Wings in Southend-on-Sea

We visited early evening on a Tuesday night. It’s a nice family run and owned business. The service was friendly and excellent. We ordered some honey roast pork on boiled rice, ho fun noodles with beef in black bean sauce and some crispy salt and chilli squid. All the dishes were superb. What a find. Highly recommend and we will be back in a heart beat. Well done Wings.

We had quite a nice evening meal. However the menus are confusing, especially soup with noodles and bits in which is a main dish. Very nice, good value

Family run Restuarant with fabulous authentic chinese food. Had a lovely meal tonight which included steamed sea bass, stuffed tofu and salt/chilli prawns. Reasonably priced.

Was passing through Southend and decided to have an evening meal at Wings. It is an old style Chinese restaurant of the type I prefer, no tatty flash. Surprised to find that the food was surprisingly good. Hong Kong style. Very friendly waiter. I recommend this one.

An intimate, family-run restaurant cooking the kind of food that would easily cost you a third or even double more in Londons' Chinatown. Their Peking roast duck and Char siu pork, freshly made on the day, is frankly top tier. Succulent as it gets. And their salt and chilli King Prawns are plump, juicy, tender as you like and crisp as anything - not the bullets we've come to expect in many other establishments. Not oily at all! I came on a semi-busy Sunday afternoon and cannot fault the atmosphere, service from a lovely young lady who had impeccable manners, and the food itself. I've eaten here twice now and am astonished. It's a small yet cosy dining room (good family atmosphere) and an even smaller kitchen with minimal yet obviously skillful kitchen staff, who are clearly putting pure love into doing UK Chinese the right way. When I asked if I could take a few photos of the kitchen they did not hesitate to oblige me. Far cleaner and tidier (spotless in fact) than all those franchise eateries and soulless pubs and bars in the area. A final note from a very satisfied customer: It all comes down to seasoning and My Goodness were those salt and chilli King Prawns well seasoned. Flavour explosion all round. 10/10. Best in Essex

Wow. That's all I can say. I came in hungry, I left full. Exceeded my expectations. I ordered the special fried rice and it was scrumptious.

I came hungry and I left full. Exceeded my expectations, a definite visit to add to your list. I had the special fried rice and it was scrumptious.

Absolutely phenomenal meal. Four happy customers. Plates were all licked clean 😍💗

The food was so good, I even wanted more. I got the Singapore noodles and it was exquisite!

"The fried rice with chicken is terrible. It's overcooked and smells bad. I had bad breath. The rice is mushy. Disgusting."

I mostly visit lunchtime from the lunchtime menu, at least once or twice a month. Really lovely hot food, clean and tidy and popular restaurant with lovely helpful staff. Soup yummy and hot. I usually eat sweet and sour pork or shrimp chop suey. All hot as usual. Lovely hot cup of tea to finish. Staff lovely too. Well done as usual!! Was with hubby today, but sometimes girl friends (well old girls as we 70). Cannot understand any bad comments, must have a problem of their own! I have seen some really lovely food being served up too off the main menu. Must give it a go one day.

We’ve gotten Chinese from wings a few times in the past and never had any issues. Food has always been good, but however today our food was delivered and one of the items was wrong. I phoned up straight away and spoke to the owner who said the item would be sent straight out. 50 minutes later the item was delivered but we had already finished our dinner. The prawn balls were also saturated in oil and it was dripping out the bag when arrived so unfortunately went in the bin. Disappointing but mistakes do happen.

Southend is a strange and frustrating resort. It's big but there is very little here apart from national retail and restaurant chains, fine if you're happy to eat in McDonalds, or if feeling adventurous, Pizza Express. Two other Chinese restaurants I researched online before my holiday turned out to be no longer in business. So I was especially grateful this one is still going. Excellent Chicken Chow Mein, and bottle Tsingtao lager £15.50. A nice little detail is the Soy sauce bottles are on the tables: in most places you have to ask.

