FANCY a takeaway over the weekend?

If you are going to indulge, you need to make the right choice.

There’s nothing worse than a limp poppadom, cold curry or undercooked pizza.

But by the same token, few things are better than a well-cooked, generously portioned and tasty takeaway.

So, here are the top-rated takeaways in our area which are still open, according the JustEat.

All the takeaways below have been rated five stars or more.

The Codfather, Queen Elizabeth Way

Cuisine: Fish and chips

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 1,230 reviews.

Thai 1, East Hill

Cuisine: Thai, oriental

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 893 reviews.

Naka Thai, East Hill

Cuisine: Thai, oriental, halal

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 1,755 reviews.

The Sandwich Co, Hythe Hill

Cuisine: Breakfast, sandwiches

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 289 reviews.

Rice 'N' Spice, East Street

Cuisine: Indian, curry, halal

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 2,055 reviews.

DOUGH&Co, St John's Street

Cuisine: Pizza, Italian

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 403 reviews.

Dilan Kebab House, Mersea Road

Cuisine: Kebab, pizza

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 562 reviews.

Taste of India, Hunwicke Road

Cuisine: Indian, curry

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 137 reviews.

Kismet Balti House, North Station Road

Cuisine: Indian, curry, halal

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 918 reviews.

Falafel Sun, Barrack Street

Cuisine: Vegan, vegetarian

Rating: It has an average rating of 6 stars, from 21 reviews.

Raj Palace, North Station Road

Cuisine: Indian, curry

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 775 reviews. 5 stars, from 775 reviews.

Yak and Yeti, Magdalen Street

Cuisine: Indian, Nepalese

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 10 reviews. 5 stars, from 775 reviews.

Ashiana, Magdalen Street

Cuisine: Indian

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 25 reviews.

The Spice of India, London Road, Stanway

Cuisine: India, vegan, halal

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 650 reviews.

G&G's Kitchen, Harsnett Road

Cuisine: Portuguese, Peri Peri

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 and a half stars, from 25 reviews.

Khusbu Indian Takeaway, Station Road, Alresford

Cuisine: Indian, curry, halal

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 327 reviews.

El Guaca, High Street

Cuisine: Mexican, grill

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 92 reviews.

Jhaal, London Road

Cuisine: Indian, curry, halal

Rating: It has an average rating of 5 stars, from 503 reviews.