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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Trying a new Chinese takeaway, and it being shit, is a worse feeling than heartbreak. Not only have you betrayed your regular Chinese, you've ended up with a shit dinner too

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I hear you. There's a takeaway near here that people constantly rave about. We tried it once...never again.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The best Chinese near me haven't had a makeover since the early 80s so I always avoid the new ones.

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By *itvclaireTV/TS
over a year ago

Birmingham

We're lucky we have a very good one about 5 minutes away. If they're closed with a great backup one too.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I don't think I've ever felt this devastated before. It was truly awful

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I don’t know more than 3/4 people who’ve eaten and enjoyed a certain takeaway I’ll not even entertain the thought of trying it. Worked so far for me. Got 4 great takeaways to chose from

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I don't think I've ever felt this devastated before. It was truly awful

Aw I feel your pain

Absolutely horrible feeling.

Wasted money, hungry and feeling like you've betrayed a good friend

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By *tarr619TV/TS
over a year ago

Warrington

and this is the reason I never cheat on my preferred takeaways no matter how brilliant people say they are

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By *ensuallover1000Man
over a year ago

Somewhere In The Ether…

"The best Chinese near me haven't had a makeover since the early 80s so I always avoid the new ones."

I bet they have carpeted bathrooms….

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By *lephantisMan
over a year ago

Oxford

There's a stunning Nepalese takeaway near me and, being a cut above, prices are a fair bit higher than an average curry. So, recently, I got a standard curry from a perfectly decent place nearby that I used to think was great, and...it was OK. Just...OK. But now OK wasn't good enough, and yet it was as good as it had always been. It was me that had changed, and now dissatisfied.

Being the poet manqué that I am, I couldn't help seeing this as a metaphor for life.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"There's a stunning Nepalese takeaway near me and, being a cut above, prices are a fair bit higher than an average curry. So, recently, I got a standard curry from a perfectly decent place nearby that I used to think was great, and...it was OK. Just...OK. But now OK wasn't good enough, and yet it was as good as it had always been. It was me that had changed, and now dissatisfied.

Being the poet manqué that I am, I couldn't help seeing this as a metaphor for life.

Better to have something simply wonderful, less frequently, and savour every mouthful, though, don’t you think?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I knew I shouldn’t read this thread, I could murder a take away now

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By *ilfCrumpet9Man
over a year ago

Wirral

I prefer to stick to the ones I use regularly. Absolutely hate crap tasting takeaway food. Most of these people should eat what they cook to get an idea of what shite they are selling

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By *ulieAndBeefCouple
over a year ago

Manchester-ish

Gutted for you. We're still looking for our 'forever' Chinese. The closest one has a food hygiene rating of 1

I could so go for some Crispy Duck right now.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I visit my mum and we tend to get a Chinese when I'm over. She's discovered a new takeaway she absolutely loves.

I haven't got the heart to tell her I think it's shite

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That’s punishment for your fast food adultery.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"The best Chinese near me haven't had a makeover since the early 80s so I always avoid the new ones.

I bet they have carpeted bathrooms….

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By *929Man
over a year ago

newcastle

Never go elsewhere unless usual is closed, even then none of others come close

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By *abioMan
over a year ago

Newcastle and Gateshead

"Trying a new Chinese takeaway, and it being shit, is a worse feeling than heartbreak. Not only have you betrayed your regular Chinese, you've ended up with a shit dinner too "

It’s like going to a new barber… it just feels so wrong!

But you have your go to rotation for the different sorts of fast food.. ya go to pizza place, go to Chinese, go to Indian ect…..

Other than that most controversial fast food opinion I have now is that I think the vegan royale at burgers king may be the best single item on a menu!

And when I do to McDonald’s I get a mcplant

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The only time I try a different chinese is if Im away somewhere. then I tend to order a dish Im familiar with so I can guage if its as good as my regular. I'll never order something new in a new place as you cant tell if its the dish you dont like or a bad restaurant.

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By *akingMemoriesMan
over a year ago

Toronto

"Trying a new Chinese takeaway, and it being shit, is a worse feeling than heartbreak. Not only have you betrayed your regular Chinese, you've ended up with a shit dinner too "

Amen. That said, I’ve found that even sub par Chinese takeaways beat my own cooking!

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By *aked handyman 123Man
over a year ago

southport

I’m in

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

Nothing worse than a duff takeaway. This may be unpopular but are Chinese takeaways ever any good? With one notable exception I have only ever found them to be utter shite. Indian... Now we're talking

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nothing worse than a duff takeaway. This may be unpopular but are Chinese takeaways ever any good? With one notable exception I have only ever found them to be utter shite. Indian... Now we're talking"

Ah I'd say the complete opposite! I find Chinese use more fresh ingredients while Indian restaurants use a lot of premade sauces to smother everything.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Trying a new Chinese takeaway, and it being shit, is a worse feeling than heartbreak. Not only have you betrayed your regular Chinese, you've ended up with a shit dinner too

Amen. That said, I’ve found that even sub par Chinese takeaways beat my own cooking!"

