Imperial Chef
Quick info
About Imperial Chef
Imperial Chef is a Chinese takeaway at 72 Oak Rd in Burton On Trent, and it works on a walk-in basis. The menu lists Chinese takeaway dishes, with chicken balls and special chow mein among them. Salt and pepper chicken is also among the dishes ordered here, and rice and noodles are on the menu too. Chips are served alongside the Chinese dishes, for customers who want them with their main. Payment by card and contactless is accepted at the point of ordering.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken balls, fast delivery, sweet and sour and special chow mein.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken balls, fast delivery, sweet and sour and special chow mein.
Customer Review Summary
Fast delivery is what reviewers return to most, with diners praising food that reached a hotel cabin and a Travelodge quickly and arrived piping hot. The food earns similar praise, with foo yung, sweet and sour, salt and pepper chicken, rice and noodles all described as cooked well, and one diner calling the chicken's flavour exquisite. Close behind are big portions, good value and a place described as spotless, with staff called kind and willing to cater to specific needs more than once. Around four reviews are critical. One longtime customer reports a recent decline, citing reheated chips, watery sauces, a different chef and child-sized containers at adult prices. Another says the chicken balls were not properly battered or freshly cooked, and a third received a special chow mein with only chicken and pork and no king prawns or beef. One reviewer reports diarrhoea and stomach ache the day after a duck and curry. Positive reviewers also mention the kitchen giving extras every time.
Customer Review Summary
Fast delivery is what reviewers return to most, with diners praising food that reached a hotel cabin and a Travelodge quickly and arrived piping hot. The food earns similar praise, with foo yung, sweet and sour, salt and pepper chicken, rice and noodles all described as cooked well, and one diner calling the chicken's flavour exquisite. Close behind are big portions, good value and a place described as spotless, with staff called kind and willing to cater to specific needs more than once. Around four reviews are critical. One longtime customer reports a recent decline, citing reheated chips, watery sauces, a different chef and child-sized containers at adult prices. Another says the chicken balls were not properly battered or freshly cooked, and a third received a special chow mein with only chicken and pork and no king prawns or beef. One reviewer reports diarrhoea and stomach ache the day after a duck and curry. Positive reviewers also mention the kitchen giving extras every time.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Not impressed at all, chicken balls are supposed to be in batter, I've no idea what was coating it, but it wasn't batter and it wasn't freshly cooked. Food can be described at mediocre at best, won't be bothering again.”
- Google user
“How can somewhere change so much in weeks. Reheated chips from last session. Both sauces watery. Different chef definitely. Changed containers to child portion sizes at adult prices. I don't think so. Such a shame as I've enjoyed food here for years.”
- Google user
“Just had special chowmain, two pieces of chicken, two pieces of pork No king prawns, no beef wow really!!!! Will not be back”
- Google user
“Amazing food and super quick delivery, highly recommend- good always super tasty and always delivered piping hot.”
- Google user
“Note the five-star service... was literally 3 mins to cook, prepare, and serve a duck n curry with chicken balls. Tasted vile, looked vile, and portions were terrible. All for £19.00. Gave me diarrhoea and stomach ache next day.”
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Imperial Chef
- Wok Inn4.61075.6 mi away
chow mein, salt and pepper chicken, chips
- China Aroma3.91018.7 mi away
salt and pepper chips, crispy shredded beef, prawn crackers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Chef | 4.070 | — | chicken balls, fast delivery, sweet and sour |
| Wok Inn | 4.6107 | 5.6 mi away | chow mein, salt and pepper chicken, chips |
| China Aroma | 3.9101 | 8.7 mi away | salt and pepper chips, crispy shredded beef, prawn crackers |
The 2 nearest chinese restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.