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Topic Originator: OzPar
Date: Sun 24 Nov 04:56
Ask any expat what they miss most about the UK, and the answer that you will often get is the good old British chippy.
And if, like all of us here, you have ever been to Fife, the chances are you will be familiar with the magnificent fish and chip shops that are to be found over in the East Neuk. The Anstruther Fish Bar is among most folk`s favourites and is undoubtedly mine.
This little video came up on my YouTube feed this morning, and I couldn`t resist. The guy checks out the Anstruther Fish Bar and the neighbouring Wee Chippy. His pronunciation could be a lot better, but to his credit, he gives them both rave reviews.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qmiz-tT-vs
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Topic Originator: Dave_1885
Date: Sun 24 Nov 08:59
Don’t know when you were last there but its reputation has gone down in recent years. The Wee Chippy has a better rep these days when you ask people about getting one up that way. Their prices also don’t reflect the quality anymore - the fish has always been good, but they have terrible chips in comparison to most chippys.
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Topic Originator: LochgellyAlbert
Date: Sun 24 Nov 10:57
Was at the Wee Chippy 3 weeks ago with Irish relatives, sit in fish tea, mushy peas, bread & butter with a pot of tea & homemade tartar sauce.
The fish was like a whale with crispy batter, chips cooked to perfection all for £14.50 per person.
We had to take some of the fish home with us as everyone was stuffed, our relatives said it was the best they had ever tasted! 5*****
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Topic Originator: DunfyDave
Date: Sun 24 Nov 12:10
Absolutely amazing chippy. Sometimes the queues on a warm sunny day can stretch around the bend but it is well worth the wait.
DunfyDave
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Sun 24 Nov 14:31
I know folk like to say it’s not as good as it used to be etc etc but it’s absolutely cracking. Easily in top 3 in UK
COYP
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Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol
Date: Sun 24 Nov 15:29
Gary Eats is a fantastic food channel on YouTube, he`s very fair and always polite.
I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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Topic Originator: PARrot
Date: Mon 25 Nov 03:54
Quote:
NMCmassive, Sun 24 Nov 14:31
I know folk like to say it’s not as good as it used to be etc etc but it’s absolutely cracking. Easily in top 3 in UK
Most folk who say that have probably never been there, but just repeating what a pals grannies budgie said.
Apparently, the reason for the fish being so good is the prawns they feed on. More noticeable at certain times of the year when prawns are horny.
That`s according to one of my budgie pal`s grannies.
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Mon 25 Nov 13:21
Quote:
PARrot, Mon 25 Nov 03:54
Quote:
NMCmassive, Sun 24 Nov 14:31
I know folk like to say it’s not as good as it used to be etc etc but it’s absolutely cracking. Easily in top 3 in UK
Most folk who say that have probably never been there, but just repeating what a pals grannies budgie said.
Apparently, the reason for the fish being so good is the prawns they feed on. More noticeable at certain times of the year when prawns are horny.
That`s according to one of my budgie pal`s grannies.
That’s an outstanding piece of information ☝🏻😂
COYP
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Mon 25 Nov 13:41
The Anstruther Fish Bar used to always be the best. Got to admit, their Chippy Brown Sauce is superb. Last time I was up there I tried The Wee Chippy for a takeaway, it was okay, although the kid behind the counter didn`t seem interested, playing on his phone, asked for the order, played on his phone a bit more, 10 minutes later forgot the order and had to ask again. It took ages to come, then asked what I wanted on it, then forgot to put the brown sauce on as requested, didn`t realise till I was back at the car, so had to go back. The fish was good, a decent crisp batter, but the chips were a bit soggy. It was not bad, but not as good as The Anstruther Fish Bar.
The one at Pittenweem was always the best up that way, but it burnt down.
We are quite well served for chippies in Fife, even the likes of Gennaros or Armando`s are streets ahead of anything Edinburgh has to offer
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Mon 25 Nov 15:25
Quote:
red-star-par, Mon 25 Nov 13:41
The Anstruther Fish Bar used to always be the best. Got to admit, their Chippy Brown Sauce is superb. Last time I was up there I tried The Wee Chippy for a takeaway, it was okay, although the kid behind the counter didn`t seem interested, playing on his phone, asked for the order, played on his phone a bit more, 10 minutes later forgot the order and had to ask again. It took ages to come, then asked what I wanted on it, then forgot to put the brown sauce on as requested, didn`t realise till I was back at the car, so had to go back. The fish was good, a decent crisp batter, but the chips were a bit soggy. It was not bad, but not as good as The Anstruther Fish Bar.
The one at Pittenweem was always the best up that way, but it burnt down.