You should google 'khins kitchen', the chinese chicken curry is superb and super easy to make, even I can do it

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By *ris GrayMan
over a year ago

Dorchester

I occasionally do McDonald's but not really a takeaway person

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Trying a new Chinese takeaway, and it being shit, is a worse feeling than heartbreak. Not only have you betrayed your regular Chinese, you've ended up with a shit dinner too

Amen. That said, I’ve found that even sub par Chinese takeaways beat my own cooking!

You should google 'khins kitchen', the chinese chicken curry is superb and super easy to make, even I can do it"

Likewise, Misty Ricardo for Indian. I don't bother getting an Indian Takeaway anymore, I can cook them better than any takeaway

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like Indian and Chinese however, Im more likely to eat in an Indian reastaurant but have Chinese as a takeaway.

I like to have a takeaway about once a week but last nights choice was Pizza Crunch from the chippy. It was heavenly.

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By *ornycougaWoman
over a year ago

NORWAY Wherever I lay my hat

Ah I'd say the complete opposite! I find Chinese use more fresh ingredients while Indian restaurants use a lot of premade sauces to smother everything."

I am partial so things being smothered in sauce so that isn't a problem

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By *akingMemoriesMan
over a year ago

Toronto

"Trying a new Chinese takeaway, and it being shit, is a worse feeling than heartbreak. Not only have you betrayed your regular Chinese, you've ended up with a shit dinner too

Amen. That said, I’ve found that even sub par Chinese takeaways beat my own cooking!

You should google 'khins kitchen', the chinese chicken curry is superb and super easy to make, even I can do it"

Will do, thanks. I’m looking to expand my repertoire!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ah I'd say the complete opposite! I find Chinese use more fresh ingredients while Indian restaurants use a lot of premade sauces to smother everything.

I am partial so things being smothered in sauce so that isn't a problem "

Saucy !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Trying a new Chinese takeaway, and it being shit, is a worse feeling than heartbreak. Not only have you betrayed your regular Chinese, you've ended up with a shit dinner too "

true.. the risk of something new.. not just takaways.

but if you don't try something new... how would you know?

say yes to the universe

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My local chinese restaurant does takeaways because it is not busy now ,great food, same stuff they serve at tables, so l use that .

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By *2000ManMan
over a year ago

Worthing

At family gatherings we sometimes have a Chinese. Used the same one for years and will never change.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Trying a old one that has started doing a whole new veggie section and they doing the veggie crispy duck! X

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By *eroLondonMan
over a year ago

Covent Garden

I have a few Chinese restaurants and takeaways near me but rarely, if ever, visit them. In essence, my tastebuds gave up on Chinese food many years ago, yielding to my palate that much much prefers Thai and Vietnamese cuisine.

I'm almost in agreement with the maxim -

"Once you've had Thai you never go back to Chinese".

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By *nightsoftheCoffeeTableCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

Once you find a good one you should never order from another. Tis sacrilege.

The mr

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By *sBlueWoman
over a year ago

Up North

"Once you find a good one you should never order from another. Tis sacrilege.

The mr "

Totally agree

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

"Trying a old one that has started doing a whole new veggie section and they doing the veggie crispy duck! X"

Doing a what?

How's that work

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By *i1971Man
over a year ago

Cornwall

I only have the one Chinese fairly close by, but the menu never changes and so I rarely go there now. Saw an alternative when going through a neighbouring town, tried it and much preferred their cooking so it can work both ways.

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By *izzy RascallMan
over a year ago

Cardiff

There's no 'what's for tea thread' that I can see, so I will put it here.

Using Mayflowers paste, I've made a Chinese Chicken curry with onion, peppers and peas. To go with it and Egg fried rice.

Added a little Kashmiri chilli powder and it's beautiful

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By *arkus1812Man
over a year ago

Lifes departure lounge NN9 Northamptonshire East not West MidlandsMidlands

In our village we have;

1 Fish & Chip Shop which also sells Kebabs.

1 Fish & Chip Shop which also sells Chinese food.

1 Fish & Chip Shop which also sell Kebabs and Pizza's.

1 Dedicated Pizza Takeway.

1 Dedicated Chinese Takeway.

1 Italian Restaurant which also sells Takeway Pizza.

1 Indian restaurant which also sells

Takeway Indian food.

Which one do I use? The Italian Restaurant both as a restaurant and a takeway.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like extra hot Singapore chow mein and only one I know makes it hot. The rest always promise to make it hot and spicy but they never do. How hard is it to make it hot !?

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

It depends what Chinese dish Tom fancies.. he picks his dis then knows which takaway cooks it the best

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"Trying a old one that has started doing a whole new veggie section and they doing the veggie crispy duck! X

Doing a what?

How's that work"

Meat alternatives doing more of the popular dishes x

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