New China Rose

Head down South Parade towards the bottom end of town and you'll find New China Rose tucked in amongst the usual high street suspects. It's the sort of place that doesn't need to shout about itself—the steady stream of regulars and solid 4.5-star rating tell you everything you need to know. Walk in and you're greeted with that familiar, comforting buzz of a proper neighbourhood Chinese: red lanterns, slightly dated but welcoming décor, and staff who know what they're doing. The menu hits all the marks—crispy duck, fragrant fried rice, properly cooked noodles—executed without pretension. It's the kind of spot you'd grab a table at on a Friday night, order too much, and leave feeling genuinely satisfied rather than like you've been fleeced.