The best restaurants serving Chinese food in England

Ever wondered what it’s like to pay restaurant prices for food that tastes like it came in a plastic bag? Wonder no more—China Garden has you covered. From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a décor that screams “1994 called and it wants its wallpaper back.” The atmosphere is so flat, I half expected to hear tumbleweeds roll by. As for the staff, let’s just say if charm were currency, they’d be bankrupt. It’s less “dining experience” and more “grumpy food handover.” The food? Spectacularly mediocre. Imagine your usual Friday night takeaway… now double the price, halve the flavour, and serve it at warp speed. Blink and you’ll miss your meal—and any chance of enjoying a relaxed evening. Although, with the vibe inside, maybe fast is merciful. To be clear, this isn’t a restaurant. It’s a Chinese takeaway with seating—if you’re into disappointment with a side of soy sauce. And just when you think it’s over, the bill arrives, helpfully reminding you that service charges aren’t included (don’t worry, we noticed). Decline to tip and brace yourself—you might just get escorted out with the kind of attitude that makes you wonder if you’re on a hidden camera show. In short: save your money, your tastebuds, and your dignity. There are plenty of places that actually want your business

No other Chinese is anywhere near the quality, lots of flavours without all the grease and salt 👌

For an extra extra special once in a lifetime treat. We enjoyed the food and drink very much while overlooking London.

El personal era encantador, el restaurante era agradable, pero la comida no era genial. Teníamos entrante mixto, tostadas de gambas, alitas de pollo, rollo de primavera, algas y por alguna razón Samosa india que parecía extraño en la cocina china. Pato crujiente 2o plato, no crujiente y frío sobre precio y no comestible. Nuestro plato fuerte, salsa de frijoles negros de pollo, hormigas en un árbol, arroz Singapur. El pollo era agradable y una gran porción. No estoy muy seguro de qué se trata Hormigas en un árbol básicamente parecía sopa turbia con carne picada en la parte superior, con unos pocos fideos debajo. El cargo por servicio se agrega sin ser preguntado o señalado. No comimos las hormigas en un árbol o el arroz tenía un sabor extraño. No es una gran noche y factura a más de £ 100 para dos hizo que fuera una noche memorable, pero por las razones equivocadas. Personalmente no recomendaría y definitivamente no volvería a visitar

I highly recommend The Wolf Lounge Bar and Restaurant, especially for take away food. The service is also excellent.

Comida increíble, personal muy amable. Tenemos un par de favoritos, incluyendo la boca del pollo y sus sopas de fideos son increíbles.

Really lovely Chinese! It’s a shame we had to wait 1hr 1/2

Very good Delivery Service! Polite and quick. Food really good and cheap. Happy customer:)

food was vile slimmy noodles binned it

The food was hot, tasty and the best Chinese takeaway I’ve had since moving to Chelmsford

Very disappointing – doesn’t taste authentic at all I honestly don’t think this came from a proper Chinese takeaway. The food was bland and lacked flavour. The Singapore noodles didn’t taste like Singapore noodles at all. The fried rice was below average, and the beef in it tasted awful — I can make better fried rice at home. The ribs were tough and hard to chew. Totally not satisfied. I won’t be ordering from here again.

Arrived hot with good sized portions. The beef curry was a little watery but all good apart from that.

Great food but very disappointed I collected my final Stamp for my reward and now it’s dissapeared and not complete or in progress now 😔

Loved it but it has closed down unfortunately.

Good tasting food as usual , highly recommended