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| - This place took my expectations, put them in a box (a BOXTY to be exact) and gave the boxty back to me leaving me asking myself why I haven't come here sooner.
Located on Carson Street right next to Primantis in Pittsburghs South Side, The Pub Chip Shop's food is the perfect blend of a quick meal and a delicious sit down dinner. The atmosphere has that Irish Pub feel (naturally) a bit like Claddagh if you've ever been. The Pub Chip Shop specializes in THIS & Chips. The THIS could be anything from Oysters to Shrimp, Chicken and even Sausage served with Chips (actually Fries). The other thing they do well are what I was speaking of in the beginning, meals in boxes. This all is much more appealing in action than it initially seems from the title. I specifically got the THAI CHILI FRIED CHICKEN BOXTY. I was concerned if this would be enough food as my dinner and the guy assured me the portion would be pleasing and sure enough, it was above and beyond.
The chicken in these boxes is unlike any breaded chicken breast I have ever had. Juicy melt in your mouth all white meat chicken with the right amount of spices but, that's just the start. The box has home made HUGE tater tots in the bottom as the lining with the chicken next topped with a heaping of Tri color cabbage and green onions with a sea of sweet Thai chili sauce on top. If you are concerned about spicy dishes, don't get this cause it had some serious heat but, being someone who doesn't usually eat spicy food, I couldn't stop eating it! I also got a side of their house made mac and cheese that's made with white cheddar cheese sauce. I was on the verge of sleeping under the table to wake up and just order here again. With a huge Honest Tea and the food my total was about $12 but, I didn't even finish my meal because the food is very filling and the box is filled to the top giving you every dollars worth. The location was clean, the staff was nice and on Friday and Saturdays they are open till 3AM!!!
What I got didn't even scratch the surface of what this place offers. I plan on going back to try one of every Boxty till I've had them all. Don't skip over this place just cause all is Pittsburghers preach Primantis, if the wait is too long next door, I'd say visit THE PUB CHIP SHOP for an equally respectable meal.
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