New East

New East is a long-standing Chinese takeaway serving the Bucksburn community on Aberdeen's north-western edge, in the Sclattie corner of the neighbourhood. It deals in the kind of reassuring, well-made Cantonese cooking that keeps a neighbourhood loyal: crispy sesame prawn toast and satay chicken skewers under a thick peanut sauce to start, then crowd-pleasers like Sweet and Sour Chicken Cantonese style, Crispy Shredded Chilli Chicken and Chicken with Cashew Nuts. It has even earned a mention in the local Press and Journal's round-up of the best places for Chinese food in the city.

Diners rate it well, with a Google score of around 4.2 out of 5 from roughly 140 reviews, pointing to a steady, trusted operator rather than a here-today spot. It also carries a Pass under Scotland's food hygiene scheme. Generous portions and quick, friendly service make it a dependable fixture for families across Bucksburn and the wider north of the city.