Spice Garden

Spice Garden on London Road operates as a Chinese takeaway despite the name suggesting otherwise — the Facebook page and ordering-platform listings confirm a firmly Cantonese kitchen rather than an Indian one. The menu covers the standard East End Chinese repertoire: chow mein, fried rice, sweet and sour, black bean dishes and the satay and curry staples that British-Chinese regulars expect. Located on the Calton stretch of London Road between Bridgeton Cross and the city centre, the shop draws trade from the dense residential streets on either side. Reviews on Restaurant Guru give it 4.2 out of 5 from more than 80 ratings, which points to a solid neighbourhood performer rather than a destination. Delivery runs in the evenings to the surrounding G40 postcodes, closing on Mondays.