The Rising Sun Thai & Pan-Asian

Head down to Purewell and you'll find yourself in one of those spots that's earned its loyal following through sheer consistency rather than hype. The Rising Sun does Thai food without pretension: you're after a green curry that tastes like it's been made with actual skill, not shortcuts, and that's exactly what arrives. The room itself is unpretentious—comfortable enough that you'll linger over a second Tiger, not so polished that you feel you need to mind your elbows. It's the kind of place where regulars genuinely seem happy to be there, and the kitchen clearly respects what it's doing.