Chop Suey House

Chop Suey House on Lion Street is the long-established Chinese takeaway in Hay-on-Wye, the small Wye Valley border town best known as the world's second-hand book capital. Lion Street runs through the centre of Hay, close to the famous book-lined shops and the historic castle ruins that give the town its distinctive character. The takeaway holds a 5-star food hygiene rating from Powys Council (last inspected 2019) and carries a 3.6 out of 5 average across 30 reviews, with most customers noting good portions and a reliable kitchen. The menu covers the classic British-Cantonese range — sweet-and-sour, black bean, oyster sauce, chow mein and a fish section. For a town of Hay's size, the Chop Suey House fills an important role as the principal Chinese option, serving both locals and the considerable visitor population that the book festival and literary tourism bring to the town throughout the year.