The Mayflower in Central Bedfordshire

First time at the restaurant. Warm welcome from the staff, wasn't sure what to expect as we thought it was just a takeaway. Was really pleasantly surprised lovely and clean, food was amazing. Would definitely recommend.

Yo dudes, back again with another review. Little back story into todays review, basically we went to sunny Chapeltown and visited a lovely establishment called ‘the mayflower’ this is not the takeaway we have chosen on here as the one we went to is not on tripadvisor. But they have the same name so hell to it. To begin, this is honestly the easiest accessible takeaway we have EVER been to. I parked mere millimeters away from the front door, so close in fact I ordered through the car window, this saved our valuable/ fragile legs from walking any further than we needed to ( we need our legs in tip top condition for saving mountain goats from mountains!) Now for what you’ve all been waiting for, the food. Overall it was a solid 10/10, just like YO MAMA! To start with we will talk about chips, in the past we have had disappointment, heartbreak and betrayal from other chineses when it comes to chips. So we have severe paranoia when it comes to chips, we often have nightmares where the bad salt n pepper chips are chasing us down a hill. However, these were exceptional, delightful and petrol station. So much so, I would cut oprahs back garden with a pair of scissors, clean the white house with only a toothbrush and jump out of a plane without a cocktail umbrella as my parachute for one more lick of one of these chips. NEXT, we move onto the prawn toast. It was commè cí comme cá, if you don’t understand Turkish, this means chicken. It was not chicken. But in all fairness, it was brilliant! Then we had, salt and pepper chicken. This was chicken. It was not the greatest ever salt and pepper chicken but it was still very nice. Not so nice I would trade a vital organ however. But maybe my asparagus. I’m guessing this chinese found out which came first out of the egg and the chicken as they have definitely ‘cracked’ the code of chicken making. Last but certainly not least, the noodles. These were heaven sent, it was more exciting eating these than it was when I lost my virginity. The noodles were as soft as a hedgehog and as fluffy as a crocodile. They melted in my mouth like warm marshmellows on bonfire night, the night before Christmas (also the night my dad left for a scratchcard and never came back!) in other words they were yummdubilubby. Overall, all jokes aside this chinese (the one in chapeltown, don’t bother with the one on the page I’m writing for) was absolutely incredible and we WILL be visiting this again in the next 60 years, after we’ve been to every other chinese in England. Over and out kangaroos.

Firstly the food is utterly amazing and so very yummy. We have tried almost everything on the menu but only opted for takeaway to date. The staff are all very nice and helpful, recently we more often opted for the home delivery service. I have not been to the restaurant for a sit down meal, but it looks very nice and isolated from the takeaway area. It is especially nice that you can ask for specials, for example no english peas or change the level of seasoning to your taste. The vegetarian set meal is very nice, if you have vegan family members. It was a good surprise bonus, great vegetarian option.

With lockdown forcing us to “takeaway,” i was astonished that The Mayflower could deliver a takeaway within 45 minutes to top restaurant standard. There was no difference from my memory of one of the best Chinese restaurants in Britain: the good earth in Surrey, to my Mayflower experience. I’m astonished that crispy seaweed was just that. Flavoursome and not doused in salt. The ribs sublime. The prawn toast: plump and sweet. Crispy duck?...an example to the French method of confit. Never mind the prawns which were outstanding, the real test of any ‘Indo/ Chinese’ cuisine is the staple of the diet: Rice. Easily forgettable normally. ‘Just a side,’ however, on this occasion an example to any Chinese purporting to be just that. 10/10. Nothing comes close.

Got a takeaway from this restaurant and the food was not good at all. They were stingy with the portions and not worth the high price. The chicken satay was indigestible.

We have been going here for years and have never had a bad meal. The staff are lovely and always remember us. The food is fantastic and they do the best chilli shredded beef we have ever had. Definitely recommend, easy to order and always delivered on time.

We had a takeaway last night a choice by our son for his birthday celebration. The food was very tasty and fresh. The service was excellent from ordering over the phone to the delivery. It arrived on time and it was still hot. Definitely be back .

We have had a few takeaways in the past but decided we would eat in this time. Great service food was lovely and served in good time. Staff were all very friendly. Will be going back

Went for a meal without booking first, no problem, welcomed in. They adapted a meal to give us our favourite items, were very friendly and what a lovely meal, food was delicious and very reasonably priced. Definitely going back again

Being new to the area was a bit hesitant booking a table here as exterior of the building looked as though it was waiting to be condemned and pulled down. However, needs must and desperation set in so took the plunge. We were pleasantly surprised - what a delightful little restaurant! No frills, good clean food and superb service. The phone never stopped ringing for take outs so that put us at ease knowing it was popular. Don’t let first impressions put you off - the quality of food here is great. Ok the place could do with an refit to bring it in to the 21st century but somehow I think it just adds to its charm - a good old fashioned Chinese restaurant, just like they used be 😊 Definitely will be back!

