Reviews - Water Margin
Reviews summary
Water Margin is a long-standing favorite for Chinese takeaway among many customers, including those who have been ordering for years. The food is consistently good, with popular dishes like beef chow mein and seafood rice. The restaurant itself provides a relaxed atmosphere, with authentic Chinese drinks and a focus on food quality over fancy frills. While some customers have experienced disappointing moments, such as finding hair in a dish or limited dessert options, the overall consensus is positive. From efficient service to delicious roast duck and pork, Water Margin continues to be a go-to spot for many looking for quality Chinese cuisine.
Was FoodieArch at Water Margin a mag?
This is a very good, no frills, good value, quality food Chinese in Golders Green which casts my mind back to the famous Chinese restaurants of the 70's and 80's in Chinatown in London's West End. It is quite large and very busy with lots of activity and atmosphere, where, after eventually getting a table (even after booking a table we had to wait a few minutes) we are immediately served and our soup arrives almost b... View all feedback.
What Nigel501 dislikes about Water Margin:
Like others, been going there for 30 plus years. Used to have to book for any night of the week and the queue ran to the door. They controlled the queue by increasing their prices, significantly. Recently there was us and three other tables. That was it, so no atmosphere. We no longer recognised any of the staff and their habit of not waiting to clear plates before everyone has finished is very annoying. The food was... View all feedback.
Reviews from various users
Last update : 24.08.2024
The food was disappointing, the service was lacking in charm, and the Barnet Hygiene rating was also disappointing, just a 3 out of 5. I will not be returning.
Wonderful and authentic chinese food at it's best. Been successful since the1970s when we started to visit.Lots of wonderful seafood, crab, wonton soup, barbeque duck, squid etc etc.Friendly staff and great atmosphere so many Chinese people seem to eat here.Some of the poor reviews must be from people who prefer a more anglicised street corner chinese takeaway.
Good basic Cantonese food with pleasant staff. Roast duck noodle dishes particularly good. Big menu of Cantonese staples. Fair wine drinks prices. Good local choice for a family meal.
Have been coming here for over 30 years. Best chinese in town by a long shot! Food is delicious and very good value for money
Visited this Chinese restaurant last week before going to the O2 arena!We got there about 6 for an 8pm performance! Quite busy, it is a buffet very reasonably priced, to my mind, the best feature here is pick your own food to be cooked in front of you! Absolutely lovely! Lots of fresh prawns, salmon, beef, and vegs. I would highly recommend! Lots of other dishes to choose from, but this was my favorite!Lots of choose on desserts too!
Last update : 13.01.2023
My family and I were regular as long as I remember. the food is delicious and the staff is beautiful. recommend the bbq ente!
I don't remember much of our order at water margin except salty pfeffer reserve ripening, duck in plumen sauce and kai lan. we had also ordered singapore nudels, both ei andhun fritted rice along with somehun and pour main dishes. the food was very good and the service was also excellent. highly recommended!
