Eighty 8

Eighty 8 on Smith Street is a Chinese carryout just opposite Ayr train station, offering a menu that leans into the Cantonese-Scottish tradition: kung po chicken, hot and spicy crispy beef, satay skewers and garlic chilli crispy chips alongside the standard sweet and sour and fried rice staples. Reviewers praise the fresh preparation and recommend calling ahead at weekends given its popularity, with the food described as piping hot, full-flavoured and good value. The station-side location makes it a convenient post-commute collection point, and the menu's specificity — a genuinely Cantonese range rather than a catch-all menu — has built a loyal following.