Royal China

Tucked into the heart of Stonehaven, this long-running Chinese kitchen has become a reliable favourite for locals after a proper takeaway feast. The menu leans on familiar Cantonese cooking alongside a handful of Thai dishes, so you can mix and match a Chicken Chow Mein with something fragrant and spiced from the Thai side of the card. Generous portions and quick, friendly service are the things regulars mention most, whether they are collecting on the way home or having dinner delivered around the bay.

It is the kind of spot where a Crispy Aromatic Duck pancake or a steaming Sweet and Sour Chicken feels like a treat without any fuss. Diners rate it 4.3/5 from around 129 Google reviews, praising the value and the consistency of the cooking even when the counter is busy. If you want a dependable Chinese supper in this corner of Aberdeenshire, with both a sit-in option and a brisk takeaway counter, it is an easy recommendation.