We are quite well served for chippies in Fife, even the likes of Gennaros or Armando`s are streets ahead of anything Edinburgh has to offer
Yet to have a good chippy in Glasgow either but I’ve told there are good ones there 🤷🏻♂️
Last time I was in Aberdeen, a chippy was hard to get. Loads of good curry houses, 5 guys etc etc but never seen a chippy that was open.
COYP
Post Edited (Mon 25 Nov 15:27)
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Topic Originator: Playup_Pompey
Date: Mon 25 Nov 16:38
"Yet to have a good chippy in Glasgow "
blue lagoon is known to be very good. One outside central was cracking on a previous visit (albeit i had haggis rather than fish)
Place up Victoria Road as well opposite the viky bar also a noteable mention.Served a single sauage to eat whilst waited on the rest of the order being made up .)
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Topic Originator: LEGEND85
Date: Mon 25 Nov 20:44
Jim Jack`s Fish and Chips is by far the best chippy in Dunfermline
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Tue 31 Dec 19:03
I always preferred the other chippy. Never had massive queues and the food was just as good. My stomach can`t handle greasy chippies anymore. Maybe a small pensioner portion but I`d still struggle with that.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: DBP
Date: Tue 31 Dec 19:10
I’ll the same, love the thought of a chippie and if were getting take away is normally my first thought…
But whenever we do get one, just feel like crap afterwards
Post Edited (Tue 31 Dec 19:19)
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Topic Originator: sadindiefreak
Date: Wed 1 Jan 14:07
Quote:
Playup_Pompey, Mon 25 Nov 16:38
"Yet to have a good chippy in Glasgow "
blue lagoon is known to be very good. One outside central was cracking on a previous visit (albeit i had haggis rather than fish)
Place up Victoria Road as well opposite the viky bar also a noteable mention.Served a single sauage to eat whilst waited on the rest of the order being made up .)
Blue Lagoon? 😂😂😂😂 Aye OK.
Rumours in Glasgow are that the Blue Lagoon chain is a money laundering enterprise.
They are all pretty much always empty.
You are the first person I`ve seen say it`s anything more than average at best.
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Topic Originator: parsmad68
Date: Fri 3 Jan 07:14
What is the fish they are actually using. I just saw a program where down south there are a lot of cases where the “fish” they are selling is shark.
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Topic Originator: jake89
Date: Fri 3 Jan 09:51
Quote:
parsmad68, Fri 3 Jan 07:14
What is the fish they are actually using. I just saw a program where down south there are a lot of cases where the “fish” they are selling is shark.
Anstruther will have haddock and cod. The "fake" fish is usually whiting.
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Topic Originator: JTH123
Date: Fri 3 Jan 10:10
We sat outside the Wee Chippy in the sun yesterday with our haddock and chips.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Sat 4 Jan 00:08
Quote:
parsmad68, Fri 3 Jan 07:14
What is the fish they are actually using. I just saw a program where down south there are a lot of cases where the “fish” they are selling is shark.
Haddock they use up there. You can get Hake and other specialities. They have Cod too, for those with no taste
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Topic Originator: parathletic
Date: Sat 4 Jan 18:32
Had an outstanding smoked haddock supper in Shetland a few years back. Is there anywhere local around here that does a decent smoked fish supper?
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Topic Originator: Sammy_Must_Die
Date: Sun 5 Jan 22:24
I know it`s not that local, but `The Bridge` in Saucier do a tremendous smoked haddock supper!!
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Topic Originator: kozmasrightfoot
Date: Wed 8 Jan 13:45
Fish in local chippies doesn`t taste nice anymore. I imagine that`s due to the depletion of fish numbers in the oceans. They taste like fish fingers.
Pars fan.
Magpies fan.
Mens tennis fan.
Alternative rock fan.
Not a fan of much else.
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Topic Originator: red-star-par
Date: Wed 8 Jan 18:43
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Wed 8 Jan 13:45
Fish in local chippies doesn`t taste nice anymore. I imagine that`s due to the depletion of fish numbers in the oceans. They taste like fish fingers.
I have noticed a bit of a drop in quality recently, not sure what is causing it
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Topic Originator: NMCmassive
Date: Thu 9 Jan 13:27
Quote:
red-star-par, Wed 8 Jan 18:43
Quote:
kozmasrightfoot, Wed 8 Jan 13:45
Fish in local chippies doesn`t taste nice anymore. I imagine that`s due to the depletion of fish numbers in the oceans. They taste like fish fingers.
I have noticed a bit of a drop in quality recently, not sure what is causing it
If it says “Fish Supper” they can use any type of fish
Look for “Haddock/Cod/etc supper
Price of fish being so high is increasing the chances of someone trying to save money on their outgoings
COYP
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