My husband and I never really bother too much with fast food, however when our kids and grandkids…read morewere visiting recently, they took us to McDonalds in Balloch for a quick lunch. What a pleasant surprise! I had expected a dirty, greasy place but was very pleased to see that it was exceptionally clean and there was one member of staff who seemed to be engaged in full-time cleaning duties of the restaurant. Our food was basic but very tasty, and there was some nutritional info on a leaflet given to us with the tray which again surprised me as it was nowhere as bad as I had expected - my entire meal had approx 600 calories. They also have a drive-in service which is very popular - we watched dozens of cars passing through while we ate. Although I never thought I'd say it, I would highly recommend stopping off here for a very cheap and cheerful lunch - it's a lot better than I expected!

To be fair its about the only place in Balloch worth stopping for the rest are one starread more

A small Chinese takeaway that I regularly use and recommend the salt and pepper ribs. Pricing is…read morereasonable with an extensive menu. Food orders can be delivered for a small fee.

Don't miss it! This is the best Chinese takeaway I've ever tried! As a Chinese I have very high…read morestandard requirement for Chinese food and this shop definitely pleased me! Besides, it's very fast and good service as well!

Really good best chic sweet corn soup and ribs :) would deffo go back great friendly staff value…read morefor money

1st class service, people were helpful, smiley and food was deeelicous. Would defo go back!read more

Very dry chicken sandwich. The lettuce was hardly in there. Side salad was decent. And the sandwich…read morewas very salty.

For me, visiting a McDonald's is never exactly a proud moment. It usually means I'm a) drunk, b)…read morehungover or c) suffering a momentary lapse of self control and ruining my most recent attempts to be healthy. We've all been there, I'm sure. Thing is, McDonald's actually is good for those things and if that's what you're after then there's no shame in that. This branch is especially handy in that it's open 24 hours. It also has a drive-thru attached, although I've never used that facility so I can't properly comment on it. In spite of being a small, drive-thru branch they still do all of the major offers (so if you get one of those vouchers for a big mac and fries for £1.99 then go ahead, they'll accept it) and they do all the standard UK menu items, including the specials as they come and go. Food-wise it's the same as any other McDonald's. They can alter your items if you have any particular requirements and they almost always have a few Big Macs and McChicken Sandwiches ready to go as you walk in. If not, they're still pretty quick. Less popular items, such as specials, salads and deli sandwiches take a bit longer, but I'm pretty sure that's true everywhere. You can expect really long queues around dinner time and long-ish queues at lunch time over the weekends. I've only ever once failed to get a seat, though. Plus, the staff are quick enough and clearing the queue and if there's a wait for fries (or if you've ordered something less popular) they'll tell you to go take a seat and will bring it to you when it's ready. The toilets are kept pretty clean and the staff do a decent job of clearing the tables whenever they get chance. The WiFi is free too, so I could even imagine people working here during quieter hours. One very important thing though - don't get the coffee. It's the worst I've ever tasted. Just don't.

On my last night staying in the excellent Ness View Cottage down the road (reviewed on here)…read moreseveral of us decided to try the local Chinese takeaway to tuck into our meal by the open fire. It is owned and run by the former owners of what was the popular Noble Cuisine Chinese restaurant in Dunfermline. With 8 of us in our group we ordered a lot of food - enough to qualify for both free Prawn Crackers and BBQ Spare Ribs in Honey (which were delicious) and a nice touch. Everyone loved their meal and my Crispy Shredded Beef with Vermicelli style Noodles was amongst the tastiest I have ever enjoyed. Highly recommend this takeaway if you are in the area.

I wanted a deep fried mars bar, and I bought myself a deep fried mars bar at this spot near to the…read moretop of Fleischmann's Close. Known for kebabs, shawarmas, and burgers, Yum Yum also does deep fried mars bars, which I noticed when I first went up the steps of the Close with their outdoor sign. Being that Edinburgh is one of the few areas that have spots that make these, I was happy to see Yum Yum did it. I'm basing my review off of my order experience. It was made quickly. Payment was fast. And the mars bars was decent. If I was drunk, I would probably be foodgasming more. But I will say, it was very good and pleased I was able to experience while I was in town.

SOLID Doner kebab with a lot of vegetables and yummy sauce. This place is hidden around a corner…read morebut was such a nice find. We got the chicken and lamb kebab as well as a classic Doner kebab. Both were nice but the mixed meat was better. The sauces were really good too and I wish they had feta, but.... I think it's what I'm used to. Really great and fast snack and so happy we stopped here.

I've had food here multiple times. With friends most of the time…read more It's just just your normal mcdonald's but near a bus place. Service is quite fast as well, you don't need to wait long for your food which is always at least warm. The fries are the best, they're salty but not too salty. The burgers are always okay, but seemingly a bit squished, but that doesn't knock me off. They offer drinks just like coke but also coffees, smoothies or whatever and drinks for your kids. It's always quite busy whenever I go. The atmosphere and surroundings while you are inside is a bit loud and filled with people. If you don't want to deal with that, there are seats which are offered outside. Overall, I like mcdonalds. Although, one time i puked all my food up because of a fly going into my mouth (I ate it) unexpectedly. Not a nice experience that day, but the other days are overall fine! Would come again with friends or family if in need for food.

So convenient! For an 11pm maccas run for a cheeky treat, it was surprising to see how busy this…read morelocation really is. Despite this, service was friendly, the establishment was clean, and the food that came out was fresh. I'd totally stop by if I happened to be in the area again ( I have any specific McDonalds I go to, it's usually an impulse decision).

My daughter and I were in a state of panic the other week when we could not get a take away from…read morethis great little establishment it turns out they were closed for two weeks holiday Pheewww!!!!!!!!! We did try another local place never to return . Whether you call in person or ask for a delivery the service and quality of food is always delicious, freshly made and piping hot. I had Chicken noodle soup yesterday I do not normally have a starter but yesterday felt the need and we had some teeny tiny tasty spring rolls super tasty. Their Chicken Satay on skewers is a favourite of mine served with lovely fresh peppers and onions and a lovely spicy satay sauce and fried rice and plain chow mein not all eaten by I might add. And always delevered or served with complimentry prawn crackers.

Finding a new favourite take-away can be one of life's great joys and Sesame gave me one of those…read morehappy moments. Located by the end of the first exit from the Clyde Tunnel in Whiteinch, Sesame is my go-to source for Chinese food (particularly if I'm feeling lazy or hungover!) It's quite a small unassuming shop, but has plenty of tasty treats to offer. It offers all of the standard options you'd expect from a Chinese take-away and from my experience so far does them all really well. I'm a huge fan of their chicken noodle soup, so deliciously salty and comforting, and the dainty spring rolls, nice and crisp, which both get ordered almost every time. Other regularly ordered items include chicken chow mein or fried rice, orange chicken and shredded chilli beef, all very tasty. Their satay sauce is also particularly good and if you're ordering the full dish you have the choice of the meat on skewers or already in the sauce (my preference is on skewers). Between myself, family and friends I'd say we've been through at least half of the menu by now and haven't had a bad dish yet. You can also order via Just Eat and delivery is available, perfect if you're feeling uber lazy. So if you're out to the West of the West End then I'd recommend giving Sesame a try!