
Merlin House
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About Merlin House
Merlin House is a Chinese takeaway on Albert Road in Chatham, run for collection and delivery with seating on site. Orders are placed by phone or at the counter, and the menu covers the familiar Chinese takeaway range, from salt and pepper dishes to sweet and sour favourites. Regulars tend to find the staff know their usual orders, and the business has served the same neighbourhood long enough that multiple generations of the same family have ordered from it over many years. Portion sizes run on the large side, and free extras are sometimes included with orders. It operates as a walk-in, and the food holds its heat well through a roughly 20-minute journey home.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
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Menu & Prices
225 dishes · mains £2–13- Crispy Aromatic Duck£11.00
- Crispy Aromatic Lamb£11.00
- Mixed Starter For Two£7.80
- Special Mixed Starter For Two£13.00
- Crispy Seaweed£5.50
- Crispy Pancake Rolls (2)£3.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention generous portion sizes, freshly cooked hot food, free extras with order and phone staff remembers orders.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention generous portion sizes, freshly cooked hot food, free extras with order and phone staff remembers orders.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to Merlin House for food that arrives hot and freshly made, with portion sizes several call good. Some have ordered for around 20 years, and one says the older lady who answers the phone knows their order by heart. Staff are described as lovely and friendly. One family received a couple of free extras for the kids. A single reviewer says quality has gone down massively.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers return to Merlin House for food that arrives hot and freshly made, with portion sizes several call good. Some have ordered for around 20 years, and one says the older lady who answers the phone knows their order by heart. Staff are described as lovely and friendly. One family received a couple of free extras for the kids. A single reviewer says quality has gone down massively.
Featured reviews
- Russell Whiteman
“Tried this place for first time as it's a bit nearer than our usual place hai mings in Rochester, i think there both banging difference is these are less of a drive so will use these instead.”
- Adam S
“Tried this little gem of a Chinese this evening. The food was great, even got a couple of free extras which pleased the kids. Definitely going back here again. Thank you”
- Adam Norris
“HIGHLY RECOMMEND This has been a go too for my family for years my grandparents and parents both used to go here before passing staff have always been lovely and the food is superb one of the best takeaways in Medway and would recommend trying!”
- Abigail Ogden
“Food was absolutely amazing. Portion sizes. Excellent. It was so freshly cooked. The hate of the food lasted for 20 minute journey home. We come from the Isla grain 100% recommend this Chinese”
- Frankie
“We love locally and this is the best Chinese we have had. Staff are always friendly, food tastes great and the portion sizes are good. Never disappointed when we eat from Merlin House.”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Takeout
- Casual
- Quick bite
- Dessert
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- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Chinese restaurants near Merlin House
- Confucious4.54790.3 mi£20–30
chinese restaurant, fresh cooked food, value for money
- Oriental Delight3.7650.9 mi
crispy shredded beef, satay chicken, beef in black bean sauce
- Jasmine Garden4.01260.9 mi
lemon chicken, crispy aromatic duck, chicken satay
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merlin House | 4.7105 | — | £10–20 | generous portion sizes, freshly cooked hot food, free extras with order |
| Confucious | 4.5479 | 0.3 mi | £20–30 | chinese restaurant, fresh cooked food, value for money |
| Oriental Delight | 3.765 | 0.9 mi | — | crispy shredded beef, satay chicken, beef in black bean sauce |
| Jasmine Garden | 4.0126 | 0.9 mi | — | lemon chicken, crispy aromatic duck, chicken satay |
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