Wu Chinese Cuisine - Hackney

The reviews of this restaurant are terrible! I can't believe what I am reading. The food here is delicious, with a variety of options including mini octopus, tofu, crab meat, pork, lamb, enoki mushrooms, and vegetables. The broth is amazing, especially when mixed with the spicy broth. There is a wide selection of sauces available to customize your meal, such as chopped garlic, crushed peanuts, coriander, and peanut sauce. The staff is welcoming and polite, and they are helpful if you are unsure about anything. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. I don't understand why some reviews are negative - the service here is excellent. Don't let those reviews deter you from trying this place out! Just remember to have basic table manners, be kind, and clean up after yourself. If you do that, you will have a great experience.

Food was cheap, oily, felt like frozen dishes warmed up in a microwave. Waitress was rude and clueless. Brought us the wrong dishes. We asked for something with prawns.... she brought us porc.... my boyfriend and I hardly touched the food. I will never go again. GROSS :

An hour and half later we didn't. When they took the order they said 40-60 minutes. After waiting an hour I rang to find out where the order was and was told my order is next. What have they been doing for an hour when the food should be more or less with me? On querying this I was laughed at down the phone. Yes, LAUGHED AT. But to then have to wait ANOTHER 25 minutes is totally unacceptable. We certainly will NOT be using this takeaway again. Delivered almost an hour and half later so sent it back.

Disappointing food that was overcooked in a dreary setting that used to pass as a restaurant. This is the result of complacency setting in, and being located on Upper Clapton Road doesn't help. Mr. Wu, please take action to improve this place before it goes downhill. Otherwise, you may end up like the George Formby song suggests - "Mr. Wu's a window cleaner now!"

My friend got horrible food poisoning when she ate here! The food is very average in my experience and definitely not worth the risk of illness.