First Friday of Lent, and I end up trying to get a quick lunch at a Fish N Chips spot near a Catholic School. Poor planning for getting a QUICK meal on my part, but a decent lunch was to be found at Marlyn's.
Yes, there is no "I" in team, and also no "i" in Marlyn. It's not that the "i" is silent, it's that there is no "i". It's hanging out with the spoon. That may or may not help you when you're trying to GPS locate some Fish N Chips in N. Central PHX.
There was a special posted on the door- 2 piece Tilapia w/ fries and a drink for under $6 so I went for that. One of the great things about most locally owned businesses is their flexibility- they don't have to follow some corporate guideline for uniformity, hence you can truly get things your way if you ask. I heard many regular customers asking for crispier than normal fish filets and the cooks were happy to make that happen. My filets and chips were perfectly fried and with some tartar sauce and ketchup they went down easy.
Maybe not the most comfortable dining room around, and it's small, but this is pretty much a take out joint so don't expect to lounge around.