Fish and chips in London, impossible to resist, but where to go to taste a good hot dish of the English tradition? Here are five places, including the oldest fish and chips restaurant in London, tried out for you.
Do you know what is the most popular English dish in the UK? The fish and chips, arrived on the island in the nineteenth century is a delightful Cod fillet with golden breading served on a bed of crispbread French fries. Fish and chips can be enjoyed either seated comfortably in a club or as street food in one of the many kiosks of the city's markets such as Camden Town, in the north, or Brixton, in south London.
In the capital of fashion and finance, this delicious dish is a real institution. And here we recommend 5 of the many places where you can enjoy a fish and chips prepared without the Anglo-Saxon tradition.
Poppies
Furnished according to the style Years' 50, Poppies has a vintage vibe and staff with a retro uniform. Poppies is one of the most renowned places to enjoy a traditional fish and chips. If you are in the Shoreditch or Camden area (there are two places) look for it, go and order a nice portion of fish and chips, you will be satisfied. Usually the portions are very abundant and it is difficult to finish it all. But don't worry, the venue offers service takeaways. So if you give up on the last chip, don't despair. Poppies will wrap it for you in a completely vintage package! And yes, in fact the wrapping is very reminiscent of the old newspapers from the 50s and 60s.
The Fish Club
Another fish and chips worth trying is that of The Fish Club. In the area of Clapham Junction, in fact, you will find two places of the same chain. The peculiarity of this brand is theattention to sustainability. In fact, the staff takes care to use only quality raw materials from the most well-kept areas of the oceans. You can also choose between different types of fish and have it cooked on the spot. To you the choice: fried or grilled.
Kerbisher and Malt
Of the chain Kerbisher and Malt you are spoiled for choice. Indeed there are well 5 venues scattered throughout London. the fish is very fresh and cooked only to order, thus avoiding wasting food or serving low quality products.
The products are all controlled and come from local producers. The chips are usually cooked twice with oils at different temperatures according to the good rule of English tradition.
Baileys fish and chips
Il Bayles fish and chips it is a place little known by tourists, which makes it particularly pleasant and, above all, the products are of high quality. Located in the pretty and affluent neighborhood of Fulham the venue, a family run, its history begins in the 80s. The menu is very varied and offers, in fact, both fish and meat dishes. Absolutely to try.
Rock and sole plaice
A stone's throw from the central district of Covent Garden, Rock and sole plaice and the London's oldest fish and chip restaurant. Opened in 1871, the restaurant offers a rich menu for all tastes, both for fish lovers and vegetarians. Rock and sole plaice's fish and chips is certainly one of the best in town because it has kept itsancient Anglo-Saxon recipe according to which the breading must be tender but crunchy.
