
Wongs
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About Wongs
Wongs is a Chinese takeaway at 57 Ness Rd in Southend On Sea, working from a 62-dish menu. Chow mein takes up a good share of that list, with the Wong's Special Chow Mein sitting alongside variants such as Yung Chow Mein, King Prawn Chow Mein and Beef Chow Mein. Chicken versions come two ways, as Breast Of Chicken Chow Mein and Shredded Chicken Chow Mein, so the choice of protein is easy to make within one dish. The kitchen opens evenings only, Tuesday to Sunday, and it is closed on Mondays.
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Menu & Prices
62 dishes- Wong's Special Chow Mein
- Yung Chow Mein
- Breast Of Chicken Chow Mein
- Shredded Chicken Chow Mein
- King Prawn Chow Mein
- Beef Chow Mein
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention prawn crackers, chicken in yellow bean sauce, ribs and pancake rolls.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention prawn crackers, chicken in yellow bean sauce, ribs and pancake rolls.
Featured reviews
- Tony
“I’ve now tried every Chinese in Shoebury, barring Wongs. Tonight, that changed (Thursday 09 April 2026). Interestingly, this one always seems to come out on top whenever the old-age question of “what’s the best Chinese in Shoebury?” does the rounds on the local Facebook group. Who knows, maybe even you reading this have stumbled into the same debate. Well, fear no longer, because I’m here to confirm that Wongs Chinese is… fine. That’s it. Fine. I personally wouldn’t give it the accolade of “best Chinese in Shoebury” that so many seem to. That still belongs to my regular, which was unfortunately closed tonight and therefore forced this culinary detour. I had chicken in cashew nuts in yellow bean sauce with mushroom fried rice. It was all cooked perfectly well and the portion was generous, but the flavour just didn’t show up. The sauce was watery, slid off the chicken like it wasn’t committed, and the whole thing tasted rather bland and flavourless. Not terrible. Not amazing. Just fine. If my local Chinese takeaway history in the Shoebury area is correct, Wongs is the longest‑established spot, which probably explains why it has such a loyal following. Some people on Facebook speak about it with almost cult‑like devotion, as if the place has never served a mediocre prawn cracker in its life! But for me, there’s better out there (it’s certainly not the worst in Shoebury). My regular still holds the crown though, and tonight only confirmed that.”
- david gordon
“I don't know what has happened to wongs but the food was not good the ribs were cooked to death no meat or them and and so dry you couldn't eat them, prawn balls were sort and really greasy so was the pancake rolls and chow mein and the the portion sizes are now in small containers so making the food really expensive and not worth the money I tried to ring and complain but the phone went to BT call minder”
- Static Automotive
“Defo best chinese in Shoebury, tried them all on ness road, towerfield, & the high street. Wongs best value for money, and always delivered sharpish👌 …”
- Jo Farenden
“Last minute very last order.. they couldn’t have been more accommodating.. food was lovely hot and fresh. Definitely be back!.. thank you”
- Antoine Becaglia
“Shame 0 stars don't exist! Can't even post a photo of the food as it will make you 🤢! Instead, look at the photo of those rank days old prawn 🦐 crackers we had! Straight in the bin! …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Customer Review Summary
Reviews split sharply. One reviewer calls it the best Chinese in Shoebury for value and quick delivery, and another praises a hot, fresh last-minute order. A third finds the chicken in cashew nuts in yellow bean sauce generous but bland with a watery sauce. Another reports overcooked dry ribs, greasy prawn balls and pancake rolls, and one describes stale prawn crackers.
Location
Chinese restaurants near Wongs
- Timbo House4.11024.8 mi
beef red thai curry, char siu bbq pork, beef with chilli blackbean
- Hong Kong Takeaway4.4475.4 mi away
fast delivery, chicken noodles, shredded beef
- Lin Lam4.0735.8 mi away
chop suey, salt and chilli chicken, chow mein
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wongs | 3.748 | — | prawn crackers, chicken in yellow bean sauce, ribs |
| Timbo House | 4.1102 | 4.8 mi | beef red thai curry, char siu bbq pork, beef with chilli blackbean |
| Hong Kong Takeaway | 4.447 | 5.4 mi away | fast delivery, chicken noodles, shredded beef |
| Lin Lam | 4.073 | 5.8 mi away | chop suey, salt and chilli chicken, chow mein |
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