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East Ocean Chinese Takeaway

Shop5A/9 Lancewood St, Algester QLD 4115, Australia

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Shop5A/9 Lancewood St, Algester QLD 4115, Australia

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+61 7 3273 3736
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:30 – 8:30 PM Sunday: 4:30 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About East Ocean Chinese Takeaway

Run by the same family for three decades, this Algester counter delivers classic Aussie-Chinese takeout anchored by heavy woks and zero shortcuts. Longtime regulars crisscross Brisbane for beef in black bean sauce loaded with tender steak rather than filler vegetables, alongside hot boxes packed with sweet and sour pork, lemon chicken, and special fried rice. The kitchen happily accommodates custom tweaks—extra garlic or saucy stir-fries thrown together in minutes—finishing family-sized dinners with a complimentary bag of prawn crackers.

  • Meat-Forward Portions: Tender beef and steak stir-fries lead with thick cuts of meat rather than vegetable filler or excessive batter.
  • 30-Year Local Tenure: The same husband-and-wife team has served Algester neighborhood dinners across decades.
  • Custom Wok Cooking: Wok orders are prepped on demand and easily customized with extra garlic or heavier sauce.
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Why Choose East Ocean Chinese Takeaway

Why Algester families and long-time locals rely on East Ocean Chinese Takeaway

  • Meat-Forward Portions Without Veg Fillers

    Mains focus heavily on thick-cut, tender meat portions rather than loading containers with excessive vegetables or heavy fried coatings.

    Huge portion and plenty of beef, unlike other stores where 90% is veg.

    kyle Fensom

  • High-Value Classic Family Packs

    Affordable combination meal boxes bundle popular staples like lemon chicken, sweet and sour pork, and fried rice into generous family servings.

    for $55 you get a BOX of classics - Sweet and Sour Pork, Lemon Chicken, Mongolian Beef AND Special Fried Rice?! Banger quality and FRESH AND CRUNCHY.

    Michael

  • Multi-Generational Family Tradition

    Long-term patrons keep coming back across multiple generations, passing down a cherished comfort food tradition to their children.

    I have ordered from East Ocean Chinese since I was a kid and now my kids love it!

    Samantha Leaso

  • Decades of Warm Homestyle Hospitality

    Operating continuously for decades under the same welcoming owners creates a familiar, warm community presence where visitors are greeted like family.

    you are always made to feel welcome, regardless of whether 1st time or millionth.

    T_ C

  • Customized Seasoning Made to Order

    Dishes can be modified on request directly at the wok, from intensified garlic to personalized sauce ratios tailored to customer tastes.

    We always ask for extra extra garlic and saucy.

    Katrina Smith

  • A Destination Worth the Extra Drive

    Convenient suburban takeaway allows patrons moving across Brisbane to take a dedicated drive for their nostalgic comfort fix.

    We drive over 30 minutes now to come here. The best tasting Chinese hands down.

    Teagan Chowns

Customer favorites and hearty Aussie-Chinese takeout classics

  • Special Fried Rice

    The fried rice was very good, too. The rice was perfectly cooked, each grain separate, tender, and without any trace of chalkiness.

    Colin Picking

  • Beef and Black Bean

    Ordered beef and black bean and this has to be the best one over ever tasted.

    kyle Fensom

  • Fillet Steak Chinese Style

    I ordered the fillet steak chinese style and a special fried rice. Both were excellent. The steak was extremely high quality, much better than I would normally expect from a take away establishment.

    Colin Picking

  • Honey Chicken

    Their Honey chicken was the top norch !

    carrie skinner

Before you head over

Practical advice for ordering and meal planning at East Ocean Chinese Takeaway

  • Customize Your Stir-Fry Flavors

    Specify custom sauce levels and extra seasoning when ordering stir-fry dishes—the kitchen gladly accommodates requests like extra garlic or extra sauce for dishes like oyster beef.

  • Plan Portions Around Generous Mains

    Individual stir-fries and meat mains feature generous portions with meat as the major component rather than filler vegetables, making individual mains easily shareable across family meals.

  • Explore Set Boxes or Counter Selections

    Take advantage of classic multi-dish combination packs or choose between freshly cooked wok dishes and ready-to-go hot box items when picking up quick weeknight takeout.

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