Golden Wok Chinese Takeaway

Golden Wok on Isleworth Road is a Chinese takeaway with an unusually strong neighbourhood reputation, tucked into the residential St Thomas area away from the main Cowick Street strip. The open kitchen — visible to waiting customers — is cited as a mark of confidence, and reviewers note chefs who take visible pride in their cooking. Special chow mein and crispy chicken balls feature repeatedly in positive reviews, alongside a clean and well-maintained shopfront. Staff have been serving the same customer base for years and some reviews note that regular customers are remembered by name. One reviewer described it as the best Chinese in Exeter and reported driving fourteen miles for an order. Cash only; five-star hygiene rating.