Chinatown Express

About Chinatown Express

Chinatown Express sits on St Andrew's Street on the fringe of Newcastle's Chinatown, a short step from Stowell Street and Gallowgate, and has long been a go-to for fast, no-nonsense Chinese cooking in the city centre. The kitchen turns out the reliable classics, from salt and pepper dishes and crispy chilli beef to roast meats, noodles and rice boxes, at a pace that suits a quick collection. It is the sort of place regulars return to for value and consistency rather than white-tablecloth polish.

It is well placed for a Chinatown takeaway run, especially if the bigger Stowell Street restaurants are fully booked or you simply want food to carry away. It stays open into the evening, to around eleven. Expect budget-to-mid pricing and generous portions, and it is worth a quick call to confirm current hours before setting off.

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