
The Best Takeaways in North Shields
Fish and chips fried by the Quay, a dependable Indian, a well-loved Chinese and pizza to the door — a guide to the best takeaways in North Shields for a night in.
Some nights only a takeaway will do, and North Shields is well set up for it. Being a fishing port, it starts with an advantage on the fish-and-chips front, but the town also has a dependable spread of Indian, Chinese and pizza options for a proper night in. Here are the ones worth having on speed dial.
Fish and chips
The obvious place to start. Kristian Fish Co on Union Quay fries fish landed a few steps away on the working Fish Quay, while The Waterfront on Union Road has been frying to order in traditional beef dripping since 1995. Both do a brisk takeaway trade, and for a fuller rundown of the town's chippies see our guide to the best fish and chips in North Shields.
Best for: Best for a classic — port-fresh fish and chips, eaten by the river or carried home.
Momin's Tandoori
For a curry, Momin's Tandoori on the Coast Road is a long-standing local name with a broad menu that runs from Indian dishes to pizzas and kebabs. That range makes it a reliable one-stop choice for a group with different tastes, and it offers both collection and delivery.
Best for: Best for a mixed order — curry, pizza and kebabs from one kitchen.
Prawn Cracker
Prawn Cracker on Rudyerd Street, near the town centre and the Metro, has a strong reputation for tasty, generous Chinese food. It covers all the takeaway favourites, and its later opening makes it a dependable choice at the end of an evening.
Best for: Best for a Chinese — generous portions and a late kitchen near the town centre.
Massimo's
For pizza and kebabs, Massimo's on Tynemouth Road delivers across the residential streets between the town centre and Tynemouth. A wide menu and quick turnaround make it a solid pick for an easy weekend supper without a trip into Newcastle.
Best for: Best for pizza to the door — a dependable local for a weekend feast.
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