Apsley Chinese
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About Apsley Chinese
Apsley Chinese is a Chinese takeaway in Hemel Hempstead, on London Rd at number 28. Dessert is on the house, including toffee apple fritters, so the food can end on something sweet at no extra step. The menu includes Hot and Sour Soup alongside the house special chow mein, and prawn crackers come with orders. Customers place orders by phone and collect them in store, where the counter staff serve collection customers. Walk-ins are the booking posture here, with no reservations to arrange. A set meal for one is also on the menu.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free dessert on the house, generous portion sizes, toffee apple fritters and house special chow mein.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention free dessert on the house, generous portion sizes, toffee apple fritters and house special chow mein.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the free dessert, with toffee apple fritters named as a favourite, and several say one was handed over unprompted after a mistake or a first order. Close behind are generous portions and friendly counter staff, with the house special chow mein and a set meal for one singled out. One reviewer mentions a clean hygiene rating, and another calls the complimentary prawn crackers a little short on flavour. The criticism is split between food and service. One diner found the chow mein dry, the chicken balls bland, and the ribs and sweet and sour sauces gloopy like glue. A reviewer who ordered the wrong soup says a staff member shouted at them over paying the difference, and another says a wrong order was not refunded or resent, with the mistaken item requested back. A delivery customer complains that the driver would not leave the car and that no one asked about allergies. By contrast, one regular who thought they were overcharged says the server was kind and understanding, and a free dessert followed.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return to the free dessert, with toffee apple fritters named as a favourite, and several say one was handed over unprompted after a mistake or a first order. Close behind are generous portions and friendly counter staff, with the house special chow mein and a set meal for one singled out. One reviewer mentions a clean hygiene rating, and another calls the complimentary prawn crackers a little short on flavour. The criticism is split between food and service. One diner found the chow mein dry, the chicken balls bland, and the ribs and sweet and sour sauces gloopy like glue. A reviewer who ordered the wrong soup says a staff member shouted at them over paying the difference, and another says a wrong order was not refunded or resent, with the mistaken item requested back. A delivery customer complains that the driver would not leave the car and that no one asked about allergies. By contrast, one regular who thought they were overcharged says the server was kind and understanding, and a free dessert followed.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“First time ordering here and really impressed. I checked the hygiene rating first (always do!) and it was a 5. Friendly service and tasty generous portions. Even gave me a desert on the house,! I would definitely return and recommend.”
- Google user
“Stayed in hotel near Chinese. Arrived very prompt, very nicely cooked food. Was given free desert. Very polite and friendly staff”
- Google user
“The chow mein was dry and no flavour, the ribs sauce is so gloopy and the sweat and sour sauce is also gloopy like glue. The chicken balls had no flavour.”
- Google user
“Tried ordering a delivery and the owners stated very clearly the driver will not get out the car on arrival.. He has one job to come to the door, Lazy company will never use again! Furthermore this company never ask if you have allergies. 🤧”
- Google user
“Loved ordering from here for ages. Last time I ordered they took the order wrong and wouldn’t refund, wouldn’t send through correct order and wanted the mistaken item back which was the strangest thing. If you make a mistake, own it. Not ordering again. Hong Kong kitchen is best Chinese in Hemel, enjoy!”
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Onsite services
Show more amenities
- Late-night food
- Dessert
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Apsley Chinese
- Poon's Kitchen4.2881.4 mi
generous portions, chow mein, crispy duck spring roll
- Lucky Stars3.8921.7 mi
duck dishes, chicken chow mein, beef ho fun noodles
- Golden House4.1596.1 mi away£10–20
lemon chicken, crispy duck, special fried rice
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apsley Chinese | 3.7172 | — | £10–20 | free dessert on the house, generous portion sizes, toffee apple fritters |
| Poon's Kitchen | 4.288 | 1.4 mi | — | generous portions, chow mein, crispy duck spring roll |
| Lucky Stars | 3.892 | 1.7 mi | — | duck dishes, chicken chow mein, beef ho fun noodles |
| Golden House | 4.159 | 6.1 mi away | £10–20 | lemon chicken, crispy duck, special fried rice |
The 3 nearest chinese restaurants by distance. Ratings, hours and review terms come from public business profiles.
