Take Away Reviews

Khyber Pass: Spital, Aberdeen

WITH a new nipper recently arrived there is little time for whipping up anything other than baby food.
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Published: 03/02/2012 07:24:21

Szechuan: Unit 1, The Green Portlethen

‘LESS is more’ is one of the great acting principles ... but it can apply to food, too.
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Published: 27/01/2012 07:18:36

Dee Garden: North Deeside Road, Peterculter

IT’S the same old story.
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Published: 20/01/2012 07:25:03

Spiceation: Great Northern Road, Aberdeen

I’M USUALLY wary of places that cook curry, pizza and fish and chips – Jack-of-all-trades-style takeaways.
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Published: 13/01/2012 07:25:38

Chao Phraya: Salvesen Tower, Blaikies Quay, Aberdeen

I FEEL Thai cuisine often gets short shrift, being seen as the poor cousin to Indian or Chinese food.
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Published: 06/01/2012 07:49:47

Baburchee: Chapel Street, Aberdeen

I DON’T enjoy getting mail – it’s never anything good.
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Published: 16/12/2011 08:07:29

Chopsticks Inn: Redcloak Drive, Stonehaven

EVERYONE knows the feeling ... it’s been a hectic weekend of visiting family, nights out with friends and another round of Christmas shopping.
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Published: 09/12/2011 07:32:41

Happy Uncle: North Deeside Road, Aberdeen

HEADING home after a long day at work, both myself and my boyfriend were in the mood for a tasty treat.
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Published: 02/12/2011 07:20:46

Jade Garden: Ellon Road, Bridge of Don

DRIVING around town I often make a mental list of all the takeaways I haven’t tried yet.
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Published: 25/11/2011 07:17:15

Chopsticks Inn: Redcloak Drive, Stonehaven

EVERYONE knows the feeling ... it’s been a hectic weekend of visiting family, nights out with friends and another round of Christmas shopping.
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Published: 09/12/2011 07:32:41

Gurkha Chef: Palmerston Road, Aberdeen

WELL bung me in a wig and call me Joanna Lumley, I’ve got myself a new campaign.
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Published: 17/11/2011 13:46:53

Ho Lok: North Deeside Road, Peterculter

SINCE moving out to the countryside (well Culter – I’m a city boy so that’s the countryside to me) we’ve been slowly building up a new address book of takeaways.
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Published: 11/11/2011 06:58:53

New Hong Kong: Auchmill Road, Aberdeen

DILEMMA. Transform my son into Amy Winehouse for a Halloween party or cook supper? Hmm. Time to dive into my takeaway menu box.
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Published: 04/11/2011 07:08:33

Cafe Bombay: North Deeside Road, Peterculter

YOU know the feeling. It’s Sunday, the wife can’t be bothered cooking and, after being dragged around the shops all day, there’s no way you’re doing it.
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Published: 28/10/2011 07:17:52

Gurkha Kitchen: George Street, Aberdeen

HAVING no experience of Nepalese cuisine, it was with a mixture of curiosity and anticipation we leafed through the Gurkha Kitchen menu.
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Published: 21/10/2011 07:26:45

Sanremo: Union Grove, Aberdeen

AT THIS time of year I wave goodbye to my Saturday night social life. With the start of Strictly and X Factor’s live shows, the only time I intended leaving the telly was to answer the door to the Sanremo delivery man.
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Published: 14/10/2011 08:02:40

Chung Hwa: Great Northern Road, Aberdeen

I WOULD never want to add any credence to the myth Aberdonians are a bit stingy. However, we do love a bargain.
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Published: 07/10/2011 07:54:32

New Taste: Brickfield Road, Stonehaven

WE HAVE a ritual in our house on a Friday night.
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Published: 30/09/2011 07:08:13

Wok Wok: Crown Street, Aberdeen

WITH a burst pipe in my flat and half a floor missing in the kitchen, attempting to cook dinner for my better half was nigh on impossible.
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Published: 23/09/2011 07:01:20

