There are few things Basildon agrees on, but a Friday night Chinese takeaway is one of them. We did the hard work of comparing the town's takeaways so that you do not have to spend twenty minutes arguing over the menu app while the family goes feral. Every place below is in the Basildon area (SS11 to SS16 plus Billericay), still open, and ranked the same way: highest Google rating first, ties broken by number of reviews, and anything with fewer than 50 reviews listed after the rest. No paid placements and no invented quotes, just the numbers. Chopsticks optional, fork perfectly acceptable, judgement on who ordered the prawn crackers strictly not our department.
Golden City
Highest-rated in the guide
130 Rectory Rd, Pitsea, Basildon SS13 2AJ
Get directionsGolden City has 4.6 stars from 188 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway. Reviewers mention pancake rolls (3 reviews), portion sizes (6 reviews), polite staff (8 reviews). That makes it our number one Chinese takeaway in the Basildon area on the numbers alone.
Phone 01268 551420.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 5–10 pm; Thursday 5–10 pm; Friday 5–10 pm; Saturday 5–10 pm; Sunday 5–10 pm; Monday 5–10 pm.
Wok & Roll
16 Repton Ct, Repton Cl, Basildon SS13 1LN
Get directionsWok & Roll has 4.4 stars from 140 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway. Reviewers mention crispy spicy beef (3 reviews), freshly cooked food (4 reviews), pork (3 reviews).
Phone 01268 285566.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 5–10 pm; Thursday 5–10 pm; Friday 5–10 pm; Saturday 5–10 pm; Sunday 5–10 pm; Monday 5–10 pm.
Ho Ho Chinese Basildon
152 Clay Hill Rd, Basildon SS16 5DF
Get directionsHo Ho Chinese Basildon has 4.3 stars from 463 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway. Reviewers mention fish tank (7 reviews), freshly cooked food (4 reviews), sweet and sour sauce (7 reviews).
Phone 01268 288769.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 5–11 pm; Thursday 5–11 pm; Friday 5–11 pm; Saturday 5–11 pm; Sunday 5–11 pm; Monday 5–11 pm.
Yau's Chinese Takeaway
5 High St, Billericay CM12 9BE
Get directionsYau's Chinese Takeaway has 4.3 stars from 137 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway. Reviewers mention generous portions (9 reviews), chatty staff (3 reviews), ribs (4 reviews).
Phone 01277 652488.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 5–10:30 pm; Wednesday 5–10:30 pm; Thursday 5–10:30 pm; Friday 5–11 pm; Saturday 5–11 pm; Sunday 5–10:30 pm; Monday 5–10:30 pm.
Kings Garden
330 Southend Rd, Wickford SS11 8QS
Get directionsKings Garden has 4.3 stars from 81 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway. Reviewers mention sweet n sour chicken balls (3 reviews), portion sizes (12 reviews), chow mein (3 reviews).
Phone 01268 222612.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 4:30–10:30 pm; Thursday 4:30–10:30 pm; Friday 4:30–10:30 pm; Saturday 4:30–10:30 pm; Sunday 4:30–10:30 pm; Monday 4:30–10:30 pm.
Wickford Chinese Takeaway
10 Runwell Rd, Wickford SS11 7AB
Get directionsWickford Chinese Takeaway has 4.2 stars from 105 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway.
Phone 01268 561128.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 5–9:30 pm; Wednesday 5–9:30 pm; Thursday 5–9:30 pm; Friday 5–10 pm; Saturday 5–10 pm; Sunday 5–9:30 pm; Monday Closed.
Wing Hing Chinese
310 Southend Rd, Wickford SS11 8QW
Get directionsWing Hing Chinese has 4.2 stars from 51 Google reviews, listed as a restaurant. Reviewers mention cash only (3 reviews), fresh food (4 reviews), friendly staff (8 reviews).
Phone 01268 734091.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 5–10 pm; Wednesday 5–10 pm; Thursday 5–10 pm; Friday 5–10 pm; Saturday 5–10 pm; Sunday 5–10 pm; Monday Closed.
Ballards Wok
37 Ballards Walk, Basildon SS15 5HL
Get directionsBallards Wok has 4.1 stars from 157 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway. Reviewers mention gluten free options (18 reviews), vegan options (16 reviews), phone ordering (4 reviews).
Phone 01268 916802.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 5–11 pm; Wednesday 4:30–10:30 pm; Thursday 5–10:30 pm; Friday 5–11 pm; Saturday 5–11 pm; Sunday 5–10:30 pm; Monday 5–10:30 pm.
Diamond House
104 Whitmore Way, Basildon SS14 3JT
Get directionsDiamond House has 4.1 stars from 145 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway. Reviewers mention large order (3 reviews), portion sizes (3 reviews), prawns (3 reviews).
Phone 01268 520629.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 5–11 pm; Wednesday 5–11 pm; Thursday 5–11 pm; Friday 5–11 pm; Saturday 5–11 pm; Sunday 5–10 pm; Monday Closed.
New Golden Jade
1 Silva Island Way, Wickford SS12 9NR
Get directionsNew Golden Jade has 4.1 stars from 121 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway.
Phone 01268 766228.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday Closed; Wednesday 5–11 pm; Thursday 5–11 pm; Friday 5–11 pm; Saturday 5–11 pm; Sunday 5–10 pm; Monday 5–11 pm.
Lon Wah Takeaway
9 London Rd, Wickford SS12 0AW
Get directionsLon Wah Takeaway has 4 stars from 186 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway.
Phone 01268 766143.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 5–10 pm; Wednesday 5–10 pm; Thursday 5–10 pm; Friday 5–10 pm; Saturday 5–10 pm; Sunday 5–10 pm; Monday Closed.
Wing Soon
455 Clay Hill Rd, Basildon SS16 4EX
Get directionsWing Soon has 4 stars from 159 Google reviews, listed as a chinese takeaway. Reviewers mention special fried rice (5 reviews), not greasy (4 reviews), wait time (6 reviews).
Phone 01268 558908.
Opening hours (from Google): Tuesday 5–10:30 pm; Wednesday 5–10:30 pm; Thursday 5–10:30 pm; Friday 5–11 pm; Saturday 5–11 pm; Sunday 5–10:30 pm; Monday Closed.
That is the 12, and we salute every wok in the borough. Ratings and review counts are Google's and were correct when we checked; they move, so give a place a fair chance if it sits a whisker below the one above. Own one of these takeaways and want your details corrected? Use the contact page and we will sort it. Now, who is putting the order in?