Whether it’s crispy duck, chicken chow mein, or pork dumplings, most of us love a Chinese takeaway.
In Cumbria, we’re blessed with a number of top takeaways to serve up a range of popular dishes.
We’ve asked readers on our social media channels to nominate their favourite place in north and west Cumbria and tell us why their meals are so good.
From the views of respondents, we’ve compiled the best places in the county, in no particular order, to check out.
1 EASTERN CHINESE TAKEAWAY, CARLISLE
The eatery, on Princess Street, has been praised on social media.
Amy Finn posted: “Eastern off London road. Excellent for gluten free.”
2 SUNRISE CHINESE TAKEAWAY, CARLISLE
The Scotland Road takeaway was named as the best in the city according to one reader.
Leanne Down said: “[I’ve] had loads from many all over the city, but this is definitely the best.”
Sarah GC added: “Cannot fault the food or the service.”
3 GOLDEN DRAGON, CARLISLE
The takeaway, on Kingmoor Road, was recommended by several of our readers, including Kathryn Smith and Amiee Corrie.
Kath Johnston posted: “Golden Dragon at Etterby is the best by far.
Emma Handley added: “Absolutely amazing food.”
4 YUMMY’S TAKEAWAY, CARLISLE
The Warwick Road takeaway, which has been going for more than 10 years, wowed many of our readers.
Gillian Hewgill said: “Yummys Warwick Road.
“Never disappoints.”
Sue Page added: “Amazing salt and pepper chicken.”
The Carlisle takeaway was also recommended by Nicola Read, Andrew Robinson, Samantha Miller, and Rachel Murdoch on our Facebook page.
5 HAPPY KITCHEN, CARLISLE
The Crosby Street eatery won over several people for their food, including Doug Murphy.
Sam Jo said: “Happy kitchen 100 per cent.
“The food is always amazing quality and also offer free order if you wait over one hour.
“Lovely staff and lovely delivery driver, highly recommend.”
6 THE COURTYARD, PENRITH
The Corn Market restaurant, which serves up a range of Chinese dishes, including lots of vegetarian, was recommended by two readers, Caroline Gate and Rosalyn Richardson.
7 DRAGON PLACE, EGREMONT
The takeaway, on Main Street, was praised as the ‘best around’, according to reader Darren Murdock.
The eatery serves up a wide variety of Chinese dishes.
Darren tweeted: “Superb chargrilled chicken in a Peking sauce with fried rice has to be the best around in my opinion.”
8 CHINA EXPRESS, KINGSTOWN
The Parkhill Road takeaway on Kingstown Industrial Estate, sells a selection of tasty treats including rice and noodles, ribs, spring rolls and vegetable dishes.
Vicky O’Neill posted: “My family have been going there for years, love it.” Karen McRonald added: “Best Chinese!”The eatery was also recommended to us on Facebook by Andrew Hogg and Jamie Orr.
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