This year will be the year of the dragon and to mark the event we've rounded up the top-rated Chinese restaurants and take aways in Sunderland, according to Google reviews, with a rating of 4.5 and above.
If you really want to celebrate in style, there will be lion dancing, dragon making, calligraphy, paper cutting activities and more in Sunniside Gardens on Sunday, February 18, from 11am until 3pm. The event is free to attend.
9. Liking, Sea Road, Fulwell
Another SR6 establishment making the top is Liking in Sea Road with a 4.5 rating from 142 reviews. "Can get very busy at times and you will still get told 10-15 mins for collection and end up waiting 30 but maybe because it's so nice it's worth the wait," said one reviewer.
10. Yummy Kitchen, Villette Road, Hendon
Another Hendon takeaway in the top 10 is Yummy Kitchen in Villette Road. One customer said: "After struggling for so long to find a nice Chinese take away we were blown away, Absolutely beautiful food, staff is so friendly and still piping hot after a 30 minute car journey! My go to Chinese now! Thank you!"