Little Buddha Swinton
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About Little Buddha Swinton
Little Buddha Swinton is a Chinese takeaway in Manchester, at 184 Folly Ln, where customers collect orders in person or order by phone. The Chinese menu includes 1/4 aromatic duck and crispy beef in chilli sauce. The kitchen also serves fish, chips, peas and curry together as one meal on a tray, so a single order covers the whole plate. The takeaway opens in the evenings only and closes on Tuesdays.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet and sour chicken, duck in plum sauce, salt and pepper chicken and crispy beef in chilli sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet and sour chicken, duck in plum sauce, salt and pepper chicken and crispy beef in chilli sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the food arriving hot and fresh, with the 1/4 aromatic duck singled out as a standout, cooked with just the right seasoning. Close behind are the sweet and sour chicken and salt and pepper chicken, which several call generous and tasty, while others recommend the deep fried chicken in plum sauce, crispy beef in chilli sauce and salt and pepper chips. Delivery drivers and counter staff are described as pleasant and friendly, with deliveries arriving within the given time and collection orders ready quickly. A few call the portions massive or the prices good, though one reviewer finds the cost a little high and another questions why fish, chips, peas and curry costs more than the same meal on a tray. The criticism is specific. One reviewer found the fried noodles rubbery and without vegetables, and another describes moody staff slamming things about and chips so poor that only about five were eaten, adding that they felt unwell afterwards. One regular recalls the shop feeding their household weekly through lockdown without faltering.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the food arriving hot and fresh, with the 1/4 aromatic duck singled out as a standout, cooked with just the right seasoning. Close behind are the sweet and sour chicken and salt and pepper chicken, which several call generous and tasty, while others recommend the deep fried chicken in plum sauce, crispy beef in chilli sauce and salt and pepper chips. Delivery drivers and counter staff are described as pleasant and friendly, with deliveries arriving within the given time and collection orders ready quickly. A few call the portions massive or the prices good, though one reviewer finds the cost a little high and another questions why fish, chips, peas and curry costs more than the same meal on a tray. The criticism is specific. One reviewer found the fried noodles rubbery and without vegetables, and another describes moody staff slamming things about and chips so poor that only about five were eaten, adding that they felt unwell afterwards. One regular recalls the shop feeding their household weekly through lockdown without faltering.
Featured reviews
- Gemma Louise
“Haven't eaten since dinner time, so I nipped in at 8pm only for chips, large amount what they give but the staff are moody slamming things about and the chips are awful I haven't finished them maybe ate about 5 chips, yes a waste of money but I don't feel good.”
- Josh Jarrett
“Usual was closed so tried somewhere new. Fried noodles were disapointing, seemed rubbery and was no veg with them. Duck in plum sauce was good, the sweet and sour chicken was very good. Would order again”
- Justine Najean
“Amazing food and quick delivery. Best Chinese in Swinton!”
- Phil Butterworth
“Having tried most local Chinese takeouts we thought we would give The Little Buddha in Swinton a go. The food, price & service were exceptional. The delivery arrived within the given time & was piping hot. This is now our go to Chinese takeaway.”
- Tesco Clubcard
“I’ve ordered from Little Buddha several times now, and it’s quickly become my go-to for Chinese takeaway in the area. The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and arrives hot every time. Their 1/4 aromatic duck is a standout—perfectly cooked with just the right amount of seasoning. The sweet and sour chicken and salt and pepper chicken are also favorites, packed with great taste and generous portions. Staff are friendly and the service is always prompt, whether ordering through a phone or in person. Highly recommended for anyone craving quality Chinese food at a great price!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Home Delivery Service”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
Chinese restaurants near Little Buddha Swinton
- Pacifica Cantonese4.66131.1 mi
sunday all-you-can-eat buffet, prawn toast, cantonese steak
- Swinton Buffet3.71,1441.5 mi£10–20
empty buffet trays, all-you-can-eat pricing, dated dirty interior
- New wok4.11141.5 mi£1–15
generous portions, chips like air fryer fries, salt and pepper chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Buddha Swinton | 4.2207 | — | — | sweet and sour chicken, duck in plum sauce, salt and pepper chicken |
| Pacifica Cantonese | 4.6613 | 1.1 mi | — | sunday all-you-can-eat buffet, prawn toast, cantonese steak |
| Swinton Buffet | 3.71,144 | 1.5 mi | £10–20 | empty buffet trays, all-you-can-eat pricing, dated dirty interior |
| New wok | 4.1114 | 1.5 mi | £1–15 | generous portions, chips like air fryer fries, salt and pepper chicken |
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