Can anyone hear the word Friends without the theme tune following? Well, it's in my head now…read moreanyway. Opposite The Nile, Friends is another rather decent clay oven clad flame griller of the takeout ilk on that expansive stretch of Smithdown takeaways. The food is brill especially the mixed kebab and the special garlic bread (Cheese, mushrooms and jalepeno. It's aneurism inducing but mighty fine.) Also, check the student deals if you need to fill a huge gap or have thrown the diet out of the window. Student meal: 10" pizza with two toppings, chips, two drinks...And a chicken fillet burger for £6.50! That is a serious amount of fastfood. We're not just friends now, we're blood brothers.

So after two nights in Liverpool I was ready to have a proper kebab. Being an American, I always…read morethought a kebab was a skewer but was confused because i never saw anyone eating them after a night out in the UK. Friends was close to where I was staying and was told that it was the best spot for them ever so after a night out in Liverpool we went over and grabbed some. The naan took less than a minute to cook in the clay oven and all the ingredients looked fresh. Once at the house we devoured them and instantly wanted more. I had no idea this is what everyone was talking about. I only wish I was able to eat one a day or every couple hours.

Saffron is a good quality Indian takeaway which really hits the spot when you fancy a nice old…read morecurry. The delivery is fast and efficient and is only £1.50 for orders over ten pounds which cannot really be grumbled at. You can order over the phone where the staff are very pleasant or even go for the ultimate lazy option and avoid human contact all together by ordering on Just eat. Either way you can rest assured that you are going to be provided with a great quality meal straight to your front door. This is the kind of place which is the perfect accompaniment to a Saturday night infront of the television where you want to sit down relax and get a good munch on. I'd particularly suggest a King Prawn tandoori for less than seven quid but whatever you fancy if you like Indian then you will appreciate the good quality food which is served up by Saffron. I have found in the past that takeaway Indians dont measure up to actually going out to eat for a curry but once again Saffron breaks the mold and is every bit as special as getting your gladrags on and going out to eat.

Saffron, I am indeed a fan. My friends ordered a set meal for 2; you get loads for your £16,…read morepoppadoms, dips, naan, and the meals! I chose the chicken tikka masala and corriander naan. It was beautiful. I've not had curry in ages and it was exactly what I needed. Fast service, friendly staff, cheap and above all, perfectly spiced with tender pieces of chicken in plenty of sauce... my only gripe is that I wanted more when I'd finished! They do meal deal of the week too, so make sure you ask! You get the curry of the week with pilau rice and naan for £4.95. You can't beat that price when it's such good quality. Perfect for loafing infront of the telly with a good film. (+£1.50 to deliver). You won't be disappointed with Saffron. My hat is tipped to you sirs!

VERY Rude and abusive service from this business…read more VERY Rude and abusive service from this business. My housemate just ordered from here and didn't receive their food after almost 2 hours. They called just asking for an update and then were called a liar over the phone that the order had appeared. The owner and delivery driver then drove to my house and verbally assaulted my housemate and then called them a liar saying they had proof of the order when no food had showed up. Housemate asked for proof and then the Delivery driver & Owner both didn't show this "Proof" and drove off leaving my housemate with no food. Very appalling behaviour and the owner should be ashamed of themselves shouting at a young woman who was just wondering where their food was. VERY disappointed in this business and they should be ashamed at their poor customer service

We ordered £22 worth of food this evening, it was 5.15pm I was told I would receive it by 5.55pm…read more,it did not come . I phoned the shop at 6.11pm they said it was out for delivery,I phoned the shop again at 6.24pm still not come . then they said it would be 5 mins. the food came it was barely warm.I would not order here again, in my opinion the food was not good .,

Mushy peas weren't mushy fish was mid chips amazing bad kidds meal still a good chippy and the…read morecurry source was nice

Fancy fish and chips? Well that's clearly as imaginative as it gets here, not even Barbara's Fish…read moreand Chips, or whatever, just Fish and Chips. It does what it says on the tin anyway. This plaice is pretty darn good. See what I did there? Oh, God I kind of hate myself. Anyway, the guy working there is one of those jokers, you know, "Do you want salt n vinegar?"... "No, thanks" ... "Why what's wrong with my vinegar?!" Cue, awkward exchange and slight laugh, but it makes the experience that bit more memorable. On a sunny day it's nice to just get some good ol' English Fish and Chips and sit on Sefton Park and enjoy the weather, whilst looking quintessentially English and/ or like a hobo.

Hungry but feeling picky? Inspired Food should have something to cater for your luncheon needs…read more Seriously wide selection of food from large rolls with several thousand (slight exaggeration!) sandwich fillings, Full English to Halal Breakfasts, burgers, curry, hot dogs etc. Just a generally good take out. Friendly staff here and my friend always tries to sneak her food in to Kelly's pub over the road. Did I mention they have cans of Rio here? I don't know how I haven't come across it before, but I purchased my first one here. Tropical heaven in a can. If you're in need of sandwich inspiration then you've come to the right place!

This is a decent little takeaway and offers plenty of choice to eat in or out for your breakfast or…read morelunch. This place offers burgers, rolls, burger meals, loads of sandwiches, a selection of breakfasts and breakfast barms, a great range of pastas and salads and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere. What more could you want? It's convenient for students etc as its located band on the middle of Smithdown Road, and it's always busy so the food is guaranteed to be fresh. I got myself a coronation chicken sandwich and it was delicious, the sauce was just right and not too creamy as it is in some places that I've scoffed in. I think it cost just under £2.00 which is a bargain for a fresh sandwich. Therefore I decree that I would fully recommend this little takeaway to anybody who likes to eat!

Little Mo's is possibly the best takeaway in Liverpool. Pizza dough is made fresh on a daily basis,…read moremaking the pizza's taste absolutely fantastic!! Try the chicken sandwich, it is fresh grilled chicken breast in an oval maize bun with salad - A healthy treat. Talking of treats, you must try the chocolate doughnuts which are made fresh to order. Also, Little Mo's only use cholesterol free oil. The service is great, and the food is well worth waiting for - A cut above the rest!!

From the outside, the Willow Bank looks confident in its status as a singular building. Once you…read morestep inside, however, you realise it's been crudely welded together from at least nine different pubs. Seriously, it looks like a pub showroom. The clincher is the number of televisions. Count them and you find that there's more screens present than the maximum number of occupants allowed. With its real ale selection and low-priced grub, the Willow Bank is a soothing location to step off Smithdown into. That is, after all, if its a placid night. The dark side comes once there's a match on. With its barking squadron of TVs inside and its gigantic roll-down screen taking up the whole front wall outside, this is the place everyone in the neighbourhood will flock to. Of course, if you like football, you may find it slightly less hellish than I do. But if you find soccerball rightfully odious, don't say I didn't warn you.

The Willowbank is in the student hub that is Smithdown and it fits in perfectly as it is a well run…read moreand friendly pub which provides the kind of value for money that students lap up. This place has a lovely ambience which manages to fuse all the characteristics of a classic old pub together with the kind of things that make it appealing to the younger student crowd. The staff here are also a mixture of young and old and no matter what their age they know how to friendly and fast and most importantly of all they can pull a great pint. This place comes into its own in the summer when you can sit in the outdoor seating area and relax with a cold one. In many ways it is almost a smaller version of The Brookhouse but without the chain pub feel which in my eyes makes it superior. The Willowbank is a great pub and a real winner no matter what your age.