Takeaway in Dalkeith

“5 stars all around. Lovely restaurant inside. The lady was so very friendly and kind, and the food was delicious and came quickly. Very good prices. Two very happy customers!”

“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*****”

Old School Takeaway is an award-winning eatery conveniently located on Old School Terrace in Mayfield, Dalkeith. Serving the local community, this takeaway spot is celebrated for offering fresh, hearty, and delicious meals for every occasion. The menu features a variety of hot breakfast options prepared fresh to order each morning. Customers can enjoy convenient takeaway ordering for quick pickup throughout operating hours. Reliable food delivery services ensure piping hot dishes arrive directly at homes or workplaces.

“most magnificent chinese i've ever delected upon, out of all the chinese ive been to this place has a special place in my heart, their specialty of salt and chilli chips with batter just hits the spot feeling like im in the womb again, absolutely insane i have no words except from wallah this is gas, 10/10 will be back”

“Order arrived 15 minutes before it was supposed to, piping hot food! Best chippy in woodburn, I got a cheeseburger in batter on a roll. there rolls the best part to be honest as they aren’t seriously puffy, dry or to doughey! There not stinjy at all always have the perfect amount of cheese in it! 10/10 Absolute fantastic been craving one all day and they’ve made my night :)”

“Oh My Dear God this place is a must if you enjoy kababs the staff are on point see you come in always have a smile on there faces, ask what you like, remember customers tells you your order before your about to say it considering I've been in twice thats good they remembered, also they make their wraps in house they don't ues store bought that made me love this place the food is out standing the shop may look a bit run down worse for ware etc but that doesn't change the quality of food they make out standing takeaway highly recommended to anyone wanting some good quality food worth a visit in my books”

“First time ordering from here and I wasn't disappointed. I got chicken chow main with extra soy sauce food tasted amazing was still hot wen it arrived. Defo be ordering from here again”

“I ordered the all meat box, it was really good and delicious, the portion of naan bread was also perfect, definitely recommend trying the meat box”

“Very dissimilar working along from the shop, bought chips and sausage in buttered roll, roll was the size of a car tyre, massive failing was to use margarine instead of butter, tasted like engine oil, must have put a litre of sauce on each roll so basically just spent eight quid and binned it after about two bites. Horrible really disappointed.”

“Today I went to Domino’s Pizza and was served by a staff member named Manvir. She was very warm and friendly, and answered all of my questions with great care. The pizza was also delicious — really enjoyed my visit!"”

“The type of charming local cafe that is sadly all too rare these days, serving a wonderful mix of traditional Scottish dishes and cafe fair with some authentic turkish options. The food is freshly and lovingly prepared to order delivered quickly and with relish. The prices are surprisingly reasonable given the quality. Staff very warm and welcoming and happy to cater to preferences. Ample seating inside and some charming outside tables give it s real Mediterranean feel in the Costa del nitten. Owner passionate about food and pleasing his customers. Only single downside is having to wait awhile for a table as it is so loved by the local community that it's always busy, which is the biggest green flag for a cafe one can give. Highly recommend.”

“My new favourite Thai place. The pad thai is one of the best, and portions are great. The panang curry was spicy, proper spicy. Takeaway only (although there's a breakfast bar type seating area, maybe you can eat in?). Only gripe is prices are a wee bit high.”

“Excellent food & service for our annual Christmas night out. Cannot recommend enough! thank you!!”

“A fun place to visit and good food. With inside and outside seating.”

“Love coming here, the food is very very good and reasonably priced, the service is phenomenal, the kids love the attention and care they receive every time we come here”

“Lovely owners, very friendly and love a wee chat! Food made to order and waiting time great! We had chicken fried rice and beef fried rice with free prawn crackers on the side. Both were delicious and would highly recommend this place”

“Love this Chinese, great food especially the chicken ! And always get freebies :) can have a good chat with the workers, 10/10”

“Best Indian food in SCOTLAND hands down. Does not matter what you order is all amazing. Staff is great and place is clean.”

“Chicken Curry was lovely. Big chunks of real chicken and tasty curry sauce. Delivered to Newtongrange address within 20 minutes. Great service.”

“Lovely food and really well priced! Everything really clean. Really friendly staff too. Will 100% recommend :)”

“Food and delivered was excellent very prompt after payment all in all excellent once again great chippy with lovely keebabs”

“When I went here, the service was great. The people inside were very polite and nice. The food was also very good, I ordered the salt & pepper chips and wings, the spice and taste was the best I’ve ever tasted. I would recommend anyone wanting to try Chinese food to come here or just to try out a new place.”

“I use the woodburn one since I live there and I have never had any problems with my order the staff are friendly and the food is good and amazing priced”

“I got a delivery food was lovely and the delivery driver Jill was really kind lovely and friendly most delivery drivers just drop and go she was the opposite of this”

“Amazing reviews from the hubby-to-be tonight. The cuts of beef you had through your dishes tasted great and the kicks of spice was just right. Thank you for being so accommodating and going the extra mile for us as always. Have a great Christmas all :) xx”