One of the nicest guys on TH-cam that you wouldn't mind having a drink with. Simple, straight to the point presentation, no exaggerations or clickbait. Keep it up mate!
@@GaryEats I don't live in London anymore (1 hour away when in the UK) but I'd battle the lunatics into Waterloo for a pint and a nosh anywhere. You should arrange a meet up and a "global" review !
Gary brings something new to reviews. Unbiased and very fair, love his feedback on the food he knows what to look for. Not another social influencer reviewing for free food! Deserves many more follows.
The “expensive” option genuinely looked like something you’d be served in a Sainsburys cafe; a frozen Youngs slung in the fryer for 2mins. Absolutely awful. The chips looked vile (and you do give fair leeway with “chips are chips”) Anyway, well done in 2023 Gary - really pleased I found your channel this year, great videos and here’s to an even better 2024! Cheers fella 🥂
You nailed it, the first fish and chips were cooked in an oil that wasn’t hot enough, and the fish might of been frozen or simply not dried enough before battering. Same here in New England. Go to a fine restaurant, and they treat fish and chips like peasant’s food, and don’t take it seriously. Mom and Pop places usually put their hearts and souls into it, and give you a much superior experience.
This seems weird. In the 70s I was at school just round the corner and the Seashell was a bog standard chippy, where we bought our lunchtime chips, with a sit-down area next door. Talk about gentrification! Nice review Gary
Gary, the expensive place had nice tartare sauce. The fish had definitely been frozen, hence all the liquid. The batter was undercooked and the chips needed a second or third fry. The curry sauce was like water and the peas were luminous. I can see why they do bottomless chips as nobody would order a second portion.
I live in the Midlands and visit my local chippy sporadically. It’s now about £12 for haddock and chips with a curry sauce or peas but there’s enough for both me and my wife. The chips are crispy and rustle in the paper - particularly when they’re frying new potatoes. Same family has run the shop for about 40 years.
Love your vids mate, from one South Londoner to another. When I were a kid, fish and chips were served in newspapers which contributed towards the taste. Also, this new fangled requirement for crispy chips is a new thing to me. Chips were never designed to be double or triple-cooked. Chips were originally designed to be limp and soggy and I would not have them any other way.😊
I noticed that the chips in London aren’t exactly outstanding, if you go outside of London and you genuinely find them much better, the only thing London has in Spades is the Price and the expensive surcharge for standard service
Hi Gary, The meal served at that first place looked awful. A classic tourist trap, maybe? Unlimited chips -- but who would want a second helping! Happy New Year.
Nice to see the channel growing as i said it would down to earth reviews and a happy place to come thank you gary and wife for the joy you bring happy new year to yiu both and the same to all the lovely people onhere godbless you all
The Seashell has certainly changed a lot since I last used it back in 1975. Then it was just a regular fish and chip shop but with a great reputation which was well deserved. Usually visited after a night at the Brazen Head up the road and a slow tasty walk home.
Festive Greetings Gary. Beautiful weather outside. The Lisson Grove is so so so expensive... I went to Christ College school in Finchley Central and noticed this Two Brothers Fish Restaurant nearby. Please try it one day.
You raise a smile here Gary, as every f&c experience you've had in London seems to have let you down. From where we're sat, yes portion sizes on fish seem to have shrunk (daaan Saaarf). If ever in Sheffield, come try our famous Two Steps f&c Shop, amazing fat flaky crispy hot fish and chunky crispy chips. Might be worth seeking out Faulkner's on the Kingsland Road (E2) where in the 80s and 90s we enjoyed amazing variety of fish (always with chips). Happy New Year, thanks for all the hard work!!
I don't think I've enjoyed listening to a food review channel as much as I've enjoyed listening to yours. It makes you feel like I want to get out more myself and try different places as well. Keep it up and keep it going, I thoroughly enjoyed this video, however watching your videos does make me hungry!! 🤣
Good honest review as always gary. Think your right, the first fish has been frozen then defrosted it looked awful. Second place was ok price wise ok to. Happy new year gary👍👍
I had a totally different experience to you at Sea Shell 3 weeks ago although I didn’t have curry sauce and I had my fish fried in Matzo meal. In any case restaurants… especially at that price… should be consistent. Love your channel by the way!
Hey Gary, great reviews, cheers. The Tottenham Court Road venue was decent on price at least. If you can face doing one more London fish and chip shop at some point, I'd be really interested to hear what you think of Toff's of Muswell Hill. It's a fish and chip shop that's been in Muswell Hill for decades. A bit of a local landmark. You'd imagine that it's longevity means it must be doing something right! Cheers - love your channel.
I haven't been to Toffs for years, but I went once or twice when I lived in Highgate. I got the calamari and chips, i remember I enjoyed it. The place is a local legend
I remember when I was a child growing up in the 1970s Friday night was fish & chip dinner time. The queue outside the chippy in West Kensington was always very large. I'd usually meet my friends queuing there as well. The chips were always soggy as I recall, and I always used to get two pickled onions to accompany my meal. Happy Days. Chippy is still there, a sad shadow of its former self, though. London is expensive so I rarely buy fish & chips now. I know other people have mentioned this but I'll add my tuppence worth, your reviews are always down to earth, with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure; you're always fair with your comments and your presentation and personality are a joy to watch. Happy New Year to you Gary and to Mr. Cameraman. All our best wishes Tania and Chirpy (the dancing pigeon).
Gigs far superior in terms of quality & value. I thought you were a little harsh to say the Gigs fish wasn’t the biggest you’ve ever seen - it was advertised as a mini fish. Good vlog as ever young man. You’ve been a breath of fresh air for us this year. Well done Gary.
This was an informative and well balanced review as always, Gary. Love your delivery and thoroughness. My attention was alerted twice to your stated intention to visit Whitby to try Fish and Chips in the New Year. This is a good call as it is festooned with them, although some can border fine dining. As someone who lives a 30 minute drive from this pescatarian Mecca, there are several to choose from. Our particular favourites are Trenchers, the Magpie, the Fisherman's Wife and Mr Chips. Then, once you have tried those, take yourself off to the Lighthouse Fish Bar in Scarborough. Go enjoy. See you up here soon.
I very rarely come across " crispy" chip shop chips. Double cooked with a nice coloured outer and soft fluffy centre are my personal favourites. A similar meal as gigs can cost you £8/9 in my local area but fish is larger. Enjoying your vids 👍🏻👍🏻
Great video as always - you certainly know your food - most enjoyable indeed - and you are sharing 'the knowledge' about the batter/fish/chips etc - how do you manage to eat TWO meals like that in one day ??? The Seashell was very empty....not a great starting point. £22 for Fish and Chips !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤣 Video after video, really impressed by how much content you are putting out !
they both looked disappointing, but the expensive one was a real let-down value wise, basically everything but the tartar sauce was a failure. hope your next restaurant trips are more enjoyable, thanks for the nice video and a happy new year to you!🥳
Chanced upon this channel a few days back and loved it. Apart from the great content your narration is very soothing and calming if that makes sense. The last time I was in the UK was 20 years ago and im not sure when i will visit next so may never be able to try any of these places. But do enjoy watching your reviews. Keep up the great work Gary and All the best
My local 'chippy' has been there for decades. Been going there just as long where you'll pay about £6 for large portion + lovely Cod etc. Cheers 4 another vid'/Addictive channel.👍
There is definitely a common theme as the most expensive not being the best. I feel sorry for tourists to come to London and treat themselves to an expensive restaurant and then go home having missed the good stuff. My favourite fish and chips is Masters Super Fry near Waterloo station. Most of the regulars are taxi drivers, and the food is incredible.
