Me Old China

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2.5 stars 16th September 2008

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Ok, so this little place is on West Street and has a naff name. It also looks pretty shabby with the odd bit of cheap decoration hanging from the ceiling with selotape (like the sort you find in pound shops at Christmas). But...the food is actually ok! I would have never tried this place had I not been taken there by a friend who used to work in Heist down the road and who ate there all the time. The kitchen is on the restaurant floor so you can see your food being cooked (something I always prefer) and there is also a buffet option but I've never tried this as it all looks battered. If you have any intolerances or special dietary requirements, you will probably find this place a no go. I have on several occassions asked for certain dishes not to be made too hot or too garlicy (they like their garlic here) and have found it very difficult to get them to understand, needless to say, the dishes have come the same whatever!! The black bean chicken with peppers is always good, as is the curry; however the special beef in noodle soup my boyfriend had last time was not very nice at all. It's a good place to go if you need something quick and cheap - perhaps on the way to the cinema. Not quite 3 stars.