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πŸ‰ Authentic Chinese Cuisine

Taste The
Real China
In Hackney

Freshly made to order. Free delivery over Β£20. Open Tuesday to Sunday, 4:30pm–11pm.

Open Now Β· Closes 23:00
Fast Delivery
Free delivery over Β£20
Fresh Ingredients
Top Rated
15+ Years Serving
Hackney
Our Story

A Slice of China
in East London

Founded in 2010, Despair Chinese has been a Hackney institution for over 15 years. Every dish is prepared fresh using traditional recipes passed down through generations β€” from our crispy aromatic duck to our hand-rolled spring rolls.

Our kitchen is run by chefs with decades of experience, committed to bringing you the most authentic flavours East London has to offer.

Freshly cooked every order
Halal options available
Vegetarian & vegan dishes
Delivery or collection
We're Ready When You Are

Opening Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Wednesday 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Thursday 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Friday 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Saturday 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM