Castle Chinese Restaurant

A family-run favourite in the heart of historic Lewes, Castle Chinese Restaurant has built a steady reputation for home-style Cantonese cooking served both at the table and over the counter for takeaway. Sitting in the bustling centre of the East Sussex county town, a short stroll from the old castle that lends it its name, it pulls in regulars who come back for generous plates, friendly service and the comforting familiarity of a proper neighbourhood Chinese.

The kitchen turns out the dishes people crave at the end of the week: sizzling Sweet and Sour Chicken, fragrant Singapore Noodles and a crisp, satisfying plate of Crispy Aromatic Duck with pancakes. Vegetable and tofu options keep things flexible, and portions are sized for sharing. Rated 4.1/5 across review sites, it earns nods for tasty, good-value cooking and a warm welcome, even if the room itself is unfussy. For a reliable Chinese feast to eat in or carry home, it remains a solid choice in the middle of Lewes.