@PeteBennettUK Wow, your comment about Masters Super Fish took me back. Before moving up North, I worked on the trains in and out of Waterloo Station and at least once (if not more !!!) a week when my break was at Waterloo, I’d walk down to Masters and get Fish and Chips. I haven’t been there in over 15 years, but I agree it was the best Fish and Chips I’ve ever tasted. Now you’ve reminded me about Masters, I’m going to have a trip down there in the New Year and get a ‘Masters Special’ !.
Proof right there that paying over the odds does not always get you the quality deserved. What a year it's been for your channel here on TH-cam Gary. All the very best for 2024 pal🍻 All the best to the cameraman too!
Crikey. Well done for suffering so we don't have to. For what you paid for the first meal. I'd want part shares in the trawler that caught it! Such a shame they're both short of the mark. Another good honest review. Happy new year to you, yours and the camera man.
Another good job Gary. Now you've done a takeaway you must get up to Tetbury Fish and Chip Shop. Just remember they're on holiday until 10th January. Happy New Year Les & Sue 🎉
If you ever come down to Brighton, do try bankers and Harry Ramsden's, they are two of the very best low cost ones in Brighton. Bankers used to have a takeaway in hove which is the only bankers I’ve tried but they still have a restaurant in Brighton. Definitely worth trying both, love to get your opinion on them.
The first batter didn't look like traditional batter. I think both were disappointing but the first more so because of the price. I'd give 3 for the first and 5 for the second . Happy New year x
A friend of mine recently went to England and wanted to try Fish and Chips for the first time. He made the error of going to an expensive restaurant and letting them serve him, rather than getting it from a van or an actual Fish and Chip shop. It was very expensive, and he said: "It's just a piece of fish with fat, dry french fries," and I'm sure he was right, but now he thinks fish and chips is bad food.
Not sure why fish and chips are considered a national dish, for us a boring meal and we very rarely eat it so felt sorry for your friend, was he American ?
Hello Gary, I have too add, the only way to get a fish and chips is to buy when it's busy... Have a great new year! and I will look forward to more videos from you..
Love your videos Gary! You know that you can’t beat good old Murgatroids here in sunny Leeds! If you’re up this way again, there are 2 Chippies in Flamborough on the north east coast, both are on another level! They are the only 2 in the town so you can’t miss them.
Being from the Scottish coast and a fishing town, that fish and chips was sad. Ive also tried fish and chips in London while there twice with a similar experience. There is plenty places though in England that are absolute fantastic Whitby Cornwall Brighton Pittenweem Margate just a few places ive tried that were top notch.
There are good fish and chip shops in London, my local in West London serves lovely crispy chips and was recently judged as one of the 40 best chippies in the UK. But with the previous couple of owners the chips were terrible, pale yellow slimy things.
There are some amazing chippies in London if you stay away from the tourist hotspots, My local - Kennedy's on Leigham Court Road in Streatham is fantastic! £10 for large cod n chips served in newspaper.
The first place to me was an absolute rip-off. The food didn't look fresh & the batter looked dreadful. The second place looked much better & the fish, granted, a small portion, looked lovely & great value for money. Just goes to show, a bigger price doesn't mean better quality. Another great review Gary
Hi Gary, I’m in Islington and I’ve got a proper fish restaurant and fish and chip shop called fish central in Kings square just off of City rd,great menu and service, give it a go. The baked cod is something else mate and not an arm and a leg. Happy new year to you.
(41) The "dear" fish and chips have a shocking case of "The Droops". And it wasn't like the restaurant was run off its feet. BOOO, HISSS. I'd want a refund. The "budget" meal was WAAAY better. At least the last meal left you with a better food memory for the day. Thanks, Gary!!!
It looked disgusting, these highly priced places don’t know how to do it, they put a bit of green stuff on and charge a fortune. Great honest review Gary
I think these kind of places start hiding behind their name and image after they have developed and employ substandard staff and reduce their staff costs whilst increasing their profits. They think they can get away with it by comprising on the quality of the food. This goes to show in the food industry very often u never get what you pay for. Very good video first time I m watching I learnt a lot from you
Your score was perfect Gary, and yes West Yorkshire do the best fish and chips, with bits or scraps as some people call them and peas and Curry. all the best for the New Year Gary 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Nice one, Gary, a fascinating insight into the world of fish and chip providers. I'll definitely be catching-up with your thoughts on this particular meal from locations outside of London, great work on your part, keep it going, please. Best. GK.
Gary i hope for £22 it would be a bigger peice of cod and the chips a bit more golden thats expensive mate plus the fish batter is awful and the reason the fish is watery is because theh have washed the fish under cold water which you never do its pat dry either that or they shouldn't be a chef i wont be going
Have a feeling that fish was frozen then defrosted and then cooked. I'm with you on that one Gary. Not the freshest of fish. They may even have prepped it from frozen too. Dropping the temperature of the oil as it cooks, causing issues with the batter
When the slice of lemon is a highlight there’s something definitely wrong! You’d expect that a restaurant charging that much would at least double cook the chips.
@@adamgrimsley2900it isn't, it is the fact the fish and the chips get pressed together and infuse for a few moments then the fish s&v sit on the chips during eating. You can still get them like that with a bit of grease proof paper.
Seeing that chip flop in the curry sauce actually brought back memories of The Great Depression, and I wasn't even alive for it. Seriously no word of a lie mate I'd have sent that entire meal back. I wouldn't from a normal chippy but from a place in Marylebone absolutely (which I think this is near). What's scary is their 4.2/5 rating, but if you go down their reviews, it's all clearly non-English names so I'm wondering if they just get away with this because the locals don't eat there but the tourists fall for it.
Haha. I’ve not heard good things about their takeaway which is why I avoided it, I also mentioned the curry sauce and the fish but nothing was done. Thanks!
I take solace in knowing you at least told them about it which I think as a reviewer means you've done your job, there's nothing worse I think than when people give bad reviews - but don't give the restaurant a chance to fix the issue on the spot as well. Merry christmas and happy new year.@@GaryEats
Hi Gary. If my wife & I fancy F&C's, we just make them ourselves at home these days as the state of the Chip Shops around here is, frankly, dire. We use Maris-Piper spuds 4 the chips (washed 3 times to remove the starch), scrupulously fresh fish, and soda water for the batter. Half the price; twice as good. Some of that fish looked like it had been quickly defrosted under a running tap tbh. Great post as always, pal👍.
