Peking in Craigavon

Short Summary: Very delicious Chinese food for the region (especially so fresh out of the kitchen). The dishes were a little too saucy but vegetables were crunchy and fresh. Ambiance and service left quite a bit to be desired though, enough to drop the score to a 3/5. Not at all accessible for wheelchair users. Barely accessible for those with mobility impairments. No change tables for families and far too noisy for anyone with sensory issues. Long Form Review: This place seems to have rebranded at some point, so the door sign and menus say “China’s Finest”, however the address and phone number are the same as this existing Trip Adviser entry. The ambiance was quaint and uninspired. Cheap decor and messy table settings, with empty soy sauce bottles that look like they haven’t been cleaned in a while, were not very welcoming at all. However, the tables themselves seemed very clean and the space warm (physically, the radiators were on and it was nice to be warm). Menus (which were stapled together in the wrong page order and had manual price changes in one but not the other) were brought out promptly and orders taken as soon as we were ready. I wasn’t thrilled with silverware being brought to the table despite our having already asked for and received chopsticks (disposable btw) but that seems to be a local quirk. Drinks (2x Tsing Tao Beer and water) came out right away, and the starters (Mini Vegetable Spring Rolls, Prawn Toast and Salt & Chilly Prawn) were not too far behind. We were impressed by the flavors and textures of everything. The prawns were perfectly cooked, the spring rolls were not greasy at all and the prawn toast was crispy on the outside and perfectly done on the inside. Great start. Regrettably from there things got a little strange. The plates were cleared and we had a 45 minute wait for our meals. Not “terrible” but we were one of only 2 tables in the place and dining with a 5 year old which made it a little frustrating. There was no indication that it would be so long, especially after the starters were so fast, so it was very upsetting for our child who had realized how hungry they were after eating the starters and really wanted their main; we had no explanation to give them about why it was taking so long. What made it even harder to enjoy the rest of the evening was that during this wait the phone would not stop ringing for more than a minute at a time (and was set to extraordinarily loud). Take out orders were flying out of the kitchen and out the door at a rapid fire pace and yet we (and the other table) were not even offered a top up of our drinks. No one came to check on us unless we called for help. We ordered a pot of tea. Received two coffee mugs and English breakfast tea in a pot. Now, this could be explained as a simple miscommunication, but let’s be honest, when one orders tea with dinner at a Chinese restaurant, when has one ever meant English breakfast tea? That got corrected quickly enough and yet we were still not offered any more water or other beverages. When it had been an hour since we placed our order, I asked if we should just ask for our food to go… the staff member informed us then that they had “just asked the kitchen to cook” our dinners “since it had been so long”. I don’t even know how to unpack that… so I won’t even try. When the food finally came out (more on the food itself in a minute) rice was served on plates instead of in bowls, and I then had to order the two additional beers, additional hot water for the tea and ask for a bowl for the rice because I was tired of waiting for baseline standard service to be offered. Now, thankfully, the food (the dinners) themselves were very very good indeed! We ordered: Roast Duck in Oyster Sauce on fried rice Satay King Prawns on boiled rice King Prawns on fried Udon Noodles Mixed Vegetable Side Bamboo and Water Chestnut Side These were all very delicious. As we’ve become accustomed to, there was too much sauce on all the vegetable and prawn dishes, however, they were well seasoned, a great consistency and not greasy. The flavour of each dish was unique and added something different. The vegetables were fresh, very crunchy and very bright in colour; we were well impressed. The Bamboo and Waterchestnut dish was a little plain in comparison to everything else, and very large for the fact it only had two vegetables on it, so I definitely recommend that one to share and only if you LOVE bamboo and water chestnuts. (It’s really good though!) At the end of the visit, our child needed the washroom, so we ascended the stairs. We had to climb over a vacuum cleaner and a fire extinguisher to do so, which is to say that in addition to the stairs being super steep to begin with and the restaurant’s seating area being 2 steps up from the very narrow main entrance, this establishment is definitely not mobility/accessibility friendly at all I’m afraid. (Also no real room for buggies or high chairs. There were no changing stations in the bathrooms and the phones would make this place impossible for anyone with auditory sensory/focus issues.) There was no toilet paper in the ladies washrooms when we got there, however, a staff member showed up very quickly with paper rolls without us having asked. I was handed two rolls at the door to the washroom (which contained two stalls and a sink) so I, as the guest, restocked each of the two lavatories (?)… that was certainly a first in all my years. Haha We were able to pay by card, which is always great, and the staff gave us take away boxes to take our leftovers home. We had to ask for a bag but got one quickly. As we got ready to leave our little one was given their choice of lollipop from a big jar from behind the counter, a nice touch. All in all this was a pleasant enough experience, simply because the food was so delicious, BUT it could simply be so much better. It could be so so so much better, if: the service was faster and more forthcoming, if the decor was a little more authentic, the tables better stocked, the chopsticks not disposable, the crockery suitable to the cuisine, the tea loose leaf instead of bagged, the stairs not messy, the ambiance more enjoyable by turning the lights and phones down, separating the take away area from the sit in area, not having the delivery order bag prep area be a dining table right next to seated guests and by increasing the focus on sit in customers (who can be upsold, which I think they forgot). Our bill came to £86 (something there about) and they could definitely have made more money on our table if they had paid us more attention, offered us more drinks, and/or if the wait was shorter. Then we would have ordered more drinks and probably would have wanted dessert too. That would have been nicer for us and better for them. We hope to try again sometime, maybe as a couple instead of a family, and maybe later at night when there may be less focus on takeaways/deliveries.

