Loon Wah
Quick info
About Loon Wah
On Wood St in Barnet, Loon Wah is a Chinese takeaway operating in the evenings and taking orders on a walk-in basis. The menu runs to 167 dishes, opening with items like the Loon Wah Mixed Hors D'oeuvres alongside a range of soups including Chicken Sweet Corn, Hot & Sour, Won Ton, and Chicken Noodle. It stays open every day of the week except Tuesdays, when it closes. There is no seating arrangement noted, and orders are handled directly at the counter rather than by reservation.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Menu & Prices
167 dishes · mains £2–16- Loon Wah Mixed Hors Doeuvres£16.00
- Chicken Sweet Corn Soup£4.70
- Hot & Sour Soup£4.70
- Won Ton Soup£4.70
- Chicken Noodle Soup£4.70
- Chicken Mushroom Soup£4.70
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy chilli beef, overcooked noodles, chicken balls and singapore noodles.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy chilli beef, overcooked noodles, chicken balls and singapore noodles.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers are split, with several praising Singapore noodles, homemade dumplings, chicken balls, and egg fried rice as generous enough that leftovers remained, and others calling portions and value good with free local delivery. Close behind, quality complaints recur: multiple diners describe overcooked or dry dishes, including chicken choi mein with hardly any sauce, crispy chilli beef that was frozen and stuck together, and chicken balls and spring rolls so mushy one reviewer had to air fry them to fix the texture. Several longtime customers, one ordering for over 15 years and another for 18, say standards have slipped since a change in ownership, though one still calls the food "decent." A few note inconsistency depending on "the chef of the day," with starters usually enjoyable even on off nights. One reviewer flags overcooked noodles as the recurring weak point across two otherwise similar orders, while another reports food arriving hot and on time on a Saturday evening, unlike past experiences.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers are split, with several praising Singapore noodles, homemade dumplings, chicken balls, and egg fried rice as generous enough that leftovers remained, and others calling portions and value good with free local delivery. Close behind, quality complaints recur: multiple diners describe overcooked or dry dishes, including chicken choi mein with hardly any sauce, crispy chilli beef that was frozen and stuck together, and chicken balls and spring rolls so mushy one reviewer had to air fry them to fix the texture. Several longtime customers, one ordering for over 15 years and another for 18, say standards have slipped since a change in ownership, though one still calls the food "decent." A few note inconsistency depending on "the chef of the day," with starters usually enjoyable even on off nights. One reviewer flags overcooked noodles as the recurring weak point across two otherwise similar orders, while another reports food arriving hot and on time on a Saturday evening, unlike past experiences.
Featured reviews
- KAREN C
“I have been ordering from loon Wah for over 18 years. Omg… it ain’t the same anymore. I ordered from them when they 1st changed ownership, it was awful food, but gave them benefit of the doubt and ordered again last week and it was …”
- Danny Ray
“It's good. Had its ups and downs but ordered take away again tonight and was very nice. I guess it depends on the chef of the day. Usually get mostly starters and were very enjoyable.”
- Nick de Naeyer
“Proper British Chinese takeaway. Good food. Decent portions. Good value. Free delivery over £15 locally and not by the awful justeat mopeds.”
- Fast Rev
“What an absolute disgrace, I have lived in Barnet all my life and this is by a mile the worst outcome I could ever write for you. (SEE PICTURE) The chicken Choi Mein was absolutely vile. The chicken was in chunks and shredded and there was not much of it. There were too many noodles and hardly any onions and poor quality chicken. The sauce was non existent hence very dry. The other dishes ordered were burnt. Sweet and sour dishes tasted like the chicken was rubbery. I despise being ripped off and was embarrassed to see my guests leave the food.”
- Jason Greaney
“Ordered 5 meals yesterday most of the items were overcooked had no seasoning the crackers were sweet the chips were burnt and dry like they were yesterday's. I can honestly say that I haven't had a Chinese like this I didn't even finish my main meal what a shame. The only part of the mill that was okay was the board rice. Stay away waste of money.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for dinner
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Loon Wah
- Wokco4.21144.8 mi
salt and pepper chicken, sweet and sour pork, sesame prawn toast
- Peking Chef4.21635.1 mi away
shrinking portion sizes, no free prawn crackers, rude phone manner
- Little Sichuan4.47777.6 mi away£20–30
dry wok sichuan dish, sweet and sour chicken, dry chillie chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loon Wah | 4.4184 | — | £10–20 | crispy chilli beef, overcooked noodles, chicken balls |
| Wokco | 4.2114 | 4.8 mi | — | salt and pepper chicken, sweet and sour pork, sesame prawn toast |
| Peking Chef | 4.2163 | 5.1 mi away | — | shrinking portion sizes, no free prawn crackers, rude phone manner |
| Little Sichuan | 4.4777 | 7.6 mi away | £20–30 | dry wok sichuan dish, sweet and sour chicken, dry chillie chicken |
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