SoWok Cottingham
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About SoWok Cottingham
On Finkle St in Cottingham, SoWok Cottingham is a Chinese takeaway serving the surrounding area on a walk-in basis. The menu covers chow mein in beef and chicken varieties alongside egg fried rice and chicken fried rice. Vegetable spring rolls, made with cabbage and spring onion, sit among the starters. Orders sometimes come with prawn crackers included as an extra. There is no reservation system, and customers place their orders directly at the counter.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, prawn crackers, egg fried rice and beef curry.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, prawn crackers, egg fried rice and beef curry.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply on this takeaway. Those who praise it point first to generous portions of hot, flavourful food at decent prices, and several add that collection is quick and the counter staff and owner are friendly and polite. Regulars mention extras like prawn crackers or spring rolls, and one reviewer's missing chips were brought out straight away with an apology. One reviewer suggests skipping the vegetable spring rolls, which held only cabbage and spring onion. The negative reviews are detailed and recurring. Several describe chow mein as wet, limp or made with vermicelli noodles, and beef or chicken as rubbery. One says the egg fried rice had no egg. Others report oily beef satay and chicken in mushroom sauce that tasted only of salt, overcooked batter chicken balls, and a beef curry sauce so thick it stood up on the plate. One delivery order reportedly arrived very late with undercooked chicken and a missing dish, and one caller felt they were spoken to rudely. Even one critical reviewer called the prawn crackers the only edible thing.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers split sharply on this takeaway. Those who praise it point first to generous portions of hot, flavourful food at decent prices, and several add that collection is quick and the counter staff and owner are friendly and polite. Regulars mention extras like prawn crackers or spring rolls, and one reviewer's missing chips were brought out straight away with an apology. One reviewer suggests skipping the vegetable spring rolls, which held only cabbage and spring onion. The negative reviews are detailed and recurring. Several describe chow mein as wet, limp or made with vermicelli noodles, and beef or chicken as rubbery. One says the egg fried rice had no egg. Others report oily beef satay and chicken in mushroom sauce that tasted only of salt, overcooked batter chicken balls, and a beef curry sauce so thick it stood up on the plate. One delivery order reportedly arrived very late with undercooked chicken and a missing dish, and one caller felt they were spoken to rudely. Even one critical reviewer called the prawn crackers the only edible thing.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Unfortunately this was the worst chinese food iv ever had. Bland, watery gravy in beef chow mein, they used vermicelli noodles not chow mein noodles. Chicken fried rice was also flavourless, no onion or carrots, just oily rice with rubber chicken. No thank you sir!!!”
- Google user
“This is our go-to Chinese when we order. The young lad at the counter is so polite and friendly on the phone and in person. Prices are decent and the quality of the food is always brilliant. I’ve been ordering from here for over a year since I moved nearby and I will contribute to do so. Thanks to all the team! Best Chinese in Cottingham easily!”
- Google user
“delicous meal enjoyed by all 3 of us. huge and varied menu. would highly recommend”
- Google user
“My go‑to takeaway. The food is always delicious, hot, flavourful, and reasonably priced. Portions are generous, and I’ve never been disappointed. The staff are incredibly friendly, and the service is always quick. I once placed a large order (around £40) over the holidays for collection, and it was ready in just 20 minutes. We realised when we got home that a portion of chips was missing, but they delivered it straight away with an apology. I wasn’t particularly bothered, but really appreciated them going out of their way to sort it. Definitely recommend if you’re after a quick and tasty takeaway.”
- Google user
“Ordered beef curry and egg fried rice, I'm sorry but this was one of the worst Chinese takeouts I've ever had. The egg fried rice had no egg, no spring onions, and was just basically boiled rice with a slight colour to it. Beef curry , beef was like rubber , onions were hard, and the sauce was that thick when I poured it out it just went thud on the plate, and more or less just stood up on the plate. It was totally tasteless, no spice no kick no salt just nothing.”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
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- Sunday
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking · Usually plenty of parking
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Parking· 1
- Usually plenty of parking
Location
Chinese restaurants near SoWok Cottingham
- 1.7 mi
curry, spare ribs starter, fried rice
- Golden House4.3472 mi£10–20
sesame chicken, walnut shrimp, duck and plum sauce
- New Willerby Kitchen4.1532 mi£10–20
chow mein, crispy chips, curry sauce
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoWok Cottingham | 3.9133 | — | £10–20 | chow mein, prawn crackers, egg fried rice |
| Sunny Garden Chinese Take Away | 4.4212 | 1.7 mi | — | curry, spare ribs starter, fried rice |
| Golden House | 4.347 | 2 mi | £10–20 | sesame chicken, walnut shrimp, duck and plum sauce |
| New Willerby Kitchen | 4.153 | 2 mi | £10–20 | chow mein, crispy chips, curry sauce |
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