Chip + Fish

We decided to have some lunch before going to the Anniversary Games yesterday the 25^th of July. When we placed the order and wanted to pay we were told that the card machine was not working. So cash only– we said why don’t you put up a sign saying so. The assistant was not interested and just replied that she would tell the manager. We waited for the order to be ready and I got up to collect our lunch presented on a tray. The mushy peas were missing and I had to ask for them. There was only one ketchup on the tray even though we ordered chips and ketchup and breaded calamari with ketchup. And there was only one paper napkin on the tray. Thin, cheap paper napkin. I asked for another napkin and the assistant gave me another napkin with her ’ long face’. The chips were poorly fried and not crisp. The calamari were chewy and tasted ‘old’ and of poor flavour. So… never again.

As far as shopping centre fish and chips go, this is one of the better ones. While it doesn’t match up to the better fish and chip venues it is pretty decent and it’s a good place to stop for lunch during a shopping trip. Usually there is not much of a queue for this one compared to the rest restaurants in Westfield and you can sit in the common area and look at all the shoppers and occasional events that are on inside the mall. Make sure you add salt and vinegar as it makes the food even better!

My beloved Banger Bros were not accepting cards today and I couldn’t be bothered to find a cash point so thought I’d give Chip + Fish a try.
Chips — fine, actually identical to Banger Bros chips. Clearly the same suppliers.
Fish — disappointingly small and skinny. I like my cod to be thicker than the batter, not as thin as the skin. The batter not bad but nothing special.
For £9 this is more than I have ever paid for fish & chips to take away*
*OK so you may not THINK you are not a take away because you get to sit down with it, have a plate and a knife and fork but let’s be honest, a food court is closer to a take away than it is to a restaurant so don’t think you can go charging me prices like this for such a measly portion, you are not a gastropub!