AMERICAN TRIES FISH AND CHIPS IN LONDON ENGLAND FOR THE FIRST TIME!

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American tries authentic fish and chips in London, England for the first time! This is my first time having them from an authentic spot out here and I must say, it was pretty good! Let me know if you have any recommendations! Love you guys! xx
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[@Gill3D]

Fish and chips from a chip shop at a seaside resort are usually the best you can find. The east coast seems to be where so many good chip shops are, anywhere from Yarmouth in Norfolk, through Skegness and Cleethorpes in Lincolnshire, up to Whitby in Yorkshire. Southerners tend to go for cod, northerners tend to go for haddock. Either will taste great but my preference is for haddock. Haddock have a more discerning diet than cod.

[@BaronVonGreenback1882]

Whitby and Scarborough are the best fish and chips, in London, stay clear, not authentic and very very expensive.

[@boxtradums0073]

Diny forget Scotland where the fish is caught and mostly landed.

[@anthonyferris8912]

The freshest fish & chips are found near the coast (obviously), but I was told the freshest fish curls in to a bit of an arch when fried.

[@vickytaylor9155]

Thank you for that information about the fresh fish curl, I didn’t know that.

[@redf7209]

cos being fried hurts. I would curl up too.

[@allanpalmer3143]

When getting fish and chips my go-to is 'Salt & vinegar - plenty of both'!

[@GaryLorenz-t7c]

Here in Australia that most of our Chippies as in Chippie Shops actual do have (NOT) ONLY both Grilled & Battered Fish but also Crumbed Fish as well too which the Fish Fillet is completely covered in Breadcrumbs & THEN cooked in the Deep Fry & they have other Food Products which are Burgers either with &/or with OUT Beetroot BUT ONLY if requested to do so like Hamburgers, Steak Burgers &/or Steak Sandwiches, Fish Burgers, Chicken Burgers, Vegetarian Burgers, Bacon & Egg Burgers, Tropical &/or Hawaiian Burgers aka Burgers regardless Ham, Steak, Fish, Chicken, Vegetarian with a grilled Pineapple Ring on it/them BUT ONLY if requested by the Diners &/or Customers, other Food Products like Battered &/or Crumbed Saveloys, Crumbed Sausages, Crumbed Fish Cakes, Spring Rolls, Chiko Rolls, Prawn Cutlets, Battered &/or Crumbed Mussels, Battered &/or Crumbed Oysters, Squid Rings &/or Calamari, Potato Scallops, Both Potato & Sweet Potato Wedges, Both Plain & Sweet Potato Chips, Both Pineapple Ring & Banana Fritters, Salads, Desserts, but THEN it varies from (1 One) Fish & Chip Shop to another Fish & Chip Shop and also depends on their local areas & locations can vary very differently as well too of course.

[@Chris_GY1]

Haddock is the best fish, my hometown Grimsby is a fishing port a haddock port as well as the biggest fish processing centre in Britain 🇬🇧.

[@selwynowen6213]

When your up the north east of the UK they tens to have Haddock, I love haddock as I think that it’s a much nicer tasting fish

[@scotland638]

@@selwynowen6213 I prefer cod, not as fishy tasting.

[@selwynowen6213]

@@scotland638 like I say everyone has their own preference and taste buds. Just eat whatever you like and enjoy 👍

[@scotland638]

@@selwynowen6213 👍

[@CaffeineKing]

It’s a North (haddock)/ South (Cod) thing.

[@davidbrown5185]

Yes, you need lots of salt and vinegar. You can get cod without the skin on, in some places

[@philipareed]

"They're thicker" - that's why they're called chips and not french fries.

[@PhilipReeder]

Didn't know that. Good to know. Now then there's that other thing. Lol.

[@Theganjaman88]

They're thicker is how the difference between us and the yanks

[@777petew]

Haddock is more meaty. But plenty of malt vinegar is a must. We take a bottle in the glove compartment when on holidayholiday.

[@micklemass]

You did right by getting Cod and chips for first try , Then try Haddock, and then some people Have Skate and chips the sauce is usually squirted over the fish and chips ,you can also try the fish and chips with Mayo

[@vickytaylor9155]

In the south of England it is usually cod if you ask for fish and chips. The north of England is usually haddock. Tartare sauce or chips hop curry sauce is usually what we eat with it in the south. Gravy is normally a northern thing. The best fish and chips is always from the coast as the fish is fresher.

