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Are Fish and Chips worth it?

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girlfriend44 · 23/01/2025 13:32

Normally cook my own, but last night went to the Chippy.
Had 2 large Cod and Chips and a pot of mushy peas.
Cost 23.80.
Found it very underwhelming.
So glad I normally do my own.

I know costs have gone up, but do you think it's worth the cost?
Do you enjoy it?

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RampantIvy · 23/01/2025 13:45

From a chippy no. Our local pub does a brilliant fish and chips. The fish is in beer batter and is very light and crispy.

KnickerlessParsons · 23/01/2025 13:45

Depends on the chippy. We have one really good one and a second mediocre one. But both chippies' portions are enormous. An adult cod and chips is enough for both DH and me. A child's portion is too much for one adult too.

Lilyhatesjaz · 23/01/2025 13:43

Worth it to sit somewhere nice by the sea on a day out. Not worth it to take them home when a box of 4 fish is about 6.50 and a bag of chips 4.00.

Aliflowers · 23/01/2025 13:43

Properly done. Yes definitely worth it. Properly cooked chips and crispy fish. Also I don’t deep fry at home as cant stand the lingering smell of oil so it’s the only way I’m going to be able to eat it

SallyWD · 23/01/2025 13:42

Our chippy is £7.50 for a generous portion of fish and chips. It's really delicious and worth the money.

Zippedydodah · 23/01/2025 13:41

It certainly depends on the chippy; the van that delivers to our village is the best I have ever tasted! Needs to be very fresh and eaten immediately.

Bjorkdidit · 23/01/2025 13:41

That doesn't sound worth it, but come to Yorkshire, they're definitely worth it.

It would be haddock, so nicer, cost maybe £18 for that, and there would likely be leftovers unless you're very big eaters as the portions are huge. And tastes delicious.

ThisSlothAintMovingToday · 23/01/2025 13:40

Depends on the quality. Some chippies are better than others. I will always say Lewis' chippy at Seahouses in Northumberland is worth the price, especially sitting eating them on the beach washed down with some dandelion and burdock.

PandoraFrontier · 23/01/2025 13:39

No. The cost is obscene these days.

IAmADescendantOfSweepTheSqueakyLegend · 23/01/2025 13:38

Depends on the Chippy.

Completelyjo · 23/01/2025 13:38

Without knowing how much food there was or what the quality was like no one can tell you it was worth it!

SquigglePigs · 23/01/2025 13:37

Depends on the fish and chip shop!

We've got 2 near us that have won regional and national awards and they are definitely worth it. Beautifully cooked fish, light crispy batter, delicious chips with curry sauce and mushy peas on the side!

Some other local ones....not so much!

Shoxfordian · 23/01/2025 13:35

It depends how much money you have and how much you like fish and chips really

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