Delicious bites in Oldham

“Lovely Chinese takeaway. The family are so nice especially mother and daughter who tend be out front. Food is excellent I really enjoy it. My personal favourites are the barbecue spare ribs ( dry) very little fat on these and delicious and Char Siu satay delicious and just enough spice and heat but not too much. We have never been disappointed with our food and as we tend to have a big order there's always something added free like prawn crackers or drinks. I used to live near to happy house but I'm a little further away now and don't get to see the lady who owns it but I wish her all the very best, she always gave the children and I fortune cookies and was ever kind and gracious”

“First time visiting, will definitely go again, highly recommend. Excellent customer service, great food and relaxing atmosphere, just the ticket, some cool tunes playing!”

“Greasy spoon..clean. Great food and low prices. Only started going in a few months ago. The staff are very nice and friendly.”

“Lovely traditional pub with a decent selection of well maintained beer, live music every week and loads of old photos of the local area. The staff are friendly and helpful. I would recommend”

“amazing food i loved it all i will definitely be ordering again from here”

“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.”

“Arguably one of the best Donner Wraps that I've had in a long, long time. The mests are very flavoursome and they're not dry like some other places. The prices are reasonable and it's definitely worth the money. Chips taste nice too and you get a good selection of 3 sauces which is a nice added extra. Didn't have to wait a long time to get my food either. I'd buy my Donner from here any day rather than the cheaper takeaways nearby. The salad and sauce that comes on the Wrap is also very tasty! Always updating their menu too which is good to see.”

“Came in the shop today for a sandwich staff was so friendly and welcoming, sandwich was really fresh and tasty. I will definitely be coming back....”

“Amazing Mexican food, all dishes were so tasty and staff super friendly. 10/10 would recommend!”

“husband tried yesterday its decent.”

“Monday night's are great with their pub quiz lots of laughs too.”

“I don't review often but this was too good to not review, Oldham's HIDDEN GEM - Went in for the first time yesterday, very friendly Chinese family run business, was met by I believe the lovely mum at first! Ordered 1. Fish 2. Salt and Pepper Chicken 3. Chips 4. Curry Sauce Very short wait time, cooked fresh with huge portions at a low cost! Was absolutely delicious especially the Salt and Pepper Chicken, I will be ordering this again and again. The family enjoyed it so much we went for a second time today, definitely the best curry sauce in Oldham!!! They threw in a free incredibly large bag of prawn crackers which paired lovely with the curry sauce!!! I went and got the Chicken chow mein and King prawn chow mein. Order taken by the lovely boy that works there, very friendly and kind explaining the different items they have! Even took the time to ensure all items were within my dietary restrictions :D Both were incredibly well cooked and flavourful, loved it!!! This is definitely going to have to be a repeated visit even though its a 10 minute drive from me!!! Everything is incredibly fresh, very fast service, lovely workers there, the Man Sun is amazing!!! Not sure why the other reviews are awful when this is one of the best if not the best chinese chippy I have ever been to.”

“Order the chips and Donna, and a chicken wrap meal, both was amazing food and very fresh. The staff was very nice to definitely recommend”

“Food was banging. We had the Chow Mein , Ribs and salt and pepper nuggets and chips. Couldn’t fault it at all. Flavour was unreal and portion size was worth it!”

“It was a quiet place, but it was a great breakfast place. I asked a lady to make it extra spicy, and she did. It's delicious and fresh cook. Homemade paratha, omelette and dhaal - it's tasty! We enjoy it - I like their karak coffee too! Decorate is cute, and it's giving vibes. Highly recommend!”

“Nothing is too much trouble for these people. Food is spot on everything and presented with care.. Their love of food is evident in their desire to present and cook food that is perfect every time. Thank you both.”

“Absolutely spot on every single time. The food is well presented, good portions, fresh, and reasonably priced. Packaging is very neat. I have ordered from here many times now, and every single time the food has been consistently good. I came across Bur-Grill by accident one day, and now it has become our go-to place for family orders. Best and tastiest stir-fried donner in town, amongst quality burgers and tasty pizzas. Definitely recommend!”

“My first time order and had the food delivered. We chose Anarkali and Paach baii tasty chicken, gorgeous. The sundries tasty too. If Indian food isn’t what you are looking for, they have pizzas and burgers too. Professional and friendly voice on the other end of the phone the guy who delivered was just as friendly and polite. Reasonable prices, buy one get one free midweek and all safety precautions taken. I recommend them, don’t cook, enjoy gorgeous food delivered within the hour. This is the edited part, please be aware that the buy one get one free midweek offer was an introductory promotion for when they first opened and has since finished. I wouldn’t let that put you off because the prices are still competitive and the food amazing. I have been back many times since my first order.”

“Delicious food and great service in the Oldham Taj shashlik kebab was fantastic”

“perfect food can't say a bad thing”

“Great food and service, the staff are so welcoming, really good location and can’t wait to come back!”

“This is the one of the longest running takeaway and not surprised as owner makes sure the Food cooked and served is good. Keep up the good service.”

“Lovely food and friendly service.”

“Very authentic Chinese food. Love the sweet and sour Chicken Hong Kong style. Go to for comfort food :)”

“Absolutely fantastic staff, great selection of ice creams, cakes and other deserts. The biggest pro is that it is open till late night. Decent pricing and what looked like good hygiene practice as well. I would definitely keep visiting atleast once a week.”

“Excellent great value food as always. Treat yourself whilst shopping. My personal favourite is the ultimate breakfast which is served all day. Have tired many other meals and each one is wholesome and enjoyable”

“I hear the new management have done great plans. Looking forward to a good breakfast on my daily commute again.”

“Came to eat here with my cousins over the weekend. The place is pretty big with seating upstairs. I ordered the flaming munch box, which came with a burger, wings, strips, a piece of chicken, chips, gravy, and a drink. The food was nice and very filling, couldn't finish it all. Ordering was straightforward, and we got our food relatively quick. Would definitely go again.”

“I ordered food Asian curries absolutely amazing cooked lovely dish cooked with pride timing for dillivery was prompt and service dillivery man was top nice friendly reliable guy defiantly recommend worth ur money and will order again”