Restaurants

Lucky Chopsticks

9 Playfield Road, Kennington, Oxford, OX1 5RS, GB

Rating: 4.1 ★ (107 ratings)

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Generous portions of freshly prepared Chinese food await you at 9 Playfield Road in Kennington, where Lucky Chopsticks serves a wide variety of popular dishes. This local takeaway has gathered a following for its tasty offerings, with many customers agreeing it's a leading choice in the area. You can expect your meal to be hot and flavourful, whether you opt for a classic sweet and sour chicken, beef in black bean sauce, or decide to try their frequently mentioned chilli chicken or chicken meatballs. They also cater to those who enjoy duck, and are known for their good, crispy prawn crackers. The friendly staff are ready to take your order, and they offer the convenience of food delivery so you can enjoy your meal in the comfort of your own surroundings.

Customers often highlight the good value for money at Lucky Chopsticks, noting the democratic prices for the satisfying meals. It’s considered a small, family-run business, which adds to its local charm. Regulars often praise the consistently tasty food, with specific mentions for their king prawn chow mein, packed with large, tasty prawns and flavourful noodles, and what some call the "best chicken balls ever". You can explore their menu online via their website or other food ordering platforms to find your favourites, from stir-fried mock chicken to a range of rice and noodle dishes, curries, and appetisers like satay chicken skewers and crispy won tons. Open most evenings from 4:30 pm to 10:15 pm (closed on Fridays), it’s a convenient option for a delicious evening meal.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM; Thursday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM; Friday: 4:30 – 10:30 PM; Saturday: 4:30 – 10:30 PM; Sunday: 4:30 – 10:00 PM

Contact

+44 1865 735831

Comments

Kevin Choi
13 Mar 2026
5.0 ★
They offers delicious food with generous portions. I had the sweet and sour chicken balls, crispy shredded chili beef, and special rice noodles—all arrived hot and smelled great. The prices are reasonable and the service was polite and punctual. Definitely worth trying if you're looking for a reliable Chinese takeaway!
Alexandra Muck
3 Feb 2026
5.0 ★
Kind staff, delicious food! The chow mein has wonderful smokey wok hei to it and I so enjoy the black pepper chicken. I shared my black pepper chicken here, kindly made without mushrooms as they’re not my fave. The portion on the plate is only about half of the portion (the rest is in the tub) and half of the rice I ordered, which is lovely and means I get to have the rest for lunch. The mini spring rolls are delightful and crunchy even when delivered, and my partner likes the crispy won tons. Delivery sometimes takes a bit and I think we may have had a night with a different chef where our usual orders tasted a little different, but when your food is made fresh by real people, every once in a while that’ll happen. If you come in in person, there’s a little bench to sit and wait for your order to be ready. Never takes long. To those being unkind and impatient in your reviews, quit it. It’s not necessarily the restaurant’s fault your order took a while to get to you. Delivery drivers are going to dozens of new places and encounter all sorts of odd scenarios just trying to bring you food. Be kind. And to those considering giving this place a try, it’s lovely, give it a shot! :)
Mark
22 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
Ordered sweet and sour chicken balls, king prawn chow mein, pork Cantonese style.
My favourite and best chicken balls ever.
Prawn chow mein so many big tasty prawns and lovely flavoured noodles.
Pork Cantonese style delicious. Cannot fault the food and lovely service.
Anna Kowal
9 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
We love Lucky Chopsticks! It's a small, family run business. Staff is very friendly, portions generous and the food very tasty. We will be coming back for more 😀
Luisa M
7 Jan 2026
5.0 ★
The store is newly renovated and very bright. We would highly recommend this place as food was fantastic and delicious. Ordered crispy seaweed, chicken noodle and house specials curry. Good atmosphere and friendly staff. Recommend!

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