There may be nearly 5,000 miles separating our two countries, but nothing - and we mean NOTHING - can divide the Welsh and our love of Chinese food.
From the north to the south, the Valleys to the coast, there's little we like better, when it comes to eating out or taking away, than some chow mein, fried rice and noodles.
And that's just scratching the surface of our national obsession with oriental cuisine - so here's our list (in alphabetical order) of the best places in the country to get your fix of Eastern feasting.
1. Bo Zan, Cardiff
This small, family-run joint is a long-standing Cathays favourite with a traditional ambiance and a reputation for big portions and value for money.
Charm, fresh tasty food and good service are the three things to which the majority of reviewers keep coming back.
78 Albany Road, Cardiff CF24 3RS. Call 029 2049 3617
2. The Crispy Duck, Cardiff
If honey-beer chicken sounds good to you then you'll have a great time at Crispy Duck.
A plethora of tasty Asian dishes from Chinese and Japanese, to Malaysian and Thai - and a handful of Food & Drink Awards, you won't be disappointed.
21 Whitchurch Road, CF14 3JN. Call 029 2062 8008
3. Dragon Palace, Saundersfoot
Hugely popular with the locals, this Food Awards Wales winner 2018 has got a 4.5 out of five average from 929 review on Tripadvisor.
Sit in or take away (they also deliver) the baked mussels in black bean sauce are well worth a try, as is the salt and chilli chicken.
Pentlepoir, Saundersfoot. www.dragon-palace.co.uk / 01834 812483
4. Fu's, Caernarfon
Fu's Cantonese Restaurant is based in a stunning location, it has a cool interior, friendly staff and diners rave about the food.
Starters range from frog's legs with salt and chilli pepper (yes, you read that right) to king prawn sesame toast and the mains include everything from Cantonese-style sizzling steak to chicken with garlic and hoi sin sauce.
Block A, Doc Fictoria, Caernarfon LL55 1TH. fusrestaurant.co.uk / 01286 676795
5. Gi Gi Gao's Favourite Authentic Chinese, Swansea
Large windows look out over the water of the Tawe Basin at this contemporary restaurant for Chinese cuisine.
Winner of the Golden Chopsticks Award 2018, the menu has everything from Beijing roast duck to chicken and lamb skewers and spare ribs.
And last year it opened the 168 Waterside Lounge Bar which serves Chinese cocktails.
18-23 Anchor Court, Swansea. Gigi Gao's Favourite Authentic Chinese / 01792 653300
6. Golden Dragon, Swansea
Voted Best Takeaway in Britain in the British Takeaway Awards, you can enjoy everything from noodle boxes to grilled pork dumplings and Thai curries - even fish and chips.
Chef Jacky Chan also became a local celeb after singing to the nation in one of the Just Eat advertising spots which bookended the commercial breaks during the 2018 series of X Factor.
158 Danygraig Rd, Port Tennant, Swansea. www.swanseagoldendragon.co.uk / 01792 412292
7. Good Luck, Barmouth
We'll let the reviews do the talking for this one... and then you should go and try it for yourself.
"Amazing food, great service."
"Fab Chinese - as always, cannot fault it."
"Large portions, really good value for money."
Jubilee Road, Barmouth. Call: 01341 280181
8. Harvest Vegetarian Kitchen, Wrexham
The first completely plant-based takeaway in North Wales, this place has been serving delicious and healthy Chinese meat-free meals since its 2016 rebrand.
Run by veteran husband and wife team Martin and Jane, its insistence on only using vegetarian, wheat and soya ingredients means every dish is 100% vegan friendly and MSG free.
The team have worked hard to retain and re-create the flavours and textures of all of the signature dishes that have made them a name in the area since the '80s.
Glan Llyn Road, Bradley, Wrexham / www.harvestvegetariankitchen.com
9. Janet's Authentic Northern Chinese Restaurant
Authentic Chinese cuisine from northern China, Janet's uses only the freshest ingredients, cooked from scratch.
