China Kitchen
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About China Kitchen
Orders are placed and collected at the counter at China Kitchen, a Chinese takeaway on Greenford Ave in London, with no booking and no table service. Portions come in two sizes, and the smaller one arrives by default unless you ask for the larger, which is worth knowing before you order. Rice and noodle dishes carry much of the menu, with Singapore fried rice, chicken chow mein and salt and chilli prawns among the regular orders, and plain fried rice often paired with a chicken curry. Sweet and sour chicken balls and satay sauce also feature. Payment is cash only, so bring notes rather than a card, and receipts are not handed over as a matter of course. The counter is staffed by one person taking and passing out orders. It trades Monday to Saturday and closes on Sundays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention singapore fried rice, chicken chow mein, salt and chili prawns with satay sauce and sweet and sour chicken balls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention singapore fried rice, chicken chow mein, salt and chili prawns with satay sauce and sweet and sour chicken balls.
Customer Review Summary
Regulars point to the staple fried rice and noodle dishes as the draw, with one longtime customer naming Singapore Fried Rice and Chicken Chow Mein as a consistently flavourful go-to order and calling it good, honest Chinese. Close behind are the salt and chili prawns with satay sauce, singled out by one reviewer as the best they have had, and the sweet and sour chicken balls, praised alongside food described as fresh, hot and full of flavour. Several also mention good portions and friendly counter service, and one says they still travel back from another area for it. The complaints are substantial, though. Multiple reviewers describe rude service, including one who was charged for four dishes, received three, and says the counter response was a raised hand and a refusal to show the receipt. Others report the food declining, one saying it now tastes microwaved rather than made fresh, and another that only the small portion is offered without asking. One later edit reports things back on track again.
Customer Review Summary
Regulars point to the staple fried rice and noodle dishes as the draw, with one longtime customer naming Singapore Fried Rice and Chicken Chow Mein as a consistently flavourful go-to order and calling it good, honest Chinese. Close behind are the salt and chili prawns with satay sauce, singled out by one reviewer as the best they have had, and the sweet and sour chicken balls, praised alongside food described as fresh, hot and full of flavour. Several also mention good portions and friendly counter service, and one says they still travel back from another area for it. The complaints are substantial, though. Multiple reviewers describe rude service, including one who was charged for four dishes, received three, and says the counter response was a raised hand and a refusal to show the receipt. Others report the food declining, one saying it now tastes microwaved rather than made fresh, and another that only the small portion is offered without asking. One later edit reports things back on track again.
Featured reviews
- A M
“Edit : 2026 review. Forgot about this until a random email reminder. Things are great again, back to …”
- Issac Lam
“Great Chinese takeaway! The food is always fresh, hot, and full of flavour. The staff are friendly, and the service is fast and reliable. Especially sweet and sour chicken balls, Highly recommended!”
- Gavin Jones
“Everything ive had from here has been incredible and the he Best salt and chili prawns ive ever had the satay sauce is incredible and the guy behind the counter was a nice guy we had a good chat very good service. Always come here when in the area”
- D Blackwell (DBwUTV)
“Rude service, average food.. judging by recent reviews this has gone downhill in the last 2 - 8 months - see Joe and Ayden’s reviews for example. …”
- Ayden Komarovs
“Very rude people!! Ordered food for my family and I and was charged for 4 dishes but only received 3. Got home and noticed what had happened so I went back to explain to them which is when the gentleman at the counter started held his hand up near my face whilst shaking his head no. I was nothing but respectful whilst communicating and remained calm and collected despite what had happened and I don’t appreciate the way in which I was treated. They only accept cash and did not offer me a receipt upon ordering and when I asked them if I could check the receipt they declined. Not going back anymore.”
Hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Highlights
- Popular for popular for lunch
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Offers takeaway
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves late-night food
- Has counter service
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- Dining options· 2
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 2
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
Location
Chinese restaurants near China Kitchen
- Cathay Chef4.31671.9 mi
chow mein, fried rice, singapore noodles
- Royal Jade Inn3.52272 mi
beef chow mein, prawn on toast, singapore rice noodles
- Ealing Express3.91692.5 mi£10–20
chow mein, chicken in black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Kitchen | 4.2100 | — | £10–20 | singapore fried rice, chicken chow mein, salt and chili prawns with satay sauce |
| Cathay Chef | 4.3167 | 1.9 mi | — | chow mein, fried rice, singapore noodles |
| Royal Jade Inn | 3.5227 | 2 mi | — | beef chow mein, prawn on toast, singapore rice noodles |
| Ealing Express | 3.9169 | 2.5 mi | £10–20 | chow mein, chicken in black bean sauce, sweet and sour chicken |
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