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
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree street parking
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention special chow mein, crispy shredded beef, sweet and sour chicken and sweet and sour sauce.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention special chow mein, crispy shredded beef, sweet and sour chicken and sweet and sour sauce.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the special chow mein and crispy shredded beef with carrots and chilli as standouts, describing dishes as fresh, hot, and generously portioned rather than reheated. Several also praise the duck, one noting the best breast without fatty bits, and others highlight the special fried rice and sweet and sour chicken among consistent favorites. Friendly staff and fast, clean service come up again and again alongside the food. A recurring counterpoint surfaces too: some reviewers found the food dry and bland, with one describing a duck in plum sauce that arrived tasting of pineapple instead, and another calling the sweet and sour sauce watery and too vinegary. One reviewer suggests calling ahead to avoid wait times. Even in the more critical reviews, the friendly welcome and clean waiting area are still noted, with one reviewer's very first visit summed up simply as lovely, hot, and freshly prepared.
Customer Review Summary
Diners repeatedly single out the special chow mein and crispy shredded beef with carrots and chilli as standouts, describing dishes as fresh, hot, and generously portioned rather than reheated. Several also praise the duck, one noting the best breast without fatty bits, and others highlight the special fried rice and sweet and sour chicken among consistent favorites. Friendly staff and fast, clean service come up again and again alongside the food. A recurring counterpoint surfaces too: some reviewers found the food dry and bland, with one describing a duck in plum sauce that arrived tasting of pineapple instead, and another calling the sweet and sour sauce watery and too vinegary. One reviewer suggests calling ahead to avoid wait times. Even in the more critical reviews, the friendly welcome and clean waiting area are still noted, with one reviewer's very first visit summed up simply as lovely, 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!”
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, spring rolls, chow mein
- Thame Recipe4.11770.3 mi
long wait times, sweet and sour king prawns, chicken chow mein
- China Brasserie4.35587.5 mi away
large starter portions, seuchuan king prawn, steamed sui mai
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous House | 4.259 | — | special chow mein, crispy shredded beef, sweet and sour chicken |
| Sun Chinese Food | 3.474 | 0.1 mi | tasty char siu, spring rolls, chow mein |
| Thame Recipe | 4.1177 | 0.3 mi | long wait times, sweet and sour king prawns, chicken chow mein |
| China Brasserie | 4.3558 | 7.5 mi away | large starter portions, seuchuan king prawn, steamed sui mai |
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