Peking Chef

Tucked into the heart of Ilchester, this long-running Chinese takeaway is a handy stop for villagers and passing travellers alike who want a proper home-cooked Cantonese feed without the drive into town. The kitchen turns out all the familiar favourites, from Crispy Aromatic Duck served with pancakes, hoisin and shredded cucumber to heaped portions of Special Fried Rice studded with chicken and barbecue pork. Sweet-and-sour dishes, chow mein and a long list of curries round things out, making it an easy choice when the whole household wants something a little different.

Everything is cooked to order, so expect that fresh-wok aroma whether you collect on your way home or have it delivered to the door. Reviewers give it a steady 3.6/5 across more than fifty ratings, praising the generous helpings and friendly service, and it remains a dependable local fixture in this corner of south Somerset. Portions are sized to share, and there is plenty here to please both the cautious and the more adventurous eater.