Visited for a mid week lunch after not eating here for a long time. We were not disappointed. Went for the lunch set menu which is still good value at £10.50 per person. Tasty main dishes. Also had a soft shell crab which was so good. Definitely recommend

Very friendly, helpful with choosing menue too. Very nice. Place is not in nice area but has not put me off going back

love love love there food...the young girl delivery driver is very sweet.x

York Road is not the most desirable locations, it has to be said, so I can imagine that putting some people off. However, I would urge them to visit Wings if they like good Chinese food! We found ourselves a rare Friday with our son but not the dog. My husband has, for years, looked longingly at the ducks hanging in the window, and having tried to visit the mexican in Southchurch Avenue, who were fully booked, I said 'Lets try Wings!' We were not disappointed. First thing to note is they are cash only. Now there is a cash point just over the road at Marks and Spencers, but the area is risky. My husband and son supervised my cashpoint trip! We had a platter with ribs, spring rolls, satay chicken , sesame prawn toast and seaweed. We had crispy duck pancakes, 3 meat roast, a King Prawn Chow Mein and some mixed vegetables. It was more than enough for us (and my boys are hungry boys) we also had a couple of Coca Colas and Beers between us too. It was a great meal- this place really is a hidden gem! Will return when I have a baby sitter for the hound again!

We've love coming here. They are always friendly and welcoming. I'm always fussy with my hot and sour soup...only having chicken,pork,tofu and chilli and it'd amazing everytime. All there food is gorgeous 😍 😋

The starters and mains we’re delicious but the dessert was very average, I’d pass on that. Very expensive (even for a Chinese), it cost £26 for some fried pork and rice! Overall a shared starter, main,dessert and 2 bottles of beer for me cost £48.50. The service was average as well, didn’t get asked how the food was and had to catch his eye just to get a dessert menu. He didn’t bring back our change either. It’s very tasty but I can get slightly lesser quality food at a Chinese for a lot cheaper. I won’t be going back any time soon unfortunately.

Food was fresh and delicious! Nice to have a proper meal when staying away from home.

Great understated restaurant, food fresh and delicious, service exceptional. Friends were impressed and we will all be returning.

A very basic restaurant and comparing it to my home town twice the price, however I have not compared it to similar restaurants so assume normal for the area. All said we both had the chicken with spring onion and ginger, one with a portion of special fried rice the other with chicken fried rice. One pint of cola and a small beer, approx £55. After that I can say the food and service was excellent, extreemly tasty and clearly fresh ingredients. Not in the most attractive area but would certainly recommend. Also opposite a large car park so ideal for an evening meal if your driving.

Always reliable. Reasonable. Delicious. I go a lot because authentic and friendly.

Old school authentic Chinese, circa 1970's ..... full of Chinese Families when we collected our food and in my opinion always a good sign, food was freshly cooked and excellent, do not let the decor put you off, very friendly too.

We love Wings, went for Mum's 97th birthday, staff are so nice, all sang happy birthday.

It may not look great but the food is amazing 🤤

Went here basically because they served lunch. Didn't know what to expect. We went for the £10.50 set lunch. Started with chicken sweetcorn soup. Really tasty and just the right size portion. Also piping hot which I think food should be. There is then a large selection of dishes with rice. I had beef and black bean sauce and my friend had chicken and mushroom. Came on a decent size plate with good portions of the meat. Again, very tasty and piping hot. Finished with a tea and a coffee. Staff were lovely, food was delicious, no 10% automatic added tip which we put on through choice, and all for £10.50. Absolutely will be going again. Only downfall cash only, luckily we had cash on us although it does say so in the window and inside, it is not sprung on you when you go to pay.

Great stir fries and quirky Chinese dishes. Love their pork stir fry and brocoli and asparagus greens. Always consistently good. Sesame toast is Nirvana. Service quirky but kind. My go to place. They deliver too.

Possibly the worst Chinese I’ve eaten. First the incorrect order was delivered. Curry sauce is like tasteless water. NONE of the food had any flavour and the prawn crackers are stale. I’m also shocked that i was given French fries rather than chips. Never again, do not waste your money or time.

Ate here for the first time last night. Some of the best Chinese food I’ve ever had and the service was excellent. Wonderful!

Ate here for the first time last night. Some of the best Chinese food I’ve ever had. Wonderful!

Food was amazing, authentic Chinese food. Food was hot and although decor is basic the food is amazing. Couldn’t fault it, will definitely be a regular for the lunchtime menu. Have had takeout many, many times and as always 100%.

