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What to order
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Chicken Satay
Recommended multiple times for being tasty, freshly cooked, and one of the standout items in the buffet and takeaway orders.
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Crispy Seaweed
Specifically called out as a must-try in the buffet review, suggesting it was a memorable and well-liked starter.
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Crispy Chilli Beef
Highlighted in a strong positive review as part of the recommended buffet choices, praised for its freshness and flavor.
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Thai Curry
Recommended as one of the dishes to order in the buffet, with reviewers praising the food overall as hot, fresh, and delicious.
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Chicken Curry With Fried Rice
Mentioned as a favorite takeaway order and described as delicious, with generous portions and good value.
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Chicken Balls
Included in a review of a very enjoyable meal and described as perfectly cooked and delicious.
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Sweet And Sour Chicken
Praised for being very nice in one review and part of a meal that was considered excellent overall.
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Aromatic Crispy Duck Pancakes
Mentioned as part of the banquet menu and included in a meal described as amazing and high quality.
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Egg Fried Rice
Mentioned in takeaway and dinner reviews as part of meals that were hot, tasty, and enjoyable.
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Ribs
Called out in the buffet recommendation list and grouped with other dishes praised for being freshly cooked and delicious.
Details
Hours
| Monday | 4:30 to 10 PM |
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| Tuesday | 4:30 to 10 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:30 to 10 PM |
| Thursday | 4:30 to 10 PM |
| Friday | 4:30 to 10 PM |
| Saturday | 12 to 10 PM |
| Sunday | 12 to 10 PM |
About The Rodney
The Rodney is a buffet restaurant, Chinese restaurant, takeout restaurant, and wine bar in Saltash, England. Reviewers consistently describe the Chinese food as fresh, hot, and tasty, with generous portions and dishes cooked to order. People also mention friendly, attentive service and views from window seats over the local area or countryside. It offers wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is The Rodney known for?
The Rodney is known for its all you can eat Chinese buffet served as table service, where dishes are cooked to order and brought out fresh. Reviewers repeatedly praise chicken balls, chicken satay, crispy beef, young chow rice, and the generous portions.
What dishes are most recommended at The Rodney?
Reviewers most often recommend chicken balls, chicken satay, crispy chilli beef, ribs, Thai curry, crispy seaweed, and chicken curry with fried rice. People also mention noodles, egg fried rice, and mixed vegetables, with several saying the food arrives hot and fresh rather than sitting under heat lamps.
What is the atmosphere like at The Rodney?
The atmosphere is described as relaxed and comfortable, with large windows, countryside or local views, and some window seats that feel almost like private dining. It suits families, groups, and birthday meals, and reviewers also mention a separate pub or social club area with a pool table for locals.
Is The Rodney good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, reviewers often call it good value, especially for the all you can eat setup. One review says the Thursday night price was £22 per head, and others say the portions are plentiful and the food is excellent value for money.
How does the table service buffet work at The Rodney?
Instead of a self-serve buffet, guests order a few dishes at a time and the kitchen sends them out freshly cooked, so the food stays hot. Reviewers say staff are attentive and quick to bring more rounds if you want them, which works well for birthdays and larger groups.
