Whether it’s hot and spicy vindaloo or something a little milder, most of us love a curry.

The tasty treat may originate from a land far away but here in Cumbria, we’re blessed with a number of top curry houses and takeaways.

Several of them have won awards and are among the most popular places to spend a Friday or Saturday night.

Dozens of our readers have nominated their favourite place in north and west Cumbria to get hold of one.

It could be a restaurant or a takeaway and we’ve compiled the most popular - in no particular order - for you to check out.

1: SHUHAG, WIGTON

The Indian restaurant is based on King Street.

Kristina Broomfield said: “Shuhag in Wigton.

Really good service and amazing food.”

2: THE MANGO TREE, CARDEWLEES, NEAR CARLISLE

A restaurant and takeaway is just a few miles west of Carlisle.

It proved to be one of the most popular with readers thanks to what they believe is “good food and service”.

Michelle James posted: “It has fantastic food and service.”

Dawn Dalton wrote: “The Mango Tree offers great food and delivery service.”

3: SPICE FUSION, LONGTOWN

This takeaway in Swan Street is popular with local thanks to its top service and tasty food, according to our readers.

Emily Kate wrote on Facebook: “Spice Fusion in Longtown is my suggestion.

"It offers amazing service and amazing food.”

Nath Dixon agreed. He posted: “That’s seconded.

"Spice Fusion is easily the best Indian/Bangladeshi takeaway I’ve had in a long while.”

4: CARLISLE EXPRESS INDIAN, LONDON ROAD, CARLISLE

Readers liked the midweek deals it offers.

Heather Marie Berry was among those who put forward the takeaway.

She said: “The Carlisle Express Indian is just lovely.”

5: BARI RESTAURANT, WEST TOWER STREET, CARLISLE

Sitting opposite Carlisle Castle the city centre restaurant has been a food fixture for 15

years, building up a stellar reputation.

It was suggested by Vicky, who left a glowing recommendation: “ Bari on West Tower Street is the one.

"It has delicious food and great service.”

6 THE VICEROY, SHADDONGATE, CARLISLE

A number of readers and social media followers suggested The Viceroy.

It is a multi-award winning Bangladeshi family-run restaurant which first opened

back in 1991.

It’s remained a popular fixture ever since.

7: PAPRIKA, WORKINGTON

Lauren Etherington Paprika wrote in to suggest Paprika which specialises in traditional curries.

8: SHAHA TANDOORI, BOTCHERGATE, CARLISLE

The Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant and takeaway received several nominations from readers. It’s one of the city’s oldest, and was established in 1977.