Tang Shian in Exeter

I can honestly say this was not only the worst chinese meal I have ever had out, but the worst meal of any kind I have had out. This also goes for my 3 friends who were with me. I should have known better really sitting in a freezing cold restraunt with only 2 other customers at 8.30 on a Friday night says it all. The 2 other customers left all there food. It was nothing short of shocking, which lead me to write a review. I,m not one for writing reviews and slagging places off but I felt I had to do it in this instance. I have given 1 star because I cant seem to be able to leave no stars.

Tang shian chinese restaurant5* food and very tastyPortion size fills you upWaitress is very helpful and friendlyGreat place to eatComplements to the chefs

Very poor.After a long drive knowing that the restaurant closed at 10pm on Sunday, arrived at 8.30pm to be told that they had to close as they had completely sold out of food..Anyway, when we walked back past at 10.30pm, food obviously was back in stock as all the staff were sat around a hotpot..

The food wasn’t nice and tasty at all. Had chow neon and Egg fried rice. To think I was very hungry , I couldn’t even eat the food. I would say this is the worst Chinese food I have ever had

Lovely sweet & sour Chicken and their egg fried rice is nice- the cutlery isn't always looking clean & tidy, the guest toilets are not so clean either and it does get quite cold in there, especially if you sit by the window - so maybe this is something they can work on!?? Otherwise it's a lovely cuisine and reasonably priced as well.

The food was edible but not enjoyable. The Singapore chow mein tasted like it had just had curry powder thrown in to spice it up and the ham had the texture and appearance of tinned spam.The only up side to this establishment is that the staff seem nice.

Been here twice. Always No waiter in dinning area, have to go to the cashier to order and bill. Service was bad, the waiter seems understand nothing what I was saying (both in Chinese and English). Food served extremely slow during night time. Wait an hour for just 3 dishes.Ps. 4 pounds for a WATER BOILED random selected vegis.Do not recommend

Came in on a fairly empty Saturday night (there were 3 other groups there) and ended up waiting 45 mins for food after we ordered. Half of it came out lukewarm and on dirty plates, and then we had to wait another 10 mins for the rice and noodles but they forgot the noodles! At this point all the food was cold! We were ignored for the entirety of our time there and it was an unpleasant setting. The chopsticks had bite marks in them and weren't clean, and the plates were dirty and marked. Other customers were complaining about the service and food the duration we were there also. Would not recommend to anyone, will be glad to never go back.

Entered at 2.30pm as they were closing. We were 7 people on holiday and hungry. It was Boxing day and the chef said yes to cook us dinner. The food was spectacular compared to all the rubbish we'd previously had and the service was a breath of fresh air. 100% brilliant.

As a Brit who lived in Shanghai for 8 years, I can definitely say you can get some really good authentic Chinese food at Tang Shian. Excellent for those in the know. The twice cooked pork was super.If you're not used to authentic Chinese food and expect the typical UK Chinese takeaway style food, then ask questions about what you want to try. It's worth it.