Wonton Charlie's

You're walking along Mentmore Terrace in Walthamstow and you spot Wonton Charlie's tucked away like it's got better things to do than shout about itself. Inside, it's straightforward—no Instagram-bait plating, just honest Cantonese food that tastes like someone actually knows what they're doing. The wontons are the real deal: delicate skins, proper pork and prawn filling, the kind that melts on your tongue. Beyond that, there's roasted duck and chicken hanging in the window, hand-pulled noodles, and a menu that reads like someone's pulled together classics they genuinely care about. It's the sort of place locals keep quiet about, and for good reason.