A new favourite of Valleys foodies, it's tucked away in the corner of Ponty market and has already made a bang with the sort of dishes you won't find in many other takeaways.
Steamed pork buns, Korean spicy chicken and Bulgogi (BBQ pork) are a world away from the baked bread, cooked meat and Welshcakes found at neighbouring stalls - but are worth calling in for on your lunch hour.
Pontypridd Indoor Market, Market Street, Pontypridd
10. Lotus Restaurant & Take Away, Pendine
This seaside Asian fusion offers great food and amazing views out over Pendine Sands.
On the menu are plenty of vegetarian friendly, vegan and gluten free options,as well as wide selection of authentic Chinese, Malaysian and thai food, all prepared by a team of expert chefs.
Unit 5 Parry Thomas Centre, Pendine, Carmarthen. www.lotuspendine.com / 01994 452 578
11. New Garden, Bridgend
Whether it's the honey roast spare ribs or the Cantonese roast duck, there are hundreds of people raving about this place on Facebook.
"By far the best tasting food around. I got tired of the same low quality Chinese food from takeaways then I tried this place and wow it was amazing," posted one.
Another added: "Called here last night, food excellent, staff friendly and obviously plenty of food as everyone had take home boxes after finishing their meals. Wished we lived closer."
It serves a great Sunday buffet too.
40 Pandy Road, Aberkenfig, Bridgend. Call 01656 724361
12. Noble City, Treorchy
This Rhondda village's only Chinese takeaway - which also doubles as a chip shop - does a good job in seeing off competition from other local takeaways in terms of the sheer quality of its food.
Their crispy beef in Kung Po sauce is unique, chewy sticks of yummy beef in a moreish sweet and sticky sauce, while their delicious duck dishes are also a highlight.
201 High St, Treorchy. Call 01443 777937
13. Pad, Newport
It stands for 'Passionate. Asian. Dishes' and is the five-star Celtic Manor's latest Asian eatery since the departure of Larkin Cen's eponymous restaurant in 2019.
Delivering contemporary food with attitude, this dining experience is bursting with authentic Asian flavours.
You can also meet for pre-dinner drinks in the elegant lounge and try an Asian-inspired cocktail, premium beer or Japanese sake.
Coldra Wood, The Usk Valley, Chepstow Rd, Newport NP18 1HQ / 01633 410262
14. Riverside Cantonese, Cardiff
The Chinese in Riverside is one of the oldest in South Wales, and is still going strong.
They say their Hong Kong-trained chefs keep up with trends, but neither do they forget the centuries-old traditional Cantonese recipes.
Leckwith Road, CF11 6AH. Call 029 2037 2163
15. River View Chinese Restaurant, Cowbridge
Airy, modern restaurant with a decked terrace, offering classic Chinese food and set-price deals.
Another TripAdvisor favourite, one recent review says: "Nice restaurant next to a small stream, lovely location. The food was very nice and he restaurant is clean and the staff helpful and polite. The service was quick so you don’t have to wait all night for your food. Well worth a visit."
Britannia House, Penny Lane, Cowbridge. CF71 7EG. Call 01446 771668
16. Sichuan Savour, Swansea
They do two menus here - one featuring more traditional Chinese food and another featuring dishes that British diners are probably more familiar with.
We loved this dish of chicken in black bean sauce, tofu with ginger and spring onion with sesame prawn toasts.
Good value, friendly staff and big portions, it's about a 15-minute walk from the city centre and you can eat in or take away.
34 Walter Road, Swansea. www.sichuansavour.co.uk / 01792 446400
17. Shangri-La Restaurant, Chepstow
For a true taste of the Orient, a visit to the Shangri-La Restaurant is a must.
The stylish black and gold colour scheme provide a relaxing calm ambiance while the waiting staff wear traditional Malaysian costumes.
