Magic Chef

You're walking down Sturdee Avenue in the evening, and Magic Chef's the kind of place that doesn't shout about itself—no neon signs, just consistent queues and the smell of soy and sesame oil drifting onto the pavement. This is proper neighbourhood takeaway territory, the sort of spot locals actually ring up because they know what they're getting. The 4.3-star rating across 66 reviews tells you people aren't messing about here; they've got standards and they're hitting them most nights. At ££ prices, it's not breaking the bank either, which is why families and students round these parts keep coming back.