COBO ORIENTAL

Cobo Oriental is like that friend who shows up to the party but doesn’t really know how to mingle. You’ve got a solid takeaway game, with folks raving about the crispy duck starter and the fillet steak Cantonese style, but sitting down for a meal might just leave you feeling 'meh.' The lady who serves seems lovely enough, and the place is cleaner than your average takeaway joint, which is a plus.

The atmosphere is quieter than your last awkward family gathering, with music that could do with being cranked up a notch. People like the prices, and the food can hit the spot if you’re in the mood, but there’s a sense that Cobo could do more. Perhaps it’s time to shake things up in the kitchen and bring some pizzazz to the mains, or just stick to the takeaway where they clearly shine.