
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.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, fried rice, spring rolls and generous portion sizes.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, fried rice, spring rolls and generous portion sizes.
Customer Review Summary
Chow mein draws the most praise here, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the vegetable chow mein's charred flavour and the beef and special versions, though one delivery order found the noodles dry despite good flavour. Close behind, pork fried rice, chicken chow mein and beef in black bean sauce are singled out as exceptional, and the Singapore rice and huge spring rolls also earn mentions. Portions are called generous, delivery is often quick, and one vegan couple said they were well looked after. A recurring theme is loyalty built over years, with some calling it a go-to or favourite. One reviewer flags a menu labeling mix-up between Singapore style vermicelli and chow mein, calling it minor. Separately, one reviewer alleges being deliberately overcharged on a repeat order and describes staff appearing to watch for a reaction, an account not echoed elsewhere. Several note orders ready or delivered right on time, including one arriving within fifteen minutes.
Customer Review Summary
Chow mein draws the most praise here, with reviewers repeatedly calling out the vegetable chow mein's charred flavour and the beef and special versions, though one delivery order found the noodles dry despite good flavour. Close behind, pork fried rice, chicken chow mein and beef in black bean sauce are singled out as exceptional, and the Singapore rice and huge spring rolls also earn mentions. Portions are called generous, delivery is often quick, and one vegan couple said they were well looked after. A recurring theme is loyalty built over years, with some calling it a go-to or favourite. One reviewer flags a menu labeling mix-up between Singapore style vermicelli and chow mein, calling it minor. Separately, one reviewer alleges being deliberately overcharged on a repeat order and describes staff appearing to watch for a reaction, an account not echoed elsewhere. Several note orders ready or delivered right on time, including one arriving within fifteen minutes.
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!”
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Cathay Chef
- 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
chicken chow mein, new ownership changes, sweet and sour chicken
- Chung's Chinese3.92812.2 mi£10–20
egg fried rice, salt and pepper prawns, cash only payment
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Chef | 4.3167 | — | — | chow mein, fried rice, spring rolls |
| 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 | chicken chow mein, new ownership changes, sweet and sour chicken |
| Chung's Chinese | 3.9281 | 2.2 mi | £10–20 | egg fried rice, salt and pepper prawns, cash only payment |
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