Spice Fusion

Tucked into the small border town of Longtown just north of Carlisle, Spice Fusion is a friendly neighbourhood Indian and Bangladeshi takeaway that has built a loyal local following for freshly cooked, well-spiced curries. Regulars praise the kitchen for sending food out hot and properly seasoned, with portions generous enough to feel like genuine value, and the team are happy to adjust the heat to suit you, from a gentle, creamy korma right through to a punchy Madras for anyone who likes things fiery.

It is very much a community favourite rather than a slick chain, and that comes through in the consistency: the place currently holds a Google rating of 4.5 out of 5, which counts for a lot in a rural area where reputation travels by word of mouth. Everything is cooked to order for collection or delivery across the surrounding villages, so there is no sitting under heat lamps, and the spicing can be tailored from mild and comforting to seriously hot. If you are after a proper, home-style curry in this quiet corner of north Cumbria, it is one of the few options around and deservedly one of the most popular.