At peking house service with a smile is not guaranteed, just as the chow Mein is not free from penny’s stick on nails. The young lad behind the counter was very unfriendly, my friend martina was told to “suck one”. Will not be returning, the rice was very nice though. But the experience left a lot to be desired......

Loved this place but recently changed ownership and gave it a try. Terrible so disappointed we have lost the best chinese in town.

Chicken curry is to die for and the noodles which have a chargrilled flavour to them are nothing short of marvelous! Any dish I've ever had in this Chinese is sweet to the beat!!

Got a salted chilli chip was like oven chips with powder on them, soggy and stinking. Got special fried rice and the beef tasted off and bits of fat and grissle throughout. Not happy for £13

I am a real curry lover. Peking do the best one I have eaten in Ireland. Chinese food can be hit or miss,but not here : )

Been going to this Chinese for years and the food is decent but The prices have risen steeply !!! Whilst the portion sizes have shrunk....

Ordered a Breast Chicken Chow Mein Worst Chinese I've ever had. Arrived in minutes so was a bit sceptical. Tasteless dried up chicken and noodles. Brought it back to complain but manager wasn't interested. Didn't offer to exchange or refund. Was a bit annoyed that he refused to listen to my complaint. Just said 'that's how it is. Like it or not!!! Will never be back and if anyone looking at this review please do not go to this take away. There's a lot better in Lurgan.

Great take away menu and cosy sit in, well located near train station so convenient to eat before you travel, friendly staff and phone orders taken for your convenience.

Teníamos una carne curry en Jueves y curry fue el peor que he probado. La carne estaba dura y la salsa de curry insípida. Cuando abrí el contenedor había aceite flotando en la parte superior. Las patatas fritas eran pasada! Me quejé de las patatas fritas en el pasado y me dijeron que era la manera en que las cocinamos! . No me ofrecieron ninguna disculpa. Es una pena, ya que he sido un cliente casi desde que abrió sus puertas, pero sin duda no volver

Nice waitress, ordered a chicken dish the waitress recommended, was lovely very nice could not find fault, very busy place phone never stopped ringing got a wee bit annoying after a while ,but that's me but picking ,wee bit pricey also ,but worth it

Carne de ternera al curry y salsa dura, seca y sin sabor de aceite sentado en la parte superior. Dulce y agria pollo pollo también seco y salsa era asquerosa, la salsa dulce y agria más extraños que he probado jamás! Cuando puse la gerencia para quejarse de servicio eran groseros y no me ofrecieron ninguna compensación o disculpa por terrible comida.