Good morning Gary , yeh pants mate no love put into that , much rather the 7.50 job mate , squeezing lemon onto the crispy batter can make it soggy mate I usually put it on the fish different strokes suppose , another great vid happy new year my mate 💥😉
Maybe the oil is not heating because of the weather.🙄 Thank you for braving the weather to do this review. Seashell was a total disappointment for the ridiculous price when the best thing was the tartar sauce. It wasn’t hard for Gig to beat it for half the price.
For me the biggest sign of frozen fish is actually that it's dry and quite 'meaty' rather than soft and flakey, even when it isn't overcooked. I reckon in this case that it's just a crap piece of fish that they've thrown straight into the batter without any attempt to flour it first
The best quality fish is frozen when caught and kept frozen until you are ready to cook it. Then it needs to be properly defrosted and prepared, before being cooked in very hot oil.
Love the videos, Gary! I would highly recommend trying the Ocean Fish Bar in Cleethorpes if you ever find yourself in the area, they have a great value special option and it's highly rated by both locals and visitors alike
This is a further comment as i noticed you're still looking for locations for a good Sunday roast. We stayed at the Coach House near Lowestoft a couple of weeks ago and arriving early they were still serving their Sunday roast at £13.95. The car park was overflowing with locals, they can cater for upto 150. It was mega busy and although we ate their Christmas dinner and breakast only, must say the quality and taste was exceptional, all locally sourced. They also have a Fish Friday, so look forward to a return trip. Happy New Year.
Hi Gary, another absolute spot on comparison review. Totally agree with your comments, although I don’t fancy either of them. Best fish and chips I have had was at Whitby. Well done 56k and climbing. Definitely the best food review channel!
Am fairly new to your channel, but really enjoying your content and style of presentation. Your camera person does a fantastic job too. Do they get fed on your shoots? Keep up the great work and Happy New Year 🍾🎉🍾🎉
Giggs is one of my favourite treat lunch spots for payday. That lunch deal is with a slightly larger than average cod bite (or kebab) and I know their actual cod are much larger than that. For the location is decent value compared that what else is around there. I'd recommend trying Poppie's or Golden Union in Soho, both really good fish & chip shops that don't break the bank. Great videos as always with some nice honest comments!
Great review as always. Seashell got a reputation as a rated fish & chip shop in London in the late 90s and was decent enough when I lived nearby though already felt bit expensive but seems to have been living off past glories every since. Gigs in Fitzrovia used to be very good up to 4-5 years ago, have not been recently. It has been around for yonks and always tended to do a good job. A good fish and chip shop in Central London which still deserves its reputation is the Golden Hind in Marylebone, well worth a visit.
Same weather over here Gary, and very windy. Oh how disappointing your plate of fish and chips are. Your fish was frozen and not dried, batter appalling. The chips looked looked like plasticine. You were a brave man to attempt them. Crispy batter on the second lot, chips once again disappointing. I would have been devastated, seeing as it's my favourite meal. Second ones for me please😂 Great video again Gary
Thank your for the informative video. We enjoy the Cod bites and chips for £6.50 at Seafresh in Victoria. Its good value for money and its delicious! Hope you can try one day! Best wishes for the New Year, 2024!
Great videos, Gary. You present very well. I haven’t lived in the UK for several decades; nonetheless, I enjoy your updates of the standard and not so standard UK fayre. I’ve retired to Hong Kong, where you can find excellent curry and more than passable English breakfasts. Keep it up - and should you ever visit this part of the world, let me know! All the best, Leo
hi gary, really enjoy your videos, pls travel & review colmans seafood temple in south shields, near sunderland , it will blow your socks off!, beautiful restaurant as well, right on the sea front.
Love your reviews Gary!!! There are some lovely restaurants down in Kent. You should try the West house which is a Michelin star restaurant in Biddenden which is in a quaint old village which I’m sure you would like. Keep it up. 👍💪💪
25 years ago when I was working in London, the Seashell was always a "Go To" place to take clients. We always loved it and never had a bad meal. They used to do a whole Haddock in batter, (a small haddock!), that was sensational.
Another great honest video review, shame about the first one though, and astronomical cost for what you ate. If you ever go to Suffolk the best and cheapest fish and chips is in Aldeburgh. There are only 2 there owned by the same company. One is takeaway only the other also has dine in. Both get really busy but tast great. Happy New Year Gary.
I agree 100% on your review Gary. The SeaShell was unbelievably poor, those chips were anaemic, like you said and the fish was definitely frozen. Curry sauce very watery and the mushy peas weren’t much better. Like you said, about the only good thing was the tartare sauce. Gigs was a definite improvement, if not perfect. Sorry you had a disappointing experience. Catch you in the New Year Gary and many thanks for sharing with us. Always appreciate the time you give us 👍👍👍
Great review, had seashell in 2021, was ok decent fish size for takeaway. Gigs I had recently wasn't that nice, oily and stodgy. Please review the North Sea Fish restaurant in the kings cross area. My better fish and chips in London were, golden hind in Marylebone, laughing halibut in Westminster and toffs in north London. I guess for London the "Gig" is up! Try Anstruther fish bar near Edinburgh in Scotland, have heard good things.
As it seems you are off to Whitby at some point Gary, I can suggest the Fisherman’s wife - it’s set back a little from the sea front and I ate there shortly after covid restrictions were lifted. Being a vegetarian I can’t really comment on the fish quality but I was with someone who did have the fish and was generally happy with it. The chips seemed more than decent to me and the service friendly. I have tried the Magpie also, which always gets lots of mentions when Whitby fish and chip shops are the topic and again I can only comment on the chips (and scraps which were on offer also) and they seemed decent too. The trouble with The Magpie is that there are usually queues there (suggesting it’s a bit of a tourist trap) and I just can’t be arsed to wait in line!
Gary, when you go to Whitby, you should definitely do a comparison between Trenchers and The Magpie. I've eaten at both and they are excellent. I'd really be interested to know your opinion. In Cornwall, I have tried The Harbour Chippy in Newquay but that was quite a while ago, so not sure what it would be like now. Also, while down in Cornwall you should try the Cornish Pasties at The Pengenna Bakery in Tintagel - delicious!!
New subscriber here Gary, A good honest review and the second one was definitely better. Have you tried Papas fish and chips ? If not try a Hull pattie when you go 😋 When my son was at university in Hull we went there a few times, Also another good one in Scarborough 👍
Gary when you come to Yorkshire, I recommend the Seafresh chippy (Conisbrough, nr Doncaster) for their large cod, truly exceptional but for a real experience you MUST try Upton fish shop near Gainsborough. One of the last coal fired chip shops still open. The lady that runs it only opens twice a week as she is semi retired, but my God, it really is like a step back in time!! Both chippys are viewable online
@@GaryEats Im sure you'll come away very pleased. However we just found out today Upton is closed until Feb, bear in mind my other recommendation of the Seafresh in Conisbrough, take care mate
fish and chips was a staple Friday night T, it was not posh, but so so nice with huge portions, I'm talking about the late 70s and 80s. London has never been able to have the taste of the north. end of!. great video mate, fish and chips was a local staple T cooked locally in a traditional way, we used to go to greasy gracys chippy in Ancoats, in the 70s, which is now Tonys, chippy and I must say is really really good. only a take way though.
