May Chinese

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  Sophie Taylor-Denton

  ·1 month ago

  “We wanted to see if May lived up to the hype as it had been recommended by a friend. Have to say, we ordered a takeaway and was hugely disappointed. Food portions were small and utterly flavourless - for the restaurant prices charged, it is not worth the money. A great shame.”

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  IAN BOWIE

  ·2 months ago

  “We booked a table for 4 for 8.00pm. They told us there would be a 15 minute delay as they were busy. We had a drink. As time wore on more people were waiting for tables but no one was taken to their tables. At 8.40 we decided to leave and go to the Swan Chinese restaurant, where we were well looked after. It seems everyone enjoys May but frankly they dont seem very organised and ruined our expectations of a good night there. To say they were disorganised and amateur is an understatement. I am sure those who were able to get a table enjoyed themselves but to hold people back for nearly an hour is just not on. On this experience the Swan is better as we were looked after and food was very good. May needs to sort itself out and allow appropriate time between bookings or they upset as many clients as they please.”

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  Alan Palmer

  ·3 months ago

  “Monday early evening. Place was full and as tables emptied were in use again. So booking advisable. Service was excellent made to feel like royalty. Food first class. Only slight moan was tables a bit close together but only trying to give more people a chance to get served Definitely going again”

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  Stephanie

  ·3 months ago

  “Me and my partner had a lovely meal, we were greated and sat down quickly. We had ordered a crispy aromatic lamb (starter) along with noodle, rice, chilli beef and salt and pepper chicken. I asked for the starter to come with my main. My reasoning for atmosphere 4* is that this seemed to be a issue as 2 staff members told me I couldn't have the the 1 starter served with my main meal but despite this, everything arrived together. Reasoning for food rating being 4* was simply due to the cost being so overpriced, but the food is lovely. Anyhow, food was lovely, and the 3 young lads serving, Jamie, James and Grigoris were charming and attentive, making sure our glasses were full, making conversation and checking everything was okay with our meal. Were we're indecisive whether or not to have a desert but the young boys recommended the 'Toffee Banana' and oh my.. one of the best best deserts ever!!! Great meal, thank you!”

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  Jerry Fisher

  ·3 months ago

  “If I could give it 0 stars I would. Service was absolutely terrible, waited over 1 hour just for starters. Food was disgusting, ordered a king prawn noodle to have 3 prawns in the whole dish. Infact me and my partner have felt very very unwell since eating in here over the weekend. Also may I add.. VERY VERY EXPENSIVE for not good quality food.”

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  Alan Moore

  ·3 months ago

  “The meal was terrific, delicious food, excellent service and very friendly. We had a fantastic meal which I thought was very reasonable and very tasty. I will make sure that I return soon and spread the word amongst friends. If you want to feel special, then pay them a visit, very attentive and friendly staff, plus excellent food.”

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  Maya

  ·3 months ago

  “We went for dinner, ordered a set menu for 3. The starter came, tge seaweed cold and chewy. The spring rolls was greasy and the satay chicken was over cooked. The duck with pancakes was ok. The main dish, we hardly touched it. Not enough seasoning the sweet and sour pork are full of fat inside the beef were so chewy, and salty. A friend of mine ordered prawns dish, she didn't eat it. She said it tasted funny. The set menu for 3 is way to small for 3 people. And the service charge is whooping 17.5 % the food we hardly eaten.”

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  Amelia Crouch

  ·4 months ago

  “Always have the best evenings at May’s and love the new restaurant! Kin is an amazing and tentative staff member and always makes sure you’re well looked after. Can’t wait to return for my next fix, see you in a week!”

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  Amanda Watts

  ·9 months ago

  “What a wonderful little restaurant in the heart of Epping! First visit here today as we just moved to the area and I can’t recommend it enough. It’s such a small intimate restaurant with incredible service - special mention to our wonderful waiter, Kin! He was delightful, with excellent knowledge of 80’s music! We had the crackers and chilli sauce & Crispy Aromatic Duck with Pancakes to start and Szechuan chicken with special fried rice for main course. That was plenty for 2 people and was absolutely delicious. The selection of beers and wine were fantastic. And we had a great time. Really great service, the atmosphere was busy without being overbearing, considering how small it is and the food cooked perfectly. Quite possibly the nicest Chinese food we have had in a very long time. Can’t wait to go back! Thank you and see you again soon! Andy & Amanda x”

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  Billie Nabeel Tabassum

  ·5 years ago

  “This was such a fabulous find, just 15 minutes from us in Harlow. The food, the ambience, okay he authenticity and flavour of the food, all of it was spectacular. I must commend their service as well because we were in a rush to leave. Even the Chinese cracker tasted good. And the winning dish was Malaysian fried rice! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 We are definitely returning again soon with the rest of the family.”

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