Master Chef
Quick info
About Master Chef
On Stand Lane in Manchester, Master Chef is a takeout restaurant that fills orders by phone rather than through a counter menu or app. Payment is cash only, and Just Eat orders are not accepted, so calling ahead is the way to secure food here. The kitchen sends out fried rice, sweet and sour with king prawns, and half duck as regularly ordered dishes. Service is walk-in for anyone collecting in person, with no reservations involved. The restaurant gets very busy at times, which can affect how quickly orders are ready. Delivery is offered to the surrounding area, extending the same phone-order system beyond collection. Between the cash-only policy and the phone-only ordering, the setup favors customers who plan their order before arriving rather than deciding on the spot.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried rice, half duck, sweet and sour king prawns and phone-in orders only.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fried rice, half duck, sweet and sour king prawns and phone-in orders only.
Customer Review Summary
Fried rice and the half duck draw repeated praise, with reviewers describing food that arrives very hot and consistently good, some noting they've ordered regularly for years or even decades. The king prawns in mixed sweet and sour and the egg fried rice also get specific mentions, alongside general notes of friendly, polite staff on the phone and at delivery. Several call prices reasonable for the portion size, though one review flags cost as a little higher while still calling it worth it. Payment is cash and phone orders only, which multiple reviewers tie to why it stays busy. One detailed negative account describes a delivery dispute where an order was cancelled over an address disagreement, forcing a late collection, poor food that visit, and no apology offered. Aside from that single incident, the recurring thread across reviews is consistent quality over repeat visits, with several diners saying they've never had a bad meal across years of ordering.
Customer Review Summary
Fried rice and the half duck draw repeated praise, with reviewers describing food that arrives very hot and consistently good, some noting they've ordered regularly for years or even decades. The king prawns in mixed sweet and sour and the egg fried rice also get specific mentions, alongside general notes of friendly, polite staff on the phone and at delivery. Several call prices reasonable for the portion size, though one review flags cost as a little higher while still calling it worth it. Payment is cash and phone orders only, which multiple reviewers tie to why it stays busy. One detailed negative account describes a delivery dispute where an order was cancelled over an address disagreement, forcing a late collection, poor food that visit, and no apology offered. Aside from that single incident, the recurring thread across reviews is consistent quality over repeat visits, with several diners saying they've never had a bad meal across years of ordering.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“First time ordering from here and it won't be the last. We ordered the half duck and other items and it was the best we had ever had. The cost of our meal for 3 was very reasonable. Excellent service and excellent food. 5 stars!!!”
- Google user
“My favorite Chinese food in Whitefield. Excellent service and great quality food”
- Google user
“Amazing Chinese amazing value, 10/10 recommend”
- Google user
“Great food reasonable prices love the food 100% recommended the place to all”
- Google user
“I have been getting Chinese from here since I was 15 yrs old.Then it used to just be a tray of Egg fried rice or a tray of noodles and bean sprouts. Now it a a mixture of things off the menu. I have gone to other takeaways but none have been as good as here.”
Location
Restaurants near Master Chef
- Village Pizza3.51162.3 mi£10–20Reservations
long delivery delays, family kebab, stuffed crust pizza
- Burgerise4.31082.9 mi£10–20Good for kids
smash burgers, chips and fries, cheesy curly fries
- Oliver's Fish and Chips4.82413.7 mi
battered haddock, crispy batter, chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Chef | 4.458 | — | — | fried rice, half duck, sweet and sour king prawns |
| Village PizzaReservations | 3.5116 | 2.3 mi | £10–20 | long delivery delays, family kebab, stuffed crust pizza |
| BurgeriseGood for kids | 4.3108 | 2.9 mi | £10–20 | smash burgers, chips and fries, cheesy curly fries |
| Oliver's Fish and Chips | 4.8241 | 3.7 mi | — | battered haddock, crispy batter, chips |
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