Hi Gary hope you had a good christmas, another fabulous video! Honestly, some of these fancy expensive places really can't match the heart of a good ol' chippy run by people who have a passion for their restaurant.
I'm going to London next month Gary, can you give me some tips on some cheap food places (preferably cafes or fish shops) next to all the tourist areas such as Buckingham palace, Elizabeth tower and Waterloo bridge?
Interesting Gary, it seems to me that we seem to struggle to do justice to one of our most traditional dishes! I’ve also had ‘hit & miss’ experiences in places like Cornwall. 🤷♂️ Based on your video I would rate the expensive as a 3 and the cheap as a 4. The latter edging things based on ‘value’. Both Fish looked underwhelming and the Chips…well 😡 Keep up the reviews, we enjoyed this one over a cuppa ☕️ & biscuits 🍪
Great reviews as ever! As someone who has grown up near the coast, the very thought of being served frozen fish in a restaurant is beyond me. As for the price….. I’m sure you’ve had many recommendations already but come to Grimsby or Cleethorpes and try our fish and chips up here. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed
Hi Gary. New to your channel and love it. You need to go to Thompson's Fish and Chip Restaurant in A64 just outside York. Excellent fish and chips. Keep up the good work
I came across your channel only recently. Although I don’t live in England I find your videos interesting. Very well presented. If I may ask out curiosity. Does your camera man also eat with you or does he just watch and film? 😊
Very honest review. For me, I would have returned the first plate at the Seeshells Restaurant and ask them to try again, saying that both the fish and chips were undercooked and that the mushy peas were cold. If you were paying big money you expect the food to be cooked properly. As for the second plate, as you said the fish was a small piece. I wonder how much the normal price is for these and is the fish bigger? As for scores I would give the Seashells a 3/10 on;y that the tartare sauce was good, and Giggs a 7/10 only because the batter was crisp, mushy peas good and the price. Other wise it would be a 1 and 5 respectively.
One of the nicest guys on TH-cam that you wouldn't mind having a drink with. Simple, straight to the point presentation, no exaggerations or clickbait. Keep it up mate!
Thank you Zippy, means a lot and always available for a drink!
@@GaryEats I don't live in London anymore (1 hour away when in the UK) but I'd battle the lunatics into Waterloo for a pint and a nosh anywhere. You should arrange a meet up and a "global" review !
Haha great stuff Andy! Oh yes we should.
True 👍
Yes but does he drink? Never seen him before. Nice lad.
Gary brings something new to reviews. Unbiased and very fair, love his feedback on the food he knows what to look for. Not another social influencer reviewing for free food! Deserves many more follows.
Thank you Chris 👍🏼
He should be on the 500k mark...pity that so many rubbish utubers get 1m plus
The “expensive” option genuinely looked like something you’d be served in a Sainsburys cafe; a frozen Youngs slung in the fryer for 2mins. Absolutely awful. The chips looked vile (and you do give fair leeway with “chips are chips”)
Anyway, well done in 2023 Gary - really pleased I found your channel this year, great videos and here’s to an even better 2024! Cheers fella 🥂
Spot on. Thanks for watching mate and you're too kind. Means a lot.
You nailed it, the first fish and chips were cooked in an oil that wasn’t hot enough, and the fish might of been frozen or simply not dried enough before battering. Same here in New England. Go to a fine restaurant, and they treat fish and chips like peasant’s food, and don’t take it seriously. Mom and Pop places usually put their hearts and souls into it, and give you a much superior experience.
Thanks Paddy. Frozen fish, not good.
"Nice piece of lemon, there". I'm dying ❣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I always like the Partridge vibes of his videos 😋
LOL. One of the best parts.
No place does a lemon like london,i go there every year to get the best lemons in lemon season.
Gary gave the lemon a better review than the entire meal hahaha!
Haha!
This seems weird. In the 70s I was at school just round the corner and the Seashell was a bog standard chippy, where we bought our lunchtime chips, with a sit-down area next door. Talk about gentrification!
Nice review Gary
Thank you mate. They do also serve a takeaway but I've not heard good things.
The boozer nearby The Globe used to do great Peruvian food but COVID did the owners in I think :(. Shame as it was quality.@@GaryEats
Gary, the expensive place had nice tartare sauce. The fish had definitely been frozen, hence all the liquid. The batter was undercooked and the chips needed a second or third fry. The curry sauce was like water and the peas were luminous. I can see why they do bottomless chips as nobody would order a second portion.
Indeed Rob lol. Thanks for watching!
I live in the Midlands and visit my local chippy sporadically. It’s now about £12 for haddock and chips with a curry sauce or peas but there’s enough for both me and my wife.
The chips are crispy and rustle in the paper - particularly when they’re frying new potatoes. Same family has run the shop for about 40 years.
Indeed. Sounds very nice!
It's about almost £20 here in London
What's the name of Ur chippy in the Midlands ?
Great vids. Honest, straightforward, no gimmicks. Gary is a relatable guy 👍
Thank you!
Love your vids mate, from one South Londoner to another. When I were a kid, fish and chips were served in newspapers which contributed towards the taste. Also, this new fangled requirement for crispy chips is a new thing to me. Chips were never designed to be double or triple-cooked. Chips were originally designed to be limp and soggy and I would not have them any other way.😊
Yes, when you unwrapped everything the chips were always in this sodden lump. You just peeled them out. Crispy chips, don't think so?
Thank you very much :) oh I know they're not meant to be crispy but these ones were too soft and soggy. Just unlucky on the day!
100% correct fella!
Crisp chips cooked in beef dripping, outstanding. Neither meal looked particularly appetising Gary and the Seashell fish.....yuk. JimN.
I noticed that the chips in London aren’t exactly outstanding, if you go outside of London and you genuinely find them much better, the only thing London has in Spades is the Price and the expensive surcharge for standard service
Hi Gary, The meal served at that first place looked awful. A classic tourist trap, maybe? Unlimited chips -- but who would want a second helping! Happy New Year.
Indeed. Happy New Year, Daniel!
Nice to see the channel growing as i said it would down to earth reviews and a happy place to come thank you gary and wife for the joy you bring happy new year to yiu both and the same to all the lovely people onhere godbless you all
Thank you Carl :)
The Seashell has certainly changed a lot since I last used it back in 1975. Then it was just a regular fish and chip shop but with a great reputation which was well deserved. Usually visited after a night at the Brazen Head up the road and a slow tasty walk home.
Indeed. Heard many people say similar.
Festive Greetings Gary. Beautiful weather outside. The Lisson Grove is so so so expensive... I went to Christ College school in Finchley Central and noticed this Two Brothers Fish Restaurant nearby. Please try it one day.
Wonderful as always mate. I’ll take a look!
