Good Earth
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About Good Earth
On Desborough Rd in Eastleigh, Good Earth is a Chinese takeaway serving evenings only and closed on Tuesdays. The menu runs from a mixed starter with a variety of items to recurring orders like roast duck chow mein, sweet and sour chicken balls and salt and pepper chicken, alongside special fried rice, chicken or pork rice and Pad Thai. Orders can be paid for online or on collection, and the shop functions for takeaway with delivery, allowing customers to eat off site. Reservations are recommended for those planning ahead. The range extends beyond the core Chinese dishes to include Pad Thai alongside the more familiar takeaway staples on the menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking
Menu & Prices
236 dishes · mains £2–10- Crispy King Prawn Rolls£5.50
- Butterfly Prawn With Breadcrumbs£5.60
- Salt & Pepper Squid£6.00
- Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings£5.80
- King Do Chicken Wings£5.80
- Crispy Deep Fried Wan Ton£5.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet and sour chicken balls, special fried rice meat portions, salt and pepper chicken and roast duck chow mein.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet and sour chicken balls, special fried rice meat portions, salt and pepper chicken and roast duck chow mein.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the roast duck chow mein and sweet and sour chicken balls as reliably good, with the mixed starter and salt and pepper chicken also drawing repeat praise for freshness and quick turnaround. Several longtime customers describe years of consistent orders, though a cluster of recent reviews reports a real drop in quality: rubbery noodles in pad thai, burnt meat in duck and pork rice, a special fried rice with hardly any meat, and one diner who found their chicken curry raw. One reviewer also describes a half cooked duck that had to be returned, followed by a replacement sweet and sour balls dish that arrived still frozen, ending in a refund after what they describe as a rude exchange. A separate reviewer reports finding a maggot in chicken fried rice alongside uncovered rice and flies in the kitchen, and describes repeated delivery delays over an hour. Against this, some still call it their favourite, with one wishing only that mixed half portions were available for solo orders.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the roast duck chow mein and sweet and sour chicken balls as reliably good, with the mixed starter and salt and pepper chicken also drawing repeat praise for freshness and quick turnaround. Several longtime customers describe years of consistent orders, though a cluster of recent reviews reports a real drop in quality: rubbery noodles in pad thai, burnt meat in duck and pork rice, a special fried rice with hardly any meat, and one diner who found their chicken curry raw. One reviewer also describes a half cooked duck that had to be returned, followed by a replacement sweet and sour balls dish that arrived still frozen, ending in a refund after what they describe as a rude exchange. A separate reviewer reports finding a maggot in chicken fried rice alongside uncovered rice and flies in the kitchen, and describes repeated delivery delays over an hour. Against this, some still call it their favourite, with one wishing only that mixed half portions were available for solo orders.
Featured reviews
- Laney Chain
“Everyone please boycott this takeaway! It’s disgusting, they are unhygienic and sick! I bought chicken fried rice and there was literally some maggot or something in the chicken and rice. The delivery was over an hour twice when I’ve ordered from here and it’s not acceptable!!I have noticed there rice wasn’t covered and flies were flying everywhere int he takeaway kitchen at the back. Guys the woman is rude and very cunning as a person, don’t let her cheat you !”
- Nick Morris
“Half cooked duck had to return it.They cooked me a fresh one.Took that home, the sweet-and-sour bulls inside were still frozen.Had to take them back and just got all my money back , they were so rude about it , and so overpriced only used here as lily gardens was closed”
- James Tharby
“Good Earth in Eastleigh is hands down a great choice for a takeaway — consistently spot on and seriously satisfying. I went for the mixed starter, which was a great way to kick things off — loads of variety, all cooked perfectly, and full of flavour. Nothing greasy or overdone, just really solid, tasty starters that set the tone. The roast duck chow mein was a standout, packed with flavour, and perfectly cooked noodles that weren’t oily or clumped together. You can tell it’s made fresh and with care. And the sweet and sour chicken balls were exactly what you want — crispy, golden batter on the outside with juicy chicken inside. Proper crunch, great portion size, and the sauce was rich and balanced, not overly sweet. Was made very quickly so I could get in and out easily and have my meal, was still pipping out when I got back to mine to enjoy it in the comfort of my home. If you’re in Eastleigh and fancy a Chinese, Good Earth is an easy choice. Reliable and seriously tasty — I’ll definitely be ordering again.”
- D H
“Usually order and pay online, tonight ordered Salt pepper chicken, chose to pay on collection. Item priced at £6:80, I placed £6:90, on the counter, the lady looked at the cash and said the item was priced at £6.90. when I challenged her, …”
- Emily lamport
“I really do love this Chinese, we’ve been going here ages and they are just the best. I always forget to write a review about this place but after our dinner tonight the salt and pepper chicken was just so amazing and so fresh I stopped …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Offers takeaway
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves late-night food
Show more amenities
- Has counter service
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Good Earth
- Peking Phoenix4.23040.2 mi£10–40
chicken satay starter, black bean, chicken balls
- Lily Garden4.61970.6 mi£10–20
curry, set meals, freshly cooked food
- 2.2 mi£15–30
authentic chinese food, garden seating, xinjiang big plate chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Earth | 3.6179 | — | £20–30 | sweet and sour chicken balls, special fried rice meat portions, salt and pepper chicken |
| Peking Phoenix | 4.2304 | 0.2 mi | £10–40 | chicken satay starter, black bean, chicken balls |
| Lily Garden | 4.6197 | 0.6 mi | £10–20 | curry, set meals, freshly cooked food |
| Garden Restaurant Southampton | 4.4513 | 2.2 mi | £15–30 | authentic chinese food, garden seating, xinjiang big plate chicken |
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