I think the majority of the staff had either had a long day, or a personality bypass…read more The salt and pepper chips, prawn toast and noodles were excellent, however, the squid in satay sauce would have given Red Rum a run for his money - not something my teeth (and they are my own), could cope with! The beef curry was like gloop and not very tasty! All in all, very disappointing.

I think this place is a little gem, the food is excellent, and the both the drinks and food are…read moregreat value for money .. The staff are lovely, and that's a good thing. The staff are not of oriental origin, but who cares !? Make the most of this restaurant, especially at weekends, because eventually you'll have to go outside ..

Love The Golden Pearl!…read more This Asian market has everything you need. Thai, Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese - things from virtually everywhere. It is a lifesaver when you want to avoid the fake Asian grocery items at Tesco and want the real stuff. They even have a great freezer section with rare fruits/vegetables and things like fresh kaffir leaf and seafood. Aside from food they also sell things like rice cookers, woks, chopsticks, etc. More recently Golden Pearl has also added a little cafe section with a menu serving mainly Thai food. They have a selection of usually 4-5 daily specials and a little seating area so you can seat and eat while reading a book or watching people walk down North Road. I would say this is definitely the best Thai food you are going to get in Durham. Sometimes some of the curries can be a bit broken, but each time I go here they seem to be getting better and better and really nailing things down.

Very reasonable for the money. The first meal I've enjoyed in Durham. The menu has a few constant…read moreitems, but changes daily meaning there's lots of variety. The market section of the shop is also pretty great. Note: they do accept credit card, however only on orders more than 10 pounds so it'd be wise to bring cash. The regular size portions of the daily specials are 3.95. They can be upgraded to a large or to include a beverage for an additional pound.

Excellent Chinese food. Great taste of flavors. Prepared with attention to details and almost every…read moredish perfectly done. I am Chinese and am picky about Chinese food. This is one of the best for a not-too-fancy, day to day style restaurant. Very friendly and down to earth stuff.

This place has just reopened after being closed for many months for a major refurb. The decor is…read morenow fresh and clean with wooden floors throughout - the tatty old upstairs room has been transformed into a very pleasant dining room, and the toilets are to die for! The food menu is considerably smaller than it used to be but there is a note saying that if you can't see what you want, just ask and they will cook it for you. The wine list is as good as it ever was. There is still a good choice for those of us who are veggie - several beancurd dishes to choose from. Portions were generous and flavours were good. On the downside we felt there was a bit too much cornflour in the sauces, making them a bit too claggy and sticky. And the bits of wild rice in with the regular rice was most odd - it looked like mouse droppings! It is great to see Yvonne back running the place - we missed her when she was running the Barrow branch! We will definately be back and are delighted that this restaurant is back again!

Best in the area by far. Fantastic food and great service. The staff are superb, nothing is a…read moreproblem. Lovely venue also with great ambiance! Were very lucky to to have the Peking Garden in our town :)

This is the first time I've visited Peking Garden but it was on good recommendation for authentic…read moreall you can eat Chinese food. We popped in on 27th December expecting it to be quiet between the two big dates of Christmas and New Year but it was absolutely buzzing in there. Worried that we might not get we waited in a small queue at the door but only a couple of minutes later everyone was seated. I had no idea there were three stories and despite the restaurant being full the service was impeccable. Every dish was freshly made and brought to your table which made a nice difference to other serve yourself buggers we've been to before. The food portions were good but not overwhelming so you could taste multiple dishes without leaving any waste. The price was around £24 each which included a couple of soft drinks too which we couldn't believe given the amount of food we actually ate! I would highly recommend this place and will definitely be returning!!

If Chinese food is what you're craving, look no further. Nuff said.read more

Only eaten here as part of a large group but the food is knockout. Really tasty large portions and…read moregood parking make it worth driving out to. I think better tha most restaurants of similar style In Newcastle. Mouth waters when driving out. Cant be sure there is no MSG used but never had the raging thirst you get after a MSG heavy meal

Highly recommended. Really nice staff. best to go on sunday nights or during the week(except fri)…read moreas its less busy then. You get fast service, really nice food. very posh inside with really nice chinese decor. Would recommend. But note u need the dosh as its pricey for food, they add on an extra 20% on top of the price if you eat in but you get treated like a princess when you go in. You can also get a takeaway as well but you need to collect, they do not deliver.