Chung Hwa: Great Northern Road, Aberdeen

I WOULD never want to add any credence to the myth Aberdonians are a bit stingy. However, we do love a bargain.
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Published: 07/10/2011 07:54:32

Jumbo Fish and Chips: 319 North Deeside Road, Peterculter

CELEBRITY MasterChef has a lot to answer for...
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Published: 16/09/2011 07:13:39

New Taste: Brickfield Road, Stonehaven

WE HAVE a ritual in our house on a Friday night.
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Published: 30/09/2011 07:08:13

Mumbai Spice: Bridge Croft, Hillhead, Newtonhill

INDIAN food doesn’t qualify as fast food ... unless it comes from a wee restaurant right beside the A90, I suppose.
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Published: 09/09/2011 07:10:15

K2 Curry House

WITH an accountant girlfriend, I always try to find the best deals – although that’s not to say I stick to them.
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Published: 02/09/2011 07:29:18

Peony House: North Donside Road, Aberdeen

I STARTED off Friday with the best of intentions.
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Published: 26/08/2011 06:59:55

Sunflower Garden: Main Street, Pitmedden

AFTER a day of gardening, golfing and tending to the needs of a newborn baby, a quick and easy dining solution was called for.
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Published: 19/08/2011 07:17:06

Yu: Langstane Place, Aberdeen

WITH the rain pouring down outside and summer fast becoming a distant memory, it was time to cheer ourselves up with a fine feed.
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Published: 12/08/2011 07:14:56

Massala Garden: Brighton Place, Peterculter

AFTER spending the best part of the day travelling home from the Canary Islands, the last thing we wanted to do was cook.
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Published: 05/08/2011 07:13:52

Zara’s: 60 Allardice Street, Stonehaven

THE thing about a lingering Sunday afternoon in the pub with mates is that at some point hunger will kick in.
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Published: 29/07/2011 11:32:01

Bill’s Wok Inn: Unit 2, Kingswells Avenue, Kingswells

I HAD heard only good things about Bill’s Wok Inn and decided to try it with a friend.
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Published: 22/07/2011 07:13:29

Nazma Tandoori: Bridge Street, Aberdeen

OTHER than when it’s to the pub, walking is only second to Richard Hammond and skinny jeans in my list of pointless things.
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Published: 15/07/2011 07:11:41

Papa John’s: Great Northern Road, Aberdeen

MY PAL and I are on a health kick. Every week we have a workout and pound the treadmill.
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Published: 08/07/2011 07:08:23

Silver Bird: Midmill, Kintore

AFTER shipping my pal's kids off to bed it was time for some well-earned comfort food.
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Published: 30/06/2011 11:13:13

Snappy Tomato: Kingswells Village Centre, Kingswells

COMING home after a day on the hills, the last you ever want to do is cook.
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Published: 24/06/2011 07:14:11

Coriander: Dee Street, Banchory

ONE of the great joys of a trip up Royal Deeside is deciding where to pick up your take out from to make the perfect end to a good day out.
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Published: 16/06/2011 13:08:14

Monsoona: Bridge Street, Aberdeen

FEELING slightly at sea with the departure of my girlfriend to the Big Smoke, I did what all sensible, self-sufficient males do ... and turned to the take away menu.
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Published: 09/06/2011 14:37:02

Woodend Fast Food: 111 Rousay Drive, Aberdeen

CHIPPER suppers are a guilty pleasure of mine ... and all the better for sharing them with good friends.
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Published: 02/06/2011 11:34:56

Balmedie Fish and Chip Shop: Old Aberdeen Road

BALMEDIE’S famous beach always draws scores of visitors to the village.
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Published: 27/05/2011 06:56:09

Orzya Sushi: 75 Huntly Street, Aberdeen

SUSHI withdrawal has but one cure – piles and piles of maki.
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Published: 19/05/2011 11:21:59

