Chinese · Newcastle upon Tyne
Ten years of regulars keep coming back to this Chinatown spot, and the Sichuan cooking is why — mapo tofu, salt and pepper chicken wings, crispy wontons, fish with aubergine. Portions are large and prices fair for the quality. Buggy access, high chairs and a kids' menu are all here, and the team has a reputation for warmth with small children; one visiting family with a busy two-year-old found the staff went out of their way, even cooking an off-menu dish on request. Worth knowing: food can be slow to arrive even when it's quiet, so bring something to occupy little ones. It gets lively too — big groups and karaoke rooms mean this isn't a hushed lunch, though for many families that's the appeal.
A little something creative for your next meal out. Filled with colouring, simple drawing prompts for cute animals, origami and conversation starters designed to bring more play, laughter and connection to the table. 3 free printable packs for toddlers, preschoolers and primary-aged children.
Busy city-centre Chinese with generous set menus, fast service, a kids' menu and high chairs — worth booking, and ask to sit downstairs.
Newcastle hot pot where patient staff walk first-timers through it — kids' menu, high chairs, free parking and a knockout crispy pork.
Bustling third-floor Chinese with lift access, fast hot food and a before-5pm dim sum menu — loud and busy at weekends.