Page 5 | Anyone else still get a takeaway most Friday evenings

AnnaFrith · 09/01/2026 15:11

Ohhohoho · 09/01/2026 13:58

We used to but stopped for a bit as I was on a holiday diet. Now whenever we get a takeaway I find I feel awful afterwards, almost like I have a hangover. So now we only really get one on special occasions.

I wish DH liked sushi as would happy get sushi delivered every weekend.

Same. It's the salt, makes you really dehydrated.

Farticus101 · 09/01/2026 15:11

No. I do eat out more than I used to though as I am always out and about and never fancy my homemade lunches.

If I do get a takeaway, it's got to be Thai/ Malay or something else I can't replicate at home.

TeaRoseTallulah · 09/01/2026 15:10

About twice a year here if that.

Berlinlover · 09/01/2026 15:08

I’m with my partner for over 5 years and we’ve never once had a takeaway, we eat out fairly often though.

GreggWallace · 09/01/2026 15:07

no way.
££ and grim

Bombinia · 09/01/2026 15:06

No. We used to but we stopped being able to afford it some time ago. Now it's just occasionally.

FuzzyPuffling · 09/01/2026 15:05

Maybe twice a year.
Too expensive and unhealthy.

bumblebee1000 · 09/01/2026 15:04

No. we prefer the waitrose indian meal dinners...often on offer...4 items for £10, very nice.Last time I looked at a menu for take away it seemed expensive now. However now have two sets of new neighbours opposite...2 young couples who have breakfast lunch and dinner delivered...non stop bikes dropping off food..no idea what they do...never leave the house!

Teddleshon1 · 09/01/2026 15:00

The handful of times we’ve had a takeaway I’ve been shocked at how expensive it is. I would far rather just cook something quick and easy.

FollowSpot · 09/01/2026 14:58

Never did.

Never saw the attraction really. Except for occasional fish and chips. If I am spending money for food cooked elsewhere I'd rather eat out.

But you enjoy your takeaway OP!

FcukBreastCancer · 09/01/2026 14:58

Got a Chinese nye and it was over £80 for the 4 of us. One portion leftover. So takeaways are going to be limited for me! Rather eat out if that's the cost.

IndigoIsMyFavouriteColour · 09/01/2026 14:58

Can’t afford it.

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Statsquestion1 · 09/01/2026 14:55

Zov · 09/01/2026 14:49

No. I would find that very boring. A takeaway every Friday.

When it comes to eating out/not doing meals ourselves, we have a Chinese or Indian takeaway maybe every 2 months. We also go for pub lunches, and sometimes Maccies, Toby Carvery, Morrisons Cafe, posh restaurant, chip shop... we like to mix it up a bit.

I would find 52 Chinese or Indian takeaways a year (one every week) crushingly tedious and dull. It would feel like a chore eating it if I had it every Friday.

Oh we never have it delivered either. We live out in the sticks, and the food would very likely be cold by the time it gets to us. They take an HOUR to deliver to our village after you order it. (Even though it's only 4-5 miles!) We can ring our order through, to be ready in 20-25 minutes, and then drive to get it (takes 13-15 minutes to get back. So it's not freezing cold by the time we get it!) Plus, some places don't deliver to us anyway

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Well it varies between
thai
indian
chipper
chinese
mexican
pizza
smashburger place.

i said most Fridays…we eat out too. We had Italian last Sunday. Yummy 🤤

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TwattyMcFuckFace · 09/01/2026 14:52

Liftedmeup · 09/01/2026 14:02

It’s just very expensive, and the food isn’t often that nice. The couple of times we’ve done it, it arrives cold. I suppose it depends what you call a takeaway, though. Fish and chips on the beach at the seaside is lovely.

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I think it definitely depends on the area too.

I live in London and we're spoiled for choice when it comes to local restaurants.

The competition keeps the prices sensible too.

