Chef China
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About Chef China
On Burgess Rd in Southampton, Chef China serves Chinese food for eating in or taking away, with walk-in seating and no reservations. Every dish comes with rice and free-flow Chinese tea included in the price, and set meals such as set meal A are offered alongside individual plates like stir fried ho fun with braised beef and ribs, served with satay. Payment is cash only. The kitchen operates daily, and the takeaway counter serves those wanting to eat off site.
Menu & Prices
172 dishes- Gourmet Mixed Platter
- Spare Ribs With Chilli, Salt & Pepper
- Spare Ribs Peking Style
- Barbecued Spare Ribs
- Spare Ribs In Honey Sauce
- Sesame Prawn Toast
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rice and chinese tea included, stir fried ho fun braised beef, dry spicy hot pot and set meal a.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention rice and chinese tea included, stir fried ho fun braised beef, dry spicy hot pot and set meal a.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the cheap, generous Hong Kong and southern Chinese style dishes, with rice and free-flowing Chinese tea included. The stir fry draws the most attention, and one reviewer notes it has plenty of wok hei. Stir fried ho fun with braised beef gets a specific recommendation, and the ribs, the spicy satay and the dry spicy hot pot with pork and plenty of vegetables are also singled out. Set meal A is called a particularly good option, and a few say the portions are massive and leave them full. Several describe the team as friendly, and one says the chef will tailor a dish that is not on the menu. Students and groups sharing dishes are mentioned as a natural fit, and one reviewer travels from Fareham to eat here. The main caveat is one reviewer who finds the food sometimes too salty. Another says the staff speak little English, which made no difference to the meal, and dismisses service complaints. One reviewer notes that a left note was actually read.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the cheap, generous Hong Kong and southern Chinese style dishes, with rice and free-flowing Chinese tea included. The stir fry draws the most attention, and one reviewer notes it has plenty of wok hei. Stir fried ho fun with braised beef gets a specific recommendation, and the ribs, the spicy satay and the dry spicy hot pot with pork and plenty of vegetables are also singled out. Set meal A is called a particularly good option, and a few say the portions are massive and leave them full. Several describe the team as friendly, and one says the chef will tailor a dish that is not on the menu. Students and groups sharing dishes are mentioned as a natural fit, and one reviewer travels from Fareham to eat here. The main caveat is one reviewer who finds the food sometimes too salty. Another says the staff speak little English, which made no difference to the meal, and dismisses service complaints. One reviewer notes that a left note was actually read.
Featured reviews
- Fin Webster
“Best Chinese I’ve had, we travel from Fareham to come here. Food is some of the best I’ve had from a Chinese establishment. With the little English the staff speak makes no difference to the experience. Incredibly cheap price for amazing food”
- saw cp
“Superb food! Hong Kong style stir fry with generous portions. One of the very few stir fry in UK that has lot of wok hei.”
- John H
“Will definitely be back. Sure they only take cash but they have so many options under £10 it doesn't even matter :) really friendly team and the food is absolutely delicious. For the price you pay zero completes here. Won't beat it anywhere else. The set meals are a particularly good option, set meal A specifically 😎”
- R Chan
“Great food, everyone crying about service should get a grip. Under £10 for a good massive portioned meal, what else could you complain about… if you plan on ordering get the stir fried ho fun with braised beef, it’s amazing”
- Luis Guerra
“It's a very good and cheap place to eat I really like it for Chinese food. Prices are good, sometimes food can be too salty. Otherwise good.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Casual
- On-site services
- Quick bite
Show more amenities
- Counter service
- Solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Crowd· 1
- University students
Location
Restaurants near Chef China
- YummyThai Noodle Bar4.5940 miVegan optionsVegetarian options
pad thai, penang curry, green curry
- Labelfood4.6520.6 mi
tender beef rice, hk-style egg noodles, hong kong milk tea
- UMAMI4.5460.8 mi£10–20
tonkotsu ramen, black garlic ramen, takoyaki
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chef China | 3.8133 | — | £1–15 | rice and chinese tea included, stir fried ho fun braised beef, dry spicy hot pot |
| YummyThai Noodle BarVegan options · Vegetarian options | 4.594 | 0 mi | — | pad thai, penang curry, green curry |
| Labelfood | 4.652 | 0.6 mi | — | tender beef rice, hk-style egg noodles, hong kong milk tea |
| UMAMI | 4.546 | 0.8 mi | £10–20 | tonkotsu ramen, black garlic ramen, takoyaki |
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