Sometimes, nothing quite hits the spot like a delicious Chinese meal with your mates.
You've had a long week at work and you just want to unwind - and avoid slaving away in the kitchen.
But don't keep ordering sweet and sour chicken with rice - there are other dishes, you know :-)
Thankfully, when it comes to choosing which restaurants and takeaways are the best in Bedford, review site TripAdvisor has done all the hard wok (sorry) for us - and it's ranked each restaurant based on user review scores.
So, get your chopsticks at the ready - we hope our guide will prove riceless and won't raise too many red flags for you (OK, I'll stop with the puns).
. Golden Cross
Golden Cross, in Bedford Road, Great Barford, received 4 stars after 209 reviews. One customer said: "Just try any dish you will never be disappointed. Staff are friendly and always go out of their way to help you. A must try and value for money, worth every pound" Photo: Google
1. Golden Cross
Golden Cross, in Bedford Road, Great Barford, received 4 stars after 209 reviews. One customer said: "Just try any dish you will never be disappointed. Staff are friendly and always go out of their way to help you. A must try and value for money, worth every pound" Photo: Google
2. The Elephant
The Elephant, in Bedford Road, Kempston, received 4 stars after 297 reviews. One customer said: "Restaurant was quiet because it was midweek but the staff were really attentive and friendly. Great menu - food was freshly cooked, and excellent quality. Would definitely recommend" Photo: Google
3. Man Do Chinese Restaurant
Man Do Chinese Restaurant, in Midland Road, received 4 stars after 164 reviews. One customer said: "Great food, freshly cooked, all you can eat, but please don't be greedy. Friendly service but lacking in atmosphere, could maybe do with a lick of paint, but the food is amazing" Photo: Google
4. Peking Palace
Peking Palace, in St John's Street, received 3.5 stars after 182 reviews. One customer said: "The food was great quality, especially for a family group. Expected good food, got given GREAT food. Best Chinese in Bedford and would definitely use again. Recommend to all looking for tasty food and a good night out" Photo: Google