Recipe in Oldham

“I've frequented green chilli for years n years for as long as I can remember and never had an issue with there food, everything I've ordered from there for am excample dinner kebabs on nan or pitta, fries, Asian style tikka kebabs, onion bharjis, tandoori chicken, Pakoras, pieces of chicken tikka, all the side items, chicken, burgers, I've been enjoying a meal deal called south Indian thali which consists of 3 curries, a chicken korma, chicken tikka massala and a lamb curry (can't think of the name right now) i can tolerate spicy food and do enjoy it but when it comes to curry my favourite is chicken korma its always been the same followed by chicken tikka massala so this deal is perfect for me. You also get a nan bread, a tandoori chicken leg, pieces of chicken tikka, chicken pakoras and salad and sauce if required I order it for myself as my kids won't eat curry so i have some then have seconds the day after so there's definitely enough to go around although if you like a pile of rice I'd order an extra potion but it's an absolute bargain staff are always kind and friendly they temporary shut for a while not so long ago and they certainly was missed from all of threw local customers definitely recommend z”

“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.”

“I travelled 1 hour to try the food at Food Junkie as pictures were very tempting.. The food was outstanding. After eating normal low standard food for a long time you forget how good standard food is. Food here is definitely at good standards without any cheap ingredients.... Would definitely pop in again when I'm around for them juicy wings...”

“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.”

“It's been my favourite chippy for over 20 years I've tried every chippy around and found some good ones but always end up back at Great wall.”

“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.”

“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”

“Bought a pizza today and was the best i have had also a special mix shashlik bigger than i was expecting Over all great service including the lads who took my order”

“They have a £15 deal full chicken 5 wings chips and 2 drinks.. really worth it tbh. I have had this a while ago and ate today. It was good value for money and the grilled chicken was fresh. I don't see what the moan is about with paying cash.. small business trying to survive without paying silly amounts in transaction fee or just eat/uber taking their 33% cuts. Thank you team for the food today.”

“Great little shop. Never had a bad meal and always plenty to go around. We get the new taste combination for a little bit of everything”

“This is my go to when wanting a chinese. The food is excellent! Delicious every single time!”

“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”

“First time ordering from here. I originally asked for recommendations on FB and here was suggested multiple times. We ordered a chicken korma, chicken tikka masala, mixed madras and a chicken chat. We did have to call back as one item was not delivered but they quickly sorted this and delivered for us. Food was really nice, bread were lovely and fresh. Our order was just under £50 which I thought was great for 4 ppl”

“The food here is always amazing, especially the doner and chicken kebabs – best I've ever had! And the salad is super fresh. Their pizza is delicious too. Plus, the service is great, they really look after us regulars. Thanks, guys!”

“I was recommended this place from a friend. I always order from the same Indian restaurant but thought I’d give it a go and it certainly didn’t disappoint. The food was amazing and tasted like it had been served in a restaurant but with take away prices. Highly recommend”

“Ordered online via their website. Very quick delivery. Friendly staff and the food was fantastic. Happy to use Taj Balti every time. Thanks.”

“Hands down the best Chinese in Oldham. Amazing family run business. The food and service is superb! I've lived here for 38 years and all the others dont come close. Great prices and big portions of tasty food!”

“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.”

“Great landlady and landlord and bar staff what more could you want”

“Didn't eat it there, but bartenders was really kind in the morning. I just waiting my check-in to the hostel next door. Nice espresso, real Italian coffee machine. Perfect place to start exploring Manchester, best time to visit 8-11PM on Friday. IPA, cider is ok. It was live music on Thursday.”

“Love love love this pizza hut. Sara and her team are brilliant and always fill my order in a timely manner. I enquired about the meats they use as I had one of my Muslim friends over for tea and wasn't sure if she could have the same pizza as I wanted (peperoni) was delighted to learn that their meat is now halal so me and her shared the peperoni pizza. I honestly couldn't taste the difference it was amazing as ever. Thank you again Sara for answering my question and George for the speedy delivery. Will be eating here again.”

“I highly recommend anyone that wants to test the most delicious dishes in manchester to this takeaway shop. It has all the delicious foods that you could ever dream of.”

“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!”

“I collected a parcel from the shop today. The store was well stocked for your everyday essentials and the gentleman behind the counter was very polite and helpful. Overall, it was a very good experience.”

“very beautiful restaurant and has delicious food”

“Very tasty food, lots of flavours and great service!”

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