In the heart of mid-town Clayton, Wah Kee offers terrific value. The functional open-plan dining room makes a pleasant enough pitstop to chow on hawker-style dishes, such as nicely spicy char kwai teow, tamarind-tangy curry laksa or fiery sambal squid or spinach. Chinese classics include house-made plump sesame prawn toasts, and glossy stir-fried roast pork, along with myriad renditions of beef, chicken and seafood. Weekday takeaway lunch deals will get you two courses, rice and change from a tenner. Everything can be made MSG-free (just ask), and is served by smiling, savvy staff.