You raise a smile here Gary, as every f&c experience you've had in London seems to have let you down. From where we're sat, yes portion sizes on fish seem to have shrunk (daaan Saaarf). If ever in Sheffield, come try our famous Two Steps f&c Shop, amazing fat flaky crispy hot fish and chunky crispy chips. Might be worth seeking out Faulkner's on the Kingsland Road (E2) where in the 80s and 90s we enjoyed amazing variety of fish (always with chips). Happy New Year, thanks for all the hard work!!
Haha thank you. I've not had much luck in the capital.
I don't think I've enjoyed listening to a food review channel as much as I've enjoyed listening to yours.
It makes you feel like I want to get out more myself and try different places as well.
Keep it up and keep it going, I thoroughly enjoyed this video, however watching your videos does make me hungry!!
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Thank you Stephen. Very kind of you to say!
Good honest review as always gary. Think your right, the first fish has been frozen then defrosted it looked awful. Second place was ok price wise ok to. Happy new year gary👍👍
Thanks Helen! 👍
I had a totally different experience to you at Sea Shell 3 weeks ago although I didn’t have curry sauce and I had my fish fried in Matzo meal. In any case restaurants… especially at that price… should be consistent.
Love your channel by the way!
Amazing! Thank you Lee, glad you had a good experience.
Hey Gary, great reviews, cheers. The Tottenham Court Road venue was decent on price at least. If you can face doing one more London fish and chip shop at some point, I'd be really interested to hear what you think of Toff's of Muswell Hill. It's a fish and chip shop that's been in Muswell Hill for decades. A bit of a local landmark. You'd imagine that it's longevity means it must be doing something right! Cheers - love your channel.
Thank you 👍🏼
I haven't been to Toffs for years, but I went once or twice when I lived in Highgate. I got the calamari and chips, i remember I enjoyed it. The place is a local legend
I remember when I was a child growing up in the 1970s Friday night was fish & chip dinner time. The queue outside the chippy in West Kensington was always very large. I'd usually meet my friends queuing there as well. The chips were always soggy as I recall, and I always used to get two pickled onions to accompany my meal. Happy Days. Chippy is still there, a sad shadow of its former self, though. London is expensive so I rarely buy fish & chips now. I know other people have mentioned this but I'll add my tuppence worth, your reviews are always down to earth, with a bit of humour thrown in for good measure; you're always fair with your comments and your presentation and personality are a joy to watch. Happy New Year to you Gary and to Mr. Cameraman. All our best wishes Tania and Chirpy (the dancing pigeon).
All the best to you Tania. Have a wonderful 2024.
Gigs far superior in terms of quality & value. I thought you were a little harsh to say the Gigs fish wasn’t the biggest you’ve ever seen - it was advertised as a mini fish.
Good vlog as ever young man. You’ve been a breath of fresh air for us this year. Well done Gary.
Thank you my friend.
Enjoying the no-nonsense reviews even though I'm nowhere near where you review !
Happy New year 🎉
I appreciate that! Thank you 😄
thanks Gary for braving the horrible weather,admire your dedication to bring us your great reviews .
No worries Angela. Have a lovely weekend!
This was an informative and well balanced review as always, Gary. Love your delivery and thoroughness.
My attention was alerted twice to your stated intention to visit Whitby to try Fish and Chips in the New Year. This is a good call as it is festooned with them, although some can border fine dining.
As someone who lives a 30 minute drive from this pescatarian Mecca, there are several to choose from. Our particular favourites are Trenchers, the Magpie, the Fisherman's Wife and Mr Chips.
Then, once you have tried those, take yourself off to the Lighthouse Fish Bar in Scarborough.
Go enjoy. See you up here soon.
Thank you very much Graham. Looking forward to it!
Happy New Year Gary! I would have sent back the Seashell plate and see if they could improve? Well done finishing it at least.
Happy New Year Norman!
I very rarely come across " crispy" chip shop chips. Double cooked with a nice coloured outer and soft fluffy centre are my personal favourites. A similar meal as gigs can cost you £8/9 in my local area but fish is larger. Enjoying your vids 👍🏻👍🏻
Thank you mate! Yes, London prices are expensive.
Great video as always - you certainly know your food - most enjoyable indeed - and you are sharing 'the knowledge' about the batter/fish/chips etc - how do you manage to eat TWO meals like that in one day ??? The Seashell was very empty....not a great starting point. £22 for Fish and Chips !!!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤣
Video after video, really impressed by how much content you are putting out !
So nice of you to say. It’s hard to do videos at times but I really enjoy it. Have a lovely weekend 😄
@@GaryEats you also have a great weekend ! And Happy New Year to you and the cameraman !
Thank you!
they both looked disappointing, but the expensive one was a real let-down value wise, basically everything but the tartar sauce was a failure.
hope your next restaurant trips are more enjoyable, thanks for the nice video and a happy new year to you!🥳
Indeed... happy new year!
And it's nearly impossible to make bad tartar sauce xD
Chanced upon this channel a few days back and loved it. Apart from the great content your narration is very soothing and calming if that makes sense. The last time I was in the UK was 20 years ago and im not sure when i will visit next so may never be able to try any of these places. But do enjoy watching your reviews.
Keep up the great work Gary and All the best
Thank you very much. All the best to you :)
My local 'chippy' has been there for decades. Been going there just as long where you'll pay about £6 for large portion + lovely Cod etc. Cheers 4 another vid'/Addictive channel.👍
Really appreciate that mate, thank you!
There is definitely a common theme as the most expensive not being the best. I feel sorry for tourists to come to London and treat themselves to an expensive restaurant and then go home having missed the good stuff.
My favourite fish and chips is Masters Super Fry near Waterloo station. Most of the regulars are taxi drivers, and the food is incredible.
I'm curious to know how you feel about trip advisor and their local guides for people without local knowledge
Indeed. Thank you Pete, I will get back to you soon and also take a look at Masters.
@PeteBennettUK Wow, your comment about Masters Super Fish took me back. Before moving up North, I worked on the trains in and out of Waterloo Station and at least once (if not more !!!) a week when my break was at Waterloo, I’d walk down to Masters and get Fish and Chips. I haven’t been there in over 15 years, but I agree it was the best Fish and Chips I’ve ever tasted. Now you’ve reminded me about Masters, I’m going to have a trip down there in the New Year and get a ‘Masters Special’ !.
Also recommend masters super fish. Delicious and they buy their fish fresh from billingsgate
@@idealjohn if you let me know when you’re going I may well join you.
Proof right there that paying over the odds does not always get you the quality deserved. What a year it's been for your channel here on TH-cam Gary. All the very best for 2024 pal🍻 All the best to the cameraman too!
Spot on. All the best to you and thank you for all the support - its been amazing.
Crikey. Well done for suffering so we don't have to. For what you paid for the first meal. I'd want part shares in the trawler that caught it! Such a shame they're both short of the mark. Another good honest review.
Happy new year to you, yours and the camera man.
You’re more than welcome!!
