Best Fish n' Chips Ever!

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SteveStrummerUK)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 20:30:35 GMT

bapu

That is breathtakingly huge

Hmmmmmm.........." />

Hmmmmmm indeed my dear Bapsi, but I wouldn't want a poke in the eye from that monster " />

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (bapu)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:10:28 GMT

That is breathtakingly huge

Hmmmmmm.........." />

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SteveStrummerUK)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:24:24 GMT

Jonbouy

If I had one I'd call it The Bouy's Cod Piece.

I think that would spark some conversation among the locals.

I even have the perfect advertising image for you JB.

Our very own Marcos69 has, by some considerable margin, the most impressive cod-piece I've ever seen...

" /> That is breathtakingly huge

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (bapu)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:19:37 GMT

I think that would spark some conversation

Very little I'm told.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Jonbouy)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:10:14 GMT

If I had one I'd call it The Bouy's Cod Piece.

I think that would spark some conversation among the locals.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SteveStrummerUK)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:58:03 GMT

Just had cod and chips from the local chippy for tea tonight - your fault JB, I hope you can shoulder the responsibility " />

I thought it was strange that when this chippy was opened a few years back by an old mate of mine called Pete 'The Greek' (why do all Greek guys automatically have 'The Greek' added to their christian names?) he decided to call it Pete's Place instead of the usual punned version, i.e. Pete's Plaice.

When I asked him about this he told me that everybody asks him the same question - his reasoning being that while his chip shop is being discussed, that's some great free advertising! Clever " />

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Crg)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:38:53 GMT

Jonbouy

At noon my partner and I decided to do lunch out today and I fancied good ol' Fish and Chips as I can't remember the last time I had them.

So off we went to the local chip parlour as I hadn't checked it out in ages and boy was I in for a nice surprise they've really upped their game and although a little pricey @ £6 a portion I can safely say this was the best fish and chip meal I have had EVER anywhere!

This fish was fresh succulent and cooked to perfection with the crispiest batter coating and the chips too were the mutts, not over oily, beautiful tasting, piping hot and a lovely golden colour. The restaurant and kitchen was clean as whistle and courteous yet friendly staff made the rather stark and overspacious restaurant seem cozy enough.

Of course I didn't go on such a treat for my own benefit, oh no! Just that I know my mate Ed is coming over in Sept and I want to make sure he gets the best of British when he's here.

After blowing out like that I'd crashed out within 5 minutes of getting back indoors and have just since arisen. Fortified and one happy bunny!

Damn it Jonbouy, you made me hungry.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Bristol_Jonesey)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:19:15 GMT

Best F&C we ever had was on the sea front in Falmouth, Cornwall.

But again, our local outlet have upped their game recently (maybe because nobody was actually using the damn ~~plaice~~ place)

Californian Weirdo: I don't like fish, marine fish.

Jim: You are listening to KAOS here in Los Angeles
Californian Weirdo: I don't like fish

Jim: Yes, we've established that, Ah! Do you have a request?
Californian Weirdo: Shell fish, guppy, salmon, shrimp and crab and
lobster, flounder, I hate fish, but I think most of all I have
fresh fish, like trout. I hate fish trout. I have fresh trout. My
least-heted, favourite fish would be sole. That way you don't have
to see eyes. Sole has no eyes.
Jim: Oh no!
I'd like to be home with my monkey and my dog.
Jim: Thank you.
I'd like to be home with my monkey and my dog.
I'd like to be home with my monkey and my dog.
I'd like to be home with my monkey and my dog.
I'd like to be home with my monkey ...
Jim: They don't care. Shut up. Play the record.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Jonbouy)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:43:35 GMT

Isn't fish n' chips cooked in lard in the UK? I'm pretty sure that's what I had on my last trip.

I've lived in the North and the South and there's definitely two distinct styles.

Northern chippys tend to have that lardy taste with Haddock being the Fish if you just ask for 'one of each'. Southern ones tend to be groundnut oil based with Cod being the preferred fish.

Being the soft southerner I am I generally prefer the 'Southern' seaside style although both have their advocates and devotees.

I'm sure the trade has standard fats for the job and that they are blends these days the oil not being pure groundnut nor the hard fat being pure lard.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SongCraft)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:34:46 GMT

Glyn Barnes

MurMan

Isn't fish n' chips cooked in lard in the UK? I'm pretty sure that's what I had on my last trip.

They used to be, now most chippys use a vegetable oil based product called "I Can't Believe its Not Lard".

My local chippy here in Dubai is pretty authentic with two servers of South Asian decent and broad Glaswegian accents. But its far too expensive.

Yeah, it be vegetable oil nowadays for most. Same in Australia, I suppose they've become more health conscious! I have noticed in the USA some chefs secretly blend pork fat with vegetable oil, the reason being is that the pork adds more flavor.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Glyn Barnes)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:26:37 GMT

MurMan

Isn't fish n' chips cooked in lard in the UK? I'm pretty sure that's what I had on my last trip.

