Signature dish from 小渔茶餐廳 Xiao Yu

A couple ordered the fried rice twice in one sitting — "you don't need anything else," they said.

The dumplings arrive in their bamboo basket still steaming, the spring rolls crunch without a trace of grease, and if you ask, the chef comes out to talk.

Someone called it the best restaurant in Alicante. No frills — just food you can tell was made minutes ago.