Ginger Panda

Tucked into the top of the Rhondda Fawr valley, Ginger Panda is a neighbourhood Chinese takeaway looking after Treorchy and neighbouring Cwmparc with the kind of generous, comforting cooking the valleys do best. It's a proper order-and-collect (with local delivery) spot, and the menu runs deep through the classics — House Special Fried Rice, Singapore Chow Mein, Chop Suey and a long list of curries and sweet-and-sour favourites. Diners give it a solid 3.6/5 from 86 Google reviews, with regulars praising big portions and friendly service.

What sets it apart from the usual chippy-Chinese is a genuine effort for plant-based eaters: alongside the meaty staples you'll find satay tofu and Sichuan mock chicken, so a mixed group with different tastes can all order from one place. It's an easy, no-fuss choice for a quiet midweek dinner or a weekend treat in this part of the upper Rhondda.