Another good job Gary. Now you've done a takeaway you must get up to Tetbury Fish and Chip Shop. Just remember they're on holiday until 10th January. Happy New Year Les & Sue 🎉
Thank you Les and Sue. Wishing you all the best.
The best food reviewer on you tube by far , no messing , in , review ,, out , and always fair , keep up the good work , you are saving me a fortune !!
Thank you so much that’s really kind
If you ever come down to Brighton, do try bankers and Harry Ramsden's, they are two of the very best low cost ones in Brighton. Bankers used to have a takeaway in hove which is the only bankers I’ve tried but they still have a restaurant in Brighton. Definitely worth trying both, love to get your opinion on them.
I went to Captains. Have you been there?
The first batter didn't look like traditional batter. I think both were disappointing but the first more so because of the price. I'd give 3 for the first and 5 for the second . Happy New year x
Happy New Year, Kathryn!
A friend of mine recently went to England and wanted to try Fish and Chips for the first time. He made the error of going to an expensive restaurant and letting them serve him, rather than getting it from a van or an actual Fish and Chip shop. It was very expensive, and he said: "It's just a piece of fish with fat, dry french fries," and I'm sure he was right, but now he thinks fish and chips is bad food.
So many good places to go.
Not sure why fish and chips are considered a national dish, for us a boring meal and we very rarely eat it so felt sorry for your friend, was he American ?
Australia,New South Wales, Tweed Heads, Scales seafood,on the river,short walk to Coolangata, Queensland 15mins walk to beaches
@@blackvulcan100 Why would he be American?
Usually Americans are unimpressed about fish and chips, that's all nothing else. I like Americans very much.@@onevastanus
Hello Gary, I have too add, the only way to get a fish and chips is to buy when it's busy... Have a great new year! and I will look forward to more videos from you..
Have a great one Chris. Thanks for watching!
Love your videos Gary! You know that you can’t beat good old Murgatroids here in sunny Leeds! If you’re up this way again, there are 2 Chippies in Flamborough on the north east coast, both are on another level! They are the only 2 in the town so you can’t miss them.
I'm missing Murgatroyds already Paul. Thanks for watching!
Being from the Scottish coast and a fishing town, that fish and chips was sad. Ive also tried fish and chips in London while there twice with a similar experience.
There is plenty places though in England that are absolute fantastic
Whitby
Cornwall
Brighton
Pittenweem
Margate
just a few places ive tried that were top notch.
Brighton was good. Enjoyed it there!
There are good fish and chip shops in London, my local in West London serves lovely crispy chips and was recently judged as one of the 40 best chippies in the UK. But with the previous couple of owners the chips were terrible, pale yellow slimy things.
There are some amazing chippies in London if you stay away from the tourist hotspots, My local - Kennedy's on Leigham Court Road in Streatham is fantastic! £10 for large cod n chips served in newspaper.
The first place to me was an absolute rip-off. The food didn't look fresh & the batter looked dreadful. The second place looked much better & the fish, granted, a small portion, looked lovely & great value for money. Just goes to show, a bigger price doesn't mean better quality. Another great review Gary
Indeed. Thanks for watching and your kind words!
To be fair, the lemon looked lovely.
Lol.
Gary as mindful as ever getting himself over the road to the restaurant gaffs. Exceptional standard.
Lol!!
Another great comparison video, Gary! Happy New Year to you!
Thank you. Happy New Year!
Hi Gary, I’m in Islington and I’ve got a proper fish restaurant and fish and chip shop called fish central in Kings square just off of City rd,great menu and service, give it a go. The baked cod is something else mate and not an arm and a leg. Happy new year to you.
Hi mate. I'll have a look and will try to give it a go!
(41) The "dear" fish and chips have a shocking case of "The Droops". And it wasn't like the restaurant was run off its feet. BOOO, HISSS. I'd want a refund. The "budget" meal was WAAAY better. At least the last meal left you with a better food memory for the day. Thanks, Gary!!!
Lol. You're more than welcome!
It looked disgusting, these highly priced places don’t know how to do it, they put a bit of green stuff on and charge a fortune. Great honest review Gary
Thanks for watching Dan!
I think these kind of places start hiding behind their name and image after they have developed and employ substandard staff and reduce their staff costs whilst increasing their profits. They think they can get away with it by comprising on the quality of the food. This goes to show in the food industry very often u never get what you pay for. Very good video first time I m watching I learnt a lot from you
Scotland has fabulous fish and chips, especially Glasgow, always haddock, though they don't do mushy peas
I’ll be going up there very soon! 😄
I hope I bump into you! 😀
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Your score was perfect Gary, and yes West Yorkshire do the best fish and chips, with bits or scraps as some people call them and peas and Curry. all the best for the New Year Gary 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Have a great 2024, Sean!
Nice one, Gary, a fascinating insight into the world of fish and chip providers. I'll definitely be catching-up with your thoughts on this particular meal from locations outside of London, great work on your part, keep it going, please. Best. GK.
Both restaurants were so disappointing to be honest so I really took nothing out of the visits apart from I won’t be returning unfortunately GK 🤷♂️
Gary i hope for £22 it would be a bigger peice of cod and the chips a bit more golden thats expensive mate plus the fish batter is awful and the reason the fish is watery is because theh have washed the fish under cold water which you never do its pat dry either that or they shouldn't be a chef i wont be going
Hi David. Hope you're doing well mate and I agree!
@@GaryEats doing well Gary :) keep up the great work massive fan of this channel
Thank you mate,
Have a feeling that fish was frozen then defrosted and then cooked. I'm with you on that one Gary. Not the freshest of fish. They may even have prepped it from frozen too. Dropping the temperature of the oil as it cooks, causing issues with the batter
Indeed Michael. I think you are right on that one. Thanks for watching and have a great weekend!
Yes, I think you're right 👍
Great video as always. Maybe it’s just me but I don’t go to a fish and chip shop and expect really crispy chips.
Thank you! Oh, I don't expect crispy chips at all but unfortunately both were a bit soft even for fish and chip shop chips.
When the slice of lemon is a highlight there’s something definitely wrong! You’d expect that a restaurant charging that much would at least double cook the chips.
Indeed!!
Happy new year mate. If you get a chance try Superfish in Morden at the end of the Northern line. Does some great fish and chips.
I will check it out. Another trip to Morden for me beckons lol. Thanks for watching!
Miss the days of fish and chips wrapped in newspaper I swear it tasted better.
That's just nostalgia messing with you.
Very much depends where you go Marie. Thanks for watching
@@adamgrimsley2900no it's not
And change out of half a crown.
@@adamgrimsley2900it isn't, it is the fact the fish and the chips get pressed together and infuse for a few moments then the fish s&v sit on the chips during eating. You can still get them like that with a bit of grease proof paper.
Gary casually getting drenched for out content viewing is amazing lol
Not all heroes wear capes… 😄 haha.
Seeing that chip flop in the curry sauce actually brought back memories of The Great Depression, and I wasn't even alive for it.
