Thame Recipe
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About Thame Recipe
On Wellington Street in Thame, Thame Recipe is a Chinese takeaway serving the town in the evenings. It opens every day of the week except Tuesdays, giving regular access to the menu without needing to book ahead. Orders are taken on a walk-in basis at the counter, with no reservation process involved. As a straightforward evening operation, it fits an after-work or after-school routine for anyone picking up Chinese food rather than sitting down to eat. The address on Wellington St places it within easy reach for local collection.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention long wait times, sweet and sour king prawns, chicken chow mein and rude phone manner.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention long wait times, sweet and sour king prawns, chicken chow mein and rude phone manner.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers praise the sweet and sour king prawns hong kong style as big, juicy, and full of flavour alongside egg fried rice, with one calling it faster and hotter than other Thame takeaways. Others describe long waits, over an hour with no apology, plus one order of chow mein and chicken balls called flavourless and undercooked, and a complaint about being spoken to rudely over an error.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers praise the sweet and sour king prawns hong kong style as big, juicy, and full of flavour alongside egg fried rice, with one calling it faster and hotter than other Thame takeaways. Others describe long waits, over an hour with no apology, plus one order of chow mein and chicken balls called flavourless and undercooked, and a complaint about being spoken to rudely over an error.
Featured reviews
- Emma Hounslow
“We have been using this Chinese for years and have never been so disappointed and discusted with the way I have been spoken to! An error was made with one of the order and called to get it rectified... The way the lady spoke to me was so …”
- Charles Mander
“First time and loved it. Better than other Chinese takeaways in Thame. 20 mins from ordering, arrived hot. Highly rated”
- Lucy M
“Really disappointed with our first time trying Thame Recipe. The chicken chow mein had no flavour and the chicken wasn’t marinated. The chicken balls were coated in a thick batter that wasn’t crispy and were doughy and undercooked inside. …”
- Clare S
“Think they just forgot my order. Called to order and told 40 minutes. I arrived and paid after 30 minutes. An hour passes and I query where my food is, only to be told another 10-15 minutes. Appalling when I have children waiting at home for a special treat. No apologies. Not even a large order. They either need to give much longer waiting times or not take so many orders.”
- Faizaan Naik
“Highly recommend the sweet and sour king prawns hong kong style.The prawns were big, juicy, and cooked perfectly. Full of flavour and went well with the egg fried rice.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Location
Chinese Restaurants near Thame Recipe
- China Brasserie4.35587.5 mi away
large starter portions, seuchuan king prawn, steamed sui mai
- Shanghai Takeaway4.11438.1 mi away
quick delivery, incorrect orders, large portions
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thame Recipe | 4.1177 | — | 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 |
| Shanghai Takeaway | 4.1143 | 8.1 mi away | quick delivery, incorrect orders, large portions |
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