The Good Earth in Barnet

Went with a friend and ex-colleague. Was bitterly disappointed from the minute we walked in being frowned at for not booking in advance (we went at 630 to avoid any busy times for that exact reason) We were reluctantly given a table as long as we left after an hour. Very welcoming, not! My colleague and I are both vegetarian. We asked about the vege and vegan food options and were told to check that section on the menu. It was all very confusing so we asked again. The waiter either didn't understand us or did not want to, he just kept saying it was OK. Eventually we realised the chicken on the vege menu was mock chicken but then we discovered that it's pretty much all cooked together. Our non vegetarian friend had a chicken soup and I asked about the vegan version which I was told was the same soup without the chicken. They could neither confirm nor deny that the soup simply didn't have chicken in it or if it was separate altogether. We then asked about some other vege dishes and I alerted them to the fact that I'm allergic to shell fish so there must not be any cross contamination. They then said they couldn't guarantee that. So they couldn't guarantee the vege meals were vege or not prepared with or alongside meat, fish or shellfish, and they couldn't promise the allergy needs would be met. We decided to not order anything. Our non-vege friend and her friend did. The waiting staff were impossible to engage and it really wasnt busy. When they did come, they were fairly abrupt. She said her food was nice but the portion sizes were tiny and it cost her £45 for a shared starter, one main and a glass of wine, plus service which she said didn't improve. To make things worse the owner seemed to treat others coming in very differently. We left her and her friend to it but they were really disappointed, as were we. FYI We went down the road to Baw instead, and had a beautiful and filling meal for half the price, served with a smile and full recipe disclosure!

Mi familia y yo nos encantó este restaurante muy buena decoración y gente tan amable, comida encantadora mi favorito es el filete de filete

Very small portions, it's like tasting Menu. We had to go to a take-away shop right after this place to get full..

Ordered my regular takeaway and was very disappointed. Fried rice with vegetables & chicken . Rice not sure if is plain with sparsely any veg. Chicken just ok.Yes i understand the vegetables must be finely chopped to be mixed with rice but one can barely see any at all. Called to let them know, and their response is this how is done meanwhile, is not the first time ordering this food . At least acknowledge & do good on the next order as I was not asking for a refund. This is bad hence had no option but to leave a review My family & friends always eat at this restaurant and my thougts is either a takeaway / eat-in the food must taste & look the same period !

Great flavours , excellent staff , small portion and steep prices . Overall a great experience only if the portions could be better , the chicken n beef dishes had more onions and capsicum and barely any pieces of the meat . Having said that very authentic flavours . Very noisy over weekends , book online else difficult to get a table

Superb food and service, never disappoints. Authentic flavours and good meat quality. Clean and great dishes to offer.

Lovely restaurant, delicious food, great service. Owner came to say hello. It seems a popular restaurant so there were lots of diners which made it quite noisy. Overall, ignoring the noise is 5star for me!

I visited this restaurant for a friend's birthday and had a lovely time. It was super busy which made it a little cramped inside but that goes to show how amazing the food is! I was a little worried about the prices but split between my friends it was super reasonable, especially for the quality of the food. The staff were super attentive, making sure our glasses were full and they were so friendly. I had such a lovely evening and would definitely go back again!

The staff were absolutely wonderful and very attentive! I had heard great things about this place, so I was really looking forward to it. While the food was plentiful, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. The overall experience was just okay compared to other restaurants I’ve been to. Also, the space felt a bit cramped, with the tables set quite close together.

Unfortunately last visit was a big disappointment: food was good, but as the restaurant was nearly empty on Saturday afternoon, staff did their best to get us out of the restaurant.

We had a nice time. Wait time was c.10ish minutes and the restaurant was friendly. The food was good - great time had by all!

Great food in a warm inviting restaurant. Service is the right level of being attentive. My only comment is that we could not get a table for the time we requested, but the restaurant was half empty on arrival.

A wonderful place for a birthday celebration, food so delicious and lovely staff

Had an amazing mid week lunch here with their new menu and we absolutely loved it! The best Chinese restaurant by far and you most certainly get what you pay for.

