As Sunderland gets ready to stage its Lunar New Year celebrations, here’s the current top-rated places for Chinese food in the main Sunderland area, according to Google reviews.
This year’s Lunar New Year marks the Year of the Horse and begins on Tuesday, February 17. It will be celebrated for 15 days across various Asian countries and diaspora communities.
In Sunderland, the new year will be welcomed in in style on Sunday, March 1, from 11am to 3pm with a whole host of celebrations in Sunniside Gardens.
Visitors can look forward to Asian food, arts and crafts and live performances, including an appearance by The Hunters – a tribute to the KPop Demon Hunters which became the most watched film in Netflix’s history.
Other live performances on the day including a traditional Chinese fashion show, classical and modern Asian dance and music played on a Guzheng – a Chinese-plucked zither.
1. Asiana, Echo 24 building, 4.6
The top-rated place in the city for Chinese food is Asiana. It's also one of the few places in the city where you can dine in for Chinese food - with great views along the river to boot. One recent diner said: "Phenomenal. Haven't been in since they have revamped the place, and it's beautiful. Food is still to die for. Service is the perfect level of checking in without hassling. Would recommend to everyone." | Sunderland Echo
2. Silver Star, St Ignatius Close, Hendon, 4.6
While Asiana is the highest rated restaurant for Chinese food in the city, Silver Star is the highest rated takeaway at 4.6. One reviewer said: "Great value for money and customer service is impeccable. Would recommend to try 10/10." | Sunderland Echo
3. Seaburn Dene, Dovedale Road, 4.5
One of the handful of takeaways with a 4.5 rating is Seaburn Dene Chinese in Dovedale Road. A happy customer wrote on Google: "Value for money. Good size portions. All the food tastes unreal. Fast and friendly service. Our favourite Chinese in Sunderland by a mile and well worth the drive to collect." | Sunderand Echo
4. New Grangetown Cantonese & Chinese takeaway, Windsor Terrace, 4.5
A regularly top-rated Chinese takeaway is this Grangetown favourite. A recent Google reviewer said: "Have been using here ever since I can remember. Food and service are second to none! Highly recommend." | Sunderland Echo