Canton Take Away
Quick info
About Canton Take Away
On Leytonstone Rd, Canton Take Away is a family run Chinese takeaway working the counter for collection only. The menu stays compact, covering dishes such as duck chow mein, beef ho fun, and hot and sour soup alongside other noodle and rice options. It runs on cash only, with orders placed in person and no seating on the premises. The shop opens evenings, Monday to Saturday, and stays closed on Sundays. There is no booking system, so customers place their order at the counter and wait for it to be prepared.
Menu & Prices
141 dishes · mains £4–11- Prawn On Toast (芝麻蝦多士)£7.20
- Prawn Gyoza (蝦鍋貼)£6.80
- Duck Spring Roll (4) (鴨春卷)£6.50
- Vegetable Gyoza (齋鍋貼)£5.90
- Chicken Gyoza (雞鍋貼)£5.90
- Salt & Pepper Shredded Chicken (椒鹽雞絲)£7.30
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention duck chow mein, beef ho fun, salt & chilli squid and black bean beef.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention duck chow mein, beef ho fun, salt & chilli squid and black bean beef.
Customer Review Summary
Duck chow mein draws the most repeat praise, with reviewers pairing it alongside dishes like hot and sour soup, won ton soup, and beef in black bean sauce, all singled out as flavourful and fresh. Close behind, several mention the salt and chilli squid, crispy pork special, chicken fried rice, and Singapore rice noodles, with more than one reviewer noting generous portions and reasonable prices, and staff described repeatedly as polite and friendly at the counter. A few smaller notes recur: one reviewer felt the duck fried rice leaned too heavily on skin rather than meat, and another found the fries overpriced. Against this, one visitor reports arriving just after a Monday opening to a shop floor they found filthy with dirt and dust, and described the food as over-salted and overpriced, saying they would not return. Most others, though, describe the space as clean and simple, with several planning repeat visits and one calling it their new favourite Chinese in the Stratford area.
Customer Review Summary
Duck chow mein draws the most repeat praise, with reviewers pairing it alongside dishes like hot and sour soup, won ton soup, and beef in black bean sauce, all singled out as flavourful and fresh. Close behind, several mention the salt and chilli squid, crispy pork special, chicken fried rice, and Singapore rice noodles, with more than one reviewer noting generous portions and reasonable prices, and staff described repeatedly as polite and friendly at the counter. A few smaller notes recur: one reviewer felt the duck fried rice leaned too heavily on skin rather than meat, and another found the fries overpriced. Against this, one visitor reports arriving just after a Monday opening to a shop floor they found filthy with dirt and dust, and described the food as over-salted and overpriced, saying they would not return. Most others, though, describe the space as clean and simple, with several planning repeat visits and one calling it their new favourite Chinese in the Stratford area.
Featured reviews
- Loulou Loulou
“Went in there looked amazing and clean inside menue simple and good options! Food was amazing won ton soup, Singapore rice noodles black been beef ho fun even the chips and sauces were really tasty! So happy to have found a good Chinese in the area ! The man and aldy were very polite and friendly also will be coming back for sure.”
- Gabi Zyla
“Very good!!! I had beef in black beans sauce with rice and it was spot on! Well done guys!”
- David Lewis
“As they are completely closed on Sundays, I visited a few minutes after opening on a Monday. Unfortunately, I found the shop floor carpet filthy, covered in dirt and dust. It was disappointing to see that no effort had been made to clean or vacuum the premises before starting a new week of trading. The food was heavily over-salted and lacking in flavour. To make matters worse, the prices are extremely high for what is actually being offered.I will not be returning.”
- Sandra Price
“We enjoyed a really good meal from Canton last night. Clean, fresh flavours in all dishes. Excellent !”
- vokorulezz
“Hey everyone. This is the best chinese takeway by far from whole london brand new traditional and doing food with love and passion like no other chinese place in whole UK. Go there and MUST try it Hot and Sour soup with Duck Chow Mein. Legends.. know them years ago before refubrish new look and now is even better. Love them 4ever. Your favorite neighbor. Thank you for best food and service ever.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Casual
- On-site services
- Late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Canton Take Away
- Top Chef3.91650.6 mi
box meals and set meals, 2+ hour delivery waits, sweet and sour chicken
- Gah Shing3.51782.4 mi
chilli salt chicken wings, chow mein, chicken satay
- Oriental Chef3.7952.4 mi£10–20
duck dishes, prawn dishes, special fried rice
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canton Take Away | 4.4108 | — | £1–15 | duck chow mein, beef ho fun, salt & chilli squid |
| Top Chef | 3.9165 | 0.6 mi | — | box meals and set meals, 2+ hour delivery waits, sweet and sour chicken |
| Gah Shing | 3.5178 | 2.4 mi | — | chilli salt chicken wings, chow mein, chicken satay |
| Oriental Chef | 3.795 | 2.4 mi | £10–20 | duck dishes, prawn dishes, special fried rice |
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