Chinese Food Delivery in Dickens
Hakka-Chinese to Glen Park & the Charles Dickens Elementary blocks — in fifteen
Hakka-Chinese delivery to the Dickens pocket
Dickens is a small residential pocket tucked inside Kensington-Cedar Cottage, centred around Charles Dickens Elementary School and Glen Park near East 22nd and Glen Drive. It is the kind of pocket most takeout menus skip over — tucked between Victoria Drive and Fraser, below Kingsway, easily overlooked. We run this one all the time.
From 2887 East Broadway to the Dickens pocket is a quick two-kilometre south-southwest hop. Typical Chinese delivery lands in twelve to eighteen minutes — fast enough that a Hakka noodles plate arrives still steaming.
The menu is Hakka-Chinese (also called Indo-Chinese) — the wok-fired southern-Chinese stir-fry tradition. It's a different style from American-Chinese chow mein or Cantonese dim sum: bolder spice, more aromatic, sharper finish.
Why Dickens orders Chinese from IndoCave
- 12–18-minute delivery — one of our closest pockets.
- Family Value Combo — built for school-night dinners.
- Strong vegetarian menu — over a third of the menu is meat-free.
- Late-night Chinese kitchen — 2 AM close on Friday and Saturday.
Top Chinese orders to Dickens
Family Value Combo
$40 pack — the easy school-night answer for the Dickens family table.
Veg Manchurian (Gravy)
Crispy veg balls in a tangy soy-chilli gravy. The vegetarian household go-to.
Hakka Noodles
Hand-tossed noodles with cabbage, carrot & bell pepper.
Where we deliver around Dickens
Glen Park, Charles Dickens Elementary area, the blocks between Victoria Drive and Fraser from Broadway down to Kingsway, plus the nearby Trout Lake corner.
Hours & delivery window
Sun–Thu: 5 PM – 12 AM · Fri–Sat: 5 PM – 2 AM. Order online; we'll text when it's on the way.
FAQ
How long does Chinese delivery to Dickens take?
Typically 12–18 minutes — one of our fastest delivery pockets.
What kind of Chinese food is this?
Hakka-Chinese (Indo-Chinese) — the wok-fired Tangra tradition. Not Cantonese, not American-Chinese. Bolder spice, sharper finish, more aromatic.
Are there vegetarian Chinese options?
Yes — Veg Manchurian, Paneer Chilli, Honey Chilli Potatoes, Veg Hakka Noodles, Veg Schezwan Fried Rice and Veg Steamed Momos.
How spicy is the Chilli Chicken?
Medium-hot by default. Ask for mild or extra-spicy when you order.