Since this week marks Chinese New Year, we thought we would hail the best places for some tasty cuisine in our region.

Sadly due to lockdown restrictions, readers will not be able to mark the occasion with a delightful meal. However, one can, of course, still sample the delights of Chinese cuisine from the comfort of one's home in the form of a takeaway or delivery- so all is not lost!

We asked readers to nominate some of their favourites on our Facebook page.

In no particular order, here are their suggestions...

1 GOLDEN DRAGON, CARLISLE

Reader Julie Calvert stated her liking for this Carlisle haunt: "Absolutely delicious food and really nice staff," she simply stated.

"The best ever. Food is consistently delicious and great service. Open all this weekend," Kath Johnston also said.

Lauren Crowther agreed, also speaking highly of the favourite.

She said: "Literally the best Chinese ever."

Neil Stacey also voice his praise saying: "It's spot on that place."

2 CHINA EXPRESS, CARLISLE

Reader Jamie Orr spoke of his love for this Carlisle takeaway.

"China Express on Parkhill Road, Kingstown industrial estate is the best in Carlisle without a doubt," he vowed.

Kate Harrington added: "I wouldn’t go anywhere else."

"Always very good," said Susan Tweddle also.

3 GOLDEN HILLS, KESWICK

Readers Gemma Louise Stephenson, Becky Smith, Emma Musgrove, Cheryl Shaw and Ann Kitchin all nominated this popular Keswick haunt.

One reviewer was seemingly in agreement with our enthused readers stating: "Had a few takeouts whilst visiting Keswick and they are consistently good! Absolutely love the lemon chicken, king prawn curry and king prawn szechuan. Excellent helpings too! We can’t wait for another take out when we next visit."

4 CHINA PALACE, CURROCK

Reader Lisa Cully nominated China Palace.

Dav Harrison agreed and couldn't speak highly enough of the Currock establishment, nominating it as his favourite. He stated: "China Palace in Currock, I go every Sunday and their Munchie Box hits the spot every time."

5 WONGS, MARYPORT

Readers Ann Winter, Catherine Bird and Lyndsay Todd nominated this place in Maryport.

One reviewer stated: "Amazing food would recommend and have recommended plenty of times. I would say to try dry spare ribs, curry source and egg fried rice.

6 hot woks, workington

Readers Tich Heron, Heidi Hilland, Tracey Curwen and Debbie Scott were amongst those who nominated Hot Woks.

Shirley Cahil simply stated: "Loved it."