Restaurants

Kennington Chinese Takeaway

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

Rating: 4.1 ★ (107 ratings)

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Sweet and sour chicken balls that are consistently lauded as "the best ever" can be found at Lucky Chopsticks on Playfield Road in Kennington. This local Chinese takeaway has garnered a strong following, with many customers praising the generous portions and very tasty food prepared by the friendly, family-run team. Alongside popular choices like king prawn chow mein packed with big, flavourful prawns and perfectly cooked noodles, the extensive menu offers a wide array of appetisers, including chilli and garlic squid and satay chicken skewers. Whether you're a fan of classic chicken dishes, flavourful roast pork options, or a hearty curry, there’s a dish to satisfy every craving, all noted for their democratic prices.

Venture into a delightful exploration of Chinese cuisine where you can also discover Thai curry dishes and a variety of vegetarian options. Lucky Chopsticks is committed to delivering hot, great-tasting, and freshly prepared Chinese food, a passion that has made them a leading local choice. They offer both telephone and online ordering, with a 10% discount for online orders via their website, making it even easier to enjoy their delicious offerings. For those opting for a cosy night in, a convenient delivery service is available for orders over £15 with a small charge. From shredded crispy beef in chilli sauce to house special chow mein, the selection is vast, ensuring a satisfying meal for every visitor.

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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
17 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
17 Mar 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
24 Feb 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
20 Feb 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
8 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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