
Magic Chef
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Quick info
About Magic Chef
Magic Chef is a Chinese takeaway in Saint Helens, at 49 Blackbrook Rd. The kitchen opens in the evenings only and closes on Tuesdays, so it serves dinner trade on the other six days of the week. Noodle dishes include chow mein, and they are packed in noodle boxes. Fried rice is an option for main meals, so a dish can be built around rice or noodles. Ribs come as their own order and also appear in a deep fried combo starter, which gives the menu a shared opening course.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sesame prawn toasts, spring rolls, chicken curry and salt and pepper chicken balls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sesame prawn toasts, spring rolls, chicken curry and salt and pepper chicken balls.
Customer Review Summary
The negatives are specific. One reviewer says the noodles and fried rice were too oily and the chicken and prawns were dry and full of breadcrumbs. Another found a Friday night order burnt through. One reviewer reports being violently sick within an hour of eating, noting they were the only one in the group who had the prawns. The closing detail comes from a reviewer who ate only half of a main meal and saved the rest for the next day.
Customer Review Summary
The negatives are specific. One reviewer says the noodles and fried rice were too oily and the chicken and prawns were dry and full of breadcrumbs. Another found a Friday night order burnt through. One reviewer reports being violently sick within an hour of eating, noting they were the only one in the group who had the prawns. The closing detail comes from a reviewer who ate only half of a main meal and saved the rest for the next day.
Featured reviews
- Lizzy Williams
“Wld rate the chat sui chow mein x also the. Also the chicken curry is amazing .very authentic plenty of onions and chicken peaces.”
- Jeffrey Lyon
“Ive been enjoying food from the magic chef for years. My absolute go to for the best Chinese food. Delicious, tasty, fresh and super friendly team. Love this place. An easy five stars if I could give more I would. ☆☆☆☆☆”
- Mirko Didara
“The best salt and pepper chicken balls in St Helens!!”
- mike harris
“The food at the magic chef is consistently good and prices reasonable”
- Laura K
“Always a really good meal - lots of choice, great service and lovely delivery.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Welcome to Magic Chef! Dear customers, we have a 5 star FOOD HYGIENE RATING, delicious food & friendly yet efficient customer service!”
- ParkingFree street parking
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Takeout
- Casual
- Late-night food
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- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
Location
Chinese restaurants near Magic Chef
- Shan Shan4.41271 mi£1–20
salt and pepper chicken, noodles, curry sauce
- Mr Chan's Restaurant4.75711.4 mi
chicken spring rolls, gluten free menu, vegan and plant based options
- King Chef4.0721.9 mi£1–10
salt and pepper chips, crispy shredded chilli chicken, chicken and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magic Chef | 4.4131 | — | £1–10 | sesame prawn toasts, spring rolls, chicken curry |
| Shan Shan | 4.4127 | 1 mi | £1–20 | salt and pepper chicken, noodles, curry sauce |
| Mr Chan's Restaurant | 4.7571 | 1.4 mi | — | chicken spring rolls, gluten free menu, vegan and plant based options |
| King Chef | 4.072 | 1.9 mi | £1–10 | salt and pepper chips, crispy shredded chilli chicken, chicken and chips |
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