House Of Canton

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  Liam Rudge

  ·1 month ago

  “I’ve had both the worst collection AND dine-in experiences, both from HoC, where the only response I got was the most insincere apology. The collection was on New Year’s Eve years ago, where they clearly wouldn’t stop taking orders despite having a massive backlog, with the collection room filling with people waiting 40 minutes after their agreed collection times. The manager stood taking calls, saying “sorry” and that they could take on more orders, in front of everyone that knows otherwise. When we were finally handed ours, we were missing half the order. The dine-in experience over the weekend was horrendous. Three of us walked into an almost empty restaurant around 6:30 to 7pm, into a horrible LED lit, dark, tacky poorly ventilated room which could have been mistaken for a brothel, with two very young looking waiters at attention. We asked if they could offer us a table for three without a booking, to which they said yes. It took 45 minutes to get a drink and 1 hour 15 minutes to get starters. Meanwhile, the restaurant started getting busier, and all the while a larger table who arrived after us received their drinks, starters and mains within the hour of arriving. At the 2 hour mark, I stood up to go and complain at the front, and saw the waiter bringing food in our direction, only to curve away towards the bigger table. I asked how much longer it would take, and they nervously said it would be “soon”. At that point, the three of us stood up, went to the front and declared that we were paying for what we’d had and leaving. The manager then bemoaned her staff to us, which was unprofessional. We told her staff that they were doing fine and were being let down because there clearly weren’t enough experienced staff to support them. Our complaints weren’t against the inexperienced waiters or the chefs who were clearly doing the best they could. The failure was with the management responsible for putting them in that position. She then asked for only £20 for the meal so far, which we paid, before leaving hungry and appalled. Avoid this place. Even if the food is good, it’s not worth the grief.”

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  Ethan Aston

  ·3 months ago

  “amazing food and great service staff are lovely and have returned a few times, would recommend”

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  Richard Gleed

  ·3 months ago

  “We dined here for the first time and were very pleased with the whole experience. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food. The Mongolian Lamb starter, together the Chinese casseroles for mains, were all delicious. We will be back!”

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  Marie Taylor-Morrison

  ·4 months ago

  “House of Canton has been part of the local dining scene for as long as I can remember, and there’s something reassuring about a restaurant that has quietly stood the test of time. It continues to deliver the kind of dependable, comforting Chinese food people return for again and again, generous portions, familiar flavours, and consistently satisfying dishes whether you dine in or order takeaway. On this visit we ordered the Singapore chow mein, Chinese chicken curry with egg fried rice, and the Szechuan chicken. All three dishes were flavourful, well-prepared, and exactly the kind of comforting classic Chinese cuisine you hope for from a long-established UK favourite. The curry was rich and warming, the Singapore chow mein had a nice kick of spice, and the Szechuan chicken brought plenty of bold flavour without overpowering the dish. The interior may be starting to show its age slightly, but it still has a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere that adds to its old-school charm. Service was friendly throughout our visit, and the prices remain very reasonable for the quality and portion sizes offered. A reliable local staple that continues to do what it does well. Comforting, familiar Chinese food served with consistency and warmth.”

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  Stuart

  ·5 months ago

  “Food is ok but service is haphazard. The biggest gripe is it clearly states they take AMEX on the website for AMEX and I’ve paid in there previously several times and tonight they have decided to not take it much to my inconvenience. Seems they would rather lose custom than pay an extra £1.60 in card fees. It will be our last visit.”

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  Edwina Giddings

  ·6 months ago

  “Dined there yesterday. Cannot fault the food. We agreed best Chinese meal in ages. Service was excellent. Friendly professional staff. Will definitely be dining there again.”

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  David Richmond

  ·6 months ago

  “Under new ownership, with new chef… has a new menu and amazingly lovely food. Decor and service was exceptional 👍”

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  Ann Smith

  ·9 months ago

  “We ordered a takeaway and one meal included a chicken chowmein. I was shocked that it was just a pile of noodles with just pieces of chicken placed on top. Not a single onion, green pepper or vegetable in the entire dish. This is not Asian cuisine. Other dishes had globules of sauce that were not blended in. Happy fox tonight as I could not eat this meal.”

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  Keith Pearson

  ·4 years ago

  “UPDATE. July 8th. Tonight we had our usual and what a shock. NEW PRICES SO CHECK BEFORE ORDERING. My special curry meal has gone up £1.65 and now £7.50 Normaly our two meals £11.70 and now £14.70 so you have been warned. You've now Lost our custom. sorry.”

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  Vigneswaran Vanushan

  ·4 years ago

  “Friendly staffs - £££ price for the food which could have been better. We have tried various places so the quality of the food could have been better . No complaints but make sure to pre book your table before visit. (Make sure to say the exact numbers of people visiting- coz even if one extra person trying to hop on board- they will not take it easy) Okayish food.”

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