Big Wok

5 Wrottesley Street, Birmingham - 0121 6666 800

By Rebecca Shipley

- Forget it - Disappointing - Worth a visit - Make a date - Book now! Children's portions or menu available unless otherwise stated. Background music played unless otherwise stated. Restaurants are all-smoking unless other wise stated. The information supplied in this review is supplied by the restaurant involved. Prices and menus may change. Large Oriental buffet restaurant with a menu that promises over 70 dishes from it's grand buffet, with all the traditional Oriental dishes plus some more unusual international options such as Fish in Cointreau and Orange sauce. Big Wok is the perfect venue for hungry families wanting a no fuss restaurant with good food, good service and good value. Lunchtime buffet (12 noon to 5pm - choice of over 60 dishes): Adults: £4.99, Children under 8: £3.00. Grand Buffet (5pm to 11.30pm - choice of over 70 dishes): Adults: £7.99, Children under 8: £5.00. Children under 2 Free. All major credit cards accepted. 16 vegetarian options. All dishes are subject to availability. Get directions from your home to Big Wok. Your Reviews: If you have visited Big Wok, let us know what you think... Post a message sarah from coventry 19:00:40 16 February 2005 i thought the big wok was excellent- excellent food and well worth what you pay!!! not the poshest restaurant but what do you expect for those low prices??? Anita from Brownhills 17:35:10 29 December 2004 Great food at a great price. Very friendly staff. That's why we keep going back. Well Done. Maurice from Burton upon Trent 17:57:49 17 November 2004 We had some Christmas shopping to do and had to decide where... The Big Wok swung it again. I know there is better Chinese food but the combination of informality and excellent value makes this about the best I know. Ross from tipton 19:11:49 23 October 2004 Went to the Big Wok today with my wife for the first time and I was amazed, for £4.99 the lunch buffet is great value. So much to choose from...it's just a shame at some point you get full! Can't fault the place in any way. Sian from Birmingham 16:30:45 21 October 2004 Amazing place with excellent variety and over the last few weeks they have added Sushi and Sashimi to the menu...I love it...ok so the happy birthday choruses are cheesy but if you're looking for a classy joint don't go to an all you can eat place! nat from redditch 21:50:49 18 October 2004 I had never been to the big wok until August this year. I went with my college friends for our leaving party. Had such a great time im going there again with uni friends next week. Cant wait vic from stratford 12:29:13 17 October 2004 I love the wok more than anywhere in the world... im fat harry from london/birmingham 17:31:10 12 October 2004 The big wok is great me and my girlfriend went there for her birthday and we really enjoyed ourselfs. The food is great and the staff are very friendly after the time we had we are going there agin very soon to enjoy anther night..... james burdett from bedworth 18:38:27 07 September 2004 big wok is great so much choice food is great ten of us went everyone thought the same Rebecca from Birmingham 17:26:41 20 August 2004 I've been there once with a group of women, and I enjoyed it very much. But I don't think other (older) women who went with me enjoyed it as much. Basically, some like it while others don't. Not the best, but not the worst. maureen from wednesbury 14:18:55 25 June 2004 I WENT TO THE BIG WOK FOR MY BIRTHDAY WITH 9 FRIENDS AND ENJOYED IT EMENSELY THE FOOD WAS GREAT AND THE ATMOSPHERE WAS FINE VERY WELL WORHT THE PRICE .... I STUFFEF MY SELF AND HAVE BEEN SEVERAL TIMES SINCE I CANT GET ENOUGH OF THE PLACE AND THATS SAYING SOMETING FOR SOMEONE WHO ISNT USED TO BUFFET MEALS...... Jim from Birmingham 18:25:22 07 May 2004 I went to Big Wok last year - it was pretty bad really. I agree with the comments about the 'happy birthday' chants and poor standard of the food. I think anyone who is used to good chinese food will see that the menu and general standard reflects the cheaper produce / ingredients / location / practices that are used by this restaurant. Good for childrens parties perhaps. L from Walsall 23:27:04 27 April 2004 Havent been to Big Wok in over a year now,but been a couple of times, there is a good selection of food, but yeah the style and atmosphere of the place is like a canteen! Andy Bee from Stonnall 18:47:16 20 March 2004 Big Wok is a great buffet style Chinese Restaurent. I don't know why some of the above reviews are not pleased with the place, food IS NOT greasy and the cleanliness is also good. No Issues, just great food at a great price. ANN from WALSALL 23:39:14 02 February 2004 Atmosphere is very relaxed, drinks cost about the same as any other food establishment. Food is very good value for money with plenty of variety and different tastes. I would definately recommend that you give it a try as we have used several times and will continue using it. kym from birmingham 10:18:55 27 November 2003 I have been the big wok twice now and both for birthday parties and i really enjoyed my self and so did all my friends.The food was great an all at a low price where else can you get quailty so good as this sally from birmingham 15:52:25 20 November 2003 i have been to the big wok once and although it is basic the food was good. i like to say i never heard happy birthday sung once Big Kun from london 21:46:53 13 October 2003 Big Wok was not the ultimate chines experience (unlike Wing Wah). At first i used to get boosted over enuff dishes. Not any more. My mate umar ate enuff noodles and rice as they were the only dishes that did not have as much oil as the middle east! and Raymund had a green curry which was proper rank! Raz did enjoy the desserts though! overall it fills u up but its full of **** Dave from London 00:21:33 24 September 2003 i would not recommend to eat there. go there if u really want to try. i really disliked that place. it was too packed, the hygiene was a below average and the food was mediocre. Although saying that would be too kind. They dont seem to care about the quality of food, just business and money, i.e. get as much food our onto the buffet tray as quick as possible. the food there are either too dry or too oily. But if you are a hungry man, it's a good place to go. Becky from Sutton Coldfield 13:54:22 17 September 2003 Food was excellent as was the selection and price. If you go here you have to be prepared for the fast food style atmosphere, bright lighting and queuing. Ok for a pig out with friends. judy from derby 14:00:12 01 September 2003 big wok is fab, gorgeous nooneys!! ellie from birmingham 13:58:43 01 September 2003 this is an excellent place to eat, gorgeous food, well worth a 5* rating! Caroline Ohannigan from Birmingham 11:11:27 31 March 2003 I think the Wok is great and i will book a table for my birthday because i know you will make it fab for me Sue Lynskey from Bromsgrove 18:44:11 28 September 2002 We have been to the Big Wok twice now. The food is excellent, it is a bit daunting with the bright lights, queues into the street etc, but where else can you get Chinese food at such a low price. There are loads of brilliant places to go before or after you've been wined and dined!! Derek from Bournemouth 09:20:17 11 August 2002 i took my wife and 2 children and whilst it was very busy, we enjoyed the meal .Tasty dishes and a fair sweet selection . 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