![]() Sitting on the fringes of Mile End Park and a stone’s throw away from Queen Mary’s University, this chippie has been an affordable and consistent favourite among locals and students for the past 30 years. Bliss.įind Chipping Wharf at 462 Old Ford Road, E3 5JP Britannia Fish Barīritannia Fish Bar’s bright blue exterior can be spotted from far away when strolling down Grove Road. Seating is mainly outside on the adjacent terrace so either pull up a pew and tuck in, or take your fish supper and have a walk around Vicky Park. The shop front’s distinctive fish sign was created by Has and Roman Road’s Luminor Sign Co., the same company behind the shop front signage for Cafe East and Juice Trap. Brass fittings, brass lighting, and a chess-board tiled flooring complement the white-washed walls and dark blue arches. Given its near to the original East End chipping, the inspiration for the decor harks back to a bygone era. Zingy, tangy, and creamy, it’s the perfect partner to the thickly, yet light, battered cod. It also has a small bites menu, for children or those wanting a smaller portion. ![]() ![]() The fish is battered fresh for the customer (no hot shelf here), and a hearty portion of chips is piled on the side. Set up down the road from the first ever chippie, Malin’s, it opened on Old Ford Road at the end of August by Mustafa Has, the brains behind Roman Road’s lively Cafe East and Bethnal Green’s Juice Trap. This newly opened fish ‘n’ chip shop is already making waves in the established East End fish and chip scene. For those looking to spice up their chip orders, you can choose between normal, sweet potato or halloumi chips, with the option to add gravy on top.įor vegetarians, they sell jamaican patties, veggie burgers and vegetable sausages.įind Greedy Fish and Chips at 150 Roman Road, E2 0RY Chipping Wharf What makes Greedy’s special is how they prepare their skinless fish, which uses groundnut oil and halloumi butter. If deep fried fish isn’t your favourite, they also have a grilled fish section on their menu, including salmon and king prawns – all reasonably priced. Greedy’s menu includes an impressive array of fish, from ultimate classics such as cod, hake and haddock, to the more unusual: battered mussels and wholetail scampi. The shop’s co-owner, Ali Yukselir is no stranger to the business, bringing 30 years of experience to the game – he previously opened a chippie in Bethnal Green which has been going since the 90s. This Globe Town establishment with its newspaper-covered interior sits opposite Peckover Butchers. That’s why we’ve rounded up the best fish and chip shops in town. So much so, it’s easy to flounder on a Friday night when you’re in need of a fishy fix. While sadly Malin’s is no longer around, we still have so many great local places to choose from. The shop was so successful that it remained in business until the 1970s. This is especially true for the East End, which can claim to be the home of fish and chips – after Jewish immigrant Joseph Malin opened the first chippy in 1860 in Bow on Old Ford Road. If British cuisine knows one thing, it’s how to deep fry fish so that it’s delightfully delicate on the inside and crispy on the outside. There’s nothing quite like tucking into warm salted chips, fresh battered cod and creamy mushy peas for dinner – all the better if it comes with a classic wooden fork and sachets of ketchup or a dollop of Tartare sauce. But where’s best to go around Roman Road? Whether it’s Friday night, the weekend, or even a mid-week treat, fish and chips always hits the spot.
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