Ipswich: Suffolk town's best restaurants chosen by readers

We asked this question to our readers and received hundreds of responses, with countless restaurants being recommended, proving that the town's food scene is healthy and diverse.

Here are just seven of the most common answers submitted by readers...

Kwan Thai

Kwan Thai is a favourite in Ipswich (Image: Newsquest)

Found in St Nicholas Street, this cosy restaurant is the go-to for Thai food in the town.

It's usually very busy in the evenings, but Kwan Thai thankfully does a handy takeaway service, allowing the maximum amount of people to enjoy the delicious menu.

16 Steakhouse

A melting chocolate dessert at 16 Steakhouse (Image: Danielle Lett)

Venue 16's steakhouse seems to be a bit hit amongst Star readers, with dozens of people stating it is their favourite place to eat in Ipswich.

Meat lovers will have the time of their lives at this restaurant, but those who like a sweet treat should cast their over the dessert list, too.

Zaika

Zaika was hugely popular amongst readers (Image: Newsquest)

Who doesn't love going for a curry?

Ipswich residents pointed toward Zaika as the tastiest Indian in town, with one commentor saying it is "the best there is".

Storico

Beef ragu rigatoni and truffle tagliatelle at Storico during a recent visit (Image: Tom Swindles)

Despite being new to the restaurant scene in the town, Storico has impressed punters and will win plenty of return customers thanks to its delicious food.

The menu allows guests to get a bit creative with their meal, offering a choice of pasta shape and pizza base.

Ocean Fish Platter

Fish and chips at Ocean Fish Platter (Image: Newsquest)

When it comes to seafood, no names were shouted louder than that of Ocean Fish Platter.

Found in Upper Brook Street, this is one of the best reviewed restaurants in the entire town.

Takayama

A bento box at Takayama (Image: Newsquest)

Specialising in Japanese and Korean cuisine, Takayama opened in 2017 and hasn't looked back.

It has become a huge hit in the town and offers a separate vegan menu to ensure everyone gets to enjoy themselves.

Mahzen

Mahzen when it opened in 2014 (Image: Newsquest)

Just a short stroll from the Waterfront, Mahzen is a Turkish barbeque restaurant that brings the taste of the Mediterranean to Ipswich.

It opened in 2014 and has proven to be a hit amongst locals in its near nine years of business.

Click here to see what readers chose when we asked the same question in 2021.