Inshanghai

You'll find this sprawling Chinese restaurant tucked into The Riverwalk development on Lambton Street, where the glass frontage overlooks the water. Inside, it's all clean lines and comfortable booth seating that works equally well for a quick lunch between lectures or a proper family feast on Sunday afternoon. The menu runs deep into regional Chinese dishes that you won't find at your average takeaway. Their dim sum arrives steaming hot and properly made, while the hot pot is a proper communal affair that'll sort you right out on a cold Durham evening. The portions are generous without being ridiculous, and the staff actually know their way around the menu when you've got questions about spice levels.