Prawn Cracker
Well-regarded Chinese takeaway near the town centre, known for generous portions and late opening.
About Prawn Cracker
Prawn Cracker is a Chinese takeaway on Rudyerd Street, close to the town centre and the Metro, with a strong local reputation for tasty, generous food. It covers the full range of Cantonese-style takeaway favourites, from salt-and-pepper dishes to curries and chow mein.
Regulars praise the quick, friendly service and the value, and its later opening makes it a dependable choice at the end of an evening. For a Chinese takeaway in the heart of North Shields, it is one of the most consistently recommended.
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