Saffron: Hillhead, Newtonhill

SEEING as I go zipping past the place every night on the way home, it was only a matter of time before the lure of Saffron proved too much.
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Published: 12/05/2011 11:39:45

Light of Bengal: Rose Street, Aberdeen

WITH all the glorious weather we’ve been having, a curry is probably the least sensible meal to plump for.
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Published: 05/05/2011 12:33:26

Rishi’s: 210-212 George Street, Aberdeen

I’M AN absolute chilli fiend, but the same old curries can get boring.
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Published: 29/04/2011 15:06:56

Garden Restaurant: 7b Garioch Centre, Inverurie

DON'T you just love pay day? After splashing out on some new contact lenses, I decided to continue to whittle away the wages with a Chinese.
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Published: 22/04/2011 06:58:05

Szechuan Chinese: Unit 15, Westhill Shopping Centre

IT'S always a pleasure to take a trip down memory lane.
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Published: 15/04/2011 06:54:15

Royal China: North Deeside Road, Peterculter

AT LAST! Tears were nearly shed when the popular Culter restaurant was hit by fire last year – but thankfully it’s back with a vengeance.
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Published: 08/04/2011 06:46:21

China Town: 11 Dee Street, Aberdeen

I DON’T understand why people need excuses to have takeaways – surely sometimes they’re just a good thing in and of themselves?
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Published: 01/04/2011 06:56:09

Culter Curry House: School Road, Peterculter

FRIENDLY service at Culter Curry House – as well as its tasty menu – makes it stand out in a crowded market.
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Published: 25/03/2011 07:22:30

Tandoori Haven: 56 Allardice Street, Stonehaven

IT CAN be great fun going on an adventure in dining, checking out the new places to see what’s good, what’s bad, what’s indifferent.
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Published: 18/03/2011 06:44:20

Mister Li: Crown Terrace, Aberdeen

WHEN you whittle your dinner options down to “either pasta with a can of tomatoes, or a takeaway”, it’s not one of life’s tough decisions.
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Published: 11/03/2011 06:59:54

Blue Moon: Holburn Street, Aberdeen

THERE is nothing like a spicy curry to brighten up a Sunday evening, especially when the working week looms ahead.
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Published: 04/03/2011 06:53:23

Chop Chop Express: 13 Elphinstone Road, Inverurie

AFTER a hard week in the office, a girly catch-up with my best friend was just the ticket.
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Published: 25/02/2011 07:21:19

Jumbo’s Takeaway: 13 Stocket Parade, Mastrick, Aberdeen.

SOMETIMES you can find a hidden gem.
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Published: 18/02/2011 06:52:43

Sizzling Wok: Queens Links Leisure Park, Aberdeen

AS AVID lovers of Chinese cuisine, we felt it was only polite to celebrate their New Year with a takeaway.
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Published: 11/02/2011 06:42:47

Bhan Thai: Rose Street, Aberdeen

IT is often said that good things come to those who wait.
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Published: 04/02/2011 06:52:30

Hong Kong Express: Westhill Industrial Estate, Westhill

THERE are obviously several things that have to be done when you move into a new area.
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Published: 28/01/2011 06:46:51

Mirchi Indian Cuisine: The Square, Mintlaw

I NEEDED a good Indian meal to renew my faith in takeaway food.
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Published: 21/01/2011 06:56:09

Everest Tandoori: Inverurie Road, Blackburn

HAVING seen this takeaway advertised on the front page of the Evening Express, The Boss and I decided to venture out to the sticks for some grub.
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Published: 14/01/2011 06:44:31

Ruby Chinese and Thai Carry Out: 112 Cornhill Road

WITH all the festive feasting, it was nice to take a break from the hot stove and pop along for a tempting take away.
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Published: 07/01/2011 09:32:08

