New China

This long-standing Chinese takeaway is a neighbourhood staple in the Hampden Park area of Eastbourne, turning out the comforting, familiar dishes that make a midweek treat — crispy starters, hot-and-fresh stir-fries, fried rice and noodle boxes ready to carry home. Locals describe the food as never greasy and reliably hot on arrival, with staff who pay attention to special requests and tweaks when you order online.

It carries a rating of 4 out of 5 from more than three hundred reviewers and holds a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5, a combination that points to a consistent, well-run kitchen. The menu runs through all the British-Chinese classics you would hope for, with set meals that make ordering for a group simple and good value. Whether you want a quick solo supper or a spread to share, it is a dependable local choice for a Chinese fix without the trek into the town centre.