The Painted Fan - North Devon

Chinese, Takeaway, Cheese

The Painted Fan

The Painted Fan
2.4 / 5 (383 reviews)

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In a disheartening experience, a local restaurant has garnered negative feedback for its subpar food and service. Diners have reported overcooked dishes, flavorless meals, and unappetizing textures that led many to discard their orders entirely. Delivery issues further marred the experience, with late arrivals and cold food becoming a recurring theme. Among the most criticized items were the spring rolls, crispy lamb wraps, and the much-anticipated sweet and sour chicken, all failing to meet expectations. Overall, the lack of quality and professionalism has resulted in customers vowing never to return to this establishment again.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: bigbang1

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★ 2.4 / 5 from 383 reviews
bigbang1
18.01.2024

I placed a order via there painted fan app for some food to be collected one hour before they closed they took my money and accepted the order the following morning and then cancelled the order u need to check there opening times as they are not always open when they say they are. Also not as good as it use to be there new people are more for money they people shame

tbugglobetrotter
18.01.2024

First of all, the 'food ' arrived half and hour early which was annoying because we were busy and hadn 't prepared. It was stone cold and the chips looked and tasted under cooked. The curry sauce was congealed and came out of the pot in 1 lump! Disgusting! The sweet and sour chicken had an overpowering metallic taste which was obviously off putting. Not impressed and would certainly not recommend.

katesd3219ar
18.01.2024

Absolutely terrible food...I could smell the stake fat,as soon as I was handed my takeaway....overcooked better on chicken balls....spring roll was disgusting,no filling in it and goodness knows what it was....special fried rice was rice topped with a few slices of normal chicken and beef,with a bit of sweet and sour sauce on,as if I didn't have enough of that for the chicken balls...I was expecting a few peas,bits of onions etc...even the prawn crackers were naff,no taste and not the usual mish mash shape...I only ate a small amount and chucked the rest...I can't express how horrible this was...but guess what,my cat couldn't get enough of it....no painted fan...never again !!!!!!!

andrea-w-student37
18.01.2024

My fsr the worst chinese takaway i have had . I had the sweet and sour prawns . The batter was undercooked and the prawns were chewy ,. It was indeible

881sandrs
18.01.2024

Order was 75 minutes late excuse was very busy only one driver!!! Duck all skin and hard, chicken balls very greasy chips dry cold ended up in the bin not recommended

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A little farther located is Barnstaple Bus Station, where you can also access the municipal transportation.

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