Google took me to one address, then another. I drove around, experiencing acute range anxiety as the battery dropped to three percent on an electric vehicle that had no concept of dirty fries.

For a short while I found myself in a disappointing pub, alongside five men and two very noisy dogs.

Maybe there were hamburgers in there? Google seemed to think so, even though there was no trace of a leader.

After fruitless searches and fearing that I would have to walk two days to return home, I gave up the ghost. There must be somewhere, anywhere, offering decent food on a Wednesday night.

And that’s where tried-and-true favorites come in handy. China Lodge is a venerable establishment on the outskirts of town, just off the ring road, run by owners Tom and Wendy Lau.

They have a team of passionate and experienced chefs and serve authentic Chinese and South Asian cuisine for modern palates, served in a contemporary setting.

Specializing in South Asian-influenced cuisines, including Cantonese, Szechuan, Thai and Basin, they use ingredients from specialist suppliers, fresh fish and local meats when available.

All dietary needs are catered for and there is no MSG.

They’ve been around for what seems like an age and it’s no wonder they usually attract positive reviews from those who dine there.