Looking for something to eat on a cold autumn night? Well, according to TripAdvisor these are the top 5 takeaways in Ipswich, so you might want to give some of these a try. 

1- 16 Steakhouse 

This restaurant is an independent business, specialising in locally sourced cuts of steak. It is also the highest rated restaurant in Ipswich. 

16 Steakhouse is mainly popular for its steak, burgers and Sunday roasts. This is why it has a two for £22 on burgers on Thursdays and two steaks for £55 on Fridays. 

It also caters to vegetarians, vegans and has gluten free options. 

Where: 312 Tuddenham Road, Ipswich IP4 3QJ 

Opening hours: Thursday to Saturday 12pm to 9pm, Sunday 9am to 7pm. 

Outside Steakhouse 16 (Image: Steakhouse 16)

2- Maharani 

This restaurant serves Indian, Asian, Balti and Bangladeshi dishes, with people saying, "It is one of the tastiest curry's I have ever had." 

It also is suitable for all the family as it has a huge selection of foods on the menu and so should cater to everyone's needs. 

Where: 46 Norwich Road, Ipswich IP1 2NJ 

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Saturday and Sunday 5:00pm to 11pm. 

The MaharaniThe Maharani (Image: Archant)

3- Trongs 

This restaurant serves a variety of different cuisines including Chinese, Asian, Cantonese, Szechuan, Shanghai and Hong Kong dishes. 

One reviewer said: "Outstanding as usual- we keep coming back." It must be good if they keep returning!

Trongs is also a restaurant awards finalist this year, as the business is in the running for the Chinese restaurant of the year. It was up against 10 other dining spots across the UK. 

Where: 23 St. Nicholas Street, Ipswich IP1 1TW 

Open: Monday to Friday 12pm-2pm, Monday to Friday 6pm- late, Friday to Saturday 5:20pm-late. 

Trongs (Image: Newsquest)

4- The Grazing Sheep 

The Grazing sheep is a coffee shop and delicatessen with lunches on the go, weekend brunches and artisan cakes. 

The price range is from £2 to £9, which is reasonably priced considering one reviewer described having "genuinely one of the best breakfasts I've ever had." 

It is vegan friendly as well, with a 'vegan breakfast' section on the menu that includes an alternative for the traditional full English. 

Where: 15a Regatta Quay, Ipswich IP4 1FH 

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday 8am to 3pm. 

The Grazing Sheep (Image: Sarah Lucy Brown)

5- Takayama

Takayama is a authentic Japanese and Korean restaurant. 

The price range is between £9 and £25, with reviewers exclaiming "What a great place!" 

For all the bubble tea fans out there, it also sells a variety of different flavours including passion fruit. 

Dishes at Tekayama Dishes at Takayama (Image: Archant) Where: 13 St Nicholas Street, Ipswich IP1 1TH 

Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday 5pm to 11pm, Friday and Saturday 12pm to 11pm and Sunday 12pm to 10pm.