Chinatown Express
RestaurantsNewcastle Upon Tyne
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Quick info
About Chinatown Express
On St Andrew's St, Chinatown Express is a Cantonese restaurant with six tables plus window seating, including stools facing the Chinese Arch across the street. The kitchen sits in view of the street, and the counter takes walk-ins. The menu covers roast duck, soya chicken, and char siu roast pork, alongside recurring orders such as fried rice, wanton soup, and prawn crispy noodles. Singapore vermicelli noodles and salt and chilli spare ribs also appear on the menu, and duck with pineapple and ginger is another regular order. Iced lemon tea and Chinese tea round out the drinks. A set price meal is offered in large portions.
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Menu & Prices
179 dishes · mains £3–99- 「Single Set Meal」Dry Fried Beef Ho Fun+Fried Egg+Coke£15.40
- 「Single Set Meal」Three Roast Combination Rice+Fried Egg+Coke£17.70
- 「Single Set Meal」Roast Duck Noodles+Fried Egg+Coke£14.40
- 「Single Set Meal」Two Combination Roast+Fried Egg+Coke£18.10
- Rice With Portuguese Sauce+Fried Egg+Soy Milk£19.60
- Curried Beef Flank Rice+Fried Eggs+Coca-Cola£15.40
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast duck, prawn crispy noodles, chinese tea and fried rice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention roast duck, prawn crispy noodles, chinese tea and fried rice.
Customer Review Summary
The criticism is sharper but less frequent. One takeaway customer called the noodles, chips, prawns and curry oily and binned the whole order. Another found the braised tofu with belly pork ordinary, with pre-fried tofu and only a few pieces of pork, and described the service as unfriendly. One found the char siu chewy, and one notes little wheelchair room when busy. A lacquered duck praised by a reviewer's friend is the detail repeat visitors point to.
Customer Review Summary
The criticism is sharper but less frequent. One takeaway customer called the noodles, chips, prawns and curry oily and binned the whole order. Another found the braised tofu with belly pork ordinary, with pre-fried tofu and only a few pieces of pork, and described the service as unfriendly. One found the char siu chewy, and one notes little wheelchair room when busy. A lacquered duck praised by a reviewer's friend is the detail repeat visitors point to.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Had the set price meal,food was lovely and great portions highly recommend if visiting Newcastle”
- Google user
“Absolute quality genuine chinese food and very quick, tasty and fresh. No nonsense place, order and eat, simple as that. Sit in and take away both absolutely spot on. Great portions and unbelievably good food, you will not be disappointed. Highly recommend the Singapore vermicelli noodles ans salt and chilli spare ribs, oh and a lovely glass of iced lemon tea. Lush!”
- Google user
“Highly disappointed and do not recommend. We went here yesterday and ordered a Chinese to take home. The Chinese was awful, no taste and full of Greece. Everything tasted like it had been cooked in the same cheap oil it was inedible. We spent 75 pound and binned the lot! The noodles, chips, prawns & curry all were thick of oil it was honestly disgusting. Total waste of money and will not be returning.”
- Google user
“We usually go in before the game & sit on the stools opposite the Chinese Arch. The food is good & the service super quick. The owner's daughter is helpful when you're trying to figure out the name of the type of dish you're trying to eat! My Chinese friend says their lacquered ducks are fabulous.”
- Google user
“First visit to Newcastle's Chinatown. Found it hard to choose as there were lots of places. Chosen this one as I saw a few takeaway delivery drivers so maybe, it was worth a try. The menu was quite large, and found it difficult to choose. Decided on an old classic Cantonese dish called Braised tofu and crispy belly pork over rice. It was okay, nothing special. The tofu was pre fried, so it wasn't as pillowy as I'd expected. The belly pork was just a few pieces and tasted fine. Sadly, it didn't give me that nostalgic experience as I was expecting. Shall I come back, nah. It was about £10 or so, I'd paid. No frills place, so not exactly a place to bring a date or anything like that. It wasn't that busy in there either. Sat by the window as a solo diner, so didn't feel out of place. Service was unfriendly which is disappointing.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Historic area of Newcastle with many Chinese restaurants and shops as well as an elaborate arch.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
Restaurants near Chinatown Express
- Amaysia Restaurant4.48650 miVegan optionsVegetarian optionsGood for kids
kimchi seafood fried rice, stewed lamb ribs, prawn crackers
- 0.1 miWheelchair accessible
bottomless brunch, masala fries, sunday dinner
- Shawarma House4.2710.1 mi
small chicken wrap, shawarma wrap, crisp chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinatown ExpressWheelchair accessible | 4.2814 | — | roast duck, prawn crispy noodles, chinese tea |
| Amaysia RestaurantVegan options · Vegetarian options · Good for kids | 4.4865 | 0 mi | kimchi seafood fried rice, stewed lamb ribs, prawn crackers |
| The Mayfair Pub & KitchenWheelchair accessible | 4.3577 | 0.1 mi | bottomless brunch, masala fries, sunday dinner |
| Shawarma House | 4.271 | 0.1 mi | small chicken wrap, shawarma wrap, crisp chips |
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