Zen Chinese Takeaway
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About Zen Chinese Takeaway
On Watermoor Rd in Cirencester, Zen Chinese Takeaway serves the Chinese menu for collection, with local delivery also reaching nearby streets. The 83-dish menu runs from Crispy Aromatic Duck and Mixed Starters through a run of spare rib preparations, including barbecue, sweet and sour, Capital, and chilli and garlic styles. Chicken with black bean sauce, spring rolls, salt and pepper chips, and chow mein are also on offer, alongside roast duck served with pancakes. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis, and payment is cash only. The shop opens Tuesday to Sunday, evenings only, and stays closed on Mondays.
Menu & Prices
83 dishes- Crispy Aromatic Duck
- Mixed Starters
- Barbecue Spare Ribs
- Sweet & Sour Spare Ribs
- Capital Spare Ribs
- Chilli & Garlic Spare Ribs
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, crispy duck, salt and pepper chips and spare ribs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, crispy duck, salt and pepper chips and spare ribs.
Customer Review Summary
Roast duck draws the most attention, though reactions split: one reviewer praises the "tasty roast duck and lots of pancakes," while others describe it as "gone off" and "all fat," with one noting a salt burn on the tongue. Close behind, the spare ribs earn strong marks, with one reviewer calling the meat "immense" across four dishes and two sides ordered together, and another citing food that was fresh and quickly served rather than reheated. Portions are frequently generous, feeding more people than ordered. A recurring complaint centers on chow mein, described as dry and thin-noodled with barely any beansprouts or onion, appearing across several negative reviews. Salt and pepper chips also drew a complaint over excessive seasoning. One reviewer reports feeling uneasy about cleanliness on the premises when picking up an order. Long-time customers mention returning for over a decade, citing consistent freshness and reasonable prices.
Customer Review Summary
Roast duck draws the most attention, though reactions split: one reviewer praises the "tasty roast duck and lots of pancakes," while others describe it as "gone off" and "all fat," with one noting a salt burn on the tongue. Close behind, the spare ribs earn strong marks, with one reviewer calling the meat "immense" across four dishes and two sides ordered together, and another citing food that was fresh and quickly served rather than reheated. Portions are frequently generous, feeding more people than ordered. A recurring complaint centers on chow mein, described as dry and thin-noodled with barely any beansprouts or onion, appearing across several negative reviews. Salt and pepper chips also drew a complaint over excessive seasoning. One reviewer reports feeling uneasy about cleanliness on the premises when picking up an order. Long-time customers mention returning for over a decade, citing consistent freshness and reasonable prices.
Featured reviews
- David Farthing
“Great food, portions and service. Brought for 2 more than enough for 3. Definitely would use again.”
- Gaey Mead
“Shocking crispy duck was all fat and chow mein the while .eal was”
- steve ford
“Great food, served very quickly, fresh not reheated as often happens.”
- Marcus
“i love salt but that was so much salt i’m going to have a heart attack. even the mushrooms had way to much salt on, my tongue is burning still. i know it’s called salt and pepper chips but i had them from other places and this is way over the top. never go there again.”
- Rebecca Stanford
“100% recommend. Been a customer of Zen for over 10 years. I’ve recently moved to Gloucester and I drive weekly to get my takeaway from here. The food is fresh and every dish is of great quality and is very tasty. Price is also very reasonable!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Casual
- Serves late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
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