Uncle Wrinkle in New Cross is a British Chinese hidden gem that should be on every food lover's radar. Though the dining space is small, making it more suited for takeaway, the quality of the food more than makes up for it. Everything is cooked fresh to order, ensuring that each dish is as flavorful as it is perfectly prepared.
The crispy beef and chicken wings are standout dishes, offering a satisfying crunch without being overly oily—something many takeaways struggle to achieve. The freshness and quality of the ingredients really shine through in every bite, making Uncle Wrinkle the best of its kind in London. I only wish every Chinese takeaway could match this level...
Read moreThis isn't just food, this is art.
For an extremely reasonable price, you get the most authentic Chinese food experience there is.
A symphony of flavours, I tried the shredded crispy beef - not too sweet, not too salty, not too vinegary - but just the perfect blend of all the flavours. Rice perfectly cooked with really flavourful chilli oil. The ginger and honey tea is simply out of this world!!!
Especially now during this pandemic, support artisanal cuisine like this - to me, even upscale places like Sanxia or Hakkassan cannot rival the authenticity of this place.
Uncle Wrinkle, I will be back for more. This is a true treat and...
Read moreWhat a wonderful find in New Cross! Fresh delicious food from an old school Chinese takeaway with 3 fairly large tables to dine in. This was coupled with very friendly service from the couple that run the place.
I ordered the pork belly on egg fried rice as it looked so good on photos someone else had uploaded to their Google review! Well, it did not disappoint - absolutely delicious, soft and full of flavour. My girlfriend had Singapore style rice with mixed meat/seafood which was also fresh and delicious.
Will definitely be...
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