Every dish we ordered is great here and you wouldn't be disappointed. The only problem is that you…read morecannot dine in. Fried rice is my favorite here.

We were lured in by the smell wafting out onto the street and it best meal on my entire UK holiday…read more I cannot begin to tell you how very awesome it was. We had a range of food to share (spring rolls, garlic chicken, fried rice, mixed vegie dish, beef - Sorry I can't be more specific) and they were all awesome. And all at a great price. Just wonderful, it completely exceeded my expectations. The waiter was also nice and they were very efficient.

This little town of Thirsk is pretty quiet...but along the Market place are numerous business' and…read moreeven a couple hotels. Its dinner time, what to eat...CHINESE...!!! While this establishment is open only at select times of the day...it must be popular...as not only did i wait outside in the rain...so did a dozen other people...so, why no recent reviews? There is a dining room with a number of tables for those wanting to dine-in...but I wanted take-away ("to go") that I could enjoy at my leisure in my hotel room...in front of the TV. I was greeted by the nicest lady, who took my order... 1. Hot and Sour Soup 2. Pork Chop Suey 3. Char Sui Foo Yung, which also included Egg Fried Rice at 30p extra I perhaps waited only 15-minutes or so...back at the room, opened up my meal. First, no styro foam containers (this is a good thing)...each dish was packed nicely in foil containers which not only assisted with spill control in the bag, but most importantly it kept my food HOT (this is a good thing). Lets just offer an observation...Chinese food in the UK is not the Chinese food you may experience in America...or even China...but it was more than acceptable, and was quite enjoyable. First, the Hot and Sour soup appeared to me as having a more tomato base than I have experienced before...similar to a bisque consistency. WOW, what a wonder flavor, while having the spice edge that I like, there was also a lite sweetness...I liked this very much. Following was the Pork Chop Suey. Absolutely perfect, with a good mix of meat, sprouts, onion, carrot, etc. Also included tonight was the Char Sui Foo Yung. I thought that I knew what this dish was, but it was prepared much differently here than at home. First it is notable to say this is not a greasy fried egg foo young pancake as you would find in America...in fact, this isn't fried at all, and it is not smothered in gravy. The make-up of the dish is egg, pork and peas...perhaps another ingredient or two. This was a surprise, but, what a good tasty surprise. Contrary to the reviews by others...I had great service, prompt and courtesy acknowledged. My food was perfect...hot, tasty...very enjoyable. And the cost...quite acceptable. It should be noted that this business was established in 1965...this is a local family operation, not a commercial corporation from London...these are your friends and neighbors, show your support, they deserve your business. When I travel back this direction...yes, I will stop in, say hello and experience another wonderful meal.

Best Chinese in Thirsk without a doubt. The food is fresh, tasty & consistent…read more Have been a regular customer for years and will continue to be for many more to come. I can honestly say I've never eaten a bad meal here, neither in the restaurant or a takeaway.

Really unimpressed, they only take cash, the food is not spicy even after requesting extra spicy…read more The chilli oil is sweet and sour not chilly oil, the pancakes were fat bean spring rolls. The Mapo tofu was sweet and pretty gross. Singapore noodles were not the worst thing I have put in my mouth.

A good place to go for Chinese. Though it may not compare to the restaurants that you can find in…read moreLondon it is probably the best in the area.

OMG! iiiiiiii absolutey am in love with the mini spring rolls. IM Considering staying in Morpeth…read moreand living in one of the luxury apartments just so I can ea the spring rolls!!!!!!!!!!!!

Excellent Chinese takeaway. The food is fantastic and is cooked with care. The service is…read morebrilliant. Definitely try it.