East Orient

You'll find this spot tucked into the town centre's busiest stretch, where the aroma of soy and ginger pulls you in from the pavement. The menu spans continents with serious intent – think Malaysian rendang alongside Korean bibimbap, all executed with the kind of precision that suggests the kitchen actually knows what it's doing. The lunch crowd here is a mix of office workers grabbing quick noodle fixes and families making the most of those generous portions. Evening service ramps things up a notch, though the vibe stays refreshingly unpretentious. Fair warning: Tuesday's closure means you'll be disappointed if you rock up midweek expecting your pad thai fix.