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| - I used to frequent this place once a week because it's so damn good. I don't understand all the negative reviews this place is getting. The nice Chinese couple who run this place know their fish and chips. The size of the fish they give you is incredible, the batter has the appropriate crunch, the fish is well protected inside the crusty shell, and the fries are some of the most addictive fries I've ever had.
For those complaining about the oil and grease, did you forget you were eating fish and chips?
I"ve also been to Chippy's on Queen - but you can't even compare. The fish fillets they use are small, thin, sad looking pieces of fish that get destroyed in the fryer.
For those complaining about the tartar sauce: it's nothing to complain about. Unless they elevate tartar sauce to the next level, I don't see the problem in using packets of Heinz tartar sauce and it certainly doesn't detract from the fish and chips itself (in fact, it adds a lot regardless of whether it is pre-made tartar sauce and thats what matters right?). My bet is if the Heinz tartar sauce was served from an unbranded dispenser that read 'organic' and 'hand-crafted', some of the reviews would've been very different.
Also, this place is very unassuming (just like the owners) so anyone can feel comfortable eating here like in a proper neighbourhood chip shop. You order in the tiny shop and then sit by the crappy wooden tables outside. It's casual, and it's what fish and chips is meant to be.
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