Friends Chinese Restaurant is a great choice for Chinese dining in the heart of the Essex town of Halstead.
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Friends Chinese Restaurant is a great choice for Chinese dining in the heart of the Essex town of Halstead.
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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
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: Friends Chinese Restaurant Friends Friends Halstead Cinnamon Tree
Ratings and reviews
3 / 5
504 customers rate this takeaway as 3 out of 5 Score built using reviews left on this page by our users and reviews of customers on Just-Eat.co.uk, TasteCard.co.uk
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