JUST over a week into February, it's safe to say the year has started off in quite a bleak way.
January blues, coupled with the ongoing lockdown and Covid rises, leave us all longing for some kind of excitement.
A small as it seems, local takeaways have played a key part in lifting our spirits as we embrace the little things now that dining out seems like a distant memory.
With this in mind, we asked readers last week what their go-to takeaway had been lately, as a means enjoying some hearty comfort food.
The results were varied, but here are a few of locals' favourite places you may want to try next time you are craving a lockdown treat.
Chinese takeaway lovers may want to follow the advice of Hayley McNulty Siebert, who said: "I did love the Golden Bridge in Caversham!
"The pineapple fried rice was tasty!"
PICTURED: Golden Bridge, Caversham
If you have a sweet tooth and really fancy a sugary snack though, Jane Anne recommended Mylo's Desserts.
For those of you who like to try more exotic flavours, Clair Williams went for Palmyra Lebanese.
PICTURED: Mission Burrito
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Representing the Malaysian cuisine fans. Candi Teff said: "Of course, [my go-to] is Makan Malaysia UK.
Mark commented: "It was Mission Burrito, and I won’t be having any kind of takeaway until they can reopen."
The company replied to Mark to say: "Thank you Mark - we can't wait to get rolling again."
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