We put the best Chinese takeaway in Scotland to the test

The Wellington Street takeaway recently scooped the Best Chinese Takeaway title at the Spice Awards 2026, so expectations were high when we placed our order.

Unsure what to choose, we asked staff over the phone what they would recommend.

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They pointed us towards their popular salt and chilli range, leading us to order the salt and chilli beef fried rice and salt and pepper chips.

We also went for a breast of chicken curry with boiled rice and six pork gyozas, and a bag of prawn crackers was also included.

Ordering off the menu, the total of this comes to an affordable £31.50.

The chicken curry was everything you would want from a takeaway favourite – rich, comforting and packed with tender pieces of chicken, while the boiled rice complemented it perfectly.

The pork gyozas were another hit and made for a tasty addition to the meal.

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However, it was easy to see why staff had recommended the salt and chilli dishes.

The beef fried rice was packed with flavour, with plenty of beef throughout and just the right amount of seasoning.

The salt and pepper chips were equally impressive.

Crispy, well-seasoned and incredibly moreish, they quickly became one of our favourites from the order.

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There was plenty of food for the price, and everything we tried delivered.

After our visit, it's not difficult to see why this Kilmarnock takeaway is celebrating national recognition.