China Wok
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About China Wok
China Wok is a Chinese takeaway on Cherry Orchard Road in Croydon, set up for counter orders and collection rather than sit-down dining. The kitchen covers familiar Chinese takeaway dishes, and dim sum, including beef dim sum with vegetables, sits alongside free spring rolls as part of the order. Service runs on a walk-in basis, with customers placing and picking up their food directly from the counter. The menu focuses on the standard Chinese takeaway range for quick, casual meals.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
- DietaryVegetarian options
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Menu & Prices
93 dishes · mains £3–8- Special Omelette Or Foo Yang£6.50
- Chicken Omelette Or Foo Yang£6.00
- Pork Omelette Or Foo Yang£6.00
- Shrimp Omelette Or Foo Yang£6.00
- King Prawn Omelette Or Foo Yang£7.00
- Mushroom Omelette Or Foo Yang£5.20
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free spring rolls, beef dim sum, greasy salty food and free prawn crackers.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free spring rolls, beef dim sum, greasy salty food and free prawn crackers.
Customer Review Summary
One reviewer calls the beef dim sum with vegetables delicious and another the best Chinese they have had. Others find the food greasy, salty and tasteless, with meats that taste the same. Complaints also cover a rude counter, a reported overcharge, and one reviewer reports a cook touching his nose without washing hands. The free spring rolls were called the nicest part of one order.
Customer Review Summary
One reviewer calls the beef dim sum with vegetables delicious and another the best Chinese they have had. Others find the food greasy, salty and tasteless, with meats that taste the same. Complaints also cover a rude counter, a reported overcharge, and one reviewer reports a cook touching his nose without washing hands. The free spring rolls were called the nicest part of one order.
Featured reviews
- Luke Crawford-Thomas
“This Chinese was by far the best I have had! The food was absolutely amazing, I have had some good Chinese food but this is the best by far ! You now have a loyal and regular customer 😊”
- Louise Norris
“Too busy chatting in the kitchen to bother to serve anyone and then when someone did come out took 5 mins to serve the person in front. Left without being served. Why bother owning a takeaway if you're not interested in customers?!”
- Dee Davis
“Nope. Avoid! The guy doing my food picked his nose while cooking my food with his hand and did not wash them. I did not take his food. Saw another man cooking more of my food-so tasteless and cannot distinguish the meats in the food as everything looks and tastes the same.”
- Katre Merekivi
“10 years ago it used to be the best Chinese in Croydon. The guy who was running it was the nicest and friendlies person ever. Service was always excellent and food was amazing. Ever since the owners changed the place has gone downhill. The lady behind a counter is extremely rude. She cant speak English and gets frustrated when you don't understand her. Food is tasteless and portions are 2 times smaller than they used to be but 3 times more expensive. Place looks old and ran down too. Shame really!!”
- A B
“No wonder the place is always empty. Just checked what I tried ordered on their menu's online and the girl had tried to over charge me £5. When I asked for the 3 items individual price, she starts asking me if I had ordered large or small? Even if I had ordered large it wouldn't have cost £22, but she never asked the question when I was ordering. I knew she was being dishonest because she wouldn't read me out the 3 individual prices. Went round the corner to "Welcome Friends" and paid £16 for the same meal and got free prawn crackers, Food was nice too.”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Vegetarian options
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Vegetarian options
- Casual
- Late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near China Wok
- Chinese Express4.41660.5 mi£10–20
special fried rice, salt and pepper spare ribs, tom yum soup
- 0.6 mi£10–20
80s style decor, large servings, traditional chinese decor
- Ly Chinese Take Away3.81040.9 mi£10–20
fried rice, delivery service, phone ordering
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Wok | 4.1143 | — | £10–20 | free spring rolls, beef dim sum, greasy salty food |
| Chinese Express | 4.4166 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | special fried rice, salt and pepper spare ribs, tom yum soup |
| Welcome Friends Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway | 4.1116 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | 80s style decor, large servings, traditional chinese decor |
| Ly Chinese Take Away | 3.8104 | 0.9 mi | £10–20 | fried rice, delivery service, phone ordering |
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