[@oliverwortley3822]

you can salt and vinegar your own. They ask you if you want any, but every single chippy will have salt, vinegar, wooden utensils and napkins for you to use and put on as you like.

[@fionagregory9376]

We do not say yard, it is garden. A yard is concrete and no plants but a garden has plants and greenery.

[@thapelo8521]

Wow i always love watching your videos And I'm gland you are now in London, keep those videos coming. I was at poppie's fish and chips a few days back. I wish to bump into you one day before i go back home. Proudly south African 🇿🇦

[@pds8475]

They are chips which is made by cutting potatoes into chips. Where as fries tend to be mashed potatoes reformed into the shape.

[@robertwpwragg]

Alternative sauce for fish might be tartare sauce but mayo is good too. Cod or haddock are the usual chippy options: both great. And mushy peas!

[@JacknVictor]

Anywhere north of Watford you will get better fish and chips, especially the coastal towns. Also, pricier doesn't always equate to better. I've had poppies before, was decent enough, but because they get a lot of media attention they can charge more just because of that. They are decent but I've had way better. The best chippy I've ever been to is one not far from me that still uses the old coal fire fryers, and it's all cooked in beef dripping and it's honestly out of this world. Any chip shop that cooks in beef dripping has got a head start. I use beef dripping in my home deep fryer and the chips come out exactly like they are from a good chip shop. Cod or haddock is the way to go but if a chip shop offers a cheaper option like Pollock, rock, plaice, safe etc then give it a try. Especially if it's half the price of cod. Try other sundries like fishcakes, jumbo battered sausage, spam fritters etc. try the curry sauces etc too. Definately one tip is to try the mushy peas. If a chip shop uses tinned mushy peas and doesn't make them from scratch, then it's a chip shop to avoid. If they skimp on one of the easiest cheapest to make menu items and used canned instead, then they aren't going to put the care and effort in to the rest of their food items. Definately get out of London for good fish and chips. Kent, Cornwall, Wales, Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland and anywhere past Watford and going up through Birmingham you will get great fish and chips, and anywhere in the north of England. And any coastal town. Blackpool Bridlington Whitby, Skegness and Mablethorpe always deliver on value and quality when I've been.

[@oliverwortley3822]

traditional fish is cod or haddock. both are perfectly fine and lovely. not really much difference between them. you’d enjoy both. they’re not saying you can’t really like. you can’t go wrong with either.

[@anoldfogeysfun]

I know that they are London prices, T, but good god, £14.50 just for a large cod! £1 for a pickled onion or egg !!! Only £6 here up North for a large cod where I live, and you can get an actual jar of pickled onions for less than a quid, not just 1, too! Poppies may be a chain down there, and supposedly might be good? But you really just can't beat getting your fish etc from an actual chippy (chip shop) that's not a sit down restaurant - just a walk-in and walk-out older type of place. And most coastal chippies usually have the best you can get, too . . . unless you are able to do them yourself.

[@redf7209]

Bit of a small fish too.

[@ptommo1543]

Covered in salt n vinegar and tartare sauce on the fish, also get curry sauce for chips.

[@richardwaddington2038]

Hi , Only just seen this vid and its 2 years old !!! By now I am sure you know that you made the right decision for the fish , Cod is the traditional fish for fish and chips . Every chippy I have ever been to seems to skimp on the salt and vinegar so I always ask for extra. Tartare sauce goes well with the fish and some Europeans put mayo on the chips , which I think cam from Holland but its not mayo as we know it and they call it frittesauce ?sp . There are some places that just do fish and chips but they are now few and far between . Only other point is that in the South of England you get the fish with skin on one side , in the North the fish is skinless. BTW your eyes are amaxing , are they "real" ? . great vid really enjoyed it.

[@nickgrazier3373]

The two main fish are cod and haddock, normally to differentiate the two is to cook the haddock with the skin still on. Normally again, you would eat the flesh and leave the skin. There is also cod roe which is the cod fish egg sack.

[@toddlerj102]

An cod roe is disgusting, you left that fact out, tastes worse than fishcakes!

