Mr Chan’s

As a recent transplant from New York, I was quite suprised to find such a good Chinese takeaway, especially so close to my apartment! Mr. Chan’s offers fresh, well-​prepared Chinese with very prompt delivery service and friendly staff plus good prices. Certainly not the best Chinese I’ve ever had but can absolutely compare to similar Chinese takeaway places in New York City. A great find!

I think I must have passed this place about 30 times before I even knew it was there — yes, this place IS that small. It is an unassuming little Chinese take away place squashed between a men’s barber shop and a second hand watch store and until I stopped in front of it by chance, I thought the barber shop and watch shop were direct neighbours!
When I walked in I instantly thought of 2 films: ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ and ‘Blade Runner’. Why? Honestly, I couldn’t put my finger on it but I think it was because this is a tiny, teeny, place that looks family run and authentic. Not sure what I’m babbling on about here, I’ll just get to the food…
They have a lunch menu that is just £6, for which you get a starter and a main course with your choice of boiled or egg fried rice or noodles. The food is cooked freshly in front of you, is quite copious and tastes pretty damn good. I can thoroughly recommend the prawn sesame toast as a starter.
Oh, important to mention that they have trouble getting more than 3 customers in the place at a time, be ready for a tight fit while you wait.
A good take away lunch spot for those not wanting to settle for a sandwich, crisps and a can of pop — let’s face it, that will cost you more than £6 at lunch in this part of town!