China Kitchen
Quick info
About China Kitchen
Ordering at China Kitchen happens by phone or at the counter, where a member of staff takes the order and gives a ready time for collection. The Chinese takeaway sits on the B4571 in Newcastle Emlyn and runs on walk-ins and collection rather than bookings. Its menu spans 81 dishes, with curries among the most frequently ordered, including a Thai red tofu curry alongside green and red versions. Chow mein comes in king prawn and vegetable forms, and vegetable fried rice, spring rolls and seaweed fill out the order sheet. Vegetarian choice is limited, with the curries built around tofu. Food is cooked fresh to order, so waits stretch at busy times such as New Year's Day. Payment is cash only. The kitchen opens Tuesday to Sunday in the evenings and closes on Mondays.
Good to know
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Difficult to find a space
Menu & Prices
81 dishes · mains £4–9- Chicken Curry & Fried Rice & Chips In A Tray£7.50
- Beef Curry & Fried Rice & Chips In A Tray£7.50
- Fried Rice & Chips & Any Sauce In A Tray£5.30
- Egg Fried Rice With Any Sauce In A Tray£4.40
- Chow Mein With Any Sauce In A Tray£5.00
- Chicken Balls & Fried Rice & Chips In A Tray£7.30
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thai red tofu curry, green/red curry, veg fried rice and king prawn chow.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention thai red tofu curry, green/red curry, veg fried rice and king prawn chow.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the freshly cooked food and the friendly counter service, with one describing the Thai red tofu curry as the best Thai curry in a long time. Others single out the veg fried rice full of mushrooms, a king prawn chow, seaweed, spring rolls and a curry eaten while passing through. Several call the staff helpful and accommodating, and one says orders have always been ready at the times given over the phone. Regulars describe the woman at the counter as going the extra mile, and one notes the kitchen stayed busy on New Year's Day. The caveats are specific. One reviewer waited well past the quoted time on New Year's Day and still had no food. Another found the food very average and the server at reception unwelcoming, with no greeting or thank you. A vegetarian says the menu is limited to green and red curry with tofu, and the chef declined to add tofu to a vegetable chow mein. One passing visitor says the premises could do with attention, though the food arrived hot and well cooked.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the freshly cooked food and the friendly counter service, with one describing the Thai red tofu curry as the best Thai curry in a long time. Others single out the veg fried rice full of mushrooms, a king prawn chow, seaweed, spring rolls and a curry eaten while passing through. Several call the staff helpful and accommodating, and one says orders have always been ready at the times given over the phone. Regulars describe the woman at the counter as going the extra mile, and one notes the kitchen stayed busy on New Year's Day. The caveats are specific. One reviewer waited well past the quoted time on New Year's Day and still had no food. Another found the food very average and the server at reception unwelcoming, with no greeting or thank you. A vegetarian says the menu is limited to green and red curry with tofu, and the chef declined to add tofu to a vegetable chow mein. One passing visitor says the premises could do with attention, though the food arrived hot and well cooked.
Featured reviews
- brian
“All been said before went there with high expectations and was pleasantly pleased”
- Elan Thomas
“Best Chinese food in the area. Delicious, fresh food. Service 10/10. Janet the woman behind the counter is particularly helpful and accommodating and always goes the extra mile for the customers. Diolch”
- Gloomy Shrike
“Always top tier service and great food from here. The staff are always very friendly and accommodating, the food is always on point and they have always stuck to the times given over the phone. 10/10 on all fronts 👌 …”
- James Richards
“Ordered food from here and was told it would be ready at 7 wait which I thought was understandable as it was New Year’s Day But waited a lot longer didn’t get my food 8 which is unacceptable as I ordered …”
- Lois Evans
“As a regular customer here, I’ve never received bad food or bad service. Janet the lady behind counter is always pleasant. I received food here on New Year’s Day, which evidently would be a busy time, and Janet and the chef’s were rushed off their feet. It’s a shame that some customers feel the need to be rude towards her, it’s evident in the quality of the food it’s freshly cooked and prepared, so waiting an extra 10mins for good quality food shouldn’t be an issue. It was lovely to see a member of the public, which I assume was Janet’s friend helping with the orders, as she was so busy, kindness goes a long way. Amazing- 5 stars”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free of charge street parking
- Offers takeaway
- Casual
- On-site services not available
- Serves late-night food
- Serves dessert
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- Difficult to find a space
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Dining options· 1
- Serves dinner
- Popular for· 1
- Popular for dinner
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