42 High Street
Halstead, CO9 2AP


Phone: -
Food hygiene rating 5

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2 for 1 at Friends

Friends Chinese Restaurant is a great choice for Chinese dining in the heart of the Essex town of Halstead.

2 for 1 at Friends

Friends Chinese Restaurant is a great choice for Chinese dining in the heart of the Essex town of Halstead.

50% off food

50% off food in Friends. Call in advance, excludes friday, excludes saturday, excludes december. Chinese, Asian Restaurants in Halstead. Friends Chinese Restaurant is a great choice for Chinese dining in the heart of the Essex town of Halstead. Found right along the main High Street, this popular Chinese eatery is a big hit amongst locals of the town and its long list of regular customers only enhances its popularity even further. An integral part of the dining scene of Halstead, Friends Chinese Restaurant has built its reputation on its high quality cuisine and excellent service, all of which is now available to tastecard members who, when calling in advance and producing their card upon request of the bill, can enjoy all of their sumptuous dishes at a fantastic discount. The menu features all of the favourites anyone would expect of a good Chinese restaurant, with an array of tasty noodle, curry and stir fry dishes to choose from along with some great vegetarian choices and a good selection of chicken, pork, duck and seafood plates to sample too. Stand out dishes include the crispy aromatic duck, which is served with hoisin sauce, julienne cucumber and spring onions, and accompanied by the obligatory pancakes; the baked fresh crab with ginger and spring onion (previous notice required) and the Szechuan king prawns with a hot bean sauce. The salt and pepper spare ribs are another highlight with Szechuan pepper, five spice, garlic and chilli giving them a real kick. Located in a charming period cottage style building along Halstead High Street, Friends Chinese Restaurant has some great period features in the dining room. The low ceilings are covered in old wooden beams and pretty cottage windows look out onto the street. Round tables covered in crisp white linens fill the room with just the right amount of space in between them.

Menu

Popular

  • Mixed Hors D'oeuvres
  • Crispy Aromatic Duck
  • Crispy Chilli Beef
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken Hong Kong Style
  • Deep Fried Chicken Balls

Starters

  • Mixed Hors D'oeuvres
  • Crispy Seaweed
  • Sweet & Sour Wonton
  • Salt & Pepper King Prawn (6)
  • Sesame Prawn on Toast
  • Deep Fried Butterfly King Prawns (6)
  • Salt & Pepper Squid
  • Vegetarian Spring Rolls (6)
  • Spring Rolls (4)
  • Duck Pancake Roll
  • Smoked Chicken
  • Chicken Satay on Skewers (4)
  • Barbecued Spare Ribs
  • Salt & Pepper Spare Ribs
  • Dry Spare Ribs
  • Salt & Pepper Tofu
  • Steamed Scallops in Two Flavours (4)

Soups

  • Hot & Sour Soup
  • Wonton Soup
  • Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup
  • Crab Meat & Sweetcorn Soup
  • Mixed Vegetable Soup

Special Gourmet

  • Crispy Aromatic Duck
  • Crispy Aromatic Lamb

King Prawn Dishes

  • Szechuan King Prawn
  • Grilled King Prawns in Garlic Sauce
  • Stir Fried King Prawns with Green Peppers
  • Kung Po King Prawns
  • Stir Fried King Prawns in Satay Sauce
  • Stir Fried King Prawns with Seasonal Vegetables
  • Stir Fried King Prawns with Plum Tomato
  • Stir Fried King Prawn with White Mushrooms
  • Sea Spicy King Prawns
  • Stir Fried King Prawns
  • Stir Fried King Prawns Hot & Spicy Fish Sauce

Seafood Dishes

  • Stir Fried Squid with Green Pepper in Hot Garlic
  • Stir Fried Squid with Ginger & Spring Onions
  • Stir Fried Squid with Broccoli
  • Stir Fried Squid with Garlic Sauce
  • Szechuan Scallops
  • Stir Fried Scallops with Broccoli
  • Stir Fried Scallops with Ginger & Spring Onion

Chicken Dishes

  • Szechuan Chicken
  • Deep Fried Chicken in Breadcrumbs
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Chinese Mushroom
  • Stir Fried Chicken in Spicy Fish Sauce
  • Sea Spicy Chicken
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Green Pepper in Hot
  • Kung Po Chicken
  • Lemon Chicken
  • Grilled Chicken in Garlic Sauce
  • Stir Fried Chicken with White Mushrooms
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Ginger & Spring Onions
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Pineapple & Pickle Ginger
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Mixed Vegetables
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Broccoli
  • Stir Fried Chicken with Cashew Nuts
  • Stir Fried Chicken in Cashew Nuts
  • Stir Fried Chicken in Green Pepper
  • Chicken Thai Green Curry
  • Chicken Thai Red Curry

Beef Dishes

  • Crispy Chilli Beef
  • Stir Fried Beef in Oyster Sauce
  • Stir Fried Beef in Green Peppers
  • Stir Fried Beef with White Mushroom
  • Stir Fried Beef & Cashew Nuts
  • Stir Fried Beef with Ginger & Spring Onions
  • Stir Fried Beef with Mixed Vegetables
  • Stir Fried Beef in Satay Sauce
  • Stir Fried Beef with Broccoli
  • Beef Thai Green Curry
  • Beef Thai Red Curry

