
China Chef
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About China Chef
China Chef is a Chinese takeaway at 135 Short Heath Rd in Birmingham. The kitchen cooks from a menu that carried over from the previous owners. Chicken chow mein and salt and chilli dishes sit on that list, and the chicken and beef curry is served with curry sauce for anyone who wants a curry as part of their order. The cooking is Chinese throughout, and the food is made to be carried out.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry sauce, chow mein, salt and chilli dishes and prawn crackers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention curry sauce, chow mein, salt and chilli dishes and prawn crackers.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints carry real weight. Several point to a change of management and say quality has slipped, describing a watery BBQ sauce, chicken that tasted of freezer water and beef like bubble gum. Others report slimy chicken, tough ribs and a lukewarm chow mein. Delivery is the other recurring grievance, with one order arriving after a wait of more than two and a half hours and another taking an hour. One customer says the owner hung up after mentioning many complaint calls. One reviewer also found the prawn crackers cheap and nasty despite excellent food, and another found the egg fried rice bland.
Customer Review Summary
The complaints carry real weight. Several point to a change of management and say quality has slipped, describing a watery BBQ sauce, chicken that tasted of freezer water and beef like bubble gum. Others report slimy chicken, tough ribs and a lukewarm chow mein. Delivery is the other recurring grievance, with one order arriving after a wait of more than two and a half hours and another taking an hour. One customer says the owner hung up after mentioning many complaint calls. One reviewer also found the prawn crackers cheap and nasty despite excellent food, and another found the egg fried rice bland.
Featured reviews
- Lucas Aderemi
“That’s a go to food Very affordable, Fast n sumptuous”
- Pauline
“I ordered chicken chow mein, it was slimy chicken, the ribs were very tough ,and the chow mein was warm delivery was a hour long, never again will I use this place, don't waste your money, and I phoned to complain and they said it wasn't cold when they sent it out ,and the ribs a dog couldn't eat them,”
- Colin Hastings
“Food excellent. Prawn crackers, cheap and nasty. Why not serve decent prawn crackers, rather than skimp on that item.”
- Karen Skelding
“We ordered chinese food from this takeaway at 7.30pm tonight and at 20.50pm we had still not received the order and the owner had the cheek to advise he's had 30 calls along the same complaints and was sick of it and then had the nerve to put the phone down. WOW, how does any service provider get away with that. We called 4 times with no delivery time, unbelievable. The worst of it is, we usually we love this takeaway , never again. I will definitely order from somewhere else. If you can't deliver for whatever reason, then don't promise you can. ANGRY CUSTOMER”
- Ben Fox
“Ordered food at 17:40, arrived at 20:20 on uber. Awful quality of food (slimy and processed) exceptionally poor”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Late-night food
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- Dessert
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
Location
Chinese restaurants near China Chef
- Mayflower3.9950.4 mi
salt and pepper ribs, Singapore fried rice, crispy beef with chili sauce
- 0.5 mi£1–10
spare ribs, fried rice, hot and sour soup
- Ruby Chinese Takeaway4.11410.6 mi
chow mein, fast delivery, large portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 3.0114 | — | £10–20 | curry sauce, chow mein, salt and chilli dishes |
| Mayflower | 3.995 | 0.4 mi | — | salt and pepper ribs, Singapore fried rice, crispy beef with chili sauce |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway | 4.171 | 0.5 mi | £1–10 | spare ribs, fried rice, hot and sour soup |
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway | 4.1141 | 0.6 mi | — | chow mein, fast delivery, large portions |
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