Sir Sun's Wok

Head down to Cowley Road and you'll find yourself in Sir Sun's compact dining room, where the open kitchen does all the talking. The chefs work the wok with real technique—you can see the heat and speed of it all, which is reassuring when you're ordering dishes that deserve proper technique. It's not trying to be fancy or Instagram-friendly; it's just solid, flavourful Chinese food that tastes like someone actually knows what they're doing. You're getting proper stir-fries, noodles done right, and sauces that have actual depth to them. The room's unpretentious and busy most nights—locals know the score here.