Sometimes there is nothing better than ordering a takeaway to enjoy delicious, top quality food from your favourite restaurant or takeaway and eating it from the comfort of your own home without the hassle of going out or washing up. Online food delivery company Just Eat has analysed more than 10 million reviews across the UK, and has found Nottingham city's favourite cuisine is Chinese.
According to the new data, Chinese food in Nottingham has a popularity score of 85.35 percent out of 100, which is 8 percent more popular than Japanese, which comes in second. In terms of dishes, sweet and sour is the most popular, with a perfect score of 100, with the Indian curry and chicken tikka coming joint second (98.60).
East Midlands' favourite cuisine is also Chinese (score of 62.01), but England's as a whole is Italian (60.54), with fast food in second (59.16) and Indian in third (58.78). Chinese does not even make the nation's top 5.
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Looking through takeaways and restaurants with 50 or more reviews on the Just Eat website, here are the top 5 rated Chinese takeaways in Nottingham city, according to reviews posted on the food delivery company's website and app.
1. China Red, Nuthall Road
China Red is the top rated Chinese takeaway in Nottingham, with the highest average rating of 5.53 out of 6 based on 95 reviews. Their premises is on Nuthall Road, and it has a large menu. Recent comments from customers include "food is always fresh and tasty and all their delivery drivers are polite", "the food is just cooked to perfection" and "very impressed with quality, portion size and very tasty too".
2. Golden Dragon, St Ann's
Golden Dragon on Pearmain Drive comes in at number 2, with an average score of 5.51 based on 837 reviews. The menu is also large, and features English meals such as fish and chips and pies too. Comments from customers include "nice and hot, food was amazing, I would recommend", "beautiful food, will be back soon" and "if you're after some lovely Chinese food, this is the place to be".
3. Welcome, Mapperley
Welcome on Woodborough Road is third in the list, with an average score of 5.46 based on 178 reviews. There is a large amount of options available, including a focus on vegetarian options as well. Recent comments from reviews include "good portion size, lovely food, would definitely order from here again", "amazing food, quick service, vegetarian section is delicious and everything really tasty" and "always lovely fresh and tasty food".
4. Tung Fong, Leen Valley
Tung Fong on Western Boulevard is number 4, with an average score of 5.42 from 222 reviews. As seems to be the theme with Chinese takeaways, the menu is large and varied. Comments from customers include "always a superb meal and a well deserved star rating", "very tasty, good portions and the meal was hot" and "best Chinese we have had in ages, definitely will be ordering again".
5. Golden Ocean, Sneinton
Golden Ocean on Carlton Road in Sneinton scoops the final spot, with an average score of 5.38 from 1,298 reviews. The menu is once again large, with pineapple dishes sticking out. Recent reviewer comments include "always lovely food from this takeaway, run by lovely people", "always turn up early and they're the only restaurant that follows the instructions I leave on the delivery note" and "we will never go elsewhere for our Chinese takeaway".
