Fintans Fish & Chip Co

Sitting in the retail park on the Pontprennau edge of the Pentwyn area, Fintans is one of the better-known chip shops in this corner of eastern Cardiff. The draw is classic British seaside cooking done properly: freshly fried Fish and Chips in crisp golden batter, with curry sauce, mushy peas and the rest of the chippy line-up. It has built a particular reputation for looking after gluten-free diners, who rate the kitchen's care, and the counter staff are happy to talk through the options.

The shop is rated 4.1/5 from a large pool of several hundred reviews, a solid score for a takeaway that sees plenty of footfall from the surrounding retail park. Beyond the obligatory cod and chips, regulars point to the Chicken Curry with chips and the Irish-style curry sauce as worth a try. It's a straightforward, no-nonsense fish bar that does the comfort-food basics well, whether you're eating nearby or carrying it home.