[@stewedfishproductions7959]

The skin has a lot of the 'goodness' and is a great source of nutrients that support optimal human health, such as protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and vitamin E. So consider eating the fish skin as it contributes to muscle growth, improved heart health and healthy skin... Just saying! 👍🙂 🇬🇧

[@johntaphouse5235]

the holy grail of fish'n'chips is seaside bought wrapped in the funny pages... oh and never... never forget the peas n scrapps

[@malarkey2217]

The most popular fish is probably Cod, with Haddock a close second and then Plaice. Think those are the most common on the menu around the country. You could of had the Mushy peas or my favourite, Curry sauce. The dip sauces are Ketchup, Brown sauce, Tartare sauce and sometimes Mayo.

[@tonyb1223]

Stupidly expensive for what you get in London and not a large portion either, best to try in the north of England, half the price, much bigger portions. Usually Haddock or Cod are the 2 most common fish to get, mushy peas was the side, it was (back in the 1970's) a Friday "tea" meal and all the chippy's were packed with queue's around the corner, the addition of curry sauce etc is more recent but it use to be mainly, fish, pies, puddings, tripe, gravy, peas and chips on the menu with some local variations to what was served, oh and scraps, the crispy bits 😁

[@rizzymay450]

i love chips. you should have got tartar sauce for the fish

[@peckelhaze6934]

As others say, Haddock is best. You don't always get salt and vinegar automatically, best to ask. I have lots of salt.

[@keithorbell8946]

In the South, Cod is traditional, in the North it’s Haddock

[@jps5980]

Oxford prices have gone up Aswell, I Normally pay about £12.50 for a large Fish and Chips with Curry sauce& mushy peas , But you have to make sure you say, Large Cod and a Large portion of chips , as some chippys will take the piss and give you a small portion of Chips , if you Just say Large Fish N Chips

[@harrisonwoods5166]

Definitely seaside fish and chips are where it’s at in the UK, my favourite chippy is in Exmouth called Krispies. Their chips are beautiful, golden and crispy. It’s an absolute treat if you get the chance!

[@lightfootpathfinder8218]

How much is fish and chips down there ??

[@aloh5613]

£13 for fish and chips!! I'm sorry you had to pay so much... Outside of London and the South East of England it normally only costs between £3 and £6.... Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@Fanny_Snuffle]

Bumped London prices.

[@shymike]

You've not been to a chippy for long time if you think can get fish and chips for between £3 and £6!!

[@Fanny_Snuffle]

@@shymike In Portsmouth I pay about £13 for two pieces of fish and one large portion of chips, which Is more than enough for two people.

[@chipsthedog1]

I live in the south east & its £6.50 at my local chippy

[@emmamatthews340]

You wanna go to my hometown mate costs £14 😂

[@GeekGhostGamerTop]

Yes, Taylor Spencer, good choice on some British fish and chips, you have some taste 👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾👊🏾🙏🙏🙏🤜💪💪💪👊👊👊🍟🍟🍟🍟🍟🐟🐟🐟🐟

[@lynwratten9857]

I never put vinegar on the fish because it makes the batter soggy, salt and vinegar on the chips a definite, Cod and Haddock seem to be the most popular

[@sam--qy6ew]

Back in cape Town south Africa. I always get the Hake and chips. With tons of vinigar and salt. You can even calamari and chips

[@Sabaki]

All these South Africans in England 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 From a fellow Capetonian 🤗

[@ViralBunny]

Cod is always good, haddocks is your common alternative but slightly more expensive other fish here. Pollock and white fish are sold too, but i`d always ask for cod or haddock, sometimes it just says fish and you have no clue whats in, you cant go wrong if you ask for cod or haddock though.

[@intunewithcars9484]

as an englishman i cringe the fact they put the meal in a box its a big no no for me must be in paper old skool style, best places to get this is usually on coastal seaside resorts in the uk....and that is where you will find the best batter on the fish, and chips that have flavour, oh and plenty of salt and vinegar is a must, personally i think cod is the best option and its usually top of the fish menu

[@Terrahawk_]

Ideally you want salt and vinegar and plenty of it all over the fish and chips, then break off a piece of fish and take a chip or two and put it all in your mouth at the same time together. And haddock is nicer than cod.

[@titchs9098]

Wish I saw this sooner, I was in Camden yesterday. Craved fish and chips all day! For me, it has to be haddock. That looks nice. Next time I’m in London, that’s where I’m going!

[@Penyfanpond]

My favourite is Hake n chips... plenty of salt, bit of vinegar & Heinz salad cream is a must for me.. love chips n salad cream.. Also, Tartar sauce with fish as a change..

