Emperor Chinese & Thai

You'll find Emperor tucked away on North College Street, in that stretch where the town starts to feel a bit quieter and more residential. It's the sort of place locals actually return to rather than somewhere you'd take visiting relatives to impress them—which isn't a slight, it's actually refreshing. The menu pulls from both Chinese and Thai traditions, so you're getting a proper range rather than the same tired dishes everywhere else does. Prices sit comfortably in the middle ground (around ££), making it decent value for a Friday night takeaway or a casual dine-in without having to overthink it.