Fantasy Wok: Jesmond Drive, Bridge of Don

THE unusual name alone might be enough to tempt you through the door of one of Aberdeen’s newest takeaways.
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Published: 17/12/2010 06:45:11

New Oriental City: Cairntrodlie, Peterhead

IT ALWAYS makes me suspicious when it takes the chef two minutes to conjure up a Chinese takeaway.
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Published: 10/12/2010 06:56:05

Taste of India: Westhill Shopping Centre

WITH the freezing weather continuing to bite, there was one surefire way to get cosy inside – a curry.
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Published: 03/12/2010 06:51:41

May Garden: King Street, Inverbervie

THE May Garden is as much a landmark of Inverbervie as the Cutty Sark memorial.
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Published: 26/11/2010 06:56:54

Qismat: Don Street, Aberdeen

WANTING a quick warm-up on a freezing winter night, there was only one solution – curry.
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Published: 19/11/2010 06:53:49

Jewel in the Crown: Crown Street, Aberdeen

FIVE minutes after venturing into the icy cold, our insides were in need of a good thawing.
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Published: 12/11/2010 06:57:31

Mr Chips, Great Western Road, Aberdeen

A BIT of a wait for food at the weekend is inevitable at popular chippers like this one.
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Published: 05/11/2010 09:44:31

Demore Szechuan, Denmore Road, Bridge of Don

I AM incredibly impatient at the best of times, so an hour-long wait for takeaway usually drives me up the wall.
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Published: 29/10/2010 07:25:17

Dublin Dave’s Deli: 275 George Street, Aberdeen

BEFORE rushing to our friend’s boxing match we needed to grab dinner on the go.
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Published: 22/10/2010 06:54:45

Shanghai Restaurant: Portland Street, Aberdeen

TAKING the October holiday off should spell plenty of time to stock up and cook.
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Published: 15/10/2010 06:55:56

Happy Garden: Queen Street, Peterhead

AFTER a lazy Saturday afternoon, a decent Chinese takeaway for dinner always tends to hit the spot.
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Published: 08/10/2010 06:42:36

Fusion: Rousay Drive, Aberdeen

THIS takeaway’s smart signage caught my eye on a trip to Woodend, so I decided to try it out when a late shift and busy evening meant time was short.
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Published: 01/10/2010 06:59:20

Heavenly Pizza: Rosemount Place, Aberdeen

MY BETTER half and a friend had been scrubbing their flat all day and asked me to help after work.
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Published: 24/09/2010 06:47:35

Kintore Fish Bar: Northern Road, Kintore

LATE pregnancy is not the best time to be toiling away in the kitchen to feed visitors.
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Published: 17/09/2010 06:50:41

Spiceation: Great Northern Road, Aberdeen

CONTINUING my quest to try out all of Aberdeen’s Indian takeaways, Spiceation was next on my list.
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Published: 10/09/2010 06:53:07

Eagle May: Park Street, Aberdeen

WITH the cinema a-calling and the cupboards bare, my mate and I had to get some food in quickly.
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Published: 03/09/2010 07:16:11

Currymount: Rosemount Place, Aberdeen

HOUSE-HUNTING can be a tiring lark with all that rushing from one appointment to another.
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Published: 27/08/2010 07:16:00

Golden China Peking: Elmbank Road, Aberdeen

COOKING – I hate it and admit a round of cheese on toast is my limit.
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Published: 09/07/2010 07:28:16

Rosemount Fish Bar:Rosemount Place, Aberdeen

THERE’S something about the waft of a chipper that just lures you in like beer into brewery.
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Published: 02/07/2010 06:56:34

Nazma Tandoori: Station Road, Ellon

GOING into a busy restaurant to pick up your take-away always has an awkward feel as diners give you the once over while you linger.
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Published: 25/06/2010 07:17:34

The Blue Elephant: George Street, Aberdeen

WITH football, my natural enemy, on in every pub in the city – but still desperate not to cook – I turned to the comfort of a curry menu.
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Published: 18/06/2010 06:54:29