I was sceptical about what the food would be like as the restaurants frontage looked old and in need of an update. Inside was nice and clean (if a little old looking) but the food and service was excellent. We had to park down the road and walk up but it was worth it. The walk back was slower as I had a big fat belly!

I would highly recommend. Great Chinese, fresh food. I'm never disappointed, all the dishes I have tried have been delicious!

Myself and my wife tried the mayflower for the first time yesterday and we couldn’t believe we hadn’t been there before. We live near and never bothered trying the place. We will definitely be trying it again. Food was really nice one of the best. Everything is cooked fresh not like most eat as much as you like Chinese restaurants. All staff made you feel welcome. And we left completely full. 100% we will be going back and think we have now found our new local Chinese restaurant.

Me and my husband have just had a wonderful meal here! It was eat as much as you like and we certainly did! The food is the best Chinese we have had in a long while, will definitely be returning and would 100% recommend anyone to go and give it a try!

As always myself and my friends received a lovely warm welcome. The food is always freshly cooked, tastes delicious and is plentiful. Jean and the lovely waitress provided excellent food as always and service with a smile. We introduced another friend of ours to this restaurant this evening and she thoroughly enjoyed it just as we always do. Thank you once again for looking after us.

Fantastic service and food at the Mayflower in Dunstable. One of the town's hidden gems. The lady who runs it, is a total sweetheart and her staff member is excellent and professional. But the food is outstanding 10 out of 10 as always. DELICIOUS!!!!! Thanks as always for your lovely hospitality and your amazing food. Peter

We always have a warm welcome when we visit the Mayflower. The food is freshly cooked, tastes great and is in large portions. Nothing is ever too much for the lovely couple who own this restaurant and John and his wife have always provided excellent food and service with a smile. Thank you once again for looking after us.

Came here in March 2018, and it was ST PATRICK'S SATURDAY NIGHT around 7pm, we got here and parked up, a bit of a pain for parking?? outside. But it was snowing and was Cold, got sat down and sitting by front window and heaters not on, just warm. so they turned up the heating. Got our drinks ordered and starters, as we all having ALL YOU CAN EAT!! Where the food was really good, even the smoked chicken. The Duck and pancakes were good aswell, the hoi sin sauce pukka, Lovely couple, should be looking at retiring , but look so much dedicated to there place. Down stairs shut off, so there's about 8-9 tables, of 4, in there. quiet night, go here I would suggest..

Omg this is absolutely amazing just had the buffet....Can't say I've ever had such a fresh and tasty Chinese....Staff really attentive and really helpfull

Went on a Saturday evening. They were busy, but took time to chat to you. Food freshly cooked and tasted good.

We went as a party of 6 and decided to have the eat as much as you want. All the dishes we got were really nice and tasty. Prawn starters were excellent so got more. Had the duck rolls again very nice. There were 5 of us so we ordered 5 starters but ended up getting 3 more. Portion size not huge but as you can keep ordering not a problem. Only bad thing for us was it was fairly cold in there. And very dated. Looks like we were back in the 70's

I love chinese food so my husband gets dragged to a lot of restaurants, this is by far his favourite (and mine). The staff are so attentive and friendly. The food is delicious and excellent value for money. Always look forward to returning.

fairly old fashioned restaurant had the all you can eat menu starters were great especially the ribs , the lady owner was really helpful an friendly I had the prawn curry the quality of the food is good but the curry sauce not quiet to my taste but that's a personal thing, overall a great restaurant which I will use again ,not the easiest place to park but worth persevering .

Went here this evening with my very good friend. The food was absolutely delicious, service excellent, food lovely and fresh and hot. Portions were very good. The whole experience was 5 Star. The restaurant is what you would call a proper traditional Chinese restaurant. Thank you for a lovely evening.

Just been to the Mayflower Chinese restaurant for supper and this place is absolutely delightful. The service from the owner was so nice and the food was excellent. If you haven't tried this place, do so. What it lacks in style it makes up in heaps with excellent food and excellent service. We enjoyed the all you can eat from the menu and the food was totally fresh and amazing. I will definitely recommend and definitely go back.

Booked as a group of 9 . We were the only people in on a Tuesday night so a little lacking in atmosphere .

Yendo en aparente buen ordenados de comentarios aquí esta noche. . . . . Terminó en una denuncia. Teléfono que pasó como este. . . 4. 70 para una pequeña porción de chow mein? ? Son seriamente justificar ese precio para que el aluminio insignificante...

La comida es absolutamente increíble, caliente, lleno de sabor y satisfacer las diferentes necesidades, y porciones también. El personal es increíble. Me encanta el fresco se puede comer menú. John y Jean son encantadores y muy hospitalarios y siempre tienen una sonrisa. Venido aquí desde...

