Tang Shian - Exeter

From the outside it looks ok. Inside is fairly large, and yet, on a Friday night empty! There was a very limited menu and the only other people in there left because of this. The servers have obviously had absolutely no training whatsoever, however, the food actually wasn’t bad. If more of an effort was made, then this could be a good place.

We visited last night after reading it was rated best Chinese in Exeter. Arrived about 7pm staff did not seem to know menu, drinks on menu not available, asked about a couple of dishes as had grandson with us, waitress told us chicken satay starter had separate dip, it arrived swimming in a very runny version of a satay sauce and sent back particularly after trying a skewer where chicken had a strange texture and not sure cooked through. Crispy duck OK but arrived with no spoons for hoi sin sauce. Mains again very disappointing for Grandson had what on menu was slight spice crispy chicken that was more like medium heat. Beef in oyster sauce was incredibly salty and beef mostly inedible Not at all a good experience and I guess it being empty should have been a warning

Thought we’d go a little up market tonight for a Chinese take away as a special occasion but how disappointing the food was, greasy and extremely bland asked for some chips as an extra for my daughter they came in a take away tub soggy and full of grease .. the only good thing was how polite and nice the lady was that took our order. Would have been better getting a take away from the super market less expensive and you know what to expect .

This Chinese restaurant was one of the worst I've ever experienced. The food was frozen and the waitress even admitted it. After paying for drinks, I couldn't bear to stay any longer and walked out. I highly recommend avoiding this place.

I popped in here on a visit to Exeter, the food was good, as was the service. I would recommend going here, very good value.