[@andywrong3247]

Hi, great fun vlog usually you get a choice of cod or haddock, not much in it, cod is a bottom feeder, haddock tastes slightly sweeter. I prefer haddock. £13.10 seemed pricey was there a skin on your fish.. I have been eating f&cs for over 50yrs now, I always order haddock and chips with skin off ie no skin, either with gravey, mushy peas or Irish curry sauce, I usually lean over & putt on my own salt&vinager. I prefer my fish not overly fried in beef dripping brings out the flavour.

[@_starfiend]

Anyone limiting themselves to just cod or haddock are doing both themselves and the fish stocks an injustice. While I've never had mackerel battered, I've had all the others, and more, and all are truly wonderful. Really. Don't limit yourself, try something else as well. Your taste-buds will thank you.

[@spaceman87186]

Hi Love how you just walk past Amy winehouse old flat in Prowse place and not mention it ,she also loved fish and chips from Camden.

[@nqobilemncwabe8363]

It’s Taylor saying bruv every now and then for me😂😂🤟🏾😎

[@jamyphill]

Costal fish and chips is somthing else nothing else compares

[@jew-wheelsvanderburg]

Cod is the traditional fish to buy but there are many option rock fish or hake are my go to interesting fact for you...fish and chips was firdt introduced to the UK by a Jewish immigrant

[@clivechandler8817]

We love fish and chips and gardening. I could look at you from a distance all day long.😍

[@paddyfast]

Cod is good but youll not get skin on it unless you ask - you can also have lightly batted fish - and in the north we like fish cooked in beef oil - waaaaay better

[@barryh.4220]

Haddock is probably cheaper, but i love Cod and chips covered in salt and vinegar ..... Up north here in Manchester there are some great fish and chip shops.

[@snowflakemelter1172]

Keep any leftover chips for a cold chip butty with buttered white bread and Tommy sauce.

[@Osti67]

No Vinegar, no fish and chips.... it sounds weird, but it makes it sooo much better.

[@jasonsmart3482]

Live on the SE Kent coast and would normally go for cod but also have a thing for huss. Haddock is also good. Being a Southerner I dont like things like gravy (ugh never) or curry sauce (ok if its just a bag of chips u want) with it but dont mind a small portion of mushy peas. Chips need salt vinegar and ketchup or mayo, fish needs tartare sauce.

[@jamesfahy2935]

Malt vinegar is not the same as in the chip shops. They use non-brewed condiment, which is much better.

[@mickking2563]

13 Quid Rudy London prices.... Yorkshire lad here haddock if I a choice, I normally have so much vinegar the fish thinks it can swim away.

[@TaylorSpencer]

😂😂😭😭

[@stevehessle1959]

In the North of England and Scotland, we tend to buy Haddock. Much tastier.

[@maxmoore9955]

Curry sauce is a must in a pot ,to dip your chips in .

[@paddyfast]

Also try curry sauce tartar sauce beans and mushy peas with fish and chips - not at the same time of course lol but still with salt n vinegar x

[@davidsearle8811]

Cod and Chips are the normal but haddock is another option. Get a piece of bread with it buttered and have a chip butty.

[@terrymacdad8742]

Cod is King❤

[@davidross5331]

Yes we do have some good weather here. It's not always raining and foggy here.

[@voicetechman]

Most common is cod, but haddock the best. For the best fish and chips go to the coast

[@WatchingDude]

Cod is the classic original fish for fish and chips. However, the fish available will vary depending upon where you are. For example in parts of Australia it is not uncommon to have shark available for you to eat.

[@PrinceEzra.]

Love the videos, mainly the personality & editing 💙

[@gerrynewport3894]

Haddock for mouth feel, plaice for flavour, but try others and see what’s your favourite!

[@happilyeggs4627]

Cod is great. Haddock is a little bit more fishy but is still very nice.

[@missharry5727]

Where I grew up in Yorkshire there is a very famous fish and chip restaurant called Harry Ramsden's which does many sorts of fish and the traditional Yorkshire side of mushy peas. Haddock every time for me, but with the skin removed before cooking. And lots of malt vinegar.

[@selwynowen6213]

I’m not that bothered about not having the skin on, but I like it better with the skin though. We all have our own tastes for our food

[@sjbict]

Harry Ramsdens in motorway service areas UK WIDE

[@missharry5727]

@@sjbict Aye, 'appen: but when Ah were a lass there weren't no motorways and t'one and only 'Arry Ramsden's were in Guisely in't West Riding and it were compulsory ter stop theer fer supper on't way 'ome from a coach trip.

