The guide to Stockholm's best takeaway joints

At this popular food court in Skanstull you'll find high quality fast food from some of the best chefs in Sweden. Flavours come from all over the world and in all imaginable forms. A handy concept which works just as well for takeaway as eating in.

The Good Gringo serves authentic 'Mission-style' burritos, in other words burritos just the way they taste in the Mission district of San Francisco. Choose from several different options, in a wrap or bowl, all equally suitable for eating on the go or for taking with you and enjoying on an outing, at the office or just at home.

Pick up good-value dishes such as fish tacos and fish stew for lunch from The Fishery in Gallerian. Their sister concept The Farm Family serves creative salads if you're in the mood for that. Healthy, fresh and well-made food are the order of the day at both spots.

Dirty Taco makes it easy to grab a taco at both lunch and dinner, as you'll find them at several addresses around the city. All their branches serve fusion tacos with flavours from all over the world, made with top quality ingredients such as organic meat. The team love experimenting with new flavours so the menu is regularly updated. 

Ta'ameya takes its name from the falafel they make in Egyptian cities such as Cairo and Alexandra, made from broad beans rather than chickpeas. All their food is made from scratch and they bake their own pita bread in a Neapolitan wood-fired oven. The restaurant is on Tegnérgatan in Vasastan, and if you're grabbing your food to go you can enjoy a glass of natural wine while you're waiting.

Prepare your tastebuds for a whole new experience! The team behind Le Kebab aim to create an entirely new kind of kebab joint. The emphasis here is on top-quality organic and plant-based ingredients and you can also expect new and surprising flavour combinations.

Skörden consists of several different parts and concepts, of which Matbaren is one. Street food is served here with flavours from all over the world, including Sweden. Choose from classics such as burgers, tacos, and sandwiches, but with an international twist.

Cajsa Warg and sister store Rot are famous for their organic, locally-produced produced, as well as their ready meals. Perfect for when you want proper homemade food without having to cook yourself. They sell both ready-packaged meals and dishes sold by the kilo.

Kungsfisk is a small eatery near the City Hall that specialises in fish, both for takeaway and dining in. Choose from dishes such as fish & chips, fish soup, and fish tacos with chips, all prepared with fresh ingredients from the sea.

At Torsgatan, it's all about good food, whether you want to sit down for a while or grab something on the go. From Monday to Friday, they prepare lunches with flavours from around the world, made with top quality ingredients and from scratch. They also offer street food that can be ordered on a screen and picked up at the counter. If you just want something small, you can pop into the deli, where they serve sandwiches and smoothies.

Kungshallen has masses of restaurants and takeaway food from all corners of the world. Choose and tuck into health food, Indian, tacos, Scandinavian, chargrilled burgers and much more. They also have particularly late opening hours.

This delicatessen and restaurant in Hötorgshallen indoor food market grills their meat in their own rotisserie. Buy your food to take home with you or take a seat and eat in. Grab one of their hearty sandwiches, such as a Reuben, when you need something tasty and filling on the run.

Breakfast, lunch or coffee - Mitt Café keeps the counter well stocked with takeaway options all day. From chia pudding, overnight oats and sandwiches to soups, salads and bowls. Takeaway from the cafés (which can be found in both Solna and Barkarby) can be easily ordered via the app, perfect for even the busiest of days. 

Österlånggatan 17 serves a wide range of European dishes, mainly prepared with local ingredients. You can also order takeaway if you don't want to eat at the restaurant.

At Skroten Matbod & Deli, which is part of classic Skroten Café & Skeppshandel just a stone's throw away, they create hearty, well-prepared dishes from scratch. The owners are passionate about locally sourced ingredients, so it's not unusual to find homemade apple sauce made from apples they picked themselves, or freshly laid eggs from Muskö here. You can easily swing by when you're on Djurgården, or get here by bus or tram.

Combined food hall and on-trend restaurant specialising in classic Swedish homecooking and fine ingredients from the sea. Everything from lunch and salads to three course dinners and the catch of the day from the wet fish counter is on the menu here. Don't miss the desserts, bread and side dishes to go with the fish. Another plus is that the restaurant is MSC certified.

This award-winning restaurant has spread across Stockholm with several sister restaurants around the city. They serve up popular Indian dishes made using their own secret-recipe spice mixes. Eat in or take away.

Lux Dag för Dag, formerly the fine-dining restaurant Lux, creates a new menu every day based around the best local produce available. Order good-value takeaway food via a hatch through to the kitchen. They also offer a special takeaway Friday meal deal for two people.

The preferred takeaway food of the 2000s, sushi, is everywhere in Stockholm, and the quality and creativity of the city's sushi joints is improving all the time. See the links below for some sure-fire sushi tips when you're on the run.

Few things make for better takeaway food than pizza, the true takeout classic. These days you'll also find the Italian favourite in both gourmet and budget forms. See the links below for takeaway pizza tips.

The days when Indian food was synonymous with budget food may be over, but that doesn't stop the Stockholmers from getting their spicy fix. A popular takeaway alternative which covers everything from tandoori kebabs and curry to rice dishes, naan and so much more. See the link below for takeaway tips.

Thai cuisine can be found all the over the place in Stockholm and there's no Thai curry too runny to be taken home in a little takeaway box. See the tips below.

Chinese dumplings have become a popular alternative to sushi and other Asian classics. There are plenty of dumpling restaurants in town these days, more or less specialising in these little bundles of dough. Perfect as takeaway, but it's best not to transport them too far. See our dumpling tips below.

Hamburgers are a real takeaway favourite which have recently undergone something of a transformation, with homemade and locally produced the buzzwords. Most places have a large selection of sides, from classic favourites to healthier alternatives, including gluten-free options.