Oriental Express

Oriental Express is a long-running Chinese takeaway tucked into the Cornhill arcade in the Woodside district of north-west Aberdeen. It has a faithful neighbourhood following built on quick service and generous portions, with reviewers repeatedly praising its Chicken Fried Rice as among the best in the city and the Crispy Chicken Balls served with a punchy garlic-and-chilli sauce. Staff are noted for being friendly and accommodating, including for gluten-free and vegetarian diners.

The kitchen runs an extensive Cantonese-style menu of stir-fries, curries, chow mein and rice dishes, all cooked to order for collection or local delivery across Cornhill, Hilton and the surrounding north-west suburbs. It is a handy, no-frills option for a midweek Chinese in this part of Aberdeen.