Silver King

Silver King runs two kitchens under one roof on Sidford High Street, just outside Sidmouth: a traditional fish and chip counter alongside a full Chinese takeaway menu, which is a more unusual combination than it sounds. The fish supper is fresh fillets in a light batter with proper chunky chips, and reviewers rate it as good value for the quality.

The Chinese side sticks to reliable crowd-pleasers - sweet and sour pork, black bean dishes, fried rice - rather than trying to be adventurous, which suits a takeaway that's really serving two different cravings from the same kitchen. It's open from 5pm to 10pm daily and service is noted as fast even at busy times. Between the two menus it covers most of what a Friday night takeaway order needs without having to choose between two different shops.