Massala Garden: Brighton Place, Peterculter

WHAT better way to get ready for a wedding dance than an Indian takeaway?
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Published: 11/06/2010 07:49:56

Big Wok: George Street, Aberdeen

‘NEVER go back’, or so the saying goes.
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Published: 04/06/2010 07:11:47

Gurkha Chef: Palmerston Road, Aberdeen

IT WAS the fascinating name of a lamb dish that had me hitting the tracks for the Gurkha Chef Nepalese restaurant and takeaway.
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Published: 28/05/2010 06:54:18

Panda Valley: Rosemount Place, Aberdeen

FEELING hungry like the wolf, there was only one place I was heading for an all too familiar Friday night takeaway – Panda Valley.
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Published: 14/05/2010 06:47:19

Chillies: Hillhead, Newtonhill

EVERY night I zip past Chillies on the A90 and every night I wonder to myself “what’s that like then?”
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Published: 14/05/2010 09:04:46

King’s Chinese Takeaway: The Square, Mintlaw

MEMORIES are made of this ... this eatery reminded me so much of the Chinese take-out I frequented when I was growing up in Stockethill.
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Published: 05/05/2010 14:50:11

Hass’s Fish And Chips: Holburn Street, Aberdeen

MOST folk would have a right good moan if the chipper they were going to was queued out the door, and The Boss is no different.
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Published: 30/04/2010 12:33:43

The Spice Mill: Grandholm Village, Aberdeen

CURRY – one of those things that you just have to have at least once a week.
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Published: 23/04/2010 06:21:35

King’s Chinese Takeaway: The Square, Mintlaw

MEMORIES are made of this ... this eatery reminded me so much of the Chinese take-out I frequented when I was growing up in Stockethill.
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Published: 05/05/2010 14:50:11

Jade Garden: Ellon Road, Bridge of Don

WHEN the sun is shining there’s nothing I enjoy more than spending time in the Garden.
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Published: 16/04/2010 07:22:42

Northfield Chinese Take-Away: Byron Square, Aberdeen

SPRING is in the air and everyone wants to make the most of the longer nights after the long and dreary winter we’ve just suffered.
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Published: 09/04/2010 06:36:40

Royal China: Holburn Street, Aberdeen

IT SAYS a lot for my capabilities as a grown-up that I can go to the supermarket for a whole week’s worth of shopping and still not have anything in for tea.
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Published: 02/04/2010 06:52:57

Fusion: Holburn Street, Aberdeen

AFTER avoiding the calorie-packed minefield of takeaway grub since I embarked on a strict diet at the start of the year, my resolve crumbled as I read Fusion’s menu.
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Published: 26/03/2010 06:57:48

The Tiffin Box: Union Street, Aberdeen

WITH a pothole-damaged car, I decided to turn negative into positive by boosting my fitness by running home from work.
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Published: 19/03/2010 07:16:31

Wing’s Cuisine: Cornhill Shopping Arcade, Aberdeen

MY little sister is usually pretty easy to entertain when she comes to visit.
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Published: 12/03/2010 12:25:40

Aberdeen Best Original Kebab: Market Street, Aberdeen

HAVING sampled a chain pizza take-away previously, I decided to get a meal closer to home.
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Published: 05/03/2010 07:40:32

Domino’s Pizza: Wellington Road, Torry

GOOD old Domino’s doesn’t seem to be paying attention to the news of shrinking portion sizes.
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Published: 26/02/2010 07:26:29

Piccolo Pizza: Jesmond Drive, Aberdeen

IT’S been years since I’ve “gone local” when it comes to ordering a takeaway pizza.
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Published: 19/02/2010 10:31:39

Spice Dabba: Belmont Street, Aberdeen

IN A futile bid to shift the post-Christmas pounds, I’ve taken on an eating regime that would make a rabbit feel sorry for me.
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Published: 12/02/2010 07:39:28

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