Finding a truly elite takeaway can feel like a game of roulette, but local foodies have officially done the hard work for you.
We dug into thousands of Google reviews across the region to separate the mediocre munch boxes from the true culinary icons.
From the local favourite Dai Family in Worksop, to Freds in Retford, praised for its bright dine-in experience, these are just two of the local wok masters currently holding high ratings.
5. Hakka House
Low St, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 1DG: Highly rated for serving broad, authentic Asian cuisines (including Hong Kong, Malaysian, and Thai). Reviewers strongly recommend their roast duck and pork belly, citing top-notch value and highly clean, polite service. They gave it 4.8 stars out of 29 reviews. Photo: Google
6. Fu House
61 Eastfield Side, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4JW: A standout takeaway where customers consistently report receiving generous, non-greasy portions. Their Szechuan beef and crispy chicken are local community favourites. Customers gave it 4.7 stars out of 64 Google reviews. Photo: Google
7. New World
109 Stoneyford Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 2DN: Praised by several reviewers as the single best Chinese takeaway in the Sutton area. Known for using top-quality ingredients, serving excellent ribs, and providing friendly, on-time delivery drivers. It received 4.7 stars out of 110 reviews. Photo: Google
8. Sea Pearl
159 Mansfield Rd, Sutton-in-Ashfield NG17 4HG: Boasting over 400 Google reviews, it is one of the most widely reviewed and consistently reliable hotspots in the Ashfield, district, scoring 4.6 stars out. Photo: Google