Ruby Chinese Takeaway
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About Ruby Chinese Takeaway
Ruby Chinese Takeaway is a Cantonese-style Chinese takeaway in Birmingham, found at 2A York Rd. Chow mein is a regular order here, and the menu also covers spring rolls and a curry selection. Chips are ordered alongside the Chinese dishes as a side. Orders are taken by phone, so a call to the shop is how an order gets placed. The business has been trading for years, with customers ordering from it since the 1990s.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, fast delivery, large portions and curry selection.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, fast delivery, large portions and curry selection.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, with chow mein singled out as better than other takeaways they have tried, and spring rolls and the curry selection close behind. Others describe fresh chicken and beef, lush chips, massive portions and quick delivery, and one customer ordering since the 90s says the food has stayed exactly the same, fresh and hot. One reviewer found the noodles needed more spice, and another called a birthday Charmaine the second worst they had had, with only the chips standing out. Service draws the sharpest complaints. One customer describes cold food arriving late and a manager saying he never wanted to hear from them again. Another says the phone is answered as if the person had just woken up, with the order repeated about ten times and still wrong. A regular of 25 years was told on ringing that he was on a blacklist for a missed pickup he could not recall.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the food, with chow mein singled out as better than other takeaways they have tried, and spring rolls and the curry selection close behind. Others describe fresh chicken and beef, lush chips, massive portions and quick delivery, and one customer ordering since the 90s says the food has stayed exactly the same, fresh and hot. One reviewer found the noodles needed more spice, and another called a birthday Charmaine the second worst they had had, with only the chips standing out. Service draws the sharpest complaints. One customer describes cold food arriving late and a manager saying he never wanted to hear from them again. Another says the phone is answered as if the person had just woken up, with the order repeated about ten times and still wrong. A regular of 25 years was told on ringing that he was on a blacklist for a missed pickup he could not recall.
Featured reviews
- Izabela Zięba
“The food is simply delicious, massive portions and very quickly delivered. We ordered at 5 on Saturday and had our food delivered at 5:15”
- magdalena ziembla
“The best Chinese I had in a long time our old place got very bad so I risked it with Ruby and I must say it was worth it. Food is amazing chicken and beef where fresh, noodle need more spice but it’s still 4.5/5 the rest is strong 5*/5. And the price it’s amazing we all eaten and we still got so much food. Now the Chinese night will be every week. Recommend”
- Aretha Pritchard
“Tasty food, good service and friendly staff. Definitely recommend it for a night in.”
- kb Brooks
“Been going here for year best one in Erdington but since they have put that little girl on the till and the phone it’s just put me off she answeres the phone like she has just woken up have to repeat my order about ten times and she still gets it wrong I understand if it’s for abit of work experience but please can you get someone more professional please”
- Gavin Guitar
“A great takeaway. Well, for what I like anyway. I've tried several other places when ordering chow mein, but this place beats them all when it comes to this dish. Spring rolls are nice, as is the curry selection. A Very good takeaway.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Chinese restaurants near Ruby Chinese Takeaway
- Mayflower3.9950.4 mi
salt and pepper ribs, Singapore fried rice, crispy beef with chili sauce
- China Chef3.01140.6 mi£10–20
curry sauce, chow mein, salt and chilli dishes
- 0.7 mi£1–10
spare ribs, fried rice, hot and sour soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Chinese Takeaway | 4.1141 | — | — | chow mein, fast delivery, large portions |
| Mayflower | 3.995 | 0.4 mi | — | salt and pepper ribs, Singapore fried rice, crispy beef with chili sauce |
| China Chef | 3.0114 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | curry sauce, chow mein, salt and chilli dishes |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway | 4.171 | 0.7 mi | £1–10 | spare ribs, fried rice, hot and sour soup |
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