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Lovely food, delivered hot and efficiently.

Seated and served straight away, food was as always well cooked and very tasty - served today by Kata the manageress who was delightful and very friendly.

Wanted a quick lunch and decided to both have the souvlaki wrap (gyros) for £10. It turned up within minutes of ordering, we hadn’t even received our drinks! Upon opening it up mine fell open to reveal its contents, or lack of them! The chicken was tiny cubes of reformed chicken ( like you get in a bad nugget) it wasn’t freshly cooked or grilled, in fact it looked like it was frozen and defrosted. There were about 8 tiny cubes less than 100g, 5 soggy chips, less than a tablespoon of tzatziki and a scattering of lettuce and onion… DISGUSTING! Both were the same! I didn’t complain because I was on a first date. We then ordered an ice cream to share, it came in a huge glass but with 2 tiny scoops at the bottom of it, less than a child’s portion! Staff were ok though

Went here for mother's day I had the lasagna I've had worse but can't think when about the only food cooked ok was a burger most unapatising.tables were to close

Whilst the venue was very busy when I arrived, I was served pretty quickly the traditional pastie wasn't bad but they had run out of metal knives, not enough table clearing. So I had to use a wooden one, almost incapable of cutting the pastry. The pasties it's self wasn't bad apart from the fact it was falling apart. Cloudy lemonade was a splash of concentrate loads of ice and a bit of fizz. Far too sweet

It was great. Food was worth waiting for 😉 As there was a delay with our food we have been given a free desert that was very good as well. Definitely we will come back! Thank you James for really great experience.

The manager tonight absolutely stepped up and smashed the hospitality my steak was cooked to perfection and the timing was spot on would recommend the orange tree to family and friends across the globe the team here always go above and beyond to make you feel welcome

Great food, great atmosphere and our server, Handy, was an absolute delight! She was polite, kind and really funny. She made our visit really enjoyable!

4.5/5 experience here. The food portions are generous, staff are friendly and accommodating, management is not afraid to roll up their sleeves and do the work too. We had a large mixed grill with the MOST TENDER LAMB I’VE EVER HAD, and the exploding rich flavours from the Lamb Sauté with a side of bulgur pilav (couscous) were delicious. This was our second visit, recreating our first date. We got the same booth, same great service. The seats could do with a little clean, but that was the only thing.

I have been using Taste of China since 2010, and the meals are always amazing, with good service and affordability. Thank you for always welcoming us in like family. If I could, I would be in every week. My uncle, who is hard to please, always raves about your meals. My mum always loved your prawn toast, and your crispy duck is always perfect and full to the brim, with the rice and noodles always well packed, giving us more for our money. Counting down the days to eating one of your meals again, cash permitting, due to family upheaval. Will pop a photo on if I have one here if not will pop another next time.

Blown away. Wife and I have visited Wags all over the country, but this one showed us what we should have been eating. There was not a single dish that didn't come across as a level up from any we have had before. Chili Squid, Ebi Katsu, Choi Han, Duck Donburi, Gyoza. Every part was exceptional. The kitchen team were absolutely on pointe. Staff were all welcoming and attentive, and enthusiastic about their job. Will be going again next week to make sure it wasn't a freak occurrence.

Had to go to Wickes and see catering van in car park. Nice clean van, food very tasty. Burgers and sandwiches. Lovely friendly couple running it. Exelent.

Drink order was fine, service was rude and passive aggressive. Slamming drink down, no please or thank yous. The usual morning girl is lovely and friendly and smiles. Two women today not at all. It’s not hard to deliver service with manners and a smile.

This restaurant has so much potential....but the music is far to loud and up tempo. Music should be low and calming so you can talk and enjoy the food..service was okay but could be improved. Food was tasty. Expensive 86.00 for 3 people

Not impressed with the staff, we watched a member of staff fussing a large dog, rubbing all around its head, then she went to the counter and pick up a tray, to bring to our table, she did not wash her hands How disgusting Why do they allow dogs in Costa ??? Where food and drinks are being served. We did complain to the manager, and she said she also saw what happened ! But did nothing about it ! Dogs should not be allowed in places where food is being served 😡