Good food as always and good service, food is very tasty well presented

El almuerzo del domingo con amigos fue de lo más agradable. El ambiente era animado con algunos grupos familiares grandes. La bienvenida y el servicio era amable y eficiente; la comida era excelente con porciones generosas. Sin embargo, a £ 65 por cabeza (con solo una copa de vino para uno de nosotros) sentimos que era muy caro para un restaurante suburbano.

Fantastic service - the staff know us well and treat us like Royalty and the goodness divine - absolutely fantastic evening- thank you to everyone at Good Earth

I believe the chef has changed recently as food was aweful, most of items were cold and tastless

Fabulous food and always reliable - service is v friendly and thoughtful.

Wonderful place, couldn't ask for more. We will be back.

I’ve been coming here for many years, Excellent quality but now very pricey..

Wonderful restaurant, beautiful artwork too ! Highly recommended

The food was tasty but everything was warm My husband’s Dover dole was tasteless It was not up to your normal standards

Without doubt one of the best restaurants of its kind. Just love it there and can’t wait to go back!

Better than any high end Chinese. Staff & food 2nd to none. My favourite restaurant. Been going for 30years. Never fails to deliver.

Great food and service but certainly on the more expensive side paying West End prices

We always enjoy our meals at The Good Earth. We are Saracens supporters and often go to the Mill Hill Broadway restaurant post match which was the case last Saturday. We always receive a friendly and welcome. As we have eaten well at Saracens Hospitality, we tend to only have starters and quarter duck - all of which are consistently superb

What an amazing restaurant! Wonderful food and great staff

Always top quality and one of the best Chinese restaurants around

Fabulous food with first class service , it was great back after a long time away .

Fabulous reliable quality Chinese food! And terrific staff too!

As always, excellent restaurant, great food and service. Enjoyed it. Best Chinese food in this part of London.

Had a fabulous Birthday lunch, excellent food and service, highly recommended!

Really, really poor. Having lived in North London for the past 34 years, I had always heard rave reviews about this restaurant and always wanted to try it. So during a discussion with some friends on places to eat, I suggested Good Earth and we booked it. When we arrived at the restaurant and walked in, we received a warm welcome. We were taken to our table, but there was zero atmosphere, with no background music. I looked around the ceiling and no speakers. The decor is so 80's, not by design in my opinion, but lack of investment. The food price point was high end (cica £100 a head), however the food and portions sizes not so. If I am lucky enough to still be around North London for another 34 years, it will still be too soon for me to return. Honestly, I could have eaten just as well from my local Chinese takeaway, for under £30.

It's my favourite Chinese restaurant by far. It's pricey, but you always get what you pay for. I have gone twice with the family, and we love it. The food is simply incredible. We always choose the set menu and then add some extra dishes. I recommend the sizzling dishes and the lamb. Phenomenal and definitely worth going as a special treat or to celebrate a special occasion. I guarantee you will leave with a smile on your face.

Such good service , very on the ball , don’t have to wait for your drinks . Lovely staff

Always amazing! The food, the service and the manager is just as welcoming as his staff. We love it here, it’s our tradition to come here for special occasions because we want to enjoy and savour everything we have, including the overall experience. Thanks for always being consistent!

My favourite Chinese I’m sure there are better in town but the service, food and wine never disappoint.

Good Earth has good reputation but for rice to cost 10£ or fried (uncooked) noodles £10 is outrageous. £28 for sweet sour chicken? In the middle of mill hill? Hakkasan charges £30 for a main and is by far better. It was an ok meal but not worth the pricetag.

Food was great and good service, will definitely be returning.

The food and service is very good. It’s a real treat. We really enjoyed everything.

Have eaten at Goid Earth MillHill many times food always excellent staff friendly and helpful lunch especially good value

Great food, attentive staff .. lovely family lunch. Not rushed and last family to leave the restaurant without any prompting. Absolutely recommend!

Food was delicious, original and varied, portions were substantial, service was prompt and friendly. But it was VERY noisy and VERY expensive. Despite that we'd certainly go again, in fact this was our second visit.

We went to celebrate my 70th birthday . The Lemon grass chicken was hopeless. Just boiled chicken slices with some lemon grass . Although we told the waiter he took no notice. A scoop of ice cream was given with a candle on it as a birthday treat which was hopeless . We payed a big bill but would not recommend. Staff unfriendly .Was a waste of our money . Their profit was more valuable than customer service. Would not be recommending this place to anyone.