[@BigC1290]

Sausage in battered crust with chips is another one 😋😋

[@dennismacharaga3924]

The park you were in is Regents Park, and btw in my view for the best fish& chips in London,try The Golden Chip, in Hanwell West London, my manor.Welcome to London a bit different from the mother city ,hey.

[@arma21regency]

Need to ask for some curry sauce as well for those chips

[@mjmaule]

Cod is the most common for Fish 'n' Chips, I personally prefer Haddock with mine.

[@helenasmith4286]

Cod yup vin makes the difference

[@gaelsomerville5163]

Rock Salmon is the best for fish and chips. Fishing towns or villages are probably the best - grew up in Norfolk so Cromer was always popular with us.

[@whoflungdung1046]

If you ever travel north I'll tell the best place's to go. Cod's good all round and it looked like you enjoyed it...

[@Bob10009]

Cod is the traditional and best option.

[@richt71]

Cod or haddock are traditional. Plenty of vinegar and salt. No mushy peas? Notice they left the skin on the fish. I prefer skin off fish.

[@dirtharris]

Haddock beats cod every time. I'd go for that next time. Cod is about chunky texture, but the taste can be a bit bland.

[@EhsanMusic]

Traditional fish and chips is cod or haddock

[@doomprojectgaming9259]

Yay for a new Vlog. And I just got some food too, so entertainment and grub 😋

[@cainsmyth53]

Now I've never had fish and chips in London but geographically alone you'll get the best fish and chips in the uk if your in a costal city

[@da90sReAlvloc]

aye haddock is nice with chips

[@neilmorrison7356]

Leave England and head to Anstruther in Fife two fantastic chip shops on the else’s front

[@trevorarnold5410]

Cod is very nice, but Haddock is better, also, for some reason, fish and chip shops down south always leave skin on the fish, but if you go to the North of the UK we remove all the skin so it tastes much better recommend, Yorkshire

[@Afc1987]

ya need to try a pie and mash shop in East London

[@TheBillABCTV]

Hi Taylor I love fish and chips shop I live in Australia and we have good fish and chips shops here.

[@keithygadget381]

Cod is the main choice. Haddock is good too.

[@neilthorley359]

Cod and chips are the main staple with fish and chips haddock is another

[@greglewis8843]

Curry sauce is the best cod looked good

[@acme181169]

I paid only £4.70 (lunchtime special) yesterday for fresh cod&chips from one of the best chippies in Cheshire AND they took the skin off!!!

[@neilmccarthy5102]

Prefer curry source than mushy peas with it - in a carton for dunking

[@RollerbazAndCoasterDad]

In England cod is standard. In Scotland it's haddock. I think Scotland does it better but a lot of fish gets landed up here so it's also fresher than a lot of England.

[@OriginalHandprint]

If you’re still around Camden try Hook fish restaurant along Parkway - authentically different! - Poppies is more a tourist spot, just like most of Camden market. Locals avoid it.

[@diongibbs312]

Get onion vinegar it's the best and cod is best fish or haddock.

[@markjohnston3790]

The guy is doing his Job , he's a Gardner for London Bourgh Council there should be a couple of them working together.

[@stevenj3152]

Get yourself up to Oban, and try the Oban Seafood Hut. The Green Shack on the pier, unbelievable value for a feast of lobster, crab, scallops, mussels and more. Being by where they bring the boats in there is a couple of good fish n chips shops of course. Its a long trip from London. But the Seafood Hut is worth it alone.

[@winchy162]

Down south Cod is the standard fish up North Haddock is more popular

[@pikricky]

Nothing better than haddock and chips with plenty of salt vinegar and tomato ketchup

[@stayambitious]

New cityyy, who dissss

[@samanthaahn1285]

YESSS TT WE LOVE YOU!!!! QUEEN

[@kevinporter3212]

You should try all of the fish! Actually, why don't you do the entire menu and react to it! :) More salt and vinegar!!

[@raibeart1955]

Haddock is “meatier’ with more flavour. Enjoy your stay. Please remember london is not England. The UK is comprised of much more. Try Tartar sauce for your fish . Mushy peas and a Wally which is a Sweet (ish) Dill pickle. Have a great time here in the UK. All the best to you and yours from Bonnie Scotland. Rabx

[@leereynolds3673]

Curry Sauce is a must and next time try Battered Sausage