Golden Hay

Golden Hay is a cash-only Chinese takeaway on Queen Street in Billinghay, a small fenland market town south-east of Lincoln off the B1189. There is no restaurant seating — orders are placed and collected, which keeps the focus firmly on freshly cooked food rather than atmosphere. Reviewers consistently describe it as the best Chinese in the surrounding area, with praise for fresh ingredients, proper portion sizes and flavourful sweet-and-sour dishes. The house special fried rice and chicken balls attract particular loyalty, and the takeaway is busy enough on Friday and Saturday evenings that customers are advised to order well in advance. For communities across the southern Lincoln fens — including Dogdyke, Tattershall and Martin — Golden Hay is often the nearest quality Chinese takeaway within practical reach, which explains the devoted local following despite its modest premises.