Haven't been here for around 5 years i always remember there food being really good and good value for money with their lunch time offer. You would easily walk past this place without noticing given its location, a true hidden gem! Place was packed out which i had to wait around 20 minutes to be seated which i did not mind having looked at food being served it was well worth wait. When me and my mate were seated we ordered various dishes and they were all fantastic! By far one of the best Chinese retreatants in Southend! You know this place is good when local Chinese people are also eating here. A must try if you love Chinese food.

Just proper decent Chinese, both a "western menu" and orthentic menu, hence always Chinese people eating in there also.

Always excellent. Small but very good thoroughly recommend. Also good value set lunch menu but all food top shop.

Fantastic! Best Chinese My wife and I had in a while. The food was fresh and hot. I loved how crispy the spicy shredded beef was. Will love to go there again and try more of there menu.

The staff couldn't be more attentive friendly polite.

Friendly and good quality. One of my favorite places to come in the Southend area.

First time order really good food I had chicken curry and special fried rice my son had beef curry and special fried rice chichen balls and bbq Spain ribs my only thing I wish was better is the sweet n sour sauce could of been a bit thicker but yum yumwill be going back

I mostly visit lunchtime from the lunchtime menu, at least once or twice a month. Really lovely hot food, clean and tidy and popular restaurant with lovely helpful staff. Soup yummy. I usually eat sweet and sour pork. Went for a change today shrimp chop suey. Wow was that good moist and tasty too. I need to keep experimenting. Lovely cup of tea to finish. Well done as usual!!

Great duck, fast friendly service. It's great to see a friendly face from the past returning to help out! The whole experience could be so much better if the owners invested a little more into the restaurant. Toilets are dismal.

A shared dining table at the back. Watching sizzling ducks fly by on porcelain plates accompanied by rice and noodles. A set menu for £9,50 which satisfied your Chinesey palate. Clean. Kind. 😌 🤗 I spend far too much time here but it's addictive. Use the hot chilli sauce. 🌶 Cash only.

Most authentic Chinese food in town. Love it.

We used wings at lot in the past but there prices have gone through the roof, I think there making the most of being the only chinese opening early. I was astonish last night how expensive it's become, we're giving it a miss from now on. Other chinese are much cheaper.

I had soup to share. Was delicious. Very kind staff.. I would recommend

Authentic Hong Kong Styled dishes. I ordered a plate of chicken fried rice. Its without adding any soy source that we used to like it that way in Hong Kong and its not easy to find one in takeaway shop. Their beef also tasted good. Staffs are friendly. Would come back to try more. They have salty fish and chicken pieces fried rice 咸魚雞粒炒飯!!! A famous dish in Hong Kong that I wanted to try too.

It's probably been at least 10 years or so since last eating here. Anyways, came in for lunch with family today; ordered myself Honey Roast Pork with Boiled Rice. Food still tastes as great as I remember, and the waiter was very friendly and welcoming too. However it's 4 stars from me as my two sisters had duck, which they struggled with a bit, as it had quite a lot of bone in it (so be prepared if you order any duck dish); and also the decor could do with a bit of modernisation. Overall, it's good and honest food here, and still one to recommend.

Great quality food. Note: - 5 years on (2023) and still maintaining the high standards at reasonable prices.

Love the food and the staff are very friendly

Best Chinese outlet in Southend on sea. Lovely and customizable.

Best Chinese in Southend. It's were the Chinese community go to eat. Enough said 👍

Avoid the separate "tourist" menu. We were overcharged compared to the menu outside and the same menu given to others in the restaurant. Chow mein was stale, duck dish just had duck skin. Egg fried rice was pretty much missing the egg. Starters were ok but again when you factor we were charged £17 but other menu said it should be £13. Cash only. Just avoid.

First time eating here and food was good! Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Only reason I can’t give 5 star is it’s expensive and they don’t take card in 2023? Which is annoying to say the least. They also need to improve the old fashioned 80s music too! Would be much better to hear Chinese music or even more modern pop but songs were awful. I’ll come back for the food not the ‘vibe’

Expensive but the food was good, lovely people and service,

Nice staff, very welcoming and above all delicious food.

My husband and I came for dinner, order fillet steak, portion of roast duck and tung choi with plain boiled rice (2 lots). The total bill came to £58 without service, the rice alone cost £14.70. The main dishes was perfectly cooked. The first lot of rice we got all the scrapings of the bottom of the rice cooker. The texture of rice was strange, it was dry and crumbly with the bottom scrappings congee like. Having grown up in a Chinese take away environment and eaten my fair share of boiled rice as a 40 something year old I've never eaten rice like this before. Had I known rice was going to be charged for 3 portions at the price of £14.70 I'd have had it returned for a new lot. It's our own fault for being so hungry and eating it straight away but the wait was a little longer than we'd anticipated as we had to wait for service and then it took a while for the food to arrive. £58 without service rival's London Westend prices at £62 including service.