Seriously no word of a lie mate I'd have sent that entire meal back. I wouldn't from a normal chippy but from a place in Marylebone absolutely (which I think this is near). What's scary is their 4.2/5 rating, but if you go down their reviews, it's all clearly non-English names so I'm wondering if they just get away with this because the locals don't eat there but the tourists fall for it.
Haha. I’ve not heard good things about their takeaway which is why I avoided it, I also mentioned the curry sauce and the fish but nothing was done. Thanks!
I take solace in knowing you at least told them about it which I think as a reviewer means you've done your job, there's nothing worse I think than when people give bad reviews - but don't give the restaurant a chance to fix the issue on the spot as well. Merry christmas and happy new year.@@GaryEats
Thank you mate. Happy New Year to you!
Hi Gary. If my wife & I fancy F&C's, we just make them ourselves at home these days as the state of the Chip Shops around here is, frankly, dire. We use Maris-Piper spuds 4 the chips (washed 3 times to remove the starch), scrupulously fresh fish, and soda water for the batter. Half the price; twice as good.
Some of that fish looked like it had been quickly defrosted under a running tap tbh.
Great post as always, pal👍.
Have to agree with you my friend. Have a good new year!
Good morning Gary , yeh pants mate no love put into that , much rather the 7.50 job mate , squeezing lemon onto the crispy batter can make it soggy mate I usually put it on the fish different strokes suppose , another great vid happy new year my mate 💥😉
Thanks Mark 👍 Happy New Year!
Maybe the oil is not heating because of the weather.🙄 Thank you for braving the weather to do this review.
Seashell was a total disappointment for the ridiculous price when the best thing was the tartar sauce. It wasn’t hard for Gig to beat it for half the price.
Lol. Thank you Patrick :)
You should try The Regal in Felixstowe mate , the cod is size of a whale 🐋 and chips also delightful 😊
Haddock
Would love to give that a go. Thanks George :)
@@GaryEats Just up the coast at Aldeburgh the local chippy won an award as the best in the country.
Watery fish usually means it's frozen.
Indeed.
For me the biggest sign of frozen fish is actually that it's dry and quite 'meaty' rather than soft and flakey, even when it isn't overcooked. I reckon in this case that it's just a crap piece of fish that they've thrown straight into the batter without any attempt to flour it first
The best quality fish is frozen when caught and kept frozen until you are ready to cook it. Then it needs to be properly defrosted and prepared, before being cooked in very hot oil.
Love the videos, Gary! I would highly recommend trying the Ocean Fish Bar in Cleethorpes if you ever find yourself in the area, they have a great value special option and it's highly rated by both locals and visitors alike
Thank you!! I'll be up to Cleethorpes at some point :)
This is a further comment as i noticed you're still looking for locations for a good Sunday roast. We stayed at the Coach House near Lowestoft a couple of weeks ago and arriving early they were still serving their Sunday roast at £13.95. The car park was overflowing with locals, they can cater for upto 150. It was mega busy and although we ate their Christmas dinner and breakast only, must say the quality and taste was exceptional, all locally sourced. They also have a Fish Friday, so look forward to a return trip. Happy New Year.
Thank you Angie!
Hi Gary, another absolute spot on comparison review. Totally agree with your comments, although I don’t fancy either of them. Best fish and chips I have had was at Whitby. Well done 56k and climbing. Definitely the best food review channel!
Thank you very much Virgil. Kind of you to say.
Am fairly new to your channel, but really enjoying your content and style of presentation. Your camera person does a fantastic job too. Do they get fed on your shoots?
Keep up the great work and Happy New Year 🍾🎉🍾🎉
Welcome aboard! Thank you and happy new year!!
Giggs is one of my favourite treat lunch spots for payday. That lunch deal is with a slightly larger than average cod bite (or kebab) and I know their actual cod are much larger than that. For the location is decent value compared that what else is around there. I'd recommend trying Poppie's or Golden Union in Soho, both really good fish & chip shops that don't break the bank. Great videos as always with some nice honest comments!
Thank you Mark!
Poppies in Hanbury Street also very good
Great review as always.
Seashell got a reputation as a rated fish & chip shop in London in the late 90s and was decent enough when I lived nearby though already felt bit expensive but seems to have been living off past glories every since. Gigs in Fitzrovia used to be very good up to 4-5 years ago, have not been recently. It has been around for yonks and always tended to do a good job. A good fish and chip shop in Central London which still deserves its reputation is the Golden Hind in Marylebone, well worth a visit.
Thank you!
re 'small cod' my dad used to say the local chippy would "slice fish in half.... then cut in half!" LOL Love this review!
Thanks Gary, will swerve both!! Think you will be hard pressed to beat "Chez Fred" nr. Bournemouth which you recently visited!! Happy New Year👍
Oh yes Martin. Chez Fred in the south and Murgatroyds in the north! Happy New Year.
Same weather over here Gary, and very windy. Oh how disappointing your plate of fish and chips are. Your fish was frozen and not dried, batter appalling. The chips looked looked like plasticine. You were a brave man to attempt them. Crispy batter on the second lot, chips once again disappointing. I would have been devastated, seeing as it's my favourite meal. Second ones for me please😂 Great video again Gary
Thank you Ann. I feel like we’re in synergy with the weather as per usual.
Absolutely Gary😂😂
Thank your for the informative video. We enjoy the Cod bites and chips for £6.50 at Seafresh in Victoria. Its good value for money and its delicious! Hope you can try one day! Best wishes for the New Year, 2024!
You're more than welcome!
Ive been to the seashell about 7 year's ago.
I can't say it was a standout meal.
But it was better than what you experienced.
Happy New year to all 🎉
Happy new year!
Another great review ❤😊, would you ever go further afield to review places other than in England?? 😊
Of course Trudy... Wait for my next upload!
@GaryEats I look forward to that as always 😊❤️
Great videos, Gary. You present very well. I haven’t lived in the UK for several decades; nonetheless, I enjoy your updates of the standard and not so standard UK fayre. I’ve retired to Hong Kong, where you can find excellent curry and more than passable English breakfasts. Keep it up - and should you ever visit this part of the world, let me know! All the best, Leo
Thank you Leo. 2025 it could be on the cards!
Hi Gary. Then keep in touch! BTW - Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
hi gary, really enjoy your videos, pls travel & review colmans seafood temple in south shields, near sunderland , it will blow your socks off!, beautiful restaurant as well, right on the sea front.
Thank you. Yep, been recommended many times. On the list.
Love your reviews Gary!!!
There are some lovely restaurants down in Kent. You should try the West house which is a Michelin star restaurant in Biddenden which is in a quaint old village which I’m sure you would like. Keep it up. 👍💪💪
Thank you!! Do you know any Sunday Roasts?
@@GaryEats The Bull in Benenden and the White lion in Tenterden do fantastic Sunday roasts! 👌
25 years ago when I was working in London, the Seashell was always a "Go To" place to take clients. We always loved it and never had a bad meal. They used to do a whole Haddock in batter, (a small haddock!), that was sensational.
Has it changed hands?
I have no idea. Certainly, it looks like a major refit since I last was there!
