Little Fat Buddha

Chester-le-Street has a proper Chinese gem in Little Fat Buddha, where the kitchen turns out everything from sizzling rice dishes to crisp, golden fish and chips. This takeaway keeps things straightforward but satisfying—no frills, just the kind of cooking that makes you want to order again the next week. The menu covers all the classics, and there’s a reassuring sense that every dish is made with care, from the fluffy egg fried rice to the perfectly battered cod.

The salt and pepper ribs are a standout, all crunch and fragrant spice, while the sweet and sour chicken balls stay gloriously crisp even after the journey home. Chow mein lovers will find generous portions of soft noodles packed with vegetables and your choice of meat or seafood. Little Fat Buddha serves the whole Chester-le-Street area, so whether you’re after a quick collection or a delivery straight to your door, this is the place for no-nonsense Chinese comfort food that actually delivers on flavour.