Called here with my mate , sat down right away ,great friendly waitress I asked her what was nice she told me I can't remember the name of it but it was amazing!!! Chicken garlic an ginger,, we had a bottle of wine ,my mate ordered barbacq pork chow mein it was also amazing ,was so happy with our meal was brilliant great spot!

If you're looking for a decent and lovely meals to sit in then this is your place. Very fast service and staff are always nice.

Best chinese in town if your sitting in. The service is very quick and the food is divine. Only drawback is it closes for weeks at a time....

This has to be the worst cheese in Lurgan.Service is terrible and the Food is Horrible.The takeaway menu is also very bland this place should have been closed down years ago.

Comimos aquí dos o tres veces, pero en su mayoría conseguir tiendas de comida para llevar. Para degustar, raciones y el servicio es genial, pero hay que pagar ya que es más caro que el resto de la ciudad, pero si lo que quieres es buena comida china, éste es tan bueno como se obtiene en el centro de la ciudad.

Oldest and still the best in town, great meal and well looked after by the staff, drinks were limited to bottled beers, which were quite expensive

One of the best Satays I have ever Tasted. Went on black eye Friday so the clientele was a bit loud, even so being busy still produced a perfect takeaway. Curry is pretty good as well.

cant get much better than this Chinese,for miles around,its always busy,and you may have to wait up to 20 minutes for your order ,but hey its well worth the wait,they do a mean Cantonese style sirlion steak,thats cooked just the way you ask,and boy you just gotta try it,it will leave you wanting to lick your plate.........

Been a while since I been here and I remember it was fair. Small and hot place and claustrophobic. They serve orange squash for adults and kids which goes down well,and is a bit cheaper. I have not really had a brilliant meal here but it is not the worst either. Portions not very big. Curry nice but average. Would not write it off.

peking is the best chinese in town. simple.best food. good value. quality service. I don't really know about the atmosphere as i always take out, but when im in for collection it seems quiet. No.1 in every category for lurgan

Going to this place for years and it's always the best Chinese food (especially the curry) in town.. On a good day!When they get things right this place has no equal but sometimes, just sometimes things seem to go ary! It's so infuriating, because it's handy with great parking and central to the town. It has a massive following and is always very busy. This too can cause some issues. Take out times are very long. From phone in to walk out can be 45 minutes plus and it seems anyway that they don't start your order until you actually walk in the door.Sit in is great, a little cramped and the main route to the kitchen for the takeaway orders, of which there are plenty, is right down the middle of the floor, between the tables which are about 6 ft apart and is very off putting, as can be the constantly full waiting area which is only feet away.Surroundings aside, if you're there only for the food, it's delicious (most of the time) and the staff are friendly, attentive and courteous.If you're unlucky to get them on a bad night, the food can suffer from loss of freshness and flavour. A shame really as even though it's good value for money, the one thing that should be a constant in any eatery is the quality of the food.

The food is amazing, definately the best in town and always receive service with a smile from all of their friendly staff members! Prices are reasonable and food is always to the highest standard, cooked fresh and very satisfactory!

food delicious and staff very friendly. sit in or take out the quality of the food always fantastic

everything good service food easy parking enjoyed everything

This has been my favourite restaurant for years. The food is fresh and gorgeous. It is small, but good things come in small packages. The staff are polite and friendly. This restaurant is that good that you sometimes have to wait 45 mins for your food, if you take it out, they are that busy that they dont do delivery. I would wait 2 hours for the food from here and its reasonably price as well. If you ever get the chance to visit, definetly do! Try the ribs in honey, fried rice, gravy and their special chow mein or curry, to name but a few!

Food is very tasty but the restaurant is at the back of the carry out. Its very small. I love this place but always feel as if the "carry out" customers are looking at us eating. I suppose you just have to forget about them and get on with it!!Girls serving the food are local and are very pleasant. Definitely worth going to as long as you dont mind having to walk past "carry out" customers on the way out!

We went out to dinner here with friends on a Wednesday night. We were the only ones dining in the restaurant, but people did come and go to get their take-away. I am not from Ireland so Chinese food is not the same as I would expect in America. But the food here is DELICIOUS! So yummy, I wish I could go back and get some now! Friendly waitstaff and a decent atmosphere.