Little Basil
Quick info
About Little Basil
Little Basil is a Chinese takeaway on Market Pl in Cockermouth, at number 7. The menu covers starters, soups, noodles and ribs, with spring rolls served alongside a dipping sauce. Salt and pepper prawns and beef chow mein are on the list too. The dishes carry plenty of vegetables alongside the meat, so the plates are not built around meat alone. Orders are placed by phone, and the takeaway is walk-in, with no reservations.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree street parking
- Good for kidsFamily-friendly
- DietaryVegetarian options
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bland watery sauces, salt and pepper prawns, tender beef and pad Thai.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention bland watery sauces, salt and pepper prawns, tender beef and pad Thai.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply on Little Basil. The praise centers on pad Thai and salt and pepper prawns, which one diner called fresh and delicious, with spring rolls and their sauce described as incredible. Close behind is the meat, with one reviewer calling the beef ribs, chicken curry and beef chow mein the most tender they had ever had from a Chinese takeaway. Another likes the Tom Yum and shredded beef, and one mentions lots of veggies along with the meat. Several describe pleasant staff and a fair price. The complaints are just as concrete and recur. Multiple reviewers found the sauces bland and watery, the chow mein without flavour, and the hot and sour soup sweet rather than spicy. Others report burnt noodles, fatty ribs, crispy beef that was not crispy, and satay chicken with no peanut taste. One reviewer reports their family became ill after eating the grey rice. One first-time customer finished by saying they especially enjoyed the dish the staff recommended for them.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply on Little Basil. The praise centers on pad Thai and salt and pepper prawns, which one diner called fresh and delicious, with spring rolls and their sauce described as incredible. Close behind is the meat, with one reviewer calling the beef ribs, chicken curry and beef chow mein the most tender they had ever had from a Chinese takeaway. Another likes the Tom Yum and shredded beef, and one mentions lots of veggies along with the meat. Several describe pleasant staff and a fair price. The complaints are just as concrete and recur. Multiple reviewers found the sauces bland and watery, the chow mein without flavour, and the hot and sour soup sweet rather than spicy. Others report burnt noodles, fatty ribs, crispy beef that was not crispy, and satay chicken with no peanut taste. One reviewer reports their family became ill after eating the grey rice. One first-time customer finished by saying they especially enjoyed the dish the staff recommended for them.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Went here after hearing good things but the sauces were really bland and watery. The chow mein didn't even have a sauce or flavour. The meat was really good though in all the dishes (we had beef chow mein, chicken curry, and beef ribs) so if the sauces were better this would have been a great Chinese as I have never had meat so tender from a Chinese takeaway before.”
- Google user
“Food is okay, as I like the Tom Yum and shredded beef. Not sure about the service, sometimes.”
- Google user
“I can’t believe people actually liked this trash. The sauces were like water, all of them. The noodles were burnt, all three boxes The ribs were just fat. The spicey prawn crackers weren’t spicey they were just really fishy. And to add insult to injury it cost us over £117. If you come from any town that has a decent Chinese takeaways you will be very disappointed. I think the only thing everyone agreed were OK were the chicken balls.”
- Google user
“Tried Little Basil for the first time last night and so glad we did the food was delicious staff were nice and especially enjoyed the dish they recommend for me good choice will definitely use them again”
- Google user
“We tried one year ago and came back to cockermouth specifically for their food. Never tasted this delicious chinese food anywhere in UK not even in london. Lots of veggies along with meat which is great too.”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Family-friendly
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
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- Late-night food
- Catering
- Tourists
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Little Basil
- Hot Woks4.11957.6 mi away
special fried rice, chicken chow mein order errors, egg fried rice quality
- Double Happiness4.7847.9 mi away
vegetable spring rolls, crispy squid, salt and pepper chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Basil | 4.286 | — | bland watery sauces, salt and pepper prawns, tender beef |
| Hot Woks | 4.1195 | 7.6 mi away | special fried rice, chicken chow mein order errors, egg fried rice quality |
| Double Happiness | 4.784 | 7.9 mi away | vegetable spring rolls, crispy squid, salt and pepper chips |
The 2 nearest chinese restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.