
Cathay Chef
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About Cathay Chef
On Boston Rd in London, Cathay Chef is a Chinese takeaway serving the standard range of fried rice, chow mein, and beef in black bean sauce, alongside Singapore-style rice and noodles. Spring rolls come in large portions, and chow mein orders carry a generous share of egg noodles among the other ingredients. Orders are placed on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken. Portion sizes across the menu run generous rather than sparing, and delivery has reached customers quickly, with one order arriving in around 15 minutes.
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Menu & Prices
105 dishes- Sesame Prawns On Toast
- Assorted Hot Hor's D'oeuvres (For 2 Persons)
- Dim Sum
- Chicken Dim Sum
- Beef Dim Sum
- Barbecued Spare Ribs
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, fried rice, singapore noodles and huge spring rolls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, fried rice, singapore noodles and huge spring rolls.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“First time ordering from here. Food is excellent - vegetable chow mein has that lovely ‘charred’ flavour, Singapore rice is amazing, all of our food was tasty. Portions sizes are very generous. Quick delivery. Definitely our new favourite Chinese takeaway.”
- Google user
“Love their food which taste so fresh and authentic.”
- Google user
“Wonderful takeaway - my partner and I are vegan and we were very well looked after. Quick, delicious food.”
- Google user
“First time ordered two for delivery, it was fat delivery but two chow mein (beef and special,came with more egg noodles than anything else, it had a good flavour but it was dry also.”
- Google user
“Myself and my family have been ordering from this Chinese since I was a little kid and it remains top 3 in places to eat for me! I’m now quite a bit older and I’ve passed on the love to my wife who like me adores it aswell! The food is incredible and for someone like me who likes a bigger portion, the sizes are perfect! Thank you for always being so nice when we order and come in! And thank you for the birthday wishes and gift! Highly recommended! Love No.6 - Ben!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the chow mein, with the vegetable version praised for a lovely charred flavour, though another pair of beef and special chow mein orders came with more egg noodles than anything else and arrived dry. Close behind are the fried rice and Singapore rice, with pork fried rice, beef in black bean sauce and generous portions called exceptional by one family. Several mention quick delivery and orders ready on collection, and one vegan couple says they were very well looked after. The spring rolls are described as absolutely huge, and food is called fresh and authentic. The main complaint is a former student's account of being charged more for a chicken fried rice with an add-on removed than for the fuller version, and of finding the dish lacking. One diner also found Singapore style vermicelli listed under chow mein. Regulars mention friendly staff and a birthday gift for a long-time customer.
Location
Chinese restaurants near Cathay Chef
- Good Fortune Club4.23431.3 mi£20–30
dim sum, prawn dishes, xo sauce radish cake
- China Kitchen4.21001.9 mi£10–20
singapore fried rice, chicken chow mein, salt and chili prawns with satay sauce
- Ealing Express3.91691.9 mi£10–20
chow mein, chicken in black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Chef | 4.3167 | — | — | chow mein, fried rice, singapore noodles |
| Good Fortune Club | 4.2343 | 1.3 mi | £20–30 | dim sum, prawn dishes, xo sauce radish cake |
| China Kitchen | 4.2100 | 1.9 mi | £10–20 | singapore fried rice, chicken chow mein, salt and chili prawns with satay sauce |
| Ealing Express | 3.9169 | 1.9 mi | £10–20 | chow mein, chicken in black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken |
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