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Originally Posted by ThirdOfFive
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On the plus side the fish (Haddock) was so big it hung over both sides of the plate. It was a big plate, and it came piping hot. The "chips" though were like none I had ever seen: like little bricks maybe 1.5 inches long and a bit on the soggy side, and the entire dish was somewhat lacking in seasoning. Price was good, as I recall about 18 pounds per plate.
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Originally Posted by Rocksnap
No one goes to England for their culinary delights. As they don’t have any.
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Originally Posted by MandoMan
That’s the way REAL British fish and chips should be. That’s what they mean by “chips.” They are NOT French fries. Any place that serves French fries and calls them “chips” is NOT the real thing. The fish portion should be huge like that and about an inch thick. COD is a great fish for fish and chips. £18 was wildly expensive, but you ate in your hotel restaurant. You lucked out and got something good. When I’d buy fish and chips from the local “chippie” run by Pakistanis when I studied at Oxford forty-four years ago, I
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[QUOTE=BobThay;2450319]
Most Brits eat their Fish and Chips (cooked in Lard) with Mushy Peas and or Curry sauce, served with a giant Pickle (A wally) and Malt Vinegar.
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I'm not sure where in London some of the posters are eating Fish & Chips, but ...
This was a couple of years ago, at Poppies in London. Poppies is one of the oldest traditional Chippies in England and generally rated #1 in London for Fish & Chips.
You get Haddock or Cod, not YOUR choice. It is not served with "mashed peas" and it's served with Tartar Sauce and Ketchup, not "curry sauce" ... & traditional french fries.