We normally use another takeaway but they happened to be closed so upon reading positive ratings we thought we would give here a go and were quite impressed. Fast delivery, and tasty food. Easy to use online ordering. Food was hot. Will certainly use again and would recommend

It’s not about the price, it’s how you treat your returning customers. Ordered one portion of crispy pork today for takeaway, and was shocked how tiny the portion was compared to the previous orders and i was served by the “boss”. Their food is over priced and I don’t think i will go back again.

The duck and pork soup ,,,,out of this world the staff do not rush you ,they have a large selection of food ,the food is first class

Great traditional Chinese restaurant

Good food but very expensive compared to others in the area. I used to eat at Wings regularly, but it seems to be under new ownership. They were heating alot of dishes in a microwave, it was pinging every 5 minutes. Very bad for fast cooked expensive Chinese. It's a shame but I will never go back again. £38.00 for lunch for one person. Shocking!

Amazing service. Top quality food. Delivery- on time and with a friendly face. Thank you

Just got home delivery of Chinese food quite possibly the worst tasteless Chinese food I have ever eaten put it in in a bin bag for the rubbish absolutely terrible

Probably the best food in town! Still the best in Southend if not Essex.

4 of us enjoyed a lovely leisurely lunchtime set meal. Couldn't fault it. Wasn't rushed. I always enjoy a meal there and my friends who hadn't been therefore had to agree. Very good value meal. Always hot. Their Chinese chicken and sweetcorn soup is the best too

The worst Chinese food ever. Awful taste.

Excellent quality and generous portions. There was one person from Hong Kong and one from Beijing in my party, and they were impressed too - better than [London] Chinatown, one commented. Cash only, though.

Lovely friendly Chinese restaurant and takeaway. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and do the best to provide good service

Lovely little find down York road ! Lunch time menu is between 12 &3 so much to choose from that's for sure ..comes with chicken and sweetcorn soup and I opted for satay chicken and rice ...food was fast fresh and full of flavour and fantastic value at £8:50

Food was delicious, staff were lovely. Never eaten there before but will definitely be back.

Prices gone up and the portion of food was on a small side

I had the same order (via just eat) as previously when it was delicious. This time it had got cold on the way and so not as enjoyable. I really wish I had not got takeaway tonight!!

I personally think this the best Chinese in Southend with an amazing special menu with all the traditional dishes! Also the best salt and chilli squid!

Excellent food and service the mixed roast meat and rice with chilli oil on the the side is a must have all the food here is so fresh and tasty Highly recommend

Really nice food and nice friendly staff. Will definitely come back.

We have used this chinese for many years and the food has Allways been excellent, we went there today, my Wife and me and ordered our usual dishes, and to be honest, even though we haven't been there since the pandemic, it was disappointing on several fronts, firstly, one of our main dishes didn't turn up untill the end of the meal, the service was sloppy and when I got the bill I was totally shocked, £70 for Char Sui Pork, Crispy belly pork, 1 boiled rice, salt and chilli ribs, and, water for it, £11 for a portion of stir fried Broccoli, Sorry Guys, But Never Again.

Extremely good food honey roast pork and roast duck although well overpriced and cash only which in this day and age is not acceptable.

Not a typical British Chinese. The food is absolutely delicious, really recommend the duck. The staff are always very friendly and accommodating, would recommend.

Best roast duck and belly pork ever!! And lovely, friendly staff.

We visit Southend often. The Wings was one of my favourite Chinese restaurants years ago. Now still they cook nice food but levels behind the previous owner. The duck was more fat and bones.

