
Lin Chi
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About Lin Chi
Lin Chi is a Chinese takeaway in Edgware, at 185 Burnt Oak Broadway. The "2PL" box meal of rice and chicken is the dish to start with for a simple, filling order, and a pot of black bean sauce can be added on the side for anyone who wants to season it themselves. The menu also lists special fried rice and sweet and sour chicken made HK style. Orders are taken by phone for collection.
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- ParkingFree street parking
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention prawn chow mein, 2pl box meal, special fried rice and sesame prawn toast.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention prawn chow mein, 2pl box meal, special fried rice and sesame prawn toast.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the 2PL box meal, praised for massive, tasty portions. King prawn chow mein comes close behind, described as beautiful and packed with juicy prawns, while the special fried rice and sesame prawn toast also earn mentions. One reviewer suggests ordering the spicy rice and chicken with a pot of black bean sauce on the side. Fans describe fresh, hot food, friendly phone and reception staff, and delivery arriving when promised. The criticism is substantial, though. Two reviewers find the food too salty, and one blames heavy MSG for every dish tasting the same, calling the special fried rice bland, the beef dry, the satay chicken tough and the peanut sauce watery. Another found the 6PL sweet and sour chicken lacking in flavour and the fried rice cold. Two describe poor customer service, one citing a rude telephone manner, and both say prices have crept up while quality stayed the same or dropped.
Customer Review Summary
Most reviewers return for the 2PL box meal, praised for massive, tasty portions. King prawn chow mein comes close behind, described as beautiful and packed with juicy prawns, while the special fried rice and sesame prawn toast also earn mentions. One reviewer suggests ordering the spicy rice and chicken with a pot of black bean sauce on the side. Fans describe fresh, hot food, friendly phone and reception staff, and delivery arriving when promised. The criticism is substantial, though. Two reviewers find the food too salty, and one blames heavy MSG for every dish tasting the same, calling the special fried rice bland, the beef dry, the satay chicken tough and the peanut sauce watery. Another found the 6PL sweet and sour chicken lacking in flavour and the fried rice cold. Two describe poor customer service, one citing a rude telephone manner, and both say prices have crept up while quality stayed the same or dropped.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Amazing food and excellent service! The food was fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. A special thank you to Sam, who took my order over the phone. She was so friendly, helpful when i went to collect my food, making the whole ordering process easy. I’ll definitely be ordering again. Highly recommend!”
- Google user
“ONE TASTE…. More like NO TASTE! Excessive amount of MSG. LIN CHI changed their name recently to ONE TASTE. This would appear quite apt, as EVERYTHING on the menu literally tastes the same. This because of the sheer amount of MSG that is used in ALL the dishes. The food here has NEVER been spectacular and I have only ever ordered from here a handful of times. This is because MAN HONG- the BEST CHINESE in north London, sadly closed. Lin Chi/ ONE TASTE, does not even come close. There is absolutely NOTHING special about their Special Fried Rice- bland ( I’m Sure they mix old/left over rice into to it )their beef is dry, their Satay Chicken tough and peanut sauce is watery. Every thing is smothered in MSG, so your tongue mouth and lips prickle on every bite. THIS INGREDIENT should absolutely be explicitly highlighted on the menu, right next to where they advertise all the so called allergens. But it is purposefully omitted. The people that work there really have no basic understanding of what customer service is. They really do not care. Everyone in Burnt Oak and Edgware share the same opinion of the RUDE telephone girl. Prices have gone up steadily but quality has gone down steadily. They charge £2:50 for local deliveries, even if you are spending over £50 and they take over an hour to deliver….. and I’m a 3 minute drive away. They literally just want your money. I called them back and told them of my poor experience and that it would be the last time they got any of my well earned cash. Don’t waste your time and money… there are plenty FAR BETTER and tastier Chinese in the area that are more value for money.”
- Google user
“You can never go wrong with the king prawn chowmein it’s beautiful 😍”
- Google user
“Amazing please to have Chinese food for low class people. Delicious, very clean fresh vegetables Grate food only need to reduce bit of S”
- Google user
“It’s alright the food nothing special tried few things on the menu and eaten from here a few times when desperate I mean it’s okay just abit to salty … and some food just taste the same or abit stale not enough meat or seafood or it’s got to much batter … also could give some sweat sour vinegar dip for the starters would be nice”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
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- Dessert
- Solo dining
- Offerings· 2
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Lin Chi
- Tasty Garden4.01182.2 mi£10–20
duck pancakes, sweet and sour chicken, chicken chow mein
- New Lantern House4.0934 mi
curry sauce, chicken dishes, crispy beef
- Loon Wah4.41844.3 mi£10–20
chicken balls, crispy chilli beef, chicken chow mein
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lin Chi | 3.8158 | — | £10–20 | prawn chow mein, 2pl box meal, special fried rice |
| Tasty Garden | 4.0118 | 2.2 mi | £10–20 | duck pancakes, sweet and sour chicken, chicken chow mein |
| New Lantern House | 4.093 | 4 mi | — | curry sauce, chicken dishes, crispy beef |
| Loon Wah | 4.4184 | 4.3 mi | £10–20 | chicken balls, crispy chilli beef, chicken chow mein |
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