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Last week we decided to order some Chinese takeaways from one of the local hotels/pubs (I won't say which one) that had been advertising for a while online. One thing that Greymouth is sadly lacking in his a decent takeaway shop and this one was just like the others, not that great. Instead of getting authentic Chinese food we were given containers of food that were a bit tasteless. In mine were what looked like 2 minute noodles instead of authentic ones. I'm missing the food we use to be able to buy in Northland. What's the worst meal you've ever ordered?

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doodles n daydreams said…
Have you tried the Cobden fish and chip shop, we found that good when we were over last, but that was a few years ago now.
4 April 2024 at 16:31
Iris Flavia said…
Sad it was such a disappointment!
The worst we ordered was a burger - ack, twice, two different places.
Hope you have something yummy today :-)
4 April 2024 at 19:04
roentare said…
The Chinese characters are like the calligraphy of a 5 year old
4 April 2024 at 22:21
Fun60 said…
I used to enjoy a Chinese takeaway now and again but haven't had one for ages. I have had a few bad meals but I am much better now about complaining and not just accepting poor quality.
4 April 2024 at 23:28
DawnTreader said…
I almost never buy takeaway food. Possibly a salad from a supermarket salad bar in summer.
5 April 2024 at 01:31
Yogi♪♪♪ said…
Hmm, I don't have any memories of "worst food" although I am sure that I have had some bad meals over time.
5 April 2024 at 01:41
Tigger's Mum said…
You know what the answer is - start your own takeaways business.
5 April 2024 at 04:07
local alien said…
Not much fast food here except souvlaki. Instant noodles used to be my answer for fast food. Not the best but at least it was Chinese 😅
5 April 2024 at 06:38
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
I'm sorry you were disappointed. I hate when that happens. Your mouth is ready for a taste you love and then you get a bland xerox copy.
5 April 2024 at 07:00
Tom said…
...I haven't had Chinese food in a while. We should get some take out.
5 April 2024 at 07:06
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Hard to find good Chinese food anymore. I blame the proliferation of the corporate chains, like Panda Express, which make it hard for the more authentic mom & pop places to compete.
5 April 2024 at 08:19
Jocelyn said…
Good Chinese is hard to find anywhere.
5 April 2024 at 12:46
Lisa said…
I don't remember the worst, but the most disappointing was a local burger place. A "must go" in all the reviews and tourist info for town. They have all sort of burger, and all kinds of meat. Bah... not very good. Plus, the tables outside are near the dumpster and the owner wouldn't stop checking on us. Still, every year it's voted "Best of the Valley."
5 April 2024 at 14:00
Jim said…
I had a similar experience recently when I bit into some take away food and at first thought it was overly salty but turned out it was actually a lump of MSG and tasted horrible.
5 April 2024 at 14:37
thomas lee said…
It taste good in Malaysia
5 April 2024 at 15:09
Photo Cache said…
Out here they make the Chinese food too Americanized.

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5 April 2024 at 16:04
Joyful said…
I also had Chinese takeaway earlier this week but thankfully it was nice and tasty. I can't recall the worst food I've ever had. Fortunately I've been lucky to get mostly good food.
5 April 2024 at 22:57
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
We've certainly eaten our share of mediocre food over the years! Chinese takeaway can be pretty bad (and quite good when you find the right one). Worst ever for me was a seafood place where I got food poisoning. That'll make you want to never go out to eat again. (for a little while anyway ;>)
There are way too many chain and franchise restaurants here where we stay in Florida -- we have to work hard to find a good local restaurant, which is how I like to eat when we go out.
9 April 2024 at 04:07
Bipolaroid said…
The text at down that sign warns you for that. Good luck reading it though. 😃
11 April 2024 at 01:44
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