THERE are many great restaurants and takeaways across Cumbria to get a range of dishes from around the world.

This week, we asked readers to share their best places for Thai food in the area.

Here - in no particular order - are our readers’ choice:

1 STAR OF SIAM, MAIN STREET KESWICK

Located in the centre of town, the restaurant offers a range of southeast Asian curries and stir fries.

It is open to customers seven days a week.

Natasha Kelly recommended the restaurant.

2 DOI ITANON, MARKET PLACE, AMBLESIDE

Located in the centre of Ambleside, the Thai restaurant is open seven days a week.

Nicola Clark praised the eatery and said: “Definitely Doi Intanon in Ambleside.

“The restaurant has an authentic atmosphere and the food is outstanding and full of amazing flavours. Love, love, love the place.

“My favourite dish is the steamed fish with lemon and chillies, amazing.”

3 PADTHAISTREET, UPPER VIADUCT CAR PARK, NELSON STREET, CARLISLE

Based in Carlisle, the Thai food eatery, which is operated from a van at the above location, was praised by many for its menu and service.

Mark Glover said: “Padthaistreat - always excellent service and the food is delicious.”

Tom Burgess posted: “The best Thai food and really care about their customers.”

Emily Kate added: “Padthaistreat definitely, hands down, one million per cent the best Thai food.”

4 SIAM THAI RESTAURANT, LONSDALE STREET, CARLISLE

The restaurant in Carlisle city centre ranked highly with several readers.

Wendy Forster said: “Siam is at the top of my list.”

Jane Kirby added: “Siam in Carlisle is the best by far.”

5 ASAYA THAI RESTAURANT, STATION STREET, KESWICK

The restaurant in the centre of Keswick has a number of good review on Tripadvisor.

One customer said: "We were lucky to get a table last minute and glad we did.

"Staff were friendly and pleasant.

"The food was absolutely delicious. Would definitely visit again."

6 RUEN THAI RESTAURANT, CROSBY STREET, CARLISLE

The restaurant in Carlisle serves up a number of dishes, including stir fry beef and chicken, along with a range of seafood meals.

Jill Armstrong said: “Ruen Thai in Carlisle without a doubt.”

7 MIZU PAN ASIAN ASIAN RESTAURANT, BORROWDALE KESWICK

The restaurant has excellent reviews on Tripadvisor.

One customer said: "The MISU restaurant seemed to be a perfect venue for a family lunch.

"We were not disappointed attentive waiters, slick service and exceptional Asian cuisine."

Another said: "Great range of dishes and everything we ordered was delicious."