Friendlies Chinese Food Takeaway Restaurant in Dalkeith

Reviews

1. Gary Black ★★★★☆

   This is best takeaway in dalkieth never had a bad meal always enjoy ther food

   almost 9 months ago
2. Julia Miles ★★★★★

   So many places don’t do lemon chicken ‘right’ anymore- it’s always bright red, way too sweet and syrupy. However, I took a chance on Friendly’s as I’ve never been before, the place is very small and unassuming, but the menu is huge and the price of the ‘Happy meal deal’ was impressive. Only eleven pounds and two pound delivery. That gets you a main, and one or two sides depending what you choose. I got the lemon chicken, which was outstanding and the way that I remember Chinese lemon chicken from my childhood. A pale yellow (almost translucent) sauce with plenty of zing, not too sweet or bitter. The chicken was lovely, no fat or gristle. It wasn’t overloaded with sauce either, but there was enough ‘spare’ for dipping. I also chose vegetable spring rolls and egg fried rice. The spring rolls were great- I don’t normally like larger spring rolls but these hit the spot, even cold the next day. The rice was kind of standard, and a large portion, but I think I might try the chips next time as I felt like when the rice had been delivered and cooled down slightly, it went a bit claggy. However, this is the case with most rice from a takeaway Chinese. The happy meal deal is full size portions, they don’t skimp on it just because you’re buying the deal. You will need cash if they deliver, and you need to order over the phone as they have no presence online. This wasn’t an issue in my case this time as I had cash, but if I planned to order again I would need to make a trip out to the local ATM. Not sure if they take card if you pickup in store, as I’ve not done that before. The food was here in less than fifteen minutes, super quick. The woman on the phone and the guy delivering were friendly. I tipped the delivery guy however there was no pressure to do so. This is the best Chinese I’ve had in 16 years of living in Scotland, and after the lemon chicken I had tonight I don’t think I’d ever go anywhere else. £13 including delivery is cheaper than you’d pay in the shop for a 3 piece ready meal. 5*****

   1 year ago
3. Chaz Carstairs ★★★☆☆

   Chinese is my least favourite British takeaway and this is another example of why. The food didn’t taste bad but it leaves you feeling bad. I always regret having a Chinese as all the salt, sugar, oils, chemicals and god knows what else they put in it makes you feel yuck!! Don’t get me wrong some of the dishes taste nice but the dry mouth and bloating you get afterwards isn’t worth it. This Chinese isn’t as greasy as some I’ve had before. I enjoyed the ribs and it had a good amount of meat on the bone, and my wife liked her chicken fried rice and curry sauce. The wings were okay but were drowned in sauce. The chicken balls were very ultra processed, tasting as you’d expect. The noodles were fine. I feel that the cost of takeaways are approaching dine-in restaurants rates and this is no exception. 3 stars is very generous. I’ve rated this highly because the food is what you expect. I feel sorry for the people that have a Chinese takeaway regularly. A recipe for poor health.

   1 year ago

1. Irene Wallace ★★☆☆☆

   Ordered a takeaway from here tonight. Ordering was easy and decent delivery but the food left a lot to be desired. The fried rice was stodgy, just came out the dish in one big lump and had no taste to it at all. The curry, black bean and Singapore noodles were tasteless, no flavour whatsoever. I don’t think I’ll be using this Chinese again but I’m hoping they just had a bad night.

   1 year ago
2. M D ★★★★★

   Best we Chinese take away in my area and always a pleasure to do deliveries occasionally for them

   almost 3 years ago
3. Keiran - ★★★★★

   5 starts to get attention ! Avoid the place ! We Picked up an order which was just cooked, it took us 5 mins to get home and dish it and the food was cold and tasteless and there was a long black hair in the rice ! . When My partner phoned to complain She was spoken to by Someone with a severe attitude problem and they refused to offer any solution to they’re mistake . Disgusting food & disgusting service .

   almost 4 years ago

1. Victor Yates ★★★★★

   Absolutely awesome takeaway. Discovered this recently, and had a few meals from here now. Every meal has been excellent. Definitely worth a look.

   almost 4 years ago
2. PODGE1964 ★★☆☆☆

   Very disappointed this time, I go to this takeaway on occasions, and this is first time I didn't enjoy it. My favourite Turbo Chow Mein was tasteless, it was like they forgot to add salt, totally bland. Wife got a dry chow mein and says hers was same. Hope it's better next time.

   almost 5 years ago

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