2016-11-05

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Very good food was excellent and so was the service. The thing that really impressed me is when they forgot my coca cola the sent the driver back with a bottle of coca cola for me.

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Francesca . 2016-10-27

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Hi!The food wasn't up to the usual standard....

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Aimée . 2016-10-23

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Great food, hot and tasty, and delivered quickly

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Graham . 2016-10-16

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Chicken wings were very nice, thank you.

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Andrew . 2016-10-02

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Lovely food! Delivery time was long but when the food came it was defiantly worth the wait

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Demi . 2016-10-01

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Still waiting on order two and a half hours later!!!

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Eleanor . 2016-10-01

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The curry was to hot like there was chilli powder in it was that hot it was uneatable plus didn't have much meat in sorry won't be using again

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Sharon . 2016-08-13

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Food was over cooked and reheated not nice at all

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Charlene . 2016-08-08

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Lovely food and friendly service would definitely recommend

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Melanie . 2016-08-06

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Came super quick, food piping hot Lovely meal

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Denise . 2016-07-31

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Not the usual standard, chips not fresh. Refried 😞

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Andrew . 2016-07-31

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Three problems.One item totally missing, rang to be told to busy to send out would take price of further order, took my name & address, told to ring direct & remind them, one daughter without food Two a prawn dish had 2 pieces of pork in it, my second daughter is pescitarian, lucky she spotted so didn't eat it. Three a vegetarian dish had king prawn in it It wasn't a complicated or large order, 3 mains, 4 sides. Not at all happy & two hungry daughters

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Alison . 2016-07-23

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Great food..me and my girlfriend love it..delivered quicker than the time given..definately use again and again and again...................

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Mark . 2016-07-22

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Quick delivery, very good food and I mean a really very good food, my request was done as well. Great experience

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Rafal . 2016-07-14

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The meal was delicious, and the delivery was earlier than expected. Thank you. Definitely ordering from here again!

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Kieran . 2016-07-09

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Fillet sizzler burger was tastie, always had good food and service.

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E . 2016-06-17

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Very yummy yummy especially loved the duck😍

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Liz . 2016-05-28

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Quick delivery (ETA 1745, arrived 1725) excellent quality food. Highly recommended.

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Lee . 2016-05-28

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Worst spring roll I've ever had. I'd have done better filling a brown paper bag with sadness luke warm sunflower oil. Crushing disappointment doesn't get close.

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Rob . 2016-05-23

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Food was excellent. Delivery driver apologized for being late even though he was half hour early.

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Simon . 2016-05-21

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Really great food, arrived piping hot. Delivered 20mins earlier than expected an delivery driver was a really great guy

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Kenna . 2016-04-13

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We ordered on a Saturday night and despite the initial horror at the 2 hour delivery time, we were pleasantly surprised that it arrived after just 1.5 hours...a welcome surprise when every other takeaway we've ordered from in this area is always late! However, the food was cold on its delivery and needed warming up before we could eat it. We ordered chicken in sweet and sour sauce, but it was seriously lacking in sauce. Would probably order from here again, but would choose something else from the menu instead!

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225Review1000 . 2016-03-27

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Told it would take 45 mins, after an hours wait and cold food, not impressed!! 😡😠

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Catherine . 2016-02-29

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Excellent food and would use again

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Gareth . 2016-02-19

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Very fast and friendly and food tasted great. They accidentally forgot to include my curry sauce, but they rushed it out to me in minutes and couldn't be more apologetic. Couldn't be happier with their service.

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Tom . 2016-02-19

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Great food fast delivery. Happy :)

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Dave . 2016-02-14

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large order delivered on time and hot great service

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Neil . 2016-02-13

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Nice hot freshly cooked,got a large order correct

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Angie . 2016-02-01

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They took 1 1/2 hours to deliver!!! Not happy.

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Deirdre . 2016-01-27

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Ordered over £16 and was told we couldn't get free prawn crackers because we ordered over just eat! Charming! Food wasn't even nice won't be ordering from hear again

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Sarah . 2016-01-27

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Ordered at 6.10 for 7.15 delivery. Arrivedbat 6.30! Garlic chilli sauce - NOT! Its sweet and sour sauce. And since when has curry sauce been red?? Took 20 minutes to deliver and the takeaway is a 20 minute drive away so obviously not cooked fresh Unimpressed and won't order again

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Brian . 2016-01-11

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shame they sent the egg fried rice 20 mins later when everyone else had eaten look at the order when it comes to you people like to get the meal they order.

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Darren . 2016-01-11

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Absolutely perfect, as always. Delivery came within 15/20 minutes of me ordering, still piping hot. Usually collect but very impressed by delivery service. Thank you 😄

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Shannon . 2015-12-22

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Very Tasty and good size portions

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Les . 2015-12-19

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Delivery time slightly late, food quality good, curry a bit watery but otherwise pretty good.

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Trevor . 2015-12-19

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Food took long to come. Chow mein was acceptable but the rest (sprig roll, Cantonese fried rice wasn't ) not happy.

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Klaudia . 2015-11-28

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I ordered from this place few times now. this is the last time. Ordered it 5pm arrived nearly 2hours later. The woman n guy on phone kept rushing me of the phone. Delivery guy a Asian big guy was rude as hell!!!!! Didn't even say hi just gave me food and went. They need to speed up delivery better the food, hire better delivery men not rude moody men like always. Not spending my money here ever again

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Nicola . 2015-11-14

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Outstanding fast service. Order to door was about 15-20 mins with piping hot food. I never use any other Chinese takeaway than Oriental Delights. Fab every time!

