
The Chu's Chinese Takeaway
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About The Chu's Chinese Takeaway
On Palatine Rd in Manchester, The Chu's Chinese Takeaway is a Chinese takeaway at number 436 with a mock meat menu for vegetarians and vegans, including mock chicken and mock duck. The rest of the menu runs to beef satay with satay sauce and chicken fried rice, and chips are also on the list. Customers are served at the counter. The takeaway opens evenings only and closes on Tuesdays. Regulars have used it for 30 to 40 years or more.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef satay, satay sauce, mock meat menu and chicken fried rice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention beef satay, satay sauce, mock meat menu and chicken fried rice.
Customer Review Summary
A sizable share of reviews describe a decline, though. One longtime customer says the beef is a cheaper cut, the chips look frozen, and spare ribs have dropped from six to four or five. Another found the chicken fried rice had two tiny pieces of dry, defrosted chicken and the mixed meat chow mein inedible. Others report small portions and lots of onions. One reviewer says satay sauce smelled and tasted of fish, was told it is made from shrimp, which they say the menu does not state, and was refunded only after another customer walked in.
Customer Review Summary
A sizable share of reviews describe a decline, though. One longtime customer says the beef is a cheaper cut, the chips look frozen, and spare ribs have dropped from six to four or five. Another found the chicken fried rice had two tiny pieces of dry, defrosted chicken and the mixed meat chow mein inedible. Others report small portions and lots of onions. One reviewer says satay sauce smelled and tasted of fish, was told it is made from shrimp, which they say the menu does not state, and was refunded only after another customer walked in.
Featured reviews
- Natalie Lehane
“Honestly the worst takeaway i have ever had. 30 quid straight in the bin. Cant believe they are providing food of this quality, shocking.”
- Martin Biggins
“Wow! Absolutely beautiful food, everything we ordered was piping hot, generous portions & beats any of our local chinese takeaway's. The lady behind the counter was very friendly, we'll definitely be back when in the area again. Highly recommend”
- Niamh Monaghan
“Always amazing food from Chu’s. As a none meat eater, I always find it difficult to find a Chinese takeout with veggie/ vegan options however chu’s do a “mock” menu… mock chicken, mock duck etc and it is delicious!”
- Mark Forrest
“Lots of onions, small portions. Tasted ok, not as good as I have had from there in previous years. Would love to see this place get back on form.”
- Julie Walker
“I have been going to the Chus for over 30 years food has always been delicious. It has recently changed hands and I thought my usual order of Beef Satay tasted slightly different 🤔but I think with a little bit of tweaking they have got it back spot on. Pleasant friendly takeaway. Best Satay 👍”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible seating
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chu's Chinese Takeaway | 3.897 | — | beef satay, satay sauce, mock meat menu |
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| Wok&Flame (West Didsbury) | 4.2270 | 1.6 mi | free prawn crackers, fortune cookie, special fried rice |
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