Independent businesses across the city are all vying for customer attention.
But with so much choice, how can you possibly pick the best place for your takeaway?
To decide, we asked the people who would know best – our readers at The News.
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This was the response from our readers when we asked them for their favourite Chinese.
Make sure to click through the entire gallery to find out which restaurant was crowned the winner.
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5. Alpha Amazing, Kingston Road, North End - 5
They really are amazing aren't they? Alpha Amazing rank in fifth place. Photo: Google Street View
6. Chinese Tea, Kingston Road, North End - 4
In fourth place, we have Chinese Tea, on Kingston Road in North End. Photo: Google Maps
7. Renny's, Renny Road, Fratton - 3
Renny's - who sell fish and chips as well as Chinese - were our readers' third favourite suggestion. Photo: Google Street View
8. Golden Bowl, Fawcett Road, Southsea - 2
Our runner-up is Golden Bowl, on Fawcett Road, Southsea Photo: Google Street View