Double Eight
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Quick info
About Double Eight
On Parton Rd in Aylesbury, Double Eight is a Chinese takeaway run on a walk-in basis with no reservations taken. The menu covers a starter mix of spring rolls, wontons, and ribs alongside satay chicken skewers and chicken chow mein. Payment is cash only and must be made before an order is prepared or collected, so customers should have cash ready ahead of the counter. Wait times can run longer than the initial quote, particularly at busy periods, and ordering ahead is worth doing on weekends when demand is higher. There is no card payment option on site, though a cash machine sits nearby for anyone arriving without cash.
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Menu & Prices
183 dishes · mains £3–11- Hot & Sour Soup£3.60
- Crab Meat & Sweetcorn Soup£3.60
- Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup£3.60
- Chicken Noodle Soup£3.60
- Chicken Mushroom Soup£3.60
- Hot Appetisers Combination£9.00
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cash only payment, long wait times, big portions and cheap prices.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cash only payment, long wait times, big portions and cheap prices.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers call the food the best Chinese takeaway in the area, describing big portions, full flavour, hot and fresh dishes and cheerful, friendly service. Several are long-term regulars, one since childhood, and another switched from a rival after a single order. Close behind is value, with reviewers calling it cheap for what arrives and cooked to order. The caveats recur. Cash only draws complaints, and waits run longer than quoted, with one reviewer advising to add extra time to whatever is promised and another told payment had to come before the order was started. Quality is not uniform. One diner found the starter mix poor, with soggy spring rolls, discoloured wontons and chewy ribs, and another called the satay chicken skewers rubbery while finding the chicken chow mein okay. One reviewer suggests ordering ahead at the weekend. After a packed New Year's Eve left one dish wrong and a few others cold, the owners apologised by phone and offered the same value free on the next order.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers call the food the best Chinese takeaway in the area, describing big portions, full flavour, hot and fresh dishes and cheerful, friendly service. Several are long-term regulars, one since childhood, and another switched from a rival after a single order. Close behind is value, with reviewers calling it cheap for what arrives and cooked to order. The caveats recur. Cash only draws complaints, and waits run longer than quoted, with one reviewer advising to add extra time to whatever is promised and another told payment had to come before the order was started. Quality is not uniform. One diner found the starter mix poor, with soggy spring rolls, discoloured wontons and chewy ribs, and another called the satay chicken skewers rubbery while finding the chicken chow mein okay. One reviewer suggests ordering ahead at the weekend. After a packed New Year's Eve left one dish wrong and a few others cold, the owners apologised by phone and offered the same value free on the next order.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“I’ve been a customer here for over 4 years, and it’s hands down the best Chinese takeaway in the area! I honestly wouldn’t go anywhere else. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”
- Google user
“Cash only is abit concerning this day and age food is acceptable nothing amazing cheap for what you get! however the wait times here is insane add 20/30 mins onto whatever your told”
- Google user
“As it's a cash only establishment and a 25 minute wait I told them I be back with cash 45 minutes gone I asked how much longer to be told I need paying first before ordering Now I got to wait another god knows how long I could of got something closer to home at this rate as I'm in the area for work Now on to the food The satay chicken skewers were a bit like rubber The chicken chow mein was actually ok”
- Google user
“I just want to write a honest review about my experience on New Year’s Eve. Having tried so many Chinese takeaways in Aylesbury I have found the best to be the one on Fairford leys. But they couldn’t do any orders on New Year’s Eve, so I wanted to try something new. This had the best reviews so I thought I’d give it a go! Wow it was seriously busy! Such a long wait for food, but that was explained to me when ordering so it was my choice and not their fault. I mean seriously packed. We tried a HUGE range of food from the menu! I have to say, not one thing wasn’t perfect! Which is even more impressive based on how busy it was! By far the best Chinese I’ve had! Hot, fresh and so tasty! And not too expensive either. Trust me this place is a real gem! No wonder it was SO BUSY!”
- Google user
“NO OTHER CHINESE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT COMES CLOSE! I've been going to double eight since I was a kid (in my mid 30s now) and honestly, not only is it the best Chinese I've ever had, it's also run by some of the kindest and hard working people you'd hope to meet. The food is consistently top tier, they are my go to for cheat meal takeout cravings and the customer service and value for money is exceptional. I should've written a review long before now, but just to exemplify how good they are, they were super busy NYE and for the first time (due to the crazy demand) there was one incorrect dish and a few of the others were cold. I rang and without a hesitation they offered sincere apologies and provides the same value as the order for free, for the next order. Been a lifelong customer and will continue to be as long as I'm around this area. Thank you guys as always 🙌”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance, parking lot
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Show more amenities
- Accessibility· 1
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Location
Chinese restaurants near Double Eight
- King Do Aylesbury4.31221.1 mi£1–10
hot and sour soup, duck in black bean, chicken balls
- Jade House3.5951.2 mi£20–30
special chow mein, beef in black bean sauce, sweet and sour prawns with cashews
- Peking Inn3.82201.3 mi£10–20
sweet and sour pork, hot and sour soup, vegetable spring rolls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double Eight | 4.5342 | — | — | cash only payment, long wait times, big portions |
| King Do Aylesbury | 4.3122 | 1.1 mi | £1–10 | hot and sour soup, duck in black bean, chicken balls |
| Jade House | 3.595 | 1.2 mi | £20–30 | special chow mein, beef in black bean sauce, sweet and sour prawns with cashews |
| Peking Inn | 3.8220 | 1.3 mi | £10–20 | sweet and sour pork, hot and sour soup, vegetable spring rolls |
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