China Spice
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About China Spice
China Spice is a Chinese takeaway in Northampton, run from 105 Clare St with no dine-in. The menu includes chow mein in mushroom, duck and beef versions, alongside Szechuan chicken and salt and chilli chicken. Halal applies to the chicken only, so anyone avoiding pork should ask for it to be left out of dishes that include it. Payment is cash only, which is worth having ready before ordering. Deals run twice a week. The takeaway can get busy, with a wait at times.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, generous portions, fried rice and szechuan chicken.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chow mein, generous portions, fried rice and szechuan chicken.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the generous portions of Chinese takeaway, with chow mein the dish named most, in mushroom, duck and beef versions. Close behind are the sweet and sour chicken, described as lightly breaded and loaded with chicken, the salt and chilli chicken, king prawn fried rice and spring rolls, plus the complimentary prawn crackers. Several call it the best Chinese in Northampton, praise the value and consistent flavour, and mention deals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The lady on the phone and counter is repeatedly described as kind, sweet and patient, and one reviewer got complimentary chilli oil. The criticism is sharper but less frequent. One reviewer found the food too salty, with parsley in every dish including a strange-tasting Szechuan chicken, and the chow mein dry. Another received a wrong order with vegetables despite asking for none, and hard rice, noting it had happened before. Others note it is cash only, with no dine in, and a cold shop. One reviewer says the halal option is chicken only, so pork must be removed from dishes.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often return for the generous portions of Chinese takeaway, with chow mein the dish named most, in mushroom, duck and beef versions. Close behind are the sweet and sour chicken, described as lightly breaded and loaded with chicken, the salt and chilli chicken, king prawn fried rice and spring rolls, plus the complimentary prawn crackers. Several call it the best Chinese in Northampton, praise the value and consistent flavour, and mention deals on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The lady on the phone and counter is repeatedly described as kind, sweet and patient, and one reviewer got complimentary chilli oil. The criticism is sharper but less frequent. One reviewer found the food too salty, with parsley in every dish including a strange-tasting Szechuan chicken, and the chow mein dry. Another received a wrong order with vegetables despite asking for none, and hard rice, noting it had happened before. Others note it is cash only, with no dine in, and a cold shop. One reviewer says the halal option is chicken only, so pork must be removed from dishes.
Featured reviews
- Shelley Clark
“Absolutely love this place. The food is amazing, never had any problems. Staff are very polite..... wouldn't order from anywhere else ❤️”
- Ella Cy
“The lady that works there is an absolute gem lovely customer service. Gets busy sometimes but the wait is always worth it! Menu has so many options but I recommend: Salt and chilli chicken and beef chow mein”
- Lisa Fulcher
“Absolutely disgusting. Order was wrong and the rice was hard. Asked for no veg and yet the whole meal had veg. Not the first time this has happened can safely say i will not be returning”
- Rebecca Cohn
“I am visiting from abroad and found this gem of a restaurant on google maps. Wow! Some of the best Chinese food I’ve ever had! The sweet and sour chicken was lightly breaded and loaded with lots of great quality chicken. The meal came very hot and fresh and was accompanied by delicious complimentary prawn crackers. I called in advance with (many) questions and the lady was very kind and patient over the phone. She even included complimentary chili oil for me to try! The portions are also very generous. What a great overall experience. Highly recommend.”
- Linda Verity-Stray
“Ordered food yesterday, went for my usual mushroom chow mein, whilst my husband went for his usual king prawn fried rice and duck chow mein. The portions are very generous and the food is really good. I also went for egg fried rice with curry and chips, and that was also really good, great portion for being a side!! Enough food to have left overs for lunch the next day, which is super!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
- Small plates
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Casual
- Onsite services
- Late-night food
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- Dining options· 2
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Offerings· 1
- Small plates
Location
Chinese restaurants near China Spice
- Shanhai House4.31170.5 mi£10–20
beef in black bean sauce, tofu in black bean sauce, spring rolls
- 0.6 mi
all you can eat menu, crispy duck, mixed starter platter
- 0.6 mi£20–40
dim sum, garlic pepper pork chop, authentic cantonese cuisine
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Spice | 4.6103 | — | £10–20 | chow mein, generous portions, fried rice |
| Shanhai House | 4.3117 | 0.5 mi | £10–20 | beef in black bean sauce, tofu in black bean sauce, spring rolls |
| The Wok Inn Chinese Restaurant | 4.2507 | 0.6 mi | — | all you can eat menu, crispy duck, mixed starter platter |
| Oriental Garden Restaurant | 4.3969 | 0.6 mi | £20–40 | dim sum, garlic pepper pork chop, authentic cantonese cuisine |
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