China Chef
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About China Chef
On High St in Woking, China Chef is a Chinese takeaway at number 94. The kitchen prepares Chinese meals with Pekingese and Cantonese flavours, so two regional styles share a single menu. Chow mein is part of that menu, and the range includes a prawn chow mein as a seafood option. The team caters for dietary requirements, which lets customers with specific needs order from the same menu and kitchen as everyone else.
Good to know
- ParkingFree parking lot · Free street parking · Parking
- Good for kidsGood for kids · Family-friendly
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken tom yum soup, prawn chow mein, crispy shredded chicken and overcooked ribs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention chicken tom yum soup, prawn chow mein, crispy shredded chicken and overcooked ribs.
Customer Review Summary
Fast delivery and friendly staff draw the most praise. Several reviewers describe food that arrived quickly, hot and well packed, and workers they call polite, welcoming and lovely. One regular calls it their go to local, and another says the food tasted better than other Chinese takeaways in the area, though a third notes the recipes are adapted to local taste rather than authentic. The complaints are about the cooking. Chow mein is named most often, with a prawn version dry despite a request for it not too dry, and another called bland. One reviewer found the crispy shredded chicken soft and swimming in sauce, with tiny overcooked ribs. Another described a chicken Tom yum soup as watery, with tinned mushrooms and bland chicken. A few found dishes undercooked, tasteless and lacking spice. One reviewer reports a late, lukewarm order and a long wait on the phone for a status update. Another says no extra sauce, not even soya sauce, comes with the food.
Customer Review Summary
Fast delivery and friendly staff draw the most praise. Several reviewers describe food that arrived quickly, hot and well packed, and workers they call polite, welcoming and lovely. One regular calls it their go to local, and another says the food tasted better than other Chinese takeaways in the area, though a third notes the recipes are adapted to local taste rather than authentic. The complaints are about the cooking. Chow mein is named most often, with a prawn version dry despite a request for it not too dry, and another called bland. One reviewer found the crispy shredded chicken soft and swimming in sauce, with tiny overcooked ribs. Another described a chicken Tom yum soup as watery, with tinned mushrooms and bland chicken. A few found dishes undercooked, tasteless and lacking spice. One reviewer reports a late, lukewarm order and a long wait on the phone for a status update. Another says no extra sauce, not even soya sauce, comes with the food.
Featured reviews
- Simon M Warner
“I ordered because by normal takeaway wasn't answering their phone, I have had a couple of meals from them over the last year or two, but I won't be ordering again! Although their delivery was quick, what l received seemed under cooked, tasteless and totally lacking in spices.”
- Tracey Gates
“Crispy shredded chicken soft and swimming in sauce and couldn't tell you if it was chicken ,bland chowmein, ribs tiny and over cooked, first time and never again.”
- Randomkid7372
“Ordered 5 dishes today from China chef and was shocked by how quick it came to us only taking 25 minutes, and the food tasted amazing, way better then other Chineses in the area and the standard has improved since my last order here a year ago. Would recommend to friends and family”
- CHEN JIN
“The food was hot, tasty, and freshly prepared. The staff were polite and helpful, and the service was quick and efficient. Everything was packed well and arrived in perfect condition. One of the best Chinese takeaways in the area. Highly recommended, and I’ll definitely order again!”
- Lina Djarane
“My go to local! I’ve never had a bad dish from this place, the workers are also super lovely and service is great. Highly recommend China chef for your next takeaway night!”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
“Classic Chinese meals with Pekingese and Cantonese flavour. Dietary requirements can be catered for.”
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
Amenities
- Free parking lot
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Family-friendly
- Casual
- Onsite services
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- Late-night food
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Dining options· 2
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Family-friendly· 1
- Good for kids
- Parking· 2
- Free street parking
- Parking
- Offerings· 1
- Quick bite
- Crowd· 1
- Transgender safespace
Location
Chinese restaurants near China Chef
- So's Kitchen4.23390.9 mi
clay pot dishes, braised pork clay pot, roast duck
- 2.9 mi
crispy shredded chicken, all-you-can-eat table ordering, bridge and water decor
- Mings Takeaway4.32185.2 mi away
chow mein, salt and pepper chilli ribs, mini vegetable spring rolls
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Chef | 3.7195 | — | chicken tom yum soup, prawn chow mein, crispy shredded chicken |
| So's Kitchen | 4.2339 | 0.9 mi | clay pot dishes, braised pork clay pot, roast duck |
| Eastern & Oriental Restaurant | 4.3730 | 2.9 mi | crispy shredded chicken, all-you-can-eat table ordering, bridge and water decor |
| Mings Takeaway | 4.3218 | 5.2 mi away | chow mein, salt and pepper chilli ribs, mini vegetable spring rolls |
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