Meats in Oldham

“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.”

“Very good variety same goes with quality and price. 5 star hygiene rating aswell very few in Oldham Shows staff actually care.”

“Been going for years always polite and helpful”

“Surprised with how good this food was, would recommend any of the Brisket dishes, friendly staff and good options for the kids. Guaranteed to come back here.”

“Morrison’s is one of the best grocery stores around in the United Kingdom. This place has every household item and Everything you need. It is a good place for families and the prices are comparatively lower than other supermarkets. I saw many people love going there and is a great place which is recommended for you.”

“By chance we called in as we was passing and ohh it did not fail us the food was absolute gorgeous. 5* food and value Had a share for 2. Yes 100% we will be going again.”

“Great place to shop and free parking. Also TK Max next door to pop into. Sainsburys has Argos instore at the back which is also extremely handy”

“I visit almost 3times a week always had good experiences staff is really nice…”

“Amazing curry at this place tonight. Visiting for the weekend and stumbled upon this amazing restaurant. I had the Lamb Jaipouri! Really really delicious!”

“Visited Smoke Yard for a lovely long lunch with a friend today and we both thoroughly enjoyed the food, which was delicious, fresh, and cooked very well. Our waiter Tom was incredibly attentive and did an amazing job looking after us. Would recommend!”

“Good food, nice atmosphere and amazing service. Special thanks to Jamie, the FB manager who really made us feel welcome. Would definitely recommend.”

“Excellent shop, loads of cheap stuff at £1, brilliant customer service, they also accept card. Highly recommend to come and visit”

“All your Xmas table shopping can be done here. Good selection of chocolates, dairy, produce and meat. Large selection of wines and spirits.”

“Always clean and tidy. Lovely staff”

“Lovely young lady and good range of stock and prices”

“Always a great service in store Also, thankyou Darren for your support with my parking I had lost my key and had to leave my car in the carpark over the period before being generated a ticket Darren the manager was very supportive and ensured I wouldn't get a ticket. Thanks so much for understanding and kindly sorting this.”

“Been going to this place for years and every time and service or food never disappoints. We usually go as a family of 9. The portions are generous and it's reasonably priced. The only issue is parking as it's a busy street. The food is really good and something different. Od highly recommend the zatta mix and bread rolls.”

“Order came earlier than expected, ordered vegetarian pizza garlic bread with cheese and chips..delivery driver was lovely and it was the best pizza ever loved it”

“Good cheap grub on fish and chip side haven't tried the Chinese side”

“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”

“Fresh food prepaired right in front of you. Over 20 kinds of pizzas, kebabs or burgers, plenty to choose from. Very good deals on meals menus. Nice and fast delivery service. I use it a lot.”

“Always open where everywhere else is shut. Bank holiday monday 8am, loads of produce available.”

“(No payment was offered for this review) This is a decent "pit stop" with Friendly staff. theyre open all hours, & handy for that late night fill up with Diesel or petrol etc handy for saving time stopping in the morning rush. "Londis" stock all the engine oils and various items for diesel and petrol engine cars etc as well as soft drinks & snacks, including popular chocolate bars, crisps, sweets, Sandwiches magazines, and more.Londis also has a self car wash, & compressed air pump for vehicles with all sizes of tyres, there's a Handy cash machine outside and cash or card payment at the till. Not sure if they do Electric recharge as yet. See you there..”

“Great shop, with all fresh produce”

“The fish in here are very good and cheaper than others.”

“Great for picking up my amazon parcels”

“Great food, fresh and tasty, loads of meat, big portions, price is on a bit higher side. Would definitely be back”