Today was a typical Monday - I left work feeling like I'd been smacked around a few times. My head hurt and the thought of four more days of torture made me want to cry a little. I went home and considered my dinner options: leftover pot roast, ramen, or some fat free ice cream....um....take out! I want take out. I searched around on yelp for a bit looking for my two requirements - cheap and close. I eventually realized I was cold, hungry and becoming comatose -time for sustenance.
I remembered seeing this little place one weekend when my boyfriend and I went to Chen Wok. I drove the few blocks up 7th st and pulled into an almost empty parking lot. Despite the fact that the outside of the place looks a little bleak I soldiered on. The inside was clean and warm. The woman at the counter was very pleasant and acknowledged me even though she was on the phone. She ended her conversation abruptly and recommended the fish. I went for the 2 piece fish and chips. She rings me up and it's less than $7. Perfect. My food was ready in less than 5 minutes.
Opening up the bag at home was like traveling back in time to my childhood. We rarely ate out but on occasion my dad would bring home fish and chips - not like the stuff you get at Pete's but the real deal. This smelled like that. And tasted like it too - light batter, not too crunchy, surrounding flaky white fish. The fries were good too - hot and a little greasy. And the tartar sauce...really good. My favorite part of fish and chips actually. The food was hot and filling - I couldn't even finish it all and saved some for the BF when he got off work.
If you're in the neighborhood and you want something hot, not fast food, and you don't want to cook - I'd try this place. I will definitely be back to try the burgers or a gyro. If they're as good as the fish then this place could definitely become a staple - especially considering they serve Thrifty Ice Cream too!