Nelson Street · Chinatown
Takeaways near Chinatown & the Chinese Arch
There are 37 takeaways within about an 8-minute walk of Chinatown & the Chinese Arch (Nelson Street · Chinatown). The closest is The Big Burger Theory, about 2 minutes away at 1 Sankey Street, Liverpool. 8 of the 23 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good).
- Within walking distance
- 37
- Closest
- 2 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 8
On this spot
What was here before Chinatown & the Chinese Arch
Liverpool's Chinese community dates back to the 19th century: many seamen arrived in the late 1860s with Alfred Holt's Blue Funnel Line. The 13.5-metre arch on Nelson Street was made in Shanghai and assembled here in 2000.
- 1834
A ship arrives directly from China to trade silk and cotton wool.
- 1860s
The Blue Funnel Line brings Chinese seamen to the port.
- 1890s
Chinese-run businesses open near the docks.
- 1942
Chinese mariners strike for equal pay.
- 2000
The Chinese Arch opens on Nelson Street.
Old Town Time Meter
49/100
Historic
- Time on this spot166 years, since 1860 (Chinese seamen of the Blue Funnel Line)22/40
- Age of the present building26 years, built 20003/20
- Layers of history5 documented chapters15/15
- Continuity136 years in the same use (Chinese-run businesses)9/10
An index of the documented time and history held by this place, part of Old Town Liverpool's Quantum Energy Mapping. How it is measured.
Every takeaway nearby
Nearest first
- 1The Big Burger Theory1 Sankey Street, Liverpool, L1 5EA 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 2Grams NutritionUnit 3 1 Sankey Street, Liverpool, L1 5EA 2 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 3Bloomika and Co54 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 3 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 4Moiim Korean Deli40 - 42 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 4 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Sep 2022)
- 5Hot Chillis36 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JQ 4 minFood hygiene 0 – Urgent improvement necessary (inspected Jun 2025)
- 6The Burgery12 Knight Street, Liverpool, L1 9DS 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 7Mr Chilli92 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BL 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 8Bunzai27 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 9Hi Kitty Berry Street27 - 35 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 4 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 10Berry Street Pizza King26 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JF 5 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2026)
- 11Botan Kebab House24 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JF 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2019)
- 12Tokyo Noodle Bar7 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 9DF 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2024)
- 13Krunchy Fried Chicken8 Berry Street, Liverpool, L1 4JF 5 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Mar 2022)
- 14American Pizza Slice122 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4JA 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
- 15Mr Kebab22 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BS 6 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Mar 2022)
- 16CuocoUnit 7 5 - 9 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BW 7 minFood hygiene 1 – Major improvement necessary (inspected Aug 2026)
- 17Nashville Cluck/Grandma’s Kitchen/Jimmy Carters Sandwiched Inn60 Duke Street, Liverpool, L1 5AA 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 18Chinese Street FoodUnit 6 Renshaw Street Food Market 95 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SP 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Mar 2026)
- 19Gourmet Grill9 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 7 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Feb 2023)
- 20Harpers Pizza14 - 16 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BS 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Oct 2020)
- 21Miss Drippy38 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BE 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 22Insomnia Cookies2 - 4 Slater Street, Liverpool, L1 4BS 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 23Hibiki Sushi & Ramen66 - 68 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 4EN 7 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Sep 2026)
- 24Hot N Tender39 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2025)
- 25Nabzys41 Leece Street, Liverpool, L1 2TR 7 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 26Johnny English62 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EA 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2019)
- 27Wok and Go64 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EA 8 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Aug 2022)
- 28Pronto Pizza45 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EU 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected May 2024)
- 29Mamos43 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EU 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Oct 2022)
- 30Joey's2A Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 8 minFood hygiene 2 – Improvement necessary (inspected Jan 2025)
- 31Laros41 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EU 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2022)
- 32Subway39 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EU 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2026)
- 33SpudmeFlat A 2 - 4 Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 34Caribou Poutine8 Hardman Street, Liverpool, L1 9AX 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 35horizon1A Pilgrim Street, Liverpool, L1 9HB 8 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Mar 2025)
- 36Piri Fino18 Seel Street, Liverpool, L1 4BE 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
- 37The Nashville CluckModo Concert Square Concert Street, Liverpool, L1 4NR 8 minFood hygiene Awaiting inspection
Distances are straight-line estimates converted to walking time. Food hygiene ratings are the Food Standards Agency's current published ratings at the date shown; they describe hygiene standards, not food quality.
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Takeaways near Chinatown & the Chinese Arch: your questions
What is the closest takeaway to Chinatown & the Chinese Arch?
The Big Burger Theory, 1 Sankey Street, Liverpool, about 2 minutes on foot.
How many takeaways are there near Chinatown & the Chinese Arch?
37 within about an 8-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which takeaways near Chinatown & the Chinese Arch have a 5 food hygiene rating?
The Burgery, Botan Kebab House, Krunchy Fried Chicken, American Pizza Slice, Hot N Tender and Johnny English, among 8 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of Chinatown & the Chinese Arch before?
Liverpool's Chinese community dates back to the 19th century: many seamen arrived in the late 1860s with Alfred Holt's Blue Funnel Line. The 13.5-metre arch on Nelson Street was made in Shanghai and assembled here in 2000.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Chinatown, Liverpool; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.