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.
5. Simon's, Sunningdale Road, 4.5
Simon's in Sunningdale Road comes in with a rating of 4.5. One reviewer said: "Excellent staff excellent food extremely fast delivery at a great price." | Google maps
6. Nice Curry, Dundas Street, Monkwearmouth, 4.4
Ideal for a post-match curry, this Monkwearmouth takeaway has a Google rating of 4.4. One very impressed diner said: "Incredible food. I can tell the ingredients are of a good quality and I haven't encountered a Chinese Takeaway in Sunderland as good as this one. Wouldn't want to order from anywhere else. If you are reading this and deciding where to eat, choose this place." | Google maps
7. Chinese Kitchen, Hill View, 4.4
Well known in this area of the city, Chinese Kitchen in Stannington Grove comes in with a rating of 4.4. One reviewer said: "Food was delicious. Quite a wait, but we'll worth it. Cash only. No online menu or ordering." | Sunderland Echo
8. Chi Chop Suey House, Hylton Road, 4.4
Chi Chop Suey House has been a staple on Hylton Road for some time. One reviewer from the past few months said: "Quality Chinese fair prices friendly staff, highly recommend 👌 ❤️" | Sunderland Road