Royal Chef
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About Royal Chef
On Peabody Rd in Farnborough, Royal Chef is a Chinese takeaway open evenings only, with walk-in ordering and no booking. The menu covers crispy chilli beef, salt and pepper pork ribs, and chicken balls, alongside spice bags and spring rolls. Spice bag portions come large enough to share or keep for leftovers. The sweet and sour and curry sauces are both served thick. It runs Monday to Sunday except Tuesdays, when it stays closed.
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Menu & Prices
64 dishes · mains £3–13- Mixed Starters For 2£11.50
- Fish Cakes (4 Pcs)£6.75
- Vegetable Spring Rolls (8 Pcs)£6.90
- Chicken Satay On Skewers (4 Pcs)£6.75
- Sesame Prawn On Toast (6 Pcs)£6.20
- Chicken Gyoza (5 Pcs)£6.50
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken balls, spice bag, salt and pepper pork ribs and spring rolls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken balls, spice bag, salt and pepper pork ribs and spring rolls.
Featured reviews
- Ellie’s rev
“After reading the reviews, I had high expectations and hoped this would be a hidden gem. Unfortunately, my experience was disappointing. I ordered the crispy chilli beef, which was sadly soggy and rubbery and quiet flavourless. After a few mouthfuls, it became inedible. The chips were flat-cut and looked appealing at first; however, the texture of the potato inside was extremely unpleasant—almost styrofoam-like—and completely inedible. I had hoped the sweet and sour sauce might improve them, but it did not. The only item I found reasonably edible was the spring rolls. They had some crispness and flavour, though they were merely acceptable rather than memorable. As the meal went on, there was also a noticeable smell of what I can only describe as old cooking oil or musty grease, which further detracted from the experience. I rarely leave reviews, and I acknowledge that other dishes may be better, given the positive feedback from other customers. However, based on this experience, I’m sad to say I will not be ordering from here again.”
- Mahesh Thapa
“Had a spice bag and was definitely worth it. The very generous portions were enough for 2 people. Next time I’m getting the large one so I have extra for left overs.”
- Kondogh Gurung
“My go to place when im in the area. Owner is very helpful and accommodating. Great service and food is always on point. Affordable and delicious, what more could you want. Would recommend to anyone 👍🏾”
- NAURAJ Pun
“I have been a regular customer since 2014, may favourite dis from this takeaway restaurant is salt and paper pork ribs. But recently I have notice the quality of the food is reduced drastically. Food smell bad and flavour less. Now I will never order fro. This takeaway restaurant.”
- Kathy Obbard
“The chicken balls are fantastic best I’ve had nice amount of chicken to batter ……. 5* for them Sweet and sour sauce and curry sauce is hit or miss ? ? Do it so so thick …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
One reviewer calls the chicken balls fantastic, with a nice amount of chicken to batter, and another found a spice bag generous enough for two. Sauces are called hit or miss. Two reviewers report disappointment: soggy, rubbery crispy chilli beef and a smell of old cooking oil, and a longtime regular's salt and pepper pork ribs tasting flavourless. Recent quality, they say, has dropped drastically.
Location
Chinese restaurants near Royal Chef
- Asian Fusion2.6920.1 mi£20–30
chicken chow mein, crispy chilli chicken, salt and pepper lamb ribs
- Yumi Yumi4.64290.1 mi
all you can eat menu, egg fried rice, chow mein
- 1.2 mi£10–20
chicken chow mein, lunchbox menu, chicken and sweetcorn soup
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Chef | 4.3106 | — | — | chicken balls, spice bag, salt and pepper pork ribs |
| Asian Fusion | 2.692 | 0.1 mi | £20–30 | chicken chow mein, crispy chilli chicken, salt and pepper lamb ribs |
| Yumi Yumi | 4.6429 | 0.1 mi | — | all you can eat menu, egg fried rice, chow mein |
| McChina Wok Away Farnborough | 3.3129 | 1.2 mi | £10–20 | chicken chow mein, lunchbox menu, chicken and sweetcorn soup |
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