Falling this year on Tuesday, February 1, Chinese New Year celebrates the beginning of the new Lunar calendar. This year is the year of the tiger.
The occasion is marked by Chinese communities all over the world, so it’s worth checking to ensure your favourite takeaway is open for business.
The eateries are given a rating out of five stars from a consensus of reviews collected.
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. The China Room
Pavilion Square, Westhoughton - 4.5 stars from 272 reviews. One reviewer said: "Six of us when here for the first time, we had one of the banquets which was really good. Service was great as well."

. Sunny Chinese Takeaway
Wellfield Road Beech Hill, Wigan - 4 stars from 26 reviews. One reviewer said: "Home delivered a meal for six with different choices. Food arrived hot and well packaged. Delivery time was within the specified slot. Food very tasty and authentic. No complaints and will certainly be using again."

5. Beijing House
Liverpool Road, Hindley - 4 stars from 130 reviews. One reviewer said: "We had a very good family meal this evening. We all had the buffet, Everything freshly cooked and piping hot. The staff were very pleasant and friendly It was very nice to be looked after again."

6. Imperial Court
Church Lane, Lowton - 4 stars from 102 reviews. One reviewer said: "Food and Service always fantastic nothing is ever to much trouble for the staff. I have visited this restaurant 25+ times, good value especially the banquets."

7. Tsang's Chippy
Darlington Street East, Wigan - 4.5 stars from 23 reviews. One reviewer said: "Best Chinese takeaway in Wigan by far, had the bbq spare ribs & salt and pepper chicken for starter, special curry and egg fried rice for main, everything cooked to perfection and more than plenty of food for 2 people."

8. Fired Wok Takeaway
Gidlow Lane, Wigan - 3.5 stars from 22 reviews. One reviewer said: "This is me and my partner’s favourite Chinese in Wigan. We get a salt and a pepper box each time for only £10. Great value for money."