If there's one way to put a smile on my face then it's by getting a bag of traditional, chunky…read morechips in front of me. But the key is for them to be smooth and fluffy inside and slightly crisp on the exterior, without residual grease. Swan Fish Bar offers decent chips but they're not necessarily to my taste. They're not as chunky as I prefer and are generally greasy. But not all people like a similar chips, so maybe you'd love them! Their fish is also quite greasy with more batter than fish. Although I do love their scallops...I can almost taste it in my mouth now! Their prices are reasonable and the portions are generous. The staff is bubbly and pleasant. The chippy is located on a roundabout island with limited parking outside. It's not a bad idea to buy chips from here for a picnic in nearby Swanshurst Park!

Wicked chippy! The best locally! It's always a great experience and friendly service with a smile!…read moreAnd the food is really good 100% lamb donor which you don't get locally.

Best chippie in the world! Food is well cooked, the portions are HUGE and they staff who work there…read moreare friendly and chatty - they even leave out the local newspaper for you to read when waiting for special orders (kebabs on naan bread!) I'd recommend this 'plaice' to everyone! ;-)

Nice little chippie, very clean and well run by friendly staff who always like to chat to the kids…read morewhile your waiting. They offer quite a variety on the menu and have some good special offers on for around the two pound mark. Can be expensive but it really does depend on what your buying and sometimes they can be a little slow so be prepared for a wait especially of a weekend.

A mixed kebab in a naan bread for just £3.50? Damn straight!…read more Big John's is now a fairly large chain in Birmingham, but I remember getting my first Big John's from their branch in Erdington years ago, and fortunately this branch maintain's the same delicious standard and a very reasonable cost that I've come to love. The mixed kebab in a naan with mint sauce and a bit of chilli sauce. Lovely! I'd also recommend the pie and chips, the fried chicken, the milkshakes... hell, it's all good! Go to Big John's. I always do whenever I'm in Birmingham.

Must do most of their trade post 10pm! Freshly-made pizzas, prepared in front of you at excellent…read moreprices. Always much too greasy for me, but what do you expect from post-pub fast food?

5* plus! Best chinese take away around here! The food is…read morefreshly prepared in an open kitchen, where you can watch the chefs preparing your meal(s). The staff are efficient and friendly with a good knowledge of their menu and are happy to vary the dish you have ordered to suit your tastebuds. For example extra soy sauce or chilli, or leaving out the beansprouts if you so wish! We have tried many dishes on the menu over the past seven years, but are still to have tried each and every one! They also deliver and we have always been lucky enough to receive our order within thirty minutes. An excellent all-rounder!