Oakham Chinese
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About Oakham Chinese
On Mill St in Oakham, Oakham Chinese is a Chinese takeaway set up for collection only, with no delivery. Orders are placed at the counter, and the menu runs from crispy shredded beef and sweet and sour dishes to salt and chilli ribs, prawns and cashews, and prawns in black bean sauce. Chicken chow mein and egg fried rice are offered too, with curry sauce available as an add-on. Prawn crackers come included with orders. The shop operates on a walk-in basis, with no reservations taken.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy shredded beef, generous portions, chicken chow mein and salt and chilli ribs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention crispy shredded beef, generous portions, chicken chow mein and salt and chilli ribs.
Customer Review Summary
Crispy shredded beef and a well-regarded sweet and sour draw repeat praise, with several reviewers also highlighting generous portions and reasonable prices on collection orders (delivery isn't offered). One diner recreating a dish from another restaurant said staff asked for details and recreated it, calling the chicken "melt in the mouth," and others describe food still piping hot after a drive home. Close behind, several mention friendly counter service and quick collection with little wait. A few note flatness in dishes like prawns and cashews or chicken chow mein, missing garlic, ginger, or soy sauce, and one found salt and chilli ribs not spicy enough. Complaints do surface: one reviewer describes chewy beef curry and greasy chicken balls, calling it a ripoff at over £25, and another reports that a family's food arrived cold and made them feel sick, including a relative with late-stage cancer, adding this was the second time quality had slipped. Most reviewers, though, describe returning repeatedly and recommending it to others.
Customer Review Summary
Crispy shredded beef and a well-regarded sweet and sour draw repeat praise, with several reviewers also highlighting generous portions and reasonable prices on collection orders (delivery isn't offered). One diner recreating a dish from another restaurant said staff asked for details and recreated it, calling the chicken "melt in the mouth," and others describe food still piping hot after a drive home. Close behind, several mention friendly counter service and quick collection with little wait. A few note flatness in dishes like prawns and cashews or chicken chow mein, missing garlic, ginger, or soy sauce, and one found salt and chilli ribs not spicy enough. Complaints do surface: one reviewer describes chewy beef curry and greasy chicken balls, calling it a ripoff at over £25, and another reports that a family's food arrived cold and made them feel sick, including a relative with late-stage cancer, adding this was the second time quality had slipped. Most reviewers, though, describe returning repeatedly and recommending it to others.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We have ordered from here twice now and have not been disappointed. Would recommend.”
- Google user
“Take away chinese: ordered at the counter not long of a wait food was delish”
- Google user
“ordered for collection, great portions for a great price. been here a few times now so definitely will return again”
- Google user
“had 2 beef curry tonight chicken balls and chips curry was absolutely awful beef chewy , didn’t taste like it even come from a cow chicken balls soaking in oil u might aswell off ordered a pot of oil n drank that Chips even worse absaloutely gross £25.50 what a absolute rip off Anyone that’s got any sense wouldn’t be going here place is a absolute health hazard , should not be near food”
- Google user
“My sister Always get her chinese from here. The other night Saturday 20th they spent over £40+on food for the family. It was terrible after eating it made them all feel sick, and infact my sister who has late stage cancer was actually sick. She said this is the second time the food has not been up to standard. It brought straight back to serve but was also cold”
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Oakham Chinese
- Shanghai4.2390.3 mi
free prawn crackers, chow mein, vegetable satay
- Golden Dragon Take-Away4.41100.4 mi
chicken balls, salt & chili chips, smoked shredded chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakham Chinese | 4.5129 | — | crispy shredded beef, generous portions, chicken chow mein |
| Shanghai | 4.239 | 0.3 mi | free prawn crackers, chow mein, vegetable satay |
| Golden Dragon Take-Away | 4.4110 | 0.4 mi | chicken balls, salt & chili chips, smoked shredded chicken |
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