Chopstix - Aberdeen Union Square

You'll smell the garlic and ginger before you even reach the counter at this noodle bar tucked into Union Square's East Mall. The open kitchen means you can watch your chicken pad thai or beef black bean getting tossed in the wok, flames licking up the sides as the chef works at proper speed. It's fast food done right – no soggy takeaway containers here. The portions are generous enough to fuel an afternoon's shopping spree around Union Street, and at these prices, you can afford to add extra prawns or go for the crispy duck without wincing at your bank balance. The queue moves quickly despite being constantly busy, helped by staff who've clearly done this dance a thousand times before.