Chinese Takeaway Syn Values

Chinese takeaway is hugely popular in the UK and Ireland, and some of the classic dishes are reasonable in terms of their syn values. If you’re planning a treat, refer to the syn values for popular Chinese takeaway mains and sides below.

Mains

Chicken curry (550g serving) - 21½ syns
Thai green vegetable curry (550g serving) - 21½ syns
Thai green chicken curry (550g serving) - 18 syns
Szechuan prawns & vegetables (550g serving) - 10½ syns
Beef with Mushrooms, average portion (550g serving) - 8½ syns
Chicken & Mushroom, average portion (550g serving) - 9½ syns
Beef Chow Mein, average portion (550g serving) - 23 syns
Chicken & Cashew Nuts, average portion (550g serving) - 14 syns
Chicken Chow Mein, average portion (550g serving) - 23 syns
Chicken in Oyster Sauce, average portion (550g serving) - 6½ syns
Peking Duck with Pancakes, average portion (per 100g) - 14 syns
Sweet & Sour Chicken, average portion (550g serving) - 27 syns
Sweet & Sour Pork, average portion (550g serving) - 28½ syns
Sweet & Sour Prawns, average portion (550g serving) - 28½ syns
Beef in Black Bean Sauce, average portion (550g serving) - 8 syns
Chicken in Black Bean Sauce, average portion (550g serving) - 7½ syns
Chicken Chop Suey with Noodles, average portion (550g serving) - 9½ syns
Ginger & Garlic Prawns with Noodles, average portion (550g serving) - 24 syns
Sweet & Sour Chicken in Batter, average portion (550g serving) - 30½ syns
Beef with Peppers/Onions/Water Chestnuts, average portion (550g serving) - 17½ syns
Prawns in Batter with a Sweet Chilli Sauce, average portion (550g serving) - 35 syns
Special Fried Rice with Chicken, Pork & Prawns, average portion (350g serving) - 11 syns

Side Dishes

Noodles, fried (350g serving) - 17½ syns
Soup, Chicken & Sweetcorn (per serving) - 7½ syns
Soup, Crab & Sweetcorn (per serving) - 6½ syns
Soup, Hot & Sour (per serving) - 5 syns
Soup, Won Ton (per serving) - 13 syns
Prawn Sesame Toasts (each) - 4 syns
Spring roll with meat (each) - 6½ syns
Sweet & sour sauce (1 level tbsp) - 1 syn
Stir-fried mixed vegetables (550g serving) - 10 syns
Rice, fried, average portion (350g serving) - 5 syns
Rice, plain, boiled, average portion (per 100g) - Free
Barbecue Spare Ribs, average portion (160g serving) - 9½ syns
Prawn crackers (25g) - 6.5 syns
Egg fried rice (100g) - 2.5 syns

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