With so many different cuisines to choose from it can be tricky to decide what exactly to order or where to go out to eat.

Chinese food has often proven to be a popular choice, and Southend has a few well-received establishments for either ordering takeaway or eating in.

TripAdvisor can break down the best-rated ones if you wanted to try somewhere new or go to an old favourite.

Here's the best place to get Chinese food in Southend according to TripAdvisor reviews.

Gold Coast Chinese Restaurant

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Where: 202 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3AD

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

The Gold Coast Chinese Restaurant has earned a solid reputation for both its takeaway and eat-in options.

Praise has come if for its "quality dishes" and "appropriate portions at good value".

Out of its 479 reviews, 367 were rated 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.

One reviewer wrote: "Best Chinese food I’ve had in a long time. I placed my order for collection & was greeted with food ready at time specified by lovely staff. Definitely my new fav restaurant. Food was delicious."

Pearl Dragon

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Where: 18 Eastern Esplanade, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2ER

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Another establishment that can be found on the Eastern Esplanade is the Pearl Dragon, which has been commended for its Singapore noodles, duck and fried rice.

Out of its 389 reviews, 257 were rated 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.

One reviewer wrote: "Another very excellent visit to the Pearl Dragon, food was totally delicious and the staff tremendous with special thanks to Tony who made sure we felt very welcome.

"This really is a place I can't recommend enough."

Wings

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Where: 36 York Road, Southend-on-Sea SS1 2BD

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

Wings over in York Road has received a mostly positive reception for its food, with its Singapore Chow Mein being picked out for praise in several reviews.

Out of its 244 reviews, 155 were rated 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.

One reviewer wrote: "We went in expecting the wonderful lunch meal, however that isn't available as yet, so we chose from the main menu and although was obviously more expensive didn't disappoint us at all The food was hot and tasty."

Chinese 2Night

Where: 79 Ness Road Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea SS3 9DB

TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5

This restaurant over in Shoeburyness has been admired for its "beautifully presented" food and having plenty of options for its customers.

Out of its 91 reviews, 72 were rated 'Excellent' on its TripAdvisor page.

One reviewer wrote: "The quality of the food is outstanding. Freshly prepared quality ingredients make for a very enjoyable meal. There are so many choices for all tastes, everybody is catered for. Their service is friendly and warm, they really do tick all the boxes."