Oktays Fish & Chips

Oktays sits just south of Carlisle city centre and has quietly built a following as an all-rounder takeaway, holding a 4.1/5 rating on Google alongside a top Food Hygiene Rating of 5. While the name points to fish and chips, the counter does a brisk trade across several cuisines, so you can pick up a freshly fried Haddock Supper, a loaded Doner Kebab or a hot pizza from the same friendly kitchen.

That mix is the appeal: it is the kind of place where one person fancies chips and curry sauce while another wants a kebab, and everyone leaves happy. The owner is regularly singled out in reviews as welcoming and easy-going, which keeps locals and visitors coming back. Portions are filling and the menu is broad enough to cover most cravings without overthinking it. For a no-nonsense, well-kept takeaway close to the heart of the city, it is a handy and dependable stop whether you are walking home or grabbing dinner on the move.