Showing posts with label fish and chips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fish and chips. Show all posts

Friday, August 20, 2021

Second Best Chippy on Tripadvisor: Fishcotheque

A few years ago I spotted this fish and chip shop in Waterloo called the Fishcotheque and made a mental note to visit but obviously I forgot about it.
I was recently at Waterloo again so paid a visit to Fishcotheque which is now rated the second best London chippy on Tripadvisor.
Prices are cheaper for takeaway and there is a service charge dining in even though it says "service charge MAY be charged".
Anyway, I decided to dine it because I like dowsing my chips in salt and vinegar.
All their chips are fried to order because you can see a big strainer of chips by the fryer.
I only had the chips because I wanted see how good their chips was so I had the small.
When they arrived, there was a lovely chips smell as well as a fishy aroma which gives it that delicious authentic chippie taste.
The colour was perfectly blonde with no browning and veins and chip size was uniform with a few super long ones.
Good chips are when it soaks the salt and vinegar and gives that moreish salt and vinegar kick followed by a silky potato centre which almost melts into a silky potato liquid in your mouth!
Overall, it was good but the exterior of the chip was a bit dry with a chew like wafers that had gone off but I believe it was because the chips got dehydrated sitting in the strainer until it was ordered to be fried.



















Thursday, December 31, 2020

Mr Chippy in Croydon

July 2021:
I was on my way to get some chips but when I got there it was closed but luckily they were only closed for a refurb!
Here are the pictures of the new look. Will be returning for fish and chips soons.




May 2021:
My first proper fish and chips dine in after lockdown.
It was so damn good and comforting.
Having it right from the fryer you get the light crispy batter, moist succulent fish and perfectly fried blonde chips.
The batter itself and every component was tasty which means quality and freshness.
Definitely worth the wait.
Nothing can compensate this delicious fish and chip moment!!!!!






Jan 2021:
There are so many chippies in UK that competition is fierce yet strangely there are not many chippies in Croydon town.
While I was taking a walk to down Cherry Orchard I discovered Mr Chippy which specializes in fish and chips.
I didn't try them on my first visit because I already had a commitment for dinner but I was impressed with the guys because when I asked about chicken, they said a fresh batch was coming out.
I just knew this place was going to be good because I love their genuine endeavours serving the best to customers so I can understand why they were featured on Channel 4's Food unwrapped.
Went back a week later for some food and tried the chips with chicken, spicy wings, Southern fried fish bites and a regular battered fish bite.
The fish bites were really surprising because I was expecting small pieces but they were fish tails which are my favourite part of the fish so next time I'm going to order it again.
The amazing thing was that after a walk home, the fish batter was still light and crispy.
However I couldn't quite taste the difference between the battered and Southern coating (non spicy) because they were quite similar, but anyway I'll be back for them so will get the spicy one next time.
They also have grilled fish too.
As well as the fish, the chips were also the star of the show, just how I like them ie not greasy.
You can always tell if a chip is good visually and by taste, well I can because my tastebuds are sensitive and also by smell because there isn't a greasy smell from the chips or in the shop.
The spicy wings were similar to the ones you get from the chicken shop but there was an extra tikka kick to it.
After finishing the food, I still felt hungry which is a sign of a good chippy because it doesn't leave you bloated.
Overall, highly recommended if you are in the area.



























Mr Chippy:
123 Cherry Orchard Rd, Croydon CR0 6BE 
Phone: 020 8680 5959



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