
Famous House
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About Famous House
On North St in Thame, Famous House is a Chinese takeaway with a waiting area for orders placed on arrival. The menu runs through special chow mein, sweet and sour chicken, and crispy shredded beef with carrots and chilli, alongside special fried rice and chicken balls with sweet and sour sauce. Duck in plum sauce is also a regular order. Food is cooked to order rather than reheated from pre-prepared batches. Calling ahead helps cut down on wait times, and the space is set up for walk-in collection rather than reservations.
Good to know
- ParkingFree street parking
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Menu & Prices
102 dishes · mains £3–17- Mixed Hor D'oeuvres£16.80
- Crispy Seaweed£7.00
- Spring Rolls£7.30
- Crispy Wan Tun£7.30
- Pork Dumplings£8.20
- Barbecued Spare Ribs£10.30
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet and sour chicken, special chow mein, crispy shredded beef and special fried rice.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sweet and sour chicken, special chow mein, crispy shredded beef and special fried rice.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the generous portions and freshly cooked food, with the special chow mien singled out for well-cooked vegetables alongside beef and chicken. Close behind are the crispy shredded beef with carrots and chilli, described as a standout, and a duck breast that one diner found not fatty and seasoned just right. Special fried rice, chicken balls and sweet and sour chicken also get mentions. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and one reviewer notes the waiting area is clean. Opinions split on flavour. Two reviewers found the food dry or bland and lacking flavour, and one received duck in pineapple instead of the duck in plum sauce they ordered. Another found the sweet and sour sauce watery and vinegary. One reviewer suggests calling in advance to avoid wait times. Even the dissatisfied diners praised the friendly, excellent service, and one first-time customer simply described the food as very hot and freshly prepared.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often praise the generous portions and freshly cooked food, with the special chow mien singled out for well-cooked vegetables alongside beef and chicken. Close behind are the crispy shredded beef with carrots and chilli, described as a standout, and a duck breast that one diner found not fatty and seasoned just right. Special fried rice, chicken balls and sweet and sour chicken also get mentions. Staff are repeatedly called friendly, and one reviewer notes the waiting area is clean. Opinions split on flavour. Two reviewers found the food dry or bland and lacking flavour, and one received duck in pineapple instead of the duck in plum sauce they ordered. Another found the sweet and sour sauce watery and vinegary. One reviewer suggests calling in advance to avoid wait times. Even the dissatisfied diners praised the friendly, excellent service, and one first-time customer simply described the food as very hot and freshly prepared.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“We were really looking forward to our Chinese order tonight. Hadn't treated ourselves in a while. Unfortunately food extremely dry and some dishes lacked flavour. Duck in plum sauce turned out to be something in pineapple. What a shame, lovely friendly people and excellent service.”
- Google user
“First time here, was lovely very hot and freshly prepared thank you”
- Google user
“Good food, calling in advance is suggested to avoid wait times. Had the Special fried rice, chicken balls, with sweet & sour sauce. Overall amazing taste for a decent price.”
- Google user
“Very good service and is very clean in the waiting area. Sadly the food is lacking very bland and no flavour. Sadly will not be a future customer.”
- Google user
“Always a go-to for delicious Chinese food! The flavors are consistent, and the portions are generous. Whether you're craving classic dishes like sweet and sour chicken or something more adventurous, Famous House never disappoints. The staff is friendly, and the service is fast. Highly recommend!”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free street parking
- Takeout
- Casual
- Dinner
Location
Chinese restaurants near Famous House
- Sun Chinese Food3.4740.1 mi
tasty char siu, fried chicken in spicy sauce, set menu for two
- Thame Recipe4.11770.3 mi
sweet and sour king prawns, egg fried rice, chicken chow mein
- Top Chips Top Chef4.0467.1 mi away
fish and chips, chinese takeaway, free prawn crackers
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous House | 4.259 | — | sweet and sour chicken, special chow mein, crispy shredded beef |
| Sun Chinese Food | 3.474 | 0.1 mi | tasty char siu, fried chicken in spicy sauce, set menu for two |
| Thame Recipe | 4.1177 | 0.3 mi | sweet and sour king prawns, egg fried rice, chicken chow mein |
| Top Chips Top Chef | 4.046 | 7.1 mi away | fish and chips, chinese takeaway, free prawn crackers |
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