Frankly, I can't believe that i'm the first person to write a review for this place. A chinese…read morerestaurant called Mayfair has existed on this site for many years, and was the first chinese that my mother visited back in the 60s, and I have been visiting it for at least 20 years. In this age of all-you-can-eat chinese buffets, Mayfair makes a refreshing change (because it isn't one, as most new Nottingham chinese restaurants seem to be). Firstly, the decor is no-frills. Clean and simple. The place has a very informal atmosphere. They are not licensed, so you can take your own alcohol, which automatically makes for a cheaper bill. There are plenty of off-licenses nearby, so this system works fine. The menu is fairly standard chinese fodder, with a few unusual dishes thrown in for good measure. Occassionally there will also be an additional 'specials' menu, where new and more unusual dishes appear. The food is always good quality, and always arrives hot. Portions are generous, and Mike the manager is very helpful and friendly. I have recommended this place to many people, who have in turn recommended it to all and sundry. Pricewise, Mayfair represents fantastic value. I often go with friends, and we all have a soup to start along with some other mixed starters to share (ribs etc), and then we all have a main course with rice or noodles. When the bill comes, it seldom works out at more than £11 per head. It gets very busy on Friday and Saturday night, so book ahead to avoid disappointment. I love the friendly, informal, unpretentious nature of the place. Great to visit with friends, and they can cater for large groups if needed to. I probably would not recommend it if you fancy a romantic and intimate night out, or if you value decor above food and value. The only reason I can't bring myself to give this place 5 stars is because the speed of service can suffer somewhat at peak times, but for me it is always worth the wait. My recommendations? The king prawn and sweetcorn soup (although i've been told the hot and sour soup is exceptional), the salt and pepper spare ribs (dry, but spicy and delicious), and the squid in szechuan sauce. If you live in Nottingham and love chinese food but haven't tried Mayfair, where have you been?!

Lovely, local and charming. Road worn, we were looking easy and fresh. It delivered on both…read morepoints.

New china house in the best chinese iv ever had. The food in so nice and their portions are…read moregenerous.. The prices of the food are bang on and iv never had to make any complaints with them so far. The food always arrives hot and is very filling. The only thing i would say is it would be great if they would do free delivery if you order over a certain ammount but there it a standered delivery charge no matter what you order but its worth it for the great prices and great food.. also every now and then i get a free fortune cookie.. How nice is that! :) and as i order from hear quite a bit.. it would be so nice if i got free fortune cookie each time i ordered from hear :) i chinese xx

chinese buffet fantastic value and excellent service,cheap but not affecting the food you will want…read moreto go back for more

Good chinese / cantonese restaurant. Nothing special decor wise but the quality and prices are top…read morenotch. Well worth trying if you live locally.

I cannot fault the food at this place. It is the best sweet and sour chicken I have tasted…read more Reasonably price. When I go in to get take away they are super fast. Fab. Makes me hungry just writing this.

Whoever is craving for some chinese food. Go to Charde Oriental!…read more I am a picky person, I'm always looking for the best food, esp. on chinese food. Charde Oriental does one of the best Szechuen & Cantonese style food. I have been back to Charde Oriental for over 5 times in 6 months. Definitely try some spicy dishes if you can eat hot! I love the soup they serve too! Very traditional! It has a lot of parking space. Very friendly staff and very chinese interior! It is also quite spacious, good for gathering dinner. Totally worth it! I'm loving it!

We went to the Charde Oriental last night, a last minute decision after late arrival home from…read morework. It was very relaxing to be served so well, We went for the a la carte menu and had a superb meal for £16 each. The staff were also very friendly and looked after us well without being invasive. Well recommended

I came here with my Chinese friend & we ordered 1 meat dish, 2sea food dish & 1 cold dish…read more(cucumber). The cucumber was quite spicy. The prawn cake was a bit of disappointment as it's similar price as other real prawn dish but didn't taste that great. The pork ribs were all right, not amazing. The scallops dish were a nice surprise & tasted good because of the oyster source. The menu didn't have many choices like many authentic Chinese restaurant would have done. Maybe because this is a Cantonese restaurant targeted for British customers. The location & atmosphere were very good. It's next to a big park with lots of parking spaces. The decoration was beautiful for a romantic dinner or family gathering.

Food was pretty good - most of the group ordered "white people" Chinese food like Lemon Chicken and…read moreSweet & Sour Pork. My hot pot was pretty flavorful and had lots of meat in it. Biggest problem was that in the restroom after my meal, a cook came in and used the facility, but then left without washing his hands. I wonder what else goes on in this establishment that isn't up to safety standards?

Reasonably priced with an excellent Sunday lunch buffet which is incredibly good value. The buffet…read moreis all you can eat from a wide selection of great Chinese food. The staff are extremely helpful and I thoroughly reccomend Chungs to anyone in the area.

I go here once a month come from Leicester to visit the branch. It's fantastic. My friends come…read morehere and we make a day out in Nottingham, shopping exploration then food!!! . My suggestion when we are all discussing where to go for food. They already know it's got to be may sum on upper parliament street!! The food is great, atmosphere is lovely the decor is tasteful and the bathroom facilities are clean. Above all the service and staff are both excellent. See you again soon!!!

The food was great as expected, my kids enjoyed everything and they couldn't stop going to the ice…read morecream machine . definitely come here if you are looking to feed your family for under £30

This Chinese is so good we often drive there from Market Deeping rather than using Riceland or…read morePangs. They are flexible on the set meals, and the food is always good with big portions. Eating in is also good at the Yang Xian with a decent atmosphere and acceptable prices.

Having had a recent change of management, the Yang Xian has been refurbished. Previously the decor…read morewas very tired, and faded, however the layout of tables created space for intimate dining, as well as larger parties. Now the dining area is completely open plan, so it's like sitting in an industrial unit. You certainly couldn't have an intimate, quiet meal here anymore. It does attract a youthful clientelle, so can at times be full of large tables of teenagers, who are noisy & not always the best mannered. The food itself is good value, and extremely tasty. Service can be a bit disjointed at times, especially in busy times. Take away is always excellent, and it's the best value Cantonese restaurant for miles. I'd recommend it for a take away meal, but not to dine in.

Well this place is just round the corner from me so it has the added advantage of being within…read morewalking distance, meaning I can wash down my chicken chow mein with a couple of pints. The decor is dated, but now and again you can live with that. It is not here to be a swish modern, award winning chinese, just an honest local restaurant that serves good food at a reasonable price - and it does just that! They do an 'all-you-can-eat' for approximately £11 Sunday to Thursday and this is a couple of quid more for a Friday or Saturday night. From then on in you get to take your pick from a full menu, eating until your heart's content. The one slight annoyance is that they insist on you ordering everything at the start (starters, duck, mains etc.) BUT you can then order additional items as you go so you do not lose out at any point. Staff are good and attentive and there is a bar there so you can get some drinks too. Definitely a recommended place.

Have to agree with Havingalaugh's review, spot on really. Makes a change from the buffet…read morerestaurants of town. Have been coming here for a few years now, living in Carlton as I do, and I believe it to be one of the best all-you-can-eat Chinese places in the county. I even rate this place above Springewater at Calverton, which only trumps Summer Palace on decor in my opinion, which means nothing to me! Give it a try...in fact, I reckon it's worth a drive here even if you don't live in the area.