TIAN DI CHINESE TAKE AWAY
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About TIAN DI CHINESE TAKE AWAY
On The Strand in Bude, Tian Di Chinese Take Away serves Chinese and Malay dishes in a room decorated with works by local Chinese artists. The menu runs from beef curry and beef fried rice to chow mein, salt and pepper chicken with garlic, and chicken balls, with portions coming generous in size. Orders are placed by phone or in person, and the counter calls back to confirm details before the food is ready for collection at a set time rather than made while customers wait. Payment for delivery is cash only, though the shop takes card for orders placed in person.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Kids' menu
- DietaryVegan options · Vegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, beef curry, chicken balls and crispy squid.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, beef curry, chicken balls and crispy squid.
Customer Review Summary
Generous portions and quick collection times come up repeatedly, with several reviewers ordering and finding food ready within five to twenty minutes. The chicken balls draw particular praise as "huge" and tender, while the beef curry and beef fried rice are singled out for their "nice thick slices of beef," and the crispy squid impresses a first-time visitor. Diners also flag the salt and pepper chicken with garlic as a strong side. One family visiting from London says the quality matched their regular takeaways at home and returned days later. Against this, one reviewer amateur to Chinese cuisine found the sauces lacked authenticity, calling them "industrial," and a separate detailed complaint describes fused, gluey chow mein noodles and a bland, watery curry sauce as inedible. Staff are described as friendly and efficient, with phone orders double-checked for accuracy before collection.
Customer Review Summary
Generous portions and quick collection times come up repeatedly, with several reviewers ordering and finding food ready within five to twenty minutes. The chicken balls draw particular praise as "huge" and tender, while the beef curry and beef fried rice are singled out for their "nice thick slices of beef," and the crispy squid impresses a first-time visitor. Diners also flag the salt and pepper chicken with garlic as a strong side. One family visiting from London says the quality matched their regular takeaways at home and returned days later. Against this, one reviewer amateur to Chinese cuisine found the sauces lacked authenticity, calling them "industrial," and a separate detailed complaint describes fused, gluey chow mein noodles and a bland, watery curry sauce as inedible. Staff are described as friendly and efficient, with phone orders double-checked for accuracy before collection.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We and the family had a take away from here on our first day of holiday and really happy we did the food was amazing and the staff were friendly and efficient would definitely recommend this take away to anyone that is on holiday near by”
- Google user
“We were visiting the area from London, where we have access to plenty of good-quality Chinese takeaways, so our expectations were fairly high. However, this small local Chinese takeaway was genuinely excellent. We chose it purely because of the positive Google reviews, and they were completely accurate. We thoroughly enjoyed the food and were so impressed that we returned for another order a few days later. It is clearly very popular and can become busy, so I would recommend ordering or arriving early. I believe they also offer delivery, which is cash only, although card payments are accepted when ordering in the shop. Overall, I would highly recommend this takeaway. The quality was excellent, even compared with some of the very good Chinese food we regularly have in London, and we would definitely return if we were visiting the area again.”
- Google user
“Excellent chinese takeaway. Went in and ordered, went for a drink in a bar and popped back 15mins later. If you fancy a Chinese takeaway I would definitely try this place.”
- Google user
“The choices were varied and the prices were reasonable. However, as Chinese cuisine amateurs, we were a bit disappointed by the lack of authenticity of the meals - it seems like the sauces were industrial.”
- Google user
“New to Bude, wanted a Chinese takeaway and Tian Di was the only one we could find. Ordered with fingers crossed and wow! Excellent food. Generous portions. Definitely our go to for future meals.”
Highlights
“Serves Chinese, Malay and other dishes in a venue decorated by the works of local Chinese artists.”
- Popular for dinner
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Takeout
- Good for kids
- Vegan options
- Casual
Show more amenities
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
- Seating
- Restroom
- Usually somewhat difficult to find a space
- Offerings· 2
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Crowd· 1
- Tourists
- Family-friendly· 1
- Kids' menu
Location
Chinese Restaurants near TIAN DI CHINESE TAKE AWAY
- Chung's4.32690.5 mi
chow mein, chicken in oyster sauce, cash only
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIAN DI CHINESE TAKE AWAY | 4.2234 | — | chow mein, beef curry, chicken balls |
| Chung's | 4.3269 | 0.5 mi | chow mein, chicken in oyster sauce, cash only |
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