Save your money order else where.i must first state I am a trained chef of over 30 yrs , trained in European food styles. We ordered 2 soups and 2 mains. The noodle soups were both awful.bland Stock was used, no seasoning Was used the soup was served in 2 tubs my noodles were bland and the pork and duck vert tough.2 very small pieces of pac choi.the second tub contained,as all I can describe very bland hot water with some flavour, of what I don't know.my special chop suey was awful. Meat bland and tough 1 and abit prawns. beef was rubbery and inedible my partners prawn dumplings in her soup were bland awful and sickly.kung po prawns were in a sauce so sweet and not nice to eat so were binned. Even prawn crackers were below average.all this came to £39.50 for 4 bad dishes. Wings is supposed to be high end chinese, far from it .I have eaten and cooked Asian food all over the world in my time.next to one venue overseas this has got to have been the 2nd worse. Others say its gone down hill.to be honest I don't see how it was ever on top of the hill. So Quality 0 out of 10 Ingredients 0 out of 10 Flavour 0 out of ten Value -20 out of ten Sadly it has fallen in all departments. Eat else where better for cheaper.....

Been going here ever since I can remember and they never disappoint! Went for lunch for my sister's birthday and it was delicious and piping hot as usual. Not to mention amazing value as we ordered from their lunch menu. Staff are always friendly and accommodating. 10/10 would recommend 👌

Always enjoy wings ,food very good staff very friendly

My favourite Chinese restaurant! ❤

Very disappointed and they have lost the plot. Value for money and good cooking is what we ask for. Plenty of choice in town so unless things prove I won't be returning to a previously favourite venue .

A gem in the rough for good Chinese food in Southend 😋

Good food but getting a little expensive as there is a lack of similar Soho style Chinese restaurants nearby. Beware it is Cash only.

Love this place! Mussel in back bean and chilli sauce and crab in ginger and spring onion.... can't beat it!

What a nice little find, you know it's going to be good when the place has roasted duck, roasted pork & crispy pork hanging from the window (sorry vegetarians but that's the only way i can describe it). we didn't know what to eat and not familiar with southend restaurants, we could have easily gone to a kebab, fish and chip shop, or grabbed a burger from one of the stalls, but i jumped on google and this place popped up. didn't read the reviews just saw that someone posted photos and if there's food which looks proper then we will be there. was given the menu and looking through it was a nice surprise, they had dishes which you dont tend to see which is always nice, we ordered the braised beef with rice and won ton noodle soup and grilled dumplings, food arrived and was good, cant fault it as all, the owners were pleasant and the food came out quick. if you manage to come across this place, hopefully you enjoy it as much as we did. highly recommend if you fancy chinese in southend.

Food very tasty,but soft drinks were flat. A bit pricey but mainly due to the sides,rice,chowmein etc priced as mains,a large portion but not needed when ordered as a side.ok if you're all happy to share the same dish.will know next time.

We have been going to Wings for years and years,and the food was good. However since lockdown, the portions are smaller,and ingredients used not as good. Anyway been over a dozen times since June and thats it now, Oh and the complimentary Chinese tea they now charge for, but didn't warn when offered tea and just added to bill, David thought this was funny adding another £2.to bill - loads of other people who have said the same.

Delicious meal - crispy roasted duck, lemon chicken and chow mein especially. Great friendly service, too.

Food is ok ,Not value for money 😬

Food tasted wonderful! Especially banana fritters! Excellent value for money. So popular that the waiting staff were a bit overwhelmed to begin with but got into their stride later.

Quality Chinese food.... Always consistancly good 🙏🍲

We went in expecting the wonderful lunch meal, however that isn't available as yet, so we chose from the main menu and although was obviously more expensive didn't disappoint us at all The food was hot and tasty. I do hope the lunchtime menu returns, but if not we will still visit from time to time. Was quiet when we arrived, but soon filled up. Many Chinese people too, which is always a very good sign I feel. I cannot understand the bad reviews on here at all, doesn't make sense. If you go for a meal at 9pm or after, can you really expect to be able to have a big choice of dishes, staff need to clear up and go home.

Best Chinese we've had for years, and we know our food. Fresh authentic and completely delicious- thank you for reminding us what a Chinese meal should taste like 😊

Bought the pork and it's one of the best!

Fresh excellent food - better than most similar places, and we enjoyed every dish. Not entirely inexpensive, and the restaurant was nothing fancy, but great service and food. Very nice evening.

Well have been going to Wings for years,and the food is good. However since lockdown, they have stopped the lunch menu,and now do just A la Carte.Thats fine,but the portions are small,and they have put the prices up.In these times,not good. Anyway been three times and thats it now,not value for money at all. Was also speaking to other people who have said the same.😗😗😗