Fountain House

Fountain House has been a fixture on the Stafford dining scene for years, quietly earning a loyal local following with its broad Chinese and curry menu. The kitchen handles everything from crispy aromatic duck to classic sweet and sour pork with consistent skill—no mean feat for a takeaway that also turns out proper Cantonese-style chow mein and satisfyingly sticky spare ribs. It’s the sort of place where the regulars know exactly what they’re ordering before they’ve even picked up the phone.

The pork dishes here are particularly worth noting: char siu-style preparations have that perfect balance of sweetness and savoury char, while the curry sauce has enough depth to stand up to a generous portion of egg fried rice. Everything arrives well-packed and still steaming, which is exactly what you want when the craving for proper Chinese takeaway hits. Fountain House serves the whole Stafford area, so whether you’re in town or on the outskirts, this reliable kitchen has you covered for a satisfying midweek supper.