Desde el exterior el Mayflower parece especial. Pero una vez que la comida está en la mesa de notables sería insuficiente. ! La comida era fantástica y las porciones eran geniales. Una velada relajada para el cumpleaños de James. El personal era encantador y el servicio era muy bueno. Nuestra nieta de 17 meses poco, lo pasamos de maravilla. Un restaurante familiar muy agradable. ¡Me encanta! !

Buen restaurante china antigua usanza, con un personal amable y sabrosa comida.

Being ordering from Mayflower for years and the service has been hit and miss but tonight it was appalling. After waiting 50 mins for the delivery it came and both wanton soups had spilt leaving only wantons and veg. Worst still, the spilled in the chicken and made it soggy and horrible. We called to complain and the owner drove down and returned £4.50 and collected the soggy chicken, not replace it and not replace the soups either. Extremely poor customer service.

Service, and food fantastic. Staff really friendly and never anything too much trouble. they offer two sizes on rice which is great if you have a big appetite or want to share.

Been coming here for 15 odd years. Food is always on point and portions are generous. John and Jean are always very welcoming. Can't praise the place high enough. Yeah the decoration is dated but who cares? I don't go to dinner to look at fixtures and fittings I go for good food, and the Mayflower always deliver on this!

The mayflower is a great family restaurant and is good for special occasions parking is difficult but the food is worth the effort and a nice atmosphere

My family and I have eaten from this restaurant for many years. It may not look much from the outside but the food is always yummy. The staff are friendly and it good value for your money. My takeaway this evening was very nice.

This place looks like it hasn't been decorated since the 1970's, and the food tasted as if it came from the 70's.....Awful, greasy, bland, just awful. So bad, I would never back and would prefer to eat a supermarket ready meal...

A group of us went here last night and had a great night. We all had the "all you can eat" and it was wonderful. The couple who runs this were very accommodating and friendly. Will defiantly go back here if I am ever in Dunstable

popped in as was recomended it was awful tried the eat as much as you want but couldnt believe the standard of the food, the restaurant was empty it was 6pm on a saturday evening, restaurant also needed a good clean

The couple running the mayflower are very friendly and suggest good food. Most of the food was good but the majority was deep fried which caused a poorly tummy in the morning.The decor needs updating but the service compensates.

Brilliant take away , delivery is quick and driver always friendly and polite. One of our favourite chinese take aways.

We travelled to Dunstable on Friday 28th August for an overnight stay. Before we went I checked Tripadvisor for Chinese restaurants in the area, we decided to visit The Mayflower after reading the reviews. As other people have said parking isn't easy but we parked just a 5 minutes walk away in a small car park. Also please do not judge this Restaurant by its looks both outside and inside. We had a banquet with a bottle of the house white wine, the food was great especially the Crispy Aromatic duck. It did get busy and even though the food is freshly cooked it wasn't too long between courses. The staff were so friendly and helpful and made sure we were enjoying our visit. On our next trip to the area we will definitely be going back to The Mayflower.

As someone has already put - not easy to park (they do a delivery service but we didn't have a menu and couldn't find one online) and don't be fooled by the appearance, this really is a hidden treasure. The food is fantastic, staff are pleasant and the portion sizes generous. We had one of the set meals for 2 and couldn't manage it all. Well worth a visit.

Excellent low cost food hidden away and vastly underestimated !! Not easy to park . But worth it when your eating their good old fashioned Chinese food

There were 12 of us in the party and we chose the Eat as much as you like menu. The staff were very friendly and helpful.There were some dietary problems in the group, egg allergy, no onion and a vegetarian and the staff were very helpful dealing with this to the extent of making dishes to cover this. The food was plentiful and tasty. Even though it was a buffet everything was freshly cooked.

Don't be fooled by the outside. Food is always good and can recommend the buffet. They cook the buffet fresh and will amend for taste etc. Have been going here for many years and Jean and John are always friendly and helpful. In Dunstable I wouldn't go anywhere else for a Chinese. They also do takeaway and can highly recommend.

Staff and service were excellent. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and at home. We were made to feel so welcome. Food was exceptional, delicious, hot and freshly prepared. The best chinese around.

Looked dated but the food was second to none. Nice choice, good portion size and good service. Would definitely visit again

The best Chinese food ever - even the takeaway. Restaurant a bit tired but doesn't distract from the food and service.Have now moved away from the area but still can't find one to match this.

I've been visiting the Mayflower for thirty years now and have never had a bad meal. Jean and the other staff go out of their way to make you welcome and look after you. Although the decor is tired and the place is in need of redocarating, this doesn't detract from your overall experience and, I believe, helps to keep the cost of the food down. We usually opt for the buffet which suits my hungry sons and it is always freshly prepared and plentiful. Chef is proud to use traditional methods to prepare his dishes and you really can tell.One negative, other than the decor - it can be very difficult to park. Other than these minor criticisms, I love the place as does my family.