There is no Chinese takeaway like a Scottish Chinese takeaway

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I am visiting my in laws in Scotland and ordered a Chinese takeaway tonight (we do this every time on our visits).

Now I have travelled the world, lived in New York, Hong Kong and London and now settled in Surrey. And I have NEVER came across a Chinese meal that tastes as good as it does in Scotland.

What are they putting in the stuff? Surely I'm not being unreasonable?

title and post edited by MNHQ to clarify the OP's meaning

Is it Scotland where the takeaways do a Munchy Box? I've seen pictures of Chinese ones with all the salt and chilli bits/chow mein/curry sauce and they look AMAZING. Never found one near me in the Midlands.

Op if you are in prestwick you need to try Mr Xie munchy box you won’t regret it 😋

I can get those here, they're lush.

We were a bit surprised to be told we ought to go to the Indian restaurant on Barra, but the recommendation was correct. Exquisite local scallop pakora... maybe not typical 'Scottish Chinese'.

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There was a news report on this a few years back. A lot of tourists stopped in Glasgow (I think). The main attraction was the Indian and Chinese food.

Nippy tung in Motherwell is nice. But the Yu Lee in Airdrie is amazing. Also Bon Apetit in Coatbridge is really good (restaurant and takeaway.)

Both do the Munchy boxes someone mentioned. Only thing with both is if getting a delivery you wait ages. So need to order early at weekend.

Food in singapore and Hong Kong is amazing but different to a Scottish Chinese where you can feel your self gaining 7lbs just by looking at it

As did I - "There is no Chinese like a Scottish Chinese". What makes a Scottish person of Chinese descent particularly unique from other Chinese people? I was fascinated to find out. Do they speak Mandarin with a Scottish accent?

But no. This was about Chinese food

I would be surprised at this, spam is surprisingly expensive these days, when I last looked it was £2.99 for a small tin which is more expesive than real ham or chicken.

I remember a previous thread on take aways where English people said that Chinese was the most expensive and paid tonnes more than us. Here a main dish costs around £7 with rice or chips included.

I would say most Chinese are pretty average but some are amazing. My favourite is deep fried crispy beef in chilli sauce with chips and prawn toast on the side.

Don't forget the munchy box which is pure filth!

Oh I’ve heard about this place! They were closed for whatever reason when we were in Barra so never got to give it a go, but it has a good reputation!

What amazes me about Scottish Indian and Chinese takeaways is the portion sizes! You could feed a village with the amount they give you!

I need to know which one?! I’ve recently moved South Lanarkshire to North and I can’t find a good one nearby.

Also, Indian chicken chasni is a Scottish thing too I think? Delicious.

But Dutch 'Chinese' takeaways do excellent Indonesian food (influenced by Chinese Indonesians). Tell him to order babi pangang, tjap tjoy and nasi goreng, or a rijsttafel. Delicious.

NI has the best Chinese and eating out in general. I’m always complaining about the food quality in restaurants in the SE to poor DH. I’m now craving a half and half with curry sauce, chips, peas and onions - I do know this is not authentic…..

Honestly, the only thing I'll order in Scottish Chinese takeaway is Singapore noodles or anything that's been salt and chillied! Everything else tends to be covered in glooo. We have an amazing Vietnamese place which does takeaway not far from us, its outstanding.

On a separate note, Scottish pakora is the best though. Went to live in London and was so disappointed not to be able to get mushroom pakora anywhere. Food of the gods.

There’s a Chinese in Somerset called Ziangs, and during lockdown they started doing YouTube videos of how they make their food. Very entertaining and so many secrets learned!

Wait... spiced onions are a Scottish Indian thing? I never knew this! You guys in England are missing out if so! I find it weird too when I ordered an Indian while staying with my friend In England and the pilau rice wasn't yellow.

Also @Agapornis agree about the Dutch/Indonesian food. We've been introduced to Indonesian food through our Dutch friend, they love it as its very popular there.

@OneBiscuitAtATime I had the best chips from a chinese takeaway. I was told they were fried in beef dripping, not veg oil. Dont know if its true

It does seem to be a west coast thing. I live in Edinburgh and we have some decent Chinese takeaways here but the Weegie ones are a cut above, definitely. I like Glasgow for food generally, it’s got a lot going on.

Although I will also represent the eastern part of the country and shout out the Dormy at Gleneagles, who do some of the best Indian food I’ve had. Terrific restaurant, if you’re passing or live in Perthshire.

For those who asked, we got from the orchid Chinese, Prestwick Main Street.

Yes actually! My friend definitely does!
But she has a mega Glasgow accent anyway so it’s not surprising

No, no spicy onions and although you can get pakora it’s not the same at all AND you don’t get pink pakora sauce!

On a separate note, Scottish pakora is the best though. Went to live in London and was so disappointed not to be able to get mushroom pakora anywhere. Food of the gods

DH is Scottish. He gets so excited when we order an Indian takeaway when we’re visiting his parents so he can have the pakoras. Often complains you can’t get them in London.

Why no pakora in London!!!! Pakora is my favourite. If you're ever in Glasgow got to Chaakoo Bombay and get the fish pakora.

Nippy Tung on windmillhill Street in Motherwell. We travel to go there. Curry is very spicy and their gravy is a little salty but is brilliant. Best gravy from a Chinese I've ever had.