Disgusting and a young man who works there was extremely rude I ordered a few meals and got about 3 small pieces of meat never again worst Chinese ever
Amazing customer service, they adapt to my food intolerance, and are always very kind. The only chippy I enjoy that's in the area!
Ah, Cheerful Garden. A name that conjures up memories of my OG Fiat Punto, Friday nights, and the purest form of salt and pepper chicken imaginable. My cousin and I, two seasoned veterans of Friday night feasts, embarked on a pilgrimage back to the hallowed halls of this culinary institution after nearly two decades - both having moved away. The anticipation was palpable. Would the magic still be there? Had the years dimmed the flavor, dulled the spice? We nervously approached the dimly lit sign, our hearts pounding like teenage drummers. The aroma hit us like a tidal wave, a symphony of sesame oil, garlic, and pure, unadulterated deliciousness. Nostalgia washed over us, stronger than a particularly potent Satay sauce. But alas! Tragedy struck. After rattling off our order with the fervor of a seasoned auctioneer, I was met with a chilling realization. The sight of a grown man totting up on a casio calculator can only mean one thing... cash only. My heart sank. Years of climbing the corporate ladder, of meticulous budgeting, of carefully navigating the treacherous waters of modern finance, had all led to this – a cash-only Chinese takeaway. Despair threatened to consume us. Luckily, my cousin, a man of resources (and apparently, a card-carrying member of the American banking system), had plastic. But the ordeal was far from over. Finding a cash machine in Lees, a town that seemed to exist outside the realm of modern convenience, proved to be a Herculean task. We circled the "Co-op" (now an Aldi, a cruel twist of fate), only to find ourselves cash-less and craving. Just as hope began to dwindle, a beacon of light – a cash machine shimmering beside the legendary "Legends" – appeared. And whilst it accepted his Bank of America card, it was clear that the Chinese gods smiled upon us. And then, the feast. Salt and pepper chicken that could convert even the most ardent vegetarian, chow mein that danced on the tongue, black pepper chicken that set our souls on fire. The Singapore vermicelli, oh the vermicelli! And the soup, a fiery elixir that warmed our souls and banished all memory of our cash-related woes. Now, let's be real, reheating takeout is an art form. But even after a journey longer than most cross-country road trips and a brief stint in the air fryer, the Cheerful Garden experience remained unparalleled. It was an 11 out of 10 performance, an oriental masterpiece that could only have been orchestrated by the culinary gods themselves. If I didn't know any better, I'd say they must have droned it in from Beijing. Now, another 20 years may pass before I have a legitimate reason to return to Oldham. But when I do, you can bet your sweet and sour pork that Cheerful Garden will be my last stop.
not the same quality of food as I have previously experienced over many years but still okay
Very disappointed with the way I was treated at this chipshop, Pudding chips and gravy also chip muffin... taken the chips back except the pudding as they were cold, the lady behind the counter was very rude waiting for a reaction mimicking me and tried to show me up in front of waiting customers.. sorry lady you have picked on the wrong person I'm not paying for cold chips .. I have every right to return at todays prices...I told her why would I bring back ... if they were warm .. inconvenient to myself... I would not recommend this place for her attitude alone... she gave me my money back ..also overreacted to make herself look better..but instead she showed herself up not me ...
I can honestly say, I never complain but this was disgusting, the smell from the pudding is horrific. It’s in the bin.
A good chinese chippy run by a good family. Good food and low price for the quality. Very efficient.
Phone order for a great chinese meal, ready for collection, when you arrive. Over the counter orders are welcome too. Good fish and chip shop and never had a bad meal. Takes CASH only no cards.
Cheerful Garden is located at 165 St John St, Lees, Oldham OL4 3DS, UK
You can contact Cheerful Garden at +44 161 633 3542
You can find directions to Cheerful Garden by following this map link