The extensive menu at Shangri-La is based around Chinese, Malaysian, Thai, Singaporean and Japanese cuisines.
The family-run restaurant first opened its door to customers in November 2006 and is currently managed by youngest son, Kevin Ong.
17 St. Mary Street, Chepstow. NP16 5EW. www.s-la.co.uk / 01291 622959
18. The Star, Swansea
Popular with local students, on Thursday evenings it’s all about the hotpot.
It centres around a steaming pot of liquor and plates of uncooked food - ranging from chicken and fishcakes to dumplings, seaweed and tripe - which you place into the pot and cook at the table before eating them with a superbly intense, umami-packed mixture of dipping sauces.
Green Dragon Lane, Swansea. Call 01792 477888
19. Summer Palace, Cardiff
This award-winning Cantonese and Pekinese restaurant, just by Llandaff Cathedral, has been there since 1988 and is still hugely popular.
It has plenty to choose from, including chef's specials like a whole baked lobster with ginger and spring onion (you have to book two days in advance) and Mapo Tofu which is minced meat with beancurd and green chillis.
Our tip? Try the Mongolian lamb starter.
2-4 High Street, Llandaff, CF5. Call 029 2056 4808
20. Sawadeeka, Mold
"The best Chinese/Thai takeaway in a 30 mile radius," is how one fan described this North Wales favourite.
Another posted on Swadeeka's Facebook site to top praise the "amazing food" which is "always fantastic" no matter how busy they get.
That said, it does get very busy at weekends (a good sign) so be prepared for a longer wait.
70 High St, Mold. Call 01352 755688
21. Wild Swan Cantonese, Swansea
Easy to spot thanks to its window-wide water feature, the Wild Swan has a long reputation as one of the best places in Swansea to enjoy Cantonese food.
Smartly decorated with mellow lighting and big linen-clad tables, it has a sense of occasion and a menu packed with familiar favourites.
The lemon chicken is a must - and so are the prawns!
14-16 Orchard St, Swansea SA1 5AG22. Wiwo, Cardiff
Kash Munir, who runs the noodle bar with his brother, says they offer a "modern twist on Chinese food" and focus on putting the customer first.
Known for its chicken katsu, duck spring rolls and chilli pepper chips, WIWO also offers very nice stir fry options, as well as a good selection of sides.
One online review seemed to sum it up - "Delicious and reasonably priced. Would visit again."
117 Woodville Road, Cathays, CF24 4DY / 029 2023 5229
23. Wok to Go, Cardiff
This takeaway serves Thai and Chinese food like aromatic crispy duck, Kung Bo sauce with cashew nuts or thai chilli and basil.
One reviewer wrote: "Fantastic personal service. Huge choice of quality ingredients. We chose the set meal for two so that we could try lots of different things. The rice was full to the brim and the beef in black bean sauce was very tender. I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. Will definitely be making many more visits."
110 Caerphilly Road, Birchgrove, CF14 4QG. Call 029 2069 1118
24. Wok to Walk, Cardiff
Wok to Walk in Cardiff was last year named the best Chinese restaurant in the UK in Deliveroo's restaurant awards.
The restaurant on St Mary Street received the most votes from the British public, seeing off five other shortlisted eateries to be crowned king.
Launched in 2004 in Amsterdam, Wok To Walk now has more than 100 sites around the world.
90 St Mary Street, 17 Wellfield Road. Call 029 2047 3613
25. Yeung Shing House, Llanelli
The restaurant is nice enough, but the Yeung Shing House’s popularity is built on takeaway and delivery trade rather than 'sit-ins'.
Unfortunately, that also means there can often be a 40-minute wait for telephone orders at weekends.
But it’s worth the wait - hot and spicy soup, spicy salted squid, crispy aromatic duck . . . the comprehensive menu is packed with favourites which never disappoint.
It also has vegetarian and vegan options.
11 West End, Llanelli / 01554 744112
