Hing Tai

Hing Tai is a well-established Chinese takeaway in the centre of Thornbury that doubles as a chippy, serving both crispy battered fish and a full Chinese menu under one roof. It is the sort of place locals rely on for a proper weekend feast — golden salt and pepper chicken, sizzling black bean dishes, heaped chow mein and curry sauce by the tub, plus fish, chips and the usual fried sides for anyone after a more traditional supper. Collections are the norm here, with most orders cooked fresh to take away rather than eat in.

It is one of the more talked-about takeaways in the town, carrying a 4.1/5 rating from nearly two hundred Google reviews; opinion can be polarised, with many praising the food and value while others find it inconsistent, so it is fair to call it a dependable local rather than a fine-dining destination. For an easygoing mix-and-match dinner — whether that means a Haddock Supper or a tub of Chicken Chow Mein — it has been a familiar fixture of the Thornbury food scene for years.