IF YOU are looking to put off cooking for the night then that’s your prerogative, especially with it being the weekend.

Chinese cuisine is one of Britain's most-loved takeaways so we thought we'd round up some of the best rated ones in the area on Tripadvisor.


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Here are some of the most-loved Chinese takeaways in and around Southampton:

1. Shanghai Bay

Daily Echo: Shanghai Bay. Credit: TripadvisorShanghai Bay. Credit: Tripadvisor

Where is it: 17A Above Bar Street, Southampton SO14 7DX
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Shanghai Bay is the best rated Chinese takeaway in Southampton with customers raving about their chicken and soy, noodles and authentic dishes.

One review said: "Fantastic range of very tasty food, good portions, very friendly and efficient service.

"Authentic restaurant, loved we will be back!"

2. Fusion Noodle Bar

Daily Echo:  Fusion Noodle Bar. Credit: Tripadvsor Fusion Noodle Bar. Credit: Tripadvsor

Where is it: 15 St. Mary Street, Southampton SO14 1NP
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Reviewers of Fusion Noodle Bar rave about the curry, hospitality and atmopshere for dining in and taking away.

One customer said: "Fusion noodle bar is by far the best oriental food outlet in Southampton."

They added: "The curry was stunning with the sauce made perfectly, the meat cooked extremely well and it was so tasty.

3. Kachina

Daily Echo: Kachina. Credit: TripadvisorKachina. Credit: Tripadvisor

Where is it: 376 Shirley Road, Southampton SO15 3HY
Tripadvisor rating: 4/5

Kachina in Shirley is Southampton's third favourite Chinese takeaway with a four star rating and more than 300 reviews. 

Offering 10 per cent off on collections for NHS staff and students, some of the most popular menu items include the dim sum platter for two, salt and pepper chicken and aromatic crispy duck.

 

4. Hard Wok Kafe

Where is it: 1B Lower Northam Road, Hedge End SO30 4FN 
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

The Hard Wok Kafe in Hedge End is one of the best rated Chinese takeaways in the area, with customers rating the service, food and value for money.

A previous happy customer said: "Used tonight after a recommendation from a friend, happy to say the food was extremely good.

"Soup was one of the best I’ve had and the curry was full of chunky chicken.

"Delivery was about 45 minutes or so as they said so no complaints."

5. Noodle 8

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Where is it: 5 The Broadway, Portswood Road, Southampton SO17 2WE
Tripadvisor rating: 4.5/5

Described as serving the "best noodles in Southampton", Noodle 8 is one of the best rated takeaways in the city. 

One review said: "Everytime we've eaten at Noodle 8 we've been made to feel very welcome and the food has always been amazing and great value for money."

Is your favourite missing from the list? Comment below to give them a shout out. 

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