DecemberGloom · 09/01/2026 14:50

Had maybe 3 takeaways in the last 18 months. Chinese is always a let down and I’m so thirsty in the night. Indian was slightly better but not worth the cost.

We are having ready made pizzas as a treat tonight - which in my mind counts!

Zov · 09/01/2026 14:49

Statsquestion1 · 09/01/2026 11:43

Basically this, anyone else still get takeaway on a Friday evening after the long week? Getting a Chinese tonight. and I’m so excited.

No. I would find that very boring. A takeaway every Friday.

When it comes to eating out/not doing meals ourselves, we have a Chinese or Indian takeaway maybe every 2 months. We also go for pub lunches, and sometimes Maccies, Toby Carvery, Morrisons Cafe, posh restaurant, chip shop... we like to mix it up a bit.

I would find 52 Chinese or Indian takeaways a year (one every week) crushingly tedious and dull. It would feel like a chore eating it if I had it every Friday.

Oh we never have it delivered either. We live out in the sticks, and the food would very likely be cold by the time it gets to us. They take an HOUR to deliver to our village after you order it. (Even though it's only 4-5 miles!) We can ring our order through, to be ready in 20-25 minutes, and then drive to get it (takes 13-15 minutes to get back. So it's not freezing cold by the time we get it!) Plus, some places don't deliver to us anyway

tillyandmilly · 09/01/2026 14:48

Had a wagamama takeaway once it was cold and horrible! Wasted on me as I do not like chinese/curries etc food either -

NewGoldFox · 09/01/2026 14:48

I had my last Chinese takeaway in July last year, £65 and no prawn crackers!
Have been really fancying another lately but just can’t justify the expense.

Newmeagain · 09/01/2026 14:46

No. I am in London and in theory have so many options available but in practice the food is always disappointing so we don’t.

I think Deliveroo and uber eats have destroyed takeaways. They take such a big chunk of the price that restaurants have had to cut costs.

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Statsquestion1 · 09/01/2026 14:46

RosesAndHellebores · 09/01/2026 14:36

We never have. Why pay a huge premium for fatty, salty, carby and usually poor quality, albeit tasty food.

It's a quick to thrown steak, salmon, seabass, etc, into a pan, crisp some slices of potato with pepper and parmesan, olive oil, in the oven for 45 minutes, serve with a nice salad and/or asparagus or roasted veg.

When I do that every other day of the week in fact, we’ll be having a lovely roast salmon on Saturday. I’d like a break on a Friday.

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Eileen101 · 09/01/2026 14:44

I could murder a takeaway chow mein tonight when the kids are in bed 😫but I know I'll regret it in the night when I wake with a raging thirst.
Decisions decisions. I don't have the ingredients to make it either.

Pancakeflipper · 09/01/2026 14:41

No. Used to when pre-children and we lived in a busy urban area with a decent choice of takeaways.

Moved more rural and I hate relying on delivery drivers (late/cold food/wrong order) so down to about once every 3-6months.
Also i found it expensive and often disappointing, and one of our children has food allergies which limits choice.

champagneplanet · 09/01/2026 14:40

Used to until mid-way through last year and now it has dropped to around 1x per month. We stopped enjoying them and they are so expensive. I’d rather make the effort and cook, or we could eat out for the cost of 2 takeaways, i’d rather do that.

RosesAndHellebores · 09/01/2026 14:36

We never have. Why pay a huge premium for fatty, salty, carby and usually poor quality, albeit tasty food.

It's a quick to thrown steak, salmon, seabass, etc, into a pan, crisp some slices of potato with pepper and parmesan, olive oil, in the oven for 45 minutes, serve with a nice salad and/or asparagus or roasted veg.

mindutopia · 09/01/2026 14:26

Nope, though we never have. It’s a long drive to any takeaways and I think they’re a bit crap compared to my own cooking.

We get one maybe 3-4 times a year at most, Christmas Eve, maybe for dc’s birthdays, sometimes a random weekend when Dh is away and it’s just me home with dc and we feel up for a road trip!