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Whitney . 2015-11-08

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Food was good and came on time.

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Jayson . 2015-10-31

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Delivery was an hour and a half late, we rang the restaurant to see what was taking so long, it was due to there only being 2 drivers...on a friday night at half 7. The food was palatable, just about. Maybe we were just hungry because we'd been waiting almost two hours. Yuk Sung looked like something that came out the back end of a dog and tasted about the same. My boyfriend ordered a spring roll and in it's place came a greasy roll of what I can only describe as premium chum, he couldn't stomach it, which is odd for a hungry, sporting 20 year old male. Chow mien was okay though.

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Lucy . 2015-10-30

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Always go here. Beautiful food and quick delivery at reasonable prices. Great variety of food. Best Chinese takeaway in the area. Go here!

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shannonkeely . 2015-10-29

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Really nice food and super fast delivery!

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Sophie . 2015-10-22

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Food delicious and arrived very quickly and hot. Delivery driver kindly rang on arrival as we'd asked him not to use the door knocker to keep our child asleep.

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Jennie . 2015-10-19

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Food was excellent but the service was awful. Took 1 hour and 40 minutes to deliver, which was 40 minutes later than quoted. Food apparently left the shop 10 minutes after the quoted delivery time and then took 30 minutes to cover 2 miles. Manager just kept fobbing me off and wasn't very apologetic.

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Kesley . 2015-10-18

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Tasty, faster than pledged depivery time. Cashew nuts served with seaweed starter really added to flavour profile. Will be ordering again

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Craig . 2015-10-10

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All the items I ordered were freshly cooked apart from the chips they were warm and tasted like they had been reheated

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Sue . 2015-09-28

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Appalling service and waited an hour and a half for our food after being told that they were "struggling" to prepare the orders. Rude staff. Will not be ordering again.

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Sophia . 2015-09-25

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Took longer than expected for delivery but it was a Friday night so to be expected.

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Nick . 2015-09-25

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Food was fine but delivery took twice as long as the time suggested on the website

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Chris . 2015-09-18

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The takeaway was really lovely..tasted really nice but we waited over an hour for it. Other then that it was very nice

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Natasha . 2015-09-11

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Food was proper . Delivered quick. One best chinese takeaways in smethwick .

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Alesha . 2015-09-04

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Absolutely brilliant. Food is great and the delivery is always quick. Wouldn't go anywhere else for Chinese.

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Claire . 2015-09-04

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Food was hot and plenty of it x

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Vanessa . 2015-08-30

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First time ordered today .heardgud reports from freinds .fast service and great food will use again .thanks

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June . 2015-08-29

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We visit here regularly. Food is always excellent, the staff are friendly, and we never wait long to collect, even at peak times. Definitely lucky to have these guys on the doorstep!

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Georgina . 2015-08-15

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Lovely food, right portion food, arrived hot. Definitely worth the money.

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Rachael . 2015-08-14

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food came earlier than expected good timing.. service was alot better than last time

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Sharon . 2015-08-13

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Food was great especially spring rolls. Delivery time was very quick!!!!!!!!!

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Cerys . 2015-07-29

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Chips were stone cold and curry sauce had split in the bag and went all over the other food tubs. Crispy shredded chicken was also very undercooked

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Daryl . 2015-07-11

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Food arrived 35 mins late (a total of 1hr35 after ordering) I was disappointed as ordered take away as I had to go out. Didn't get to eat all and rushed my meal.

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Darryl . 2015-07-08

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Not as good as normal bit bland but still highly recomend

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Darren . 2015-07-05

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Love this restraunt always brill

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Darren . 2015-06-07

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Fast delivery and food of a high standard as usual Only issue was I asked for no mushrooms but they must have forgot but no complaints

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Darryl . 2015-06-06

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Food was barely warm, also no ribs in the double happiness and the 2 tiniest prawns I've ever seen. We were all disappointed with our meal.

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Nikki . 2015-06-05

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Wouldn't deliver to my flat door on the second floor. I had to leave my little girl in bed alone while I went to get the food from downstairs. Not the drivers fault but not good enough. Food amazing tho

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Kirsty . 2015-05-24

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food was not how i usually expect it tje taste was different even gave me & my hubby upset stomach... delivery was not on time as they had stated om their site when i ordered my food

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Sharon . 2015-05-04

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Food was lovely. Plum sauce and sweet and sour sauce were perfect, it is rare to find sauces that are nice these days. Delivery guy was very pleasant.

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Ellesse . 2015-05-03

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Foods always good quality best Chinese is bearwood

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Helen . 2015-04-29

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No free prawn crackers but nevermind great tasting food will definitely be ordering again

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Kirsty . 2015-04-25

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Excellent food and delivery as always...thanks

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Fumnanya . 2015-04-24

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The food is great but they are always over an hour every time I have ordered from them and their delivery driver is one of the rudest I gave met. They never apologise for being late and when you ring the store to check on your order they blatantly lie and tell you it is on its way when it's not. I cannot order from here again as although the food is good, they never arrive when they say they will.

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Ravinder . 2015-03-20

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My favourite takeaway...never disappointed fresh and great tasting food...excellent service as well..I have them on speed dial lol thanks

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Fumnanya . 2015-03-20

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