They used to be, now most chippys use a vegetable oil based product called "I Can't Believe its Not Lard".

My local chippy here in Dubai is pretty authentic with two servers of South Asian decent and broad Glaswegian accents. But its far too expensive.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (MurMan)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:27:53 GMT

Isn't fish n' chips cooked in lard in the UK? I'm pretty sure that's what I had on my last trip.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SongCraft)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:41:06 GMT

Best F&C I've had was in Newcastle, Australia. Should'a seen the size of it, what a beauty, mate!!

Expensive though!

I also like the simplest eats in life... a chip sandwich.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (bitflipper)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 19:27:29 GMT

You guys are just being cruel. We here in the U.S. are well aware that decent fish 'n chips simply cannot be obtained anywhere in this country. No need to rub it in.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SteveStrummerUK)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:46:03 GMT

bapu

they will keep us in the cells at least until the following lunchtime

Assuming Strammy is in the slammer with us, we'll at least get some quality and quantity tracking done." />

This tracking you speak of, how can......................................................... never mind " />

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (bapu)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:27:40 GMT

they will keep us in the cells at least until the following lunchtime

Assuming Strammy is in the slammer with us, we'll at least get some quality and quantity tracking done." />

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (bapu)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:23:53 GMT

SteveStrummerUK

Jonbouy

A day?

It'll probably take that long to get arrested and they will keep us in the cells at least until the following lunchtime

" /> I know the drill - I'll make sure I have the bail money ready.

What good will that do you if you're in the pen with us?
Better let my Lovely Lady handle the cash." />

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SteveStrummerUK)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:13:21 GMT

Jonbouy

A day?

It'll probably take that long to get arrested and they will keep us in the cells at least until the following lunchtime

" /> I know the drill - I'll make sure I have the bail money ready.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Jonbouy)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:10:15 GMT

A day?

It'll probably take that long to get arrested and they will keep us in the cells at least until the following lunchtime

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (bapu)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:05:27 GMT

Hey, if Bap's over in Sussex later in the year fancy a pint? Or is this a closed CHB thing?

Seems like we'll be in that general area (on the south coast) at least for a full day.

We'll be arriving in London on the 4th (probably very late).

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Jonbouy)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:48:05 GMT

It must be what god wants

Or she walked into an anvil as a kid..." />

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SteveStrummerUK)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:44:14 GMT

Jonbouy

The only trouble is that one of the servers looks the spitting image of Roger Waters. I find that somewhat disturbing, but she's......

Now THAT is funny!

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It must be what god wants

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Jonbouy)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:42:08 GMT

The only trouble is that one of the servers looks the spitting image of Roger Waters. I find that somewhat disturbing, but she's......

Now THAT is funny!

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Wood if you are around in September I shall need all the help I can get..." /> And beside I wanna see that chip shop girl now.

"There's a girl that works down the chip shop swears she's ~~Elvis~~ Roger Waters...."

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Wood67)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:38:59 GMT

We have 3 chippies in my local metropolis. One is on a road in the middle of nowhere so is discounted on the grounds of unreasonable access issues. Another is really a kebab place which does perfect donners of the friday night variety, but the F&C is crap. But the third one stayed up. Interestingly they also upped their ante in the last year with a full redecoration, new-look laminated menu and correspondingly raised prices. The only trouble is that one of the servers looks the spitting image of Roger Waters. I find that somewhat disturbing, but she's very pleasant even when I keep asking questions like 'Mother, do you think they'll drop the bomb?'

Hey, if Bap's over in Sussex later in the year fancy a pint? Or is this a closed CHB thing?

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Janet)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:14:42 GMT

"They have been sold out of the fresh flounder each time I have gone to try it. "

Are you SURE they serve it there?

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (bapu)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:55:28 GMT

Mind you, when I'm fishing anything I catch is known as fluke.

For me, it's playing the bass." />

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (Jonbouy)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:10:28 GMT

flounder

Isn't flounder what we call Plaice, commonly available in Fish Shops here?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_plaice

edit: nope Flounder is what we call fluke.

Mind you, when I'm fishing anything I catch is known as fluke.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (SteveStrummerUK)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:05:16 GMT

We are not amused.

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (bapu)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:03:03 GMT

Sorry to avoid any confusion I wasn't calling YOU Victoria just then

Unlike the so many other times?

Re:Best Fish n' Chips Ever! (space_cowboy)

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:00:16 GMT

Thank you Victoria. I am glad to know it was Victoria. What was her secret anyway.

THat was the best F&C I ever had, though there is a sushi/robata place here about 1 mile (974 km) from my office that has flounder fish and chips. They have been sold out of the fresh flounder each time I have gone to try it.