Karwoo Halal (Stepney Green)

London’s Best Chinese Takeaway | The Best Chinese Restaurants in London | Eater London

"A Halal Chinese chippy tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac road where they sling fish and chips alongside takeaway classics with some added fusion curveballs. A smaller menu than most, but Kar Woo has nailed certain items such as salt pepper king prawns which are light, crisp and golden with just the right amount of seasoning, fluffy chicken fried rice and tangy Singapore noodles — all dishes come with the bonus option to pick and mix extra options such as chilli oil, naga sauce and fresh spring onions. What Kar Woo really excels in here is in sacrilegious but wonderful offerings not normally seen on a Chinese chip shop menu. Take the unconventional woo burger, for example, a battered burger with double cheese, spring onion and chilli sauce that could easily give Ronald McDonald’s iconic saver menu cheeseburger a run for his money. —AH" - Jonathan Nunn