Another great honest video review, shame about the first one though, and astronomical cost for what you ate. If you ever go to Suffolk the best and cheapest fish and chips is in Aldeburgh. There are only 2 there owned by the same company. One is takeaway only the other also has dine in. Both get really busy but tast great. Happy New Year Gary.
Thank you and Happy New Year Angie. Thanks for watching!
I'll watch soon .... but happy new year Gary n camera man. Finding your channel has been a genuine joy ... all the very best to you both 😊
Happy New Year Steven. All the best!
I agree 100% on your review Gary. The SeaShell was unbelievably poor, those chips were anaemic, like you said and the fish was definitely frozen. Curry sauce very watery and the mushy peas weren’t much better. Like you said, about the only good thing was the tartare sauce. Gigs was a definite improvement, if not perfect. Sorry you had a disappointing experience. Catch you in the New Year Gary and many thanks for sharing with us. Always appreciate the time you give us 👍👍👍
Andreas, that's an extremely kind gesture. Thank you very much - it means a lot. If you could email me, I would appreciate it. All the best!
Great review, had seashell in 2021, was ok decent fish size for takeaway. Gigs I had recently wasn't that nice, oily and stodgy. Please review the North Sea Fish restaurant in the kings cross area. My better fish and chips in London were, golden hind in Marylebone, laughing halibut in Westminster and toffs in north London. I guess for London the "Gig" is up! Try Anstruther fish bar near Edinburgh in Scotland, have heard good things.
Will definitely be doing the one in Scotland when I travel 😄
Hi Gary I'm Irish and heading to London soon. You've given me some valuable information regarding the food and restaurants there.
You are welcome my friend. Enjoy your trip to London!
As it seems you are off to Whitby at some point Gary, I can suggest the Fisherman’s wife - it’s set back a little from the sea front and I ate there shortly after covid restrictions were lifted. Being a vegetarian I can’t really comment on the fish quality but I was with someone who did have the fish and was generally happy with it.
The chips seemed more than decent to me and the service friendly.
I have tried the Magpie also, which always gets lots of mentions when Whitby fish and chip shops are the topic and again I can only comment on the chips (and scraps which were on offer also) and they seemed decent too. The trouble with The Magpie is that there are usually queues there (suggesting it’s a bit of a tourist trap) and I just can’t be arsed to wait in line!
Yes you can, I'm going to do a big comparison video!
Gary, when you go to Whitby, you should definitely do a comparison between Trenchers and The Magpie. I've eaten at both and they are excellent. I'd really be interested to know your opinion. In Cornwall, I have tried The Harbour Chippy in Newquay but that was quite a while ago, so not sure what it would be like now. Also, while down in Cornwall you should try the Cornish Pasties at The Pengenna Bakery in Tintagel - delicious!!
Already got three of the most popular shops in Whitby and will be doing a comparison review of all of them. Thank you!
Gary, great review as always, but if you could have come to Manchester, there is lots of good English fish n chip shops. You must try them next time.👌
Next time! I will be there in a week or so...
New subscriber here Gary,
A good honest review and the second one was definitely better.
Have you tried Papas fish and chips ? If not try a Hull pattie when you go 😋
When my son was at university in Hull we went there a few times, Also another good one in Scarborough 👍
Hello and thanks for subscribing. I will give it a go for you!
Gary when you come to Yorkshire, I recommend the Seafresh chippy (Conisbrough, nr Doncaster) for their large cod, truly exceptional but for a real experience you MUST try Upton fish shop near Gainsborough. One of the last coal fired chip shops still open. The lady that runs it only opens twice a week as she is semi retired, but my God, it really is like a step back in time!! Both chippys are viewable online
I've had Upton recommended to me many times. I think it's about time I give it a go next time im there.
@@GaryEats Im sure you'll come away very pleased. However we just found out today Upton is closed until Feb, bear in mind my other recommendation of the Seafresh in Conisbrough, take care mate
I'm playing catch-up with these reviews but another excellent comparison. Top marks on your review style and the reviews themselves Gary.
Thank you Richard. Very kind mate.
Gary, you should come to Salt & Malt over in Bristol for fish & chips. Absolutely top class!
I'm coming to Bristol soon for certain, Matthew!
fish and chips was a staple Friday night T, it was not posh, but so so nice with huge portions, I'm talking about the late 70s and 80s. London has never been able to have the taste of the north. end of!. great video mate, fish and chips was a local staple T cooked locally in a traditional way, we used to go to greasy gracys chippy in Ancoats, in the 70s, which is now Tonys, chippy and I must say is really really good. only a take way though.
Indeed. Thank you!
Hi Gary hope you had a good christmas, another fabulous video!
Honestly, some of these fancy expensive places really can't match the heart of a good ol' chippy run by people who have a passion for their restaurant.
Thank you Lex!!
I'm going to London next month Gary, can you give me some tips on some cheap food places (preferably cafes or fish shops) next to all the tourist areas such as Buckingham palace, Elizabeth tower and Waterloo bridge?
Drop me an email my friend and I will help out.
Interesting Gary, it seems to me that we seem to struggle to do justice to one of our most traditional dishes!
I’ve also had ‘hit & miss’ experiences in places like Cornwall. 🤷♂️
Based on your video I would rate the expensive as a 3 and the cheap as a 4. The latter edging things based on ‘value’.
Both Fish looked underwhelming and the Chips…well 😡
Keep up the reviews, we enjoyed this one over a cuppa ☕️ & biscuits 🍪
Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed your cuppa and biscuits.
Great reviews as ever! As someone who has grown up near the coast, the very thought of being served frozen fish in a restaurant is beyond me. As for the price….. I’m sure you’ve had many recommendations already but come to Grimsby or Cleethorpes and try our fish and chips up here. I guarantee you won’t be disappointed
I'm interested in reviewing the £3 fish and chips!
@@GaryEatsyeah for the money it’s amazing. Believe it or not they are better than the two your reviewing here….
Hi Gary. New to your channel and love it. You need to go to Thompson's Fish and Chip Restaurant in A64 just outside York. Excellent fish and chips. Keep up the good work
Heard of it. Thank you!
I came across your channel only recently. Although I don’t live in England I find your videos interesting. Very well presented.
If I may ask out curiosity. Does your camera man also eat with you or does he just watch and film? 😊
Thank you. He usually just films but bringing out a video on Monday to explain everything!
Gary you need to try Colmans Seafood Temple in South Shields. Make a trip North and you wont regret it. Love the channel. x
Will do 👍🏼👍🏼
Very honest review.
For me, I would have returned the first plate at the Seeshells Restaurant and ask them to try again, saying that both the fish and chips were undercooked and that the mushy peas were cold. If you were paying big money you expect the food to be cooked properly.
As for the second plate, as you said the fish was a small piece. I wonder how much the normal price is for these and is the fish bigger?
As for scores I would give the Seashells a 3/10 on;y that the tartare sauce was good, and Giggs a 7/10 only because the batter was crisp, mushy peas good and the price. Other wise it would be a 1 and 5 respectively.
Thanks Conor. Agreed!