ChinesePreston Street

Magic Wok

Preston Street's favourite Chinese, hit or miss

5.5/10

Local score

No. 125 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 29 locals across 19 threads.

88% would send a mate.

Redditors mostly rate Magic Wok as their go-to cheap Chinese, praising the salt-and-chilli ribs, salt and pepper chips, crispy lamb and singapore chow mein, and calling portions generous for the price. It's inconsistent though: a vocal minority call it 'absolute shite' and describe recent orders as flavourless, gloopy and a waste of money.

Go for: A cheap, filling Chinese takeaway
Heads up: Quality varies - some report bland, disappointing orders

What locals say

…Probably the limit of their delivery radius. Best salt + chilli chicken I have tried. Kudos 40 - 7/10 food for 2018 prices - you know it is a quality Chinese takeaway when the parents/aunts/uncles are in the kitchen, and you are served by someone doing their GCSE homework. Magic Wok - Best crispy lamb in Brighton. HK Place - closes early, the food is 10/10 though. Decent prices, inflated by 20% for apps, but in the restaurant it is very affordable. It was recommended by a Chinese hotel owner back in 2022, been eating there at least 2x a week ever since.

u/PuzzleheadedFold503, 20263 upvotes“Best Chinese takeaway”

…place! Sadly a few good places (Ho Chaik and Good Friends) closed down - they did some solid duck/rice/pork. Gutted! For me the closest at the moment to that classic duck feel is HK Place, also on Preston Street - they do a bangin' beef brisket, too! Others have mentioned Magic Wok - duck isn't bad imo - price wise, it's quick and decently priced I also order from Full House - not rated the highest to be fair, but their rice boxes are packed to the brim!

u/badgerandcheese, 20242 upvotes“Best Chinese?”

Magic Wok on Preston Street do Salt and Pepper chips which are the closest (that I know if) to what you're asking. They also do your usual British takeaway Chinese fair. Also give Danny's a try on Portland Road.

u/BenisDDD69, 20242 upvotes“Where can I get a filthy takeaway in Brighton?”

That is a nice surprise to read because I had the worst Chinese I've ever had from Magic Wok about a month ago. It was so flavourless and gloopy, really disgusting and I felt like I'd totally wasted my money. Glad someone else had a good experience!

u/Budget-Reply1370, 20261 upvotes“Best Chinese takeaway”

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