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
9. Golden Lion
Golden Lion, in York Street, received 4.5 stars after 5 reviews. One customer said: "Superb Food, love their Thai Green Curry and Awesome Singapore Chow Mein, great service too" Photo: Google
10. Meedou Chinese
Meedou Chinese, in Bedford Street, Ampthill, received 3 stars after 21 reviews. One customer said: "I have been a regular user since it first opened it was and still is the best Chinese anywhere in this area. Their food is always hot and perfectly cooked. I would wholeheartedly recommend to anyone" Photo: Google