The best takeaways in Ireland have been revealed

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With all this grim talk of a potential World War III, we're choosing to bury our heads in the sand for a few minutes to scan some very important news. Why yes, the very best takeaways across the island of Ireland have officially been determined. On Monday night (21 February), the YesChef Takeaway Awards 2022 in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone. Broken down into numerous categories, the big winners on the night are as follows:

National Awards

Chinese Takeaway of the Year 2022

Winner: Beijing House, Derry Highly Commended:  The Dragon Inn, Tipperary Shamrock Chinese Takeaway, Donegal Jasmine Chinese Takeaway, Derry Lotus House, Wexford

American Takeaway of the Year 2022

Winner: D Town Diner, Dollingstown Highly Commended: Den Joes, Castleisland Yeah Burgr, Wexford Loko, Waterford

Food Truck of the Year 2022

Winner: Koha Street Kitchen, Sligo Highly Commended: Once Upon a Thai, Trim Pot Belly Café, Wexford Johnny's Ranch, Ramelton Glaze & Roll, Armagh

Café Takeaway of the Year 2022

Winner: Westgate Design, Wexford Highly Commended: Kate's Coffee Shop & Deli, Gorey Greenway9 Lunch Bar, Newtownbreda Saints N Sinners, Donaghadee

Asian Takeaway of the Year 2022

Winner: Once Upon a Thai, Trim Highly Commended: Marigold Asian Takeaway, Trim Indian Spice Company, Greystones Bia Rebel Ramen, Belfast Saba To Go, Deansgrange

Coffee Cart of the Year 2022

Winner: An Capall Mara, Killybegs Highly Commended: Brew in Thru, Teelin

King of the Wings 2022

Winner: Red Herring, Clonmel Highly Commended: Yeah Burgr, Wexford Saba To Go, Rathmines Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick

Kebab of the Year 2022

Winner: Sphinx, Belfast Highly Commended: Veganko, Cork Brendan's Takeaway, Derry Brennan Sisters Takeaway, Kilkenny

Mexican Takeaway of the Year 2022

Winner: Burrito Loco, Letterkenny Highly Commended: Vocho Mexican, Galway Tucos Taqueria, Sligo

Healthy Takeaway of the Year 2022

Winner: Bia Rebel Ramen, Belfast Highly Commended:  Unbeetable Food, Waterford The Gourmet Offensive, Galway Sinless Snacks, Buncrana Veganko, Cork

Pizza of the Year 2022

Winner: Fire & Stone, Limavady Highly Commended:  Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel Wheelers, Derry Castello Italia, Carrickfergus Fairhill Pizza, Cookstown Barr's Traditional Takeaway, Derry Pizzaguyz, Belfast

Vegetarian Takeaway of the Year 2022

Winner: The Cracked Teapot Café, New Ross Highly Commended: V Face, Dublin Veganko, Cork The Gourmet Offensive, Galway

Sweet Treat of the Year 2022

Winner: Genoa Café, Warrenpoint Highly Commended:  Kate's Coffee Shop & Deli, Gorey Datse's Café & Cakes, Cavan An Capall Mara, Killybegs Fire & Stone, Limavady

The Innovation Award 2022

Winner: Oui Poutine, Belfast Highly Commended:  Fire & Stone, Limavady Longcourt House Hotel, Newcastle West, Limerick Atlantic Catch, Ballyliffin

The Sustainability Award 2022

Winner: AndChips, Dungarvan Highly Commended: The Cracked Teapot, New Ross Mangans Traditional Fish & Chips, Wexford Mizzoni Pizza, Clonmel Saints N Sinners, Donaghdee Burrito Loco, Letterkenny Pizzaguyz, Belfast