Pork Dishes

  • Home Style Roast Pork with Bamboo Shoots
  • Stir Fried Roast Pork in Hot Black Bean Sauce
  • Stir Fried Roast Pork in Cashew Nuts
  • Stir Fried Roast Pork with Ginger & Spring Onions
  • Honey Glazed Roast Pork (Cha Siu)
  • Stir Fried Roast Pork with Mixed Vegetable

Sizzling Dishes

  • Sizzling King Prawn in Green Peppers
  • Sizzling Lamb in Satay Sauce
  • Sizzling Lamb with Ginger & Spring Onion
  • Sizzling Bean Curd in Satay Sauce
  • Sizzling Mixed Seafood with Ginger & Spring Onions
  • Sizzling Beef with Onions in BBQ Sauce

Sweet & Sour Dishes

  • Sweet & Sour King Prawns Hong Kong Style
  • Sweet & Sour Chicken Hong Kong Style
  • Sweet & Sour Pork Hong Kong Style
  • Deep Fried Prawn Balls
  • Deep Fried Chicken Balls
  • Sweet & Sour Fish Hong Kong Style
  • Sweet & Sour Mushrooms

Roast Duck Dishes

  • Roast Duck
  • Grilled Roast Duck Hot in Thai Sweet Chilli Sauce
  • Stir Fried Roast Duck with Pineapple
  • Sliced Roast Duck in Orange Sauce
  • Stir Fried Roast Duck Hot
  • Roast Duck Thai Red Curry

Curry Dishes

  • Chicken Curry
  • Beef Curry
  • King Prawn Curry
  • Lamb Curry
  • Mushroom Curry
  • Mixed Vegetable Curry

Bean Curd Dishes

  • Stir Fried Bean Curd in Cashewnuts
  • Bean Curd Thai Green Curry
  • Bean Curd Thai Red Curry
  • Stir Fried Bean Curd Mixed Vegetables

Vegetarian Dishes

  • Quick Fried Assorted Vegetables
  • Stir Fried Mange Tout
  • Stir Fried Bamboo Shoots in Chinese Mushrooms
  • Sea Spicy Aubergines with Garlic in Hot Bean Sauce
  • Salt & Pepper Aubergine
  • Stir Fried Bean Shoot

Noodles Dishes

  • Plain Fried Noodle
  • Chicken Chow Mein
  • Singapore Rice Noodle
  • Roast Duck Chow Mein
  • King Prawn Chow Mein
  • Mixed Vegetable Fried Noodle
  • Mushroom Fried Noodle

Rice Dishes

  • Special Fried Rice
  • King Prawn Fried Rice
  • Chicken Fried Rice
  • Egg Fried Rice
  • Boiled Rice
  • Pineapple & Cashew Nut Fried Rice

Sauces

  • Sweet & Sour Sauce
  • Curry Sauce
  • BBQ Sauce
  • Satay Sauce

Side Dishes

  • Chips

Set Meals

  • Set Meal A For 2 Persons
  • Set Meal B For 2 Persons
  • Set Meal C For 2 Persons

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Friends Chinese Restaurant - Halstead

Food delivered in following postcodes in or around Halstead: CM77, CO10, CM7, CO9, CO8, CO7, CO6

Serving Chinese

Opening Hours:
Monday
17:00
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00:00
Tuesday
17:00
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00:00
Wednesday
17:00
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00:00
Thursday
17:00
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00:00
Friday
17:00
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00:00
Saturday
17:00
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00:00
Sunday
17:00
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00:00

opening times of friends-chinese-halstead

Food Hygiene Rating: Last inspection date: 4 Jan 2023 (more than 6 moths ago). Score: 5 "VERY GOOD". View on food.gov.uk

Welcome to Friends Chinese Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Halstead at 42 High Street. Our restaurant is renowned for its authentic Chinese cuisine, offering a wide array of dishes that cater to every palate. From popular starters and soups to our special gourmet, we serve a variety of dishes including King Prawn, Seafood, Chicken, Beef, Pork, and Sizzling dishes. For those with a sweet tooth, our Sweet & Sour dishes are a must-try, while our Roast Duck, Curry, and Bean Curd dishes offer a unique taste of China. We also offer a range of Vegetarian dishes, Noodles, Rice, Sauces, Side Dishes, and Set Meals, ensuring there's something for everyone. Our menu is a testament to the diversity and richness of Chinese cuisine, and we take pride in bringing these flavors to Halstead. Friends Chinese Restaurant has been rated 3.0 out of 5 by 504 customers, reflecting our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. You can also order food online from our restaurant, making it easier than ever to enjoy our delicious dishes from the comfort of your home. Our last Food Hygiene Inspection was conducted on 4th January 2023, where we received a score of 5, indicating 'VERY GOOD'. This underscores our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety. Come and experience the authentic Chinese flavors at Friends Chinese Restaurant in Halstead, or order food online to enjoy our cuisine at home.
Also known as:
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Friends
Friends Halstead
Cinnamon Tree

Ratings and reviews

3 / 5

504 customers rate this takeaway as 3 out of 5
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