It doesn't matter whether you're up for a midweek pick-me-up or a weekend feast, Epping has restaurants to suit any occasion. Some of the best of all feature cuisine from Asia, so anyone who knows their galangal from their gyoza will be licking their lips. Try delicately spiced Thai beef dishes, pile up the poppadoms at a local curry house or cast your net widely at pan-Asian places where tastes from Japan, Malaysia, China and Thailand are all on the menu.

If a culinary voyage around East Asia doesn't sound appealing, Epping's restaurants offer no shortage of alternatives. For instance, there are some excellent Turkish options in the town centre, where the owners have skilfully blended contemporary furnishings and classic cuisine. Find out what a genuine lamb shish marinade tastes like, dip into homemade hummus with freshly baked flatbreads, and finish off with the delicious sweet taste of baklava.