Having booked a table 3 weeks prior, we found ourselves stuck in a corner hemmed in by too many tables. The restaurant was very overcrowded and the high noise level prevented any meaningful conversation. Clearly they won't turn custom away and just shoe-horn as many people in as possible. The food was nice but the portion size small and the prices were extortionately high. This was a restaurant l had wanted to visit for many years. l shall not be returning. Overall a very disappointing evening. Parking was crazy. The carpark is very small and we had to walk 5 mins when we eventually found a spot on the high street

We were a family ( including kids)of six, and enjoyed a lovely lunch. The food was delicious but as I knew in advance it was really overpriced, probably double a normal mid priced Chinese restaurant, so as long as one knows it’s not a problem. Service was excellent and efficient.

As always, the Good Earth Delivers. The linen table cloths, the china and the attentive service, as well as getting the order right, and of course the very tasty food, makes this a special occasion. In the past, the portions were a little small but not now. The vegetarian options are also excellent. They deserve their success. It's not cheap but then special things aren't.

Delicious food,Egg fried rice,chilli lamb and spring rolls,I can definately recommend.Service is great,staff are friendly.

We took our friends who are over on holiday, all enjoyed the experience

I've been coming to this restaurant for years. The food is consistently excellent and it's no surprise to see it packed full on a weeknight. An enjoyable evening!

Muy caro, porciones muy pequeñas, se sentía totalmente estafado. Personal cerniéndose sobre ti. Nunca volverás a ir. Porción de comida principal, fideos de Singapur ni siquiera eran suficientes para los 7 años de edad. Incluso nos cobraron por la salsa de chile extra. Era una porción muy pequeña. Así que tienes que pedir de nuevo. Y tenía que pagar £ 3. 50 por 2 cucharaditas de salsa. Ridiculous.

I have passed this restaurant so many times over the years,and I'm gutted I have only just managed to have a meal here.. Service, cleanliness and the food was awesome. Food served with a friendly smile. Nice one

Love the Good Earth, Mill Hill. As always amazing food, service & ambience.

Amazing service and delicious food of the highest quality.

Excellent Restaurant, from start to finish staff super and food was absolutely delicious highly recommended

What can I say? This establishment delivers in every category. My family have been customers for over 20 years. Ken and his team are superb hosts and we always feel very well looked after.

Always an outstanding experience! Looking forward to the next opportunity to dine out at Good Earth!

Absolutely fantastic food and brilliant service thank you to Kam and his team for a great evening.

Best Chinese restaurant with the nicest staff, can't wait for my next visit.

For the amount they charge, think the food could be better. Had to send back some food twice because really salty and just not very tasty. Some of the dishes bland. Shame as used to really like it.

As ever, the Good Earth Team delivered superb food and excellent service. Not cheap, but you pay for what you get….and what you get is IMO one of the best Chinese offerings in London.

We have been coming to the Good Earth for special family occasions for more years than I would like to admit! Their service, ambiance and food is always wonderful. Yesterday they outdid themselves with such amazing service and made a loved one’s birthday extra special with a surprise desert, candle and good wishes. Your team made a special birthday an extra memorable one!! Thank you to your team We look forward to seeing you again soon

Best Chinese, best staff. If you want the traditional old school Chinese this is the place. Supersedes China Tang at The Dorcester.

Flying visit to see my sister in London best restaurant on offer for miles

Great food, amazing service. Will be comming back again.

I've passed this place many times so thought I'd give it a go. It's medicore for the prices charged per dish but lovely inside with good staff.

Staff pleasant and friendly, restaurant cramped and waitresses hurriedly dashing about, clearing up before you have finished. Food good, but incredibly expensive and not worth the price to be honest.

The staff are lovely, the food is exceptional though the pricing is high. All in all fabulous!

Lovely staff, delicious food and stylish decor. We always enjoy coming to the Good Earth and would definitely recommend!

Very friendly, 5 star clean, felt welcome at all times and the food is as always authentic with flavours and textures.

Nice enough people but felt very rushed. Spent around £180 for 4 people. A soup each and a main each + 3 cokes and a beer. Food was dire especially for the price, portions appalling. Bland and rather tasteless, had to ask for salt which is unusual for Chinese food as normally it is full of flavour. Wouldn't recommend, wouldn't return.

