Poon's Kitchen
Quick info
About Poon's Kitchen
Poon's Kitchen is a Chinese takeaway at 3A Marlowes in Hemel Hempstead, with a counter inside the shop where customers place their orders. The menu pairs a Munch box with a set menu for 3, giving groups of three a ready-made way to order together. Chow mein is on the menu in a house version and a chicken version. Service is walk-in, so customers can come to the counter and order without a booking.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention generous portions, chow mein, crispy duck spring roll and munch box.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention generous portions, chow mein, crispy duck spring roll and munch box.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise food that arrives hot, fresh and full of flavour, with generous portions and an authentic style one reviewer contrasts with Chinese food made for European tastes. The Beef Udon noodle and crispy duck spring roll get specific mention, and close behind come the house chowmain, dumplings, king prawns and crispy shredded beef from a single large order. The set menu for three also earns praise, and several say they will order again. Service is described as friendly and efficient, with good telephone manner, though one reviewer found the older woman at the counter hard to communicate with and had to keep repeating orders. The recurring caveat is consistency. One reviewer found the ribs and squid overcooked and dry on an otherwise good record, and another got a munch box that was mostly chips on a second order after an excellent first. Even so, the food itself is called very nice, and one reviewer who rarely orders Chinese food calls the set menu the best takeout they have had in this country.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise food that arrives hot, fresh and full of flavour, with generous portions and an authentic style one reviewer contrasts with Chinese food made for European tastes. The Beef Udon noodle and crispy duck spring roll get specific mention, and close behind come the house chowmain, dumplings, king prawns and crispy shredded beef from a single large order. The set menu for three also earns praise, and several say they will order again. Service is described as friendly and efficient, with good telephone manner, though one reviewer found the older woman at the counter hard to communicate with and had to keep repeating orders. The recurring caveat is consistency. One reviewer found the ribs and squid overcooked and dry on an otherwise good record, and another got a munch box that was mostly chips on a second order after an excellent first. Even so, the food itself is called very nice, and one reviewer who rarely orders Chinese food calls the set menu the best takeout they have had in this country.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Great service and telephone etiquette. We ordered the house chowmain, house rice, dumplings, king prawns, crispy shredded beef and the chicken chow-main which were all very delicious, exactly what I needed. Will definitely be ordering again.”
- Google user
“I ordered for delivery and I really enjoyed the set menu for 3, easily the best Chinese takeout I’ve had in this country but I'm not really someone who has ever ordered Chinese on a regular basis. I will order again.”
- Google user
“A really good Chinese takeaway with good range of choice in the menu and excellent food!”
- Google user
“Not really a big fan of Chinese food from places I’ve never tried before but poons kitchen did not disappoint amazing food full of flavour”
- Google user
“Normally the food is excellent, but last night the ribs and the squid where over cooked so dry and tasteless should have been make in chilli and garlic definatly no chilli but 100% over cooked or left under a heat lamp,not nice I put it in the bin i was really disappointed and chow main was nice but for £25:90 I would expect it to be good if I was eating in I would have sent back 100%”
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Poon's Kitchen
- Lucky Stars3.8920.9 mi
duck dishes, chicken chow mein, beef ho fun noodles
- Apsley Chinese3.71721.4 mi£10–20
free dessert on the house, generous portion sizes, toffee apple fritters
- Golden House4.1597.4 mi away£10–20
lemon chicken, crispy duck, special fried rice
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poon's Kitchen | 4.288 | — | — | generous portions, chow mein, crispy duck spring roll |
| Lucky Stars | 3.892 | 0.9 mi | — | duck dishes, chicken chow mein, beef ho fun noodles |
| Apsley Chinese | 3.7172 | 1.4 mi | £10–20 | free dessert on the house, generous portion sizes, toffee apple fritters |
| Golden House | 4.159 | 7.4 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.
