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.
9. Six Foo
6 Station St, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7AR: Widely recommended for newcomers moving to the Kirkby area. Customers give it high points for large portion sizes and very affordable pricing, with their Special Chow Mein frequently mentioned in positive feedback. It received 4.4 stars out of 86 Google reviews. Photo: Google
10. Lucky Star
34 Station St, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 7AS: A highly reliable, long-standing community staple operating since 2007. Regulars claim the standard of food is completely unmatched in the immediate town, specifically praising their rapid service (often cooking custom orders in under 15 minutes). They gave it 4.2 stars out of 62 reviews Photo: Google