
MAGIC WOK Chinese Takeaway
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About MAGIC WOK Chinese Takeaway
MAGIC WOK Chinese Takeaway is a Chinese takeaway at 49 Preston St in Brighton, and dogs are welcome, so customers collecting an order can bring theirs along. The menu includes crispy butterfly king prawns, crunchy chicken and beef, and special fried rice alongside egg fried rice. Mixed starters are on offer, and prawn crackers can be added to an order as an extra. The kitchen also cooks wok-fried noodles and vegetable dishes. Orders can be placed directly through the business's own website rather than through a third-party app.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Menu & Prices
193 dishes · mains £3–21- Mixed Starters For 2£11.00
- Vegetarian Starters For 2£10.10
- Butterfly King Prawn 6£6.00
- Crispy King Prawn Rolls 8£6.50
- Crispy Wonton 8£5.20
- Crispy Vegetables Wonton 8£5.20
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention special fried rice, crispy butterfly king prawns, crunchy chicken and beef and mixed starters.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention special fried rice, crispy butterfly king prawns, crunchy chicken and beef and mixed starters.
Customer Review Summary
Fried rice draws the most praise, with the special fried rice described as fresh, not greasy and not clumpy, and another reviewer calling the egg fried rice the best they have had. Close behind are the crispy butterfly king prawns, the ribs, the crunchy chicken and beef, and the mixed starters, and a few reviewers call the food hot and good value. Repeat customers say they are never disappointed. The complaints are fewer but serious. One reviewer reports that most of a hen party got food poisoning after a large order. Another describes black hairs in a lemon chicken that arrived with no sauce, and a rude response from a manager when they called. A third reports a sharp piece of plastic in a chicken curry. A more mixed review found the duck dry with too many bones, and a mushy, expired cucumber at the bottom of the salad. Even so, regulars mention that extras such as prawn crackers often get tossed into their orders.
Customer Review Summary
Fried rice draws the most praise, with the special fried rice described as fresh, not greasy and not clumpy, and another reviewer calling the egg fried rice the best they have had. Close behind are the crispy butterfly king prawns, the ribs, the crunchy chicken and beef, and the mixed starters, and a few reviewers call the food hot and good value. Repeat customers say they are never disappointed. The complaints are fewer but serious. One reviewer reports that most of a hen party got food poisoning after a large order. Another describes black hairs in a lemon chicken that arrived with no sauce, and a rude response from a manager when they called. A third reports a sharp piece of plastic in a chicken curry. A more mixed review found the duck dry with too many bones, and a mushy, expired cucumber at the bottom of the salad. Even so, regulars mention that extras such as prawn crackers often get tossed into their orders.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“The foot was excellent. I ordered Green Thai curry prawns to take away £8 … food was hot, great value and taste. I ll go back, recommend”
- Google user
“WARNING- DO NOT ORDER FROM HERE! This is the worse Chinese I have EVER eaten. We ordered nearly £200 worth for a hen party on Friday 10/07/2026 and the majority of us now have food poisoning. Most of the dishes tasted disgusting, a lot of the food was left due to not being able to stomach it even when intoxicated! This restaurant has put me off Chinese for life!”
- Google user
“Ordered from and will never again, there was plastic sharp object found in my chicken curry.”
- Google user
“Best Chinese takeaway I ever had. The food was hot, everything tasted unreal. Definitely recommend”
- Google user
“This is the best takeaway in Brighton full stop. The food is always worth it, I think i've only have delivery complications once, but other than that its perfect. I wouldn't order from anywhere else highkey.”
Highlights
“Welcome to Magic Wok Chinese Takeaway, serving fresh, authentic, and high-quality Chinese food in Brighton. Whether you are craving classic wok-fried noodles, sweet and sour chicken, crispy duck, or delicious vegetable dishes, our menu offers a wide variety of traditional meals prepared with fresh ingredients. Conveniently located on Preston Street, we offer fast collection and reliable local delivery near you. Order your favorite Chinese takeaway online for a quick and satisfying meal at home.”
- Popular for dinner
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Paid street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Dogs allowed
- Delivery
- Takeout
Show more amenities
- Vegan options
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
- Pet-friendly· 1
- Dogs allowed outside
Location
Chinese restaurants near MAGIC WOK Chinese Takeaway
- Full House 聚湘緣湘菜馆4.03370.7 mi£10–20
singapore fried vermicelli, hunan dishes, customizable spice levels
- Shanghai Garden3.31280.7 mi
vegetable fried rice, egg fried rice, generous portions
- Peach Blossom4.31281.3 mi
singapore noodles, banana fritters, crispy duck
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGIC WOK Chinese Takeaway | 3.3186 | — | £10–20 | special fried rice, crispy butterfly king prawns, crunchy chicken and beef |
| Full House 聚湘緣湘菜馆 | 4.0337 | 0.7 mi | £10–20 | singapore fried vermicelli, hunan dishes, customizable spice levels |
| Shanghai Garden | 3.3128 | 0.7 mi | — | vegetable fried rice, egg fried rice, generous portions |
| Peach Blossom | 4.3128 | 1.3 mi | — | singapore noodles, banana fritters, crispy duck |
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