Chan's Noodle - Hackney

Chan's is a traditional Chinese cafe with simple decor and quick service. The menu offers a variety of basic but delicious dishes at incredibly affordable prices. I enjoyed a seafood Ho-fun and prawn skewers with satay sauce for a total of ten pounds, with the option to bring your own alcohol. The restaurant is popular with locals and delivery drivers, offering a true taste of basic Chinese cuisine in a bustling area filled with Oriental eateries.

I ate here one night when staying in a hotel over the road. The food was pretty good and I'd go back.

I have visited this place a number of times with my family. The food has never disappointed in both flavour and quality. The children eat anything I order which is a real testament to the quality of the food. The establishment looks as if it is a family run business and has a feel of home cooking about it. Some of the dishes have been adapted for Western palates which is a shame as the originals are almost always better. The noodle soups and the aubergine stews are highly recommended. The seafood never tastes as if it's been in the fridge for days. On a sad note for those who know the place the guy who used to take phone orders and was always at the front counter Hai Tran passed away in March 2017. He was a character and a real pleasure to deal with and I for one miss him and his charm at Chan's Noodle Bar.

Ok... So I've been here about 6 times as it's next to my work place. Now I'm not a big fan of Chinese food and I've had a fair share. Missy of the time I'm disappointed but every time I've been here I haven't been disappointed. I usually order the egg fried rice with salt and pepper. I've tried the other dishes like the duck and chicken fried rice and they were fine. The food won't blow you away but personally it's the best I've tasted near my work place.

The food and service is good for what you pay. good if you are in the area looking for a cheap lunch.