688 Chinese

A Chinese takeaway on East Lane in North Wembley, serving the residential streets west of Wembley Central that run toward the Harrow Road corridor. The menu covers the standard Cantonese takeaway range — chow mein, sweet and sour, fried rice, spare ribs and crispy duck — with a kitchen geared toward quick collection and local delivery for the surrounding streets. East Lane is a quieter residential road rather than a major commercial strip, which means 688 Chinese operates primarily for the loyal local trade rather than any passing footfall. The name reflects the address rather than a brand identity, giving the operation an endearingly unpretentious character. A neighbourhood staple for the area's Chinese takeaway regulars in the HA0 postcode.