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| - If there is one thing I like about going to a place for a quick bite, it's a simple menu. The fact that I can go to place and not be inundated with something that resembles a culinary tome as opposed to a menu means a lot to me. I mean, look at the name - The British Chippy. I think I have an idea of what I want to eat when I come here.
This little eatery, tucked in the middle of a strip mall in Bridlewood features a small and humble menu featuring some popular British favourites aside from the items of its namesake. In addition to the handcut cod and haddock and organic potatoes, you can also get traditional meat pies, real mushy peas, fishcakes and that delectable curry sauce for dipping your chips. Delicious.
To wash it down there's also a selection of drinks including domestic and imported soda (Lilt, Vimto, Dandelion Burdock, Irn Bru), beer (Guinness and Boddington's) or a nice tea.
The fish is cooked to perfection. They are cooked to order and brought to your table piping hot. The crispy batter is wonderful and delightfully light followed by the juicy, flaky meat of the fish. The chips are also well done and serve as the perfect companion to match the 6 oz of bliss.
Meat pies are also good and do not take a backseat to the fish and chips. The pastry is flaky and the fillings are hearty, savoury with the proper meat to gravy ratio.
If you have not done so already, try the curry sauce...please. This unassuming side was an unexpected surprise and is now my current go-to dip for chips or fishcakes.
All in all, I like the British Chippy. The food is tasty, the menu is solid and its close to home. My only complaint is the strange hours as it's closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. In addition, they are closed between the lunch and dinner service so be sure to check the hours before you visit.
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