Over priced, under portioned, bland food. Tastiest thing was plum sauce dip served with prawn crackers. Was better 5 years ago when I used it fairly regularly. Would not reccomend it

The service we had tonight was incredible! The staff are amazing and the food was fantastic too. Would highly recommend!

Great food, great service and ambience. By far the best restaurant in the area.

Amazing food, fantastic staff, always a lovely experience 🙏

Visited for a birthday and, as ever, food and service were excellent.

This local icon is always very good with superb food and great service. For the price of the dishes, they could improve the wine list somewhat, certainly adding more high end diversity but otherwise, superb.

Always excellent and good is consistent Great service too. We love coming here

Basically after many years of passing the Good Earth and thinking that would be a good place to eat for a special evening meal. The opportunity arose this evening. Overall I wish we had waited much longer. The food reasonably prepared. But lacked any real taste of quality, to mirror the high prices, especially for the main meals. The level of taste was not that much higher, if at all than a good Chinese take away. The tidy bill, inflated by a 13% service charge, is unfortunately the only one we will be paying for at that particular restruarant.

Lugar agradable, excelente servicio y muchos artículos sabrosos. Nos lo pasamos muy bien, incluyendo a nuestro nieto de seis años.

Food was of a good standard but it didn't reflect the price. Portions were small. Presentation not great. For the price point, there are many better Chinese restaurants locally. The service was excellent. Friendly and professional. From the outside the restaurant looks extravagant but the interior doesn't match. We've been wanting to dine here for a long time so we were a bit disappointed. We wouldn't rush back.

I found the food takeaway standards. The wine was over priced. They keep trying to remove over plates I think they wanted go home.What a let down thank you for the experience.

Delicious food and excellent service.

One of the greatest Chinese restaurants in Greater London. Been a customer there for 39 years!

Fabulous service at a restaurant which offers food from different Chinese cuisinas well as a couple of Japanese favourites

Not only is the food perfect but the staff here really make this place, they’re so lovely.

Gran comida y un servicio impecable sin embargo la red eléctrica muy caro. 13 . 5 % de cargo por servicio añadido parece elevado dados los precios

Since I am little girl I always dined with my Grandparents.. since then my grandfather passed away and my grandmother to fragile to travel from Cyprus.. This was 3rd time my mother and I Started our nostalgia … It still such amazing location My only criticism they do not do delivery to my home address .. I would like to thank all the staff and their attitudes .. It is still such a family friendly restaurant and delicious food

The food at the Good Earth never disappoints, absolutely delicious.

Not cheap but always great quality and great staff and great ambiance.

We had a lovely time. The food was great but small portion on the sweet and sour chicken costing £22.50, just crazy at least make it a descent portion. You can’t beat how tasty the food is but it’s gone too far with prices and portion sizes. Just feel they are pushing for money all the time. Asking to get you a second glass of wine the minute your glass is empty. Also the chairs are so uncomfortable,

Amazing food as always! On the pricey side so keep for a special occasion

Fantastic & friendly! Love every minute of it! Food was amazing! Definitely going back

As always excellent service and food...a must for food lovers

We'd been many years ago and thought it was overpriced with small to average portion size. We thought we'd try it again to see if things had changed as it was my wife's birthday. We were warmly welcomed and the ambiance was good but the main thing, the food was overpriced, tasteless and bland. A disappointing evening. Sad to say I won't be going back or recommending it to others.

Stupendous overpricing. £40 for half a crispy duck, £25 for crispy beef. £11.80 for rice with diced standard veg. Food was average. Meat was wrapped in something soft and doughy. Average service and 13% service charge. Not 12.5% , let’s round it UP !

Horribly overpriced. Nice meal but not exceptional. Had to ask for hand wipes and tea which didn’t arrive

Top quality restaurant with plenty of available on street parking. The welcome was warm, staff friendly and attentive throughout our visit. Then there was the food. It was about as good as it gets. Portion sizes were generous and flavours exceptional. Not the cheapest restaurant by any standards, but as they say, you get what you pay for and we certainly got it. We will definitely be back.

As always. The best Chinese food in the area by far