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.

However with the lockdown still lingering on, some places have decided to close down for the duration of the crisis while others have continued to offer delivery or a collection service within Government regulations on social distancing.

This week we asked readers on Facebook to nominate their favourite Chinese in the Whitehaven area 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 TIGER INN, HIGH STREET, CLEATOR MOOR

On Facebook the takeaway says "We are a little family-run take away shop, providing the fresh home-made meals and chips.

"We will try to meet your standards and please be patient with us as we do need a bit of time to cook."

Lynda Connors posted: “Tiger Inn. Best Chinese ever.”

It also gets a thumbs up from reader Helen Williams.

2 ORIENTAL HOUSE, DUKE STREET, WHITEHAVEN

The takeaway has some glowing reviews on Tripadvisor and gets the seal of approval from reader Nicola Pettitt.

Shaun Drinkwater said: “Without doubt Oriental Garden.”

Tasha Wilson posted: "Oriental Garden, Shredded chicken in honey chilli sauce is lovely."

On Tripavisor one customer said: "We get the same order weekly, it's delivered in 30mins and always hot. I ask for my food crispy and it's yummy every time."

Another said: "Really nice friendly staff being regular when I work in they just say are you after usual soon as I confirm within very short time order is ready."

Paul Samson said: "Having eaten more Chinese takeaways than anyone else in this town the answer is Oriental Garden.

"Given my dedication to the cause, China has said it will introduce The Year of Sammy the Scouse into the yearly celebrations in due course."

3 PEKING HOUSE, SNECKYEAT ROAD, WHITEHAVEN

Reader Johanne McConvey said: "Peking House order comes right every time so the food never goes cold."

4 PANDA HOUSE, BOWTHORN ROAD, CLEATOR MOOR

Reader Jean Drinkwater Tyson recommends it highly but said:"Just wish they delivered."

On Tripadvisor there is another set of glowing reviews, one said: "Panda House is the by far the best Chinese take away in West Cumbria.

"From the Chicken Fried Rice to the salt and pepper chips, everything is absolutely perfect."

Another said: "Staff are dead friendly and chatty, food is always hot and we'll cooked."

5 JASMINE PALACE, DUKE STREET, WHITEHAVEN

One customer on Tripadvisor said: "I regularly eat in and take away and believe the Jasmine Palace is excellent value for money. I'm slowly working my way through their menu, they have excellent choice."