
Hoy Che
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About Hoy Che
At 11 Shoplands in Welwyn Garden City, Hoy Che is a fish and chips takeaway that also runs a Chinese menu alongside the usual fryer range, with chunky chip shop style chips a mainstay of the order. Chicken balls and chop suey appear as recurring dishes, and sesame toast rounds out the menu. Orders are placed by phone and payment is cash only. It operates on a walk-in basis, with customers collecting in person or arranging delivery. Calling ahead before arrival helps cut down on waiting once orders come in. The combined menu means a single call covers both chip shop staples and Chinese dishes without needing two separate orders.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Usually plenty of parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, sesame toast, chicken balls and chow mein.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention fish and chips, sesame toast, chicken balls and chow mein.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw repeated praise, with several reviewers calling the batter crispy and the fish soft, and one naming the homemade fish cake as a standout. Close behind, many single out the Chinese menu, especially chow mein and shrimp fried rice, describing generous portions and tender meat, with one reviewer calling it the best Chinese in the area. But the experience splits sharply: other reviewers describe chicken balls with thick, doughy batter, a chop suey they said was overloaded with MSG, and a beef dish one called slimy, with much of the meal thrown away. Delivery timing and cost also draw complaints, including a wait over an hour and a bill charged higher than quoted or listed on the menu. One reviewer also describes being called rude by staff after asking them to slow down while ordering. Several note the takeaway is cash only. One diner mentions a missing item that was resolved, and another describes being given free extras by the manager at closing.
Customer Review Summary
Fish and chips draw repeated praise, with several reviewers calling the batter crispy and the fish soft, and one naming the homemade fish cake as a standout. Close behind, many single out the Chinese menu, especially chow mein and shrimp fried rice, describing generous portions and tender meat, with one reviewer calling it the best Chinese in the area. But the experience splits sharply: other reviewers describe chicken balls with thick, doughy batter, a chop suey they said was overloaded with MSG, and a beef dish one called slimy, with much of the meal thrown away. Delivery timing and cost also draw complaints, including a wait over an hour and a bill charged higher than quoted or listed on the menu. One reviewer also describes being called rude by staff after asking them to slow down while ordering. Several note the takeaway is cash only. One diner mentions a missing item that was resolved, and another describes being given free extras by the manager at closing.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Always had great customer service over phone & food delicious.Unfortunataly tonight chinese woman who answered phone was very rude as i asked her to slow down so i could place my delivery then heard her on phone i have a rude customer.Never been rude over the phone or in a shop.Use them all the time.Don't see why i asked her to slow down before i finished ordering to be called a rude customer??”
- Google user
“Service OK but food horrid. All the meat products were tough, difficult to chew and inedible. The chop suey had so much MSG that it looked like lumpy wallpaper paste and was totally unappetising. Shrimp fried rice was fine. 75% of the meal was thrown away, therefore, very poor value for money. Finally, we were charged 25% more for the delivery than quoted and we'd never recommend this Chinese takeaway to anyone as it was the worst chinese food we've ever eaten.”
- Google user
“Great chips and the homemade fish cake was 👌🏼! . The male manager says he gets mixed reviews on his mood but I thought he was funny and he gave me some free bits for the end of the night. Seems I have a new local 😂”
- Google user
“The WORST Chinese takeaway we’ve ever had, actually just the worst takeaway overall that we’ve ever had! Awful waste of money. I don’t know who’s doing the cooking but it was terrible, the beef dish looked like it had been cooked in slime!”
- Google user
“Been here a few times and cannot fault the food at all, fish & chips is always good!! But decided to change things up a bit and ordered a Chinese on Friday and by far the best Chinese I’ve had in a very long time!! Very reasonable and portion sizes are well worth it (nothing beats cold Chinese leftovers the day after!!) Would recommend calling ahead if you want to collect as can be very busy; but you’re not waiting for too long normally anyway. Will definitely be ordering from here again soon & will recommend to anyone who wants a good Chinese!”
Highlights
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Alcohol
- Casual
- Onsite services
Show more amenities
- Beer
- Late-night food
- Free parking lot
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
Location
Restaurants near Hoy Che
- Little Marrakech4.69697.3 mi away
lamb tagine, set lunch menu, monkfish tagine
- Lussmanns Brasserie4.51,1647.4 mi away
beef roast, lamb roast, sustainable sourcing
- Andrews Fish Bar4.32047.4 mi away
large chip portions, fish and chips, curry sauce and chips
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoy Che | 4.0217 | — | fish and chips, sesame toast, chicken balls |
| Little Marrakech | 4.6969 | 7.3 mi away | lamb tagine, set lunch menu, monkfish tagine |
| Lussmanns Brasserie | 4.51,164 | 7.4 mi away | beef roast, lamb roast, sustainable sourcing |
| Andrews Fish Bar | 4.3204 | 7.4 mi away | large chip portions, fish and chips, curry sauce and chips |
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