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MBR AASHISH CHINESE KING

118 Upton Ln, London E7 9LW, UK★ 4.2 (284 reviews)020 3745 5518map

No-frills Indo-Chinese takeaway on Upton Lane (E7) serving street-style Manchurian, schezwan and Hakka noodles in a heavily halal area.

Why it's listed: Indian-Chinese on Upton Ln E7 (heavily halal area), likely halal

Profile last updated 14 July 2026.

MBR AASHISH CHINESE KING — photo
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The business claims it

Structured facts from the listing and website.

Cuisine style
Indian-Chinese (Indo-Chinese) street food
“authentic street-style Indo-Chinese taste” — reviews
Halal status
fully halal
“heavily halal area, likely halal” — classify_reason
Service modes offered
takeaway · dine in · delivery
“more like a take away place with some tables and seats... alot of Uber orders” — reviews
Alcohol policy
alcohol free
“A small selection of soft drinks available” — reviews
Price band
budget
“All items are priced reasonably well and the food quantity is very good” — reviews
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Customers reveal it

Recurring signal mined from real reviews — with receipts.

Atmosphere as customers describe it
More takeaway than restaurant - a few tables and seats, minimal ambience but clean and comfortable.
“not a full on restaurant so not much of a atmosphere... clean, comfortable setting” — reviews
Occasions customers use it for
casual takeaway · family meals
“1 plate is enough for 2 people” — reviews
Dishes customers name repeatedly
Dry Manchurian · Ashish schezwan rice · Hakka noodles · Chicken Lollipop · Manchow soup · paneer
“highly recommend the Dry Manchurian, Ashish schezwan rice, paneer” — reviews
Recurring caveats in reviews
inconsistent gravy/portion sizes · occasional brusque service · broken/dirty high chair
“next time... it was so less like in a small countainer” — reviews
Service character as customers describe it
Generally quick and friendly, though one reviewer found staff curt over portion complaints.
“the people who work there were so rude” — reviews
Value for money as customers see it
Big portions - one plate feeds two - and good value for money.
“food quantity is very good for what you pay” — reviews
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Only the owner knows it

Questions we hold for the kitchen itself. Unanswered until they answer.

We're holding 9 questions for the owner — families & kids, best occasions & the vibe, vegan, coeliac & allergy options, why choose you, groups, private hire & catering, booking or walk-in?, good to know before you visit, must-order dishes, made in-house & sourcing — and will publish the answers here once confirmed.