Friends Chinese Cafe

Lovely lunch and service, really low key in the best of ways, that's my cup of tea. All seats are booths so it's nice, private and quiet Noodle crispy wonton soup was amazing, so was the fried rice. Really big portions I absolutely loved the big menu with thick plastic pages Cash only

Impressed with the food. Got a £10 meal deal which included a starter and a main course. I went for chips as a starter which was quite small but the main course more than made up with it in quantity and quality. Will definitely be back to try other items in the menu.

Authentic Cantonese/ Hong Kong canteen. Food is amazing, portion is large, and price is more than reasonable. Lemon tea is legend - exactly the same as what I had in hk. Service was good too. They were so nice and offered my mom some hot water (and we appreciate that!)

Tried the Five Spice Beef Flanks with rice, insanely good. Finally found a local authentic Chinese place to eat. The service was great and quick. The only problem is they accept cash only. But it’s totally worth it. Definitely coming back again.

We’re not from the area, but decided to visit after reading some positive reviews. Unfortunately, the food did not quite meet our expectations. That being said, I must highlight the wonderful atmosphere. The decor is beautiful, and the overall vibe is very inviting. The owner strikes me as a strong, capable woman, and I truly respect her hard work and dedication. However, I do have some critiques regarding the food. While the prices are reasonable, the quality fell short in several areas. We started with the shrimp changfen, a classic Cantonese dish. Sadly, the rice noodle wrappers were unusually sticky. The seasoned soy sauce was pleasant, which helped salvage the dish somewhat. The steamed chicken feet were decent, though my friend felt they were no better than supermarket quality. I can’t personally verify that, but I understand her point. The beef meatballs, on the other hand, were extremely disappointing. The presentation alone suggested poor quality, and unfortunately, the taste confirmed it. There was nothing redeeming about this dish. The biggest letdown was the roasted duck. After much deliberation, we chose it over several other options, only to be left with regret. The plate was inexplicably filled with water, and the skin, which should have been crispy, was anything but. It seemed as though the duck had been pre-roasted and then steamed before being served. The sauce was equally uninspiring. I cannot recommend this dish at all. In summary, while the atmosphere and pricing are commendable, the food itself left much to be desired. I hope others may find better success with some of the other offerings on the menu.