Little Hong Kong Oriental Restaurant — Restaurant in Chorley

Where do I even begin? This place used to be a go-to spot for a decent Chinese meal, it's been on a slippery slope for a while now. From the moment we stepped in, it felt and sounded like we were walking on prawn crackers, the floor was full of crumbs from diners the previous day. I think their heating system has also broken as the room was almost as cold as outside. All the staff looked miserable and very unwelcoming. Not only did they seem disinterested in serving us, but they also appeared to be actively trying to make our experience as miserable as possible.

Then there's the food – or should I say, the disaster on plates. Not only was it undercooked, but it also seemed like it had been sitting out for ages before being served to us. The lack of care and attention to hygiene standards was evident, and it's no surprise that both my partner and I ended up incredibly ill the day after. It's unacceptable to serve food that puts your customers' health at risk.

And if that wasn't bad enough, it turns out we weren't the only ones suffering. Many others in our party of almost 40 people has also fell victim to the same fate as us. It's mind-boggling how a restaurant can continue to operate with such blatant disregard for basic standards of service and food safety.

Overall, our experience at Little Hong Kong was nothing short of a nightmare. From the rude staff to the undercooked, illness-inducing food and the outdated, unwelcoming decor, there's not a single redeeming quality left about this establishment. Save yourself the trouble and steer clear – unless, of course, you enjoy spending your evenings hunched over a toilet bowl regretting your...

Enjoyed a very nice meal here recently. The food was delicious and the staff were polite and attentive. So why only 2 stars? Several reasons. Firstly was the prices. 2 starters, 2 mains, 1 fried rice, 1 soft noodles, 2 pints and a soft drink (and a tip) came to 100 pounds. No prawn crackers, no crispy duck pancakes. No other extras. No other dishes. Yes, we had a fillet steak dish and an expensive starter but a hundred quid for 2 people is just ridiculous. Is seven pounds for a bowl of soup a bit much? Having never had it before I opted for the soft shell crab (which was delicious) but no dipping sauce or sauces (which were desperately needed) in a starter costing 14 quid is bang out of order. The mains were delicious but there was hardly any sauce with either dish and the fillet steak was advertised on the menu as being served on a sizzling platter but wasn’t. It used to be. Also, I am pretty sure the fried rice used to be served in a bowl with a lid that kept it hot but now it isn’t. The food was hot when it arrived at the table but cooled very very quickly. The noodles and rice were stone cold by the last serving and there wasn’t enough sauce left in either main dish to go with them anyway. I think we might try somewhere...

Table booked for 6 pm, seated promptly. Drinks order taken immediately and delivered in moments. Food ordered with ease, and starters brought quickly. We tried veg spring rolls, prawn toast, and chicken/sweetcorn soup. All piping hot and delicious. We then shared a quarter crispy duck with pancakes.. came pretty quickly after starters and was also delicious. Once finished, we were offered a longer wait before mains, which was a nice touch. Mains arrived and were, you guessed it, piping hot and delicious. Sweet and sour chicken with chips and chilli garlic pork with fried rice. Only gripe, and it's my fault really due to my toddlers palette. The chips appeared to be of the frozen kind, and it would have been more enjoyable if they were freshly cut and cooked. I'm not deducting any stars because of this, as I shouldn't have ordered chips...