Home Wok

Fantastic take away. Really classic examples of favourites like chips, fried rice and curry sauce as well as perfectly hot Szechuan vegetables. really generous portions (always leaves us with delicious leftovers!) well wrapped up with good storage containers– so important for those naughty second helpings!

Now, when I started working in the west end, Home Wok was quick to become, not only my favourite Chinese take away, but the one to actually get me over my fear of Chinese food, after a rather harrowing Szechuan Chicken experience when I was 10, or so. (FYI, I’ve only recently been able to eat peppers again). After living near by for almost 6 years now, I have seen, not only the décor change, but the menu, ingredients, and quality.
My favourite dish was always the Spicy Seafood Chow Mein (without beansprouts! EUGH!) You know it was made fresh everyday, as the seafood ingredients would change on an order to order basis. Sometimes you’d have salmon, crabsticks, naruto, squid, mussels, and sometimes 3 of those ingredients. Which, is one reason Home Wok loses a star. Although I appreciate freshly prepared meals, I also like consistency in the dishes I choose.
In recent months, IMO, to cater to the increasing international student population, Home Wok’s menu has seen a dramatic overhaul, with more traditional Chinese dishes appearing, such as Fire Exploded Kidney Flowers; Frilly morsels of pig’s kidney, fast fried to keep them crisp, or Boiled Beef with Sizzling Chilli Oil; beef slices in one of the most famous Szechuan dishes & notoriously hot. And while I am sad at the loss of mussels in black bean sauce, I am looking forward to delving, face first, in to Eastern culture and sampling the new dishes!
*Be warned, this is a VERY busy little take away, and my recent Sunday night order, placed via just eat, took 20 minutes longer than the originally predicted 20 minute wait. Don’t wait until you’re chewing your fingers off with hunger to place your order.

My favourite takeaway, bar none.
Loved everything I’ve tried from the menu. I always go for the duck w/​rice noodles combo, but I try other people’s dishes. The food is satisfying and doesn’t make me feel all greasy. It even tastes great cold (I can never finish the portions so usually have «round 2» later in the evening). I am assured that the salt & pepper (or is it chili/​pepper?) squid is incredible, though I haven’t tried it myself.
Would recommend.

Without doubt the best Chinese take-​away I’ve had in Glasgow for quite some time. Food is fresh with bold flavours and a diverse range of ingredients. Only down side was they over did the cloves a wee bit so ended up picking them out. Other than that stunning.

Yes please, may I have some more?
Saturday Night:
‘Me hungry
Me two
Me three’
*Room bursts into hunger induced laughter*
Chinese was decided upon as the destination of our hunger wagon. Home Wok was the station… hands down.
This is a great wee take out. The food is fresh, has obviously quality grub used in it’s prep and come at a ‘really? How much?’ surprisingly low cost.
The thing that really stands out for me in this place is the flavours. A good whack of chines takeaways cater for the bland-​loving crowd. This joint finds the ‘added kick’ button and jams it down whilst the ‘don’t jam the added kick button’ alarm goes off like crazy.
On the table this time? Satay chicken skewers, maple syrup marinated ribs, sweet chilli deep fried shredded chicken and eh… chips (hanging head in shame). All went down a treat and left no bloated /​hungry feel an hour after consumption.
Hmmmm… I’m really reconsidering my rating for this one. I’ve given it four stars, but the review for me reads five. My brain (making a rare appearance) is going through the other takeaway options and scoring them off beside this wee place… nah man, this is a five. And here’s why:
— Great fresh and satisfying grub
— Reasonable and comparable pricing
— Quick! 35 mins from order to delivery on a Saturday night!
— Friendly service
Roll on Saturday!

This place is what all Chinese takeaways should be.
Fresh Chinese
Those two words are never used together
Fresh veg that is crisp, al détente egg noodles it is put together with all of the flavours coming through and not just an amalgam of sickly sauce and pre-​cooked chicken.
Lastly, they a great selection of veggie dishes. Chinese vegetarian is an oxymoron. It normally does not exist. Chinese takeaways put meat in everything. These folks have a really tasty veggie and soy bean pesto which means the vegetarian is also catered to, if you want to order from here. Pleasantly surprising.

One of the joys of moving house is getting to sample all the local takeaways. Even though I only moved a few streets from my old flat, the wealth of establishments in the West End meant I have a whole new selection on my doorstep. First port of call, Chinese food.
There was a mild panic at first, browsing the menu on-​line. I was already drooling in anticipation (figuratively speaking, I’m not that gross. Not always anyway.) but there didn’t seem to be a single vegetarian option on the menu. Lisa was a worried. However a quick phone call and they explained that you could have pretty much anything on the menu, just ask for mixed vegetables instead of the meat. Panic over, drooling once again.
15 minutes later, some chilli chicken, vegetable kung pow, rice and noodles were impatiently being unwrapped and stuffed in faces. Chilli Chicken was your typical syrupy, spicy sauce and deep fried bits of chicken. You can’t really taste the meat, it’s just batter and sauce.
Don’t get me wrong, this was my order and it was totally delicious, you just know that it can’t be good for you.
The Kung Pow however was a different beast entirely. Spicy, fresh and much lighter than my selection, a real treat.
Of course, I am now obliged to try the meat version. For completeness sake you understand. Good food, good service, reasonable prices, minutes from the front door. This is clearly going to be a keeper.

Been going to this great little place for many years now.
John the owner is a friendly guy who always looks after his customers and works his butt off to get everything out on time.
The food is always hot and plentiful and the curry sauce is delicious!
The fact that his regulars come back week after week says it all really.
Try it-​you won’t regret it.

One word: NOM. It’s a favourite in our home when the boyfriend and I don’t feel like cooking, and want to stay home and lard out. Being a Yank and having extensive exposure to every single Chinatown/​Chinese culture throughout the US, and a father who eats Chinese food like there’s no tomorrow, I’m confident in saying that I know good Chinese food when I taste it. We’ve always had pretty tasty meals, and I’m especially addicted to the crispy squid chilli and salt… YUM! The sushi is pretty decent, and I enjoy the eel hand rolls. The service is always friendly, food fresh and the delivery quick. Definitely recommend Home Wok if you’re feeling lazy and want good Chinese/​Japanese food at a value.

Great, and vastly under-​rated, takeaway on Byres Road, Home Wok is perhaps the one Chinese establishment I’ve visited regularly and can honestly say I’ve never had a bad meal from.
With affable staff, cheap prices and healthier-​than-​expected grub, it’s an ideal option for a night in front of the TV. In saying that, however, each time I’ve dined here I’ve chosen to devour my meal in the small seated area.
The fact there are only a handful of stools on offer means it’s a bit cramped, but at least you don’t need to dig out the Dyson to clear the prawn cracker crumbs.

Now I had had a few drinks when I popped in here and was feeling rather cheery (it would have taken a lot to have dampened my mood) but from that visit I’d say this tiny Chinese take-​away is one of the friendliest of its kind. Family run, you can tell it’s a favourite amongst locals.
Despite its minute size, it serves up a mighty menu and suits most — from those who want a stomach-​bursting chinese meal to those who are seeking something healthier and more authentic to those who just want a tasty ‘snack’ after a few drinks. They even have sushi boxes! If you want to be really indulgent you can also order home delivery for £1.50 per mile.
Really tasty and a gem on Byres Road.

Chinese takeaway on Byres road which delivers (£1 per mile!!!). Didn’t take long to get the food cooked but when it did the portions were small and it was pretty pricy.
Chips in curry sauce wasn’t great either
Pretty lousy service from female behind the counter
There must be better Chinese takeaways in the West End!!!