The Chinaman

The Chinaman on Borders Lane is a Chinese takeaway serving the residential western side of Loughton, away from the main High Road bustle. The menu covers the standard British-Chinese range — chow mein, fried rice, sweet and sour dishes, duck pancakes — and the kitchen has been operating at this address for a considerable time. A regular customer base has settled around those who value the quality over novelty: one long-term resident who tried all the Chinese takeaways in Loughton singled it out as the best, noting that it is not the cheapest option but offers the highest quality. With close to 500 reviews and a 4.7 out of 6 score on Just Eat, the numbers support that assessment. Borders Lane is a quiet residential road on the Debden side of Loughton, and The Chinaman suits the neighbourhood's preference for a reliable local rather than something flashy.