Lailing Cantonese Restaurant

Absolutely love this place, regularly go, we get great service and great food - never have any complaints You have to pay for your food and first drink up front which is fair enough as I’m sure they’ve had people walk out without paying - don’t see why anyone would have a problem with this. We always go home full and definitely get our moneys worth, favourite Chinese to eat out at Starters come on one big plate which we enjoy as we all share and have a bit of everything, small portions are great as reduces the waste as I don’t like wasting food but if we finish it and wanted more we just order more.

AT time of writing the 3.8 rating seems unfair. We were immediately warned to enter car reg on arrival, the place was warm and the main lady serving very pleasant. Most importantly the starters were generous and very good, the mains also quite happy with. Main concerns with chinese these days is the sauces were largely a bit more unique, they were not overly sugary/gloopy and more effort had gone in to some unique /distinct flavour. Noticed the hygiene rating is now up to 5 which it wasn't previously. I'm not saying all was perfect, some dishes (e.g. veg) were far to too salty, yes some of the sauces I suspect were bottle/ shortcut sauces but as I say 3.8 rating not fair it's more 4.3-4.5 based on this visit... so have given 5 stars to offset that a little... I appreciate the improvements since I last visited some time back.

Food was lovely as always.. However some dishes were forgotten and service was slow. One member of staff seemed stressed and erratic, rushing around trying to take orders and serving. Other staff looked uninterested and unfriendly, however it was Xmas so obviously didn't want to be working. Atmosphere wasn't anything special and inside could do with a bit if decorating.

Had a takeaway from here. I had a veg curry which was lovely till I came towards the end of it and unfortunately found a long hair so I didn't finish it after finding this. I know things like this can happen so will not put me off going there again. Veg curry and chips were lovely. Partner had Beef teriyaki and she absolutely enjoyed it. I didn't think much of the curry samosas though.

My husband and I absolutely love Lailing, we visit every year for Valentines and love the service and staff members there. We always compare other places when we eat with friends to Lailing and have never found anything that is as good. We have brought our friends and family here in the past (pre covid) as we love the atmosphere. The portion sizes are amazing, quality of food is excellent, and everything comes out quickly and to an exceptional standard. This year due to Covid we had our Lailing delivered to home, and it was once again perfect. It was a different experience to usual but we are glad that we could still support our local and favourite. It arrived quicker than expected ~30mins (and actually arrived within 10-15 mins). Would happily order for delivery again and can't wait to visit again in person!