Guest The Pom Queen Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 To be honest, I’ve struggled to find a really good fish and chip shop, I think the fish itself is amazing, but the chips are the same wherever you go, I think they all use frozen chips. Although saying that even homemade ones can taste rubbish so I think it depends on what potatoes are in season and what oil is used. What is your favourite fish? I like Barramundi. I had mullet for the first time a few days ago and enjoyed that. Judged Awards New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Beach Street Seafoods Northern Territory Frying Nemo Queensland Fish & Chips Co South Australia Stunned Mullet Tasmania Tasmanian Gourmet Seafood Victoria Blu by Australian Seafood People’s Choice Awards New South Wales & Australian Capital Territory Pelican Rocks Seafood Restaurant and Café Northern Territory Frying Nemo Queensland Fresh Coral Seafoods South Australia Sotos Fish Shop Tasmania Fraggles Fish and Chips Victoria Seafood on Evans Western Australia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted November 13, 2018 Share Posted November 13, 2018 It all comes down to what you’re used to. I was looking forward to fish and chips in my favourite chippie in Aberdeen but when I bought them, I didn’t like them. And my sisters still think they’re fabulous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 17 hours ago, The Pom Queen said: but the chips are the same wherever you go, I think they all use frozen chips. I think you are right, they always seem dry inside. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s713 Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 They don't even taste of potatoes. No issue with the fish, very nice. The chips are crap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 I'm not a lover of chip shop bought chips and there's no way that I'll have deep fat fryer in my house. I recently tried Bird's Eye Golden Crunch Made with Tassie Potoatoes oven chips and they were the best chips I've had in 23 yrs. I don't like the other bird eye brands but these Tassie spud ones surprised me. Just 15 mins in the oven and nice an crunchy on the outside and fluffy spud inside. If you're expecting "greasy spoon" type pommy chips you won't be suited but if you can appreciate them for taste and texture, you'll be surprised. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saurer Pfirsich Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 5 hours ago, s713 said: They don't even taste of potatoes. No issue with the fish, very nice. The chips are crap. Same here. In Melbourne I find that the fish is great, with plenty of choice to pick from, but the chips are terrible. Are they frozen rather than fresh, is that the difference? If anyone knows a chippy in Melbourne that does British style chips then please let me know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unzippy Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, Saurer Pfirsich said: Same here. In Melbourne I find that the fish is great, with plenty of choice to pick from, but the chips are terrible. Are they frozen rather than fresh, is that the difference? If anyone knows a chippy in Melbourne that does British style chips then please let me know. From my observations the chips all seem to come frozen from the blue plastic bag. But sounds like good challenge! Edited November 14, 2018 by unzippy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 cant beat british fish and chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulya Posted November 14, 2018 Share Posted November 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Perthbum said: cant beat british fish and chips Unhealthy battered rubbish. No thank you very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welljock Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Bulya said: Unhealthy battered rubbish. No thank you very much Am I missing something every fish and chips I've seen in Australia is exactly the same just with different fish. The frozen chips don't bother me much it's almost impossible to cook them badly, so they are pretty consistent, whereas in the UK the quality could change quite dramatically, even in the same shop. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gbye grey sky Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Actually not a huge fan of chips as such. However it is very apparent that potato varieties available to buy here are not on a par with the UK. No substitute for Maris Pipers, King Edwards etc. Hardly surprising really as the climate (and soil?) in much of Australia is probably not as conducive to potato growing as the UK. Australia more than makes up for it in other ways. Mango season now mmmm. I tried mangoes in the UK and hated them so when I first had one here I was amazed how great they taste.....and the texture. Like other soft tropical fruits I expect they don’t travel that well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s713 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Bulya said: Unhealthy battered rubbish. No thank you very much That's what fish & chips is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s713 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 23 minutes ago, Gbye grey sky said: Actually not a huge fan of chips as such. However it is very apparent that potato varieties available to buy here are not on a par with the UK. No substitute for Maris Pipers, King Edwards etc. Hardly surprising really as the climate (and soil?) in much of Australia is probably not as conducive to potato growing as the UK. Australia more than makes up for it in other ways. Mango season now mmmm. I tried mangoes in the UK and hated them so when I first had one here I was amazed how great they taste.....and the texture. Like other soft tropical fruits I expect they don’t travel that well. Yeah, but fish & mangoes sounds horrible . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toots Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Love mangoes - not with battered fish though. I get fish and salad from our chippy. Haven't had chips for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Gbye grey sky said: However it is very apparent that potato varieties available to buy here are not on a par with the UK. No substitute for Maris Pipers, King Edwards etc. Hardly surprising really as the climate (and soil?) in much of Australia is probably not as conducive to potato growing as the UK. King Edwards grow here in Tasmania and is the variety we have always used for roast potatoes at home. However, the varieties used for most commercial chip frying is dominated by considerations such as potato shape. Russet Burbank used to be (and I think still is) the one most popular for commercial chips in Oz as its long cylindrical shape produces the most chips per potato. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulya Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, welljock said: Am I missing something every fish and chips I've seen in Australia is exactly the same just with different fish. The frozen chips don't bother me much it's almost impossible to cook them badly, so they are pretty consistent, whereas in the UK the quality could change quite dramatically, even in the same shop. Always chose grilled. If they don’t have that option go elsewhere. And pick one with fresh cut chips, not frozen 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulya Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, s713 said: That's what fish & chips is. No, that’s what your choice is. Our choice is grilled, not battered crap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicF Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 1 hour ago, s713 said: Yeah, but fish & mangoes sounds horrible . Actually fish and mango go really well together. Crispy coated pan fried whit fish and mango salsa is one of my top summer dishes. Don’t think the battered fish would work but the crumbed stuff from fish and chip shops would. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulya Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Gbye grey sky said: Actually not a huge fan of chips as such. However it is very apparent that potato varieties available to buy here are not on a par with the UK. No substitute for Maris Pipers, King Edwards etc. Hardly surprising really as the climate (and soil?) in much of Australia is probably not as conducive to potato growing as the UK. Australia more than makes up for it in other ways. Mango season now mmmm. I tried mangoes in the UK and hated them so when I first had one here I was amazed how great they taste.....and the texture. Like other soft tropical fruits I expect they don’t travel that well. Our market has Maris Pipers and King Edwards. It is one of the best farmers markets in the country though. Food Lovers TV series rated it the best. Oliver and Blumenthal rate Ranger Russet as better than Maris Pipers for chips fwiw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welljock Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 32 minutes ago, Bulya said: Always chose grilled. If they don’t have that option go elsewhere. And pick one with fresh cut chips, not frozen It's too long a flight back to the UK just for some chips 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 UK cold waters ;produce the best fish in the world IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Have to agree with others that I've found the fish to be great - our local shop does the lightest batter. Chips are always a bit of a let down - even from the 'English' chip shop. When I was a teen, my friends parents owned a chip shop, we used to earn some pocket money at weekends by putting the potatoes in the peeling and chipping machines. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saurer Pfirsich Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 10 hours ago, Bulya said: Always chose grilled. If they don’t have that option go elsewhere. And pick one with fresh cut chips, not frozen Still looking. If anyone can recommend a place in Melbourne where the chips don't have the texture of heated ceiling tiles and taste of cardboard then please PM me. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 5 hours ago, Perthbum said: UK cold waters ;produce the best fish in the world IMO And the best fish and chips. I could have guaranteed that you'd pipe in with those answers even though it's a dead cert bet that you haven't tasted either from all around the world. <yawn> 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthbum Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 2 hours ago, Johndoe said: And the