The Peninsula

The Peninsula on Chillingham Road is a long-running Cantonese and Szechuan takeaway in Heaton, with a strong local following built over many years. Reviewers pick out the beef curry, king prawn omelette and salt-and-pepper chips as standout dishes, and praise the counter staff — who reportedly remember regular customers by name. FHRS: 5 Very Good. One of the more dependable Chinese options on Heaton's food strip.