At Chus Lytham Saint Annes, the menu shows a confident hand with classic Cantonese favourites, executed with clarity and balance. The starters set expectations high. Char Siu Bau arrive soft and pillowy, the barbecue pork inside glossy and gently sweet, without tipping into excess. Siu Mai are pleasingly plump, delivering a savoury punch of pork with a clean finish, while the Har Kau stand out for their delicate, translucent skins and fresh, subtly sweet prawn filling.

The soup selection is comforting and well judged. Crab Meat & Sweetcorn Soup offers a rich yet restrained sweetness, with strands of crab adding depth rather than overpowering. Chicken & Sweetcorn Soup is lighter but equally satisfying, smooth and warming. For something more filling, the Chicken & Noodle Soup brings tender chicken and springy noodles together in a clean, soothing broth.

Chicken dishes form a reliable core of the menu. Chicken with Mushrooms is earthy and balanced, the sauce coating each piece without heaviness. Chicken with Mixed Vegetables feels fresh and colourful, while Chicken with Cashew Nuts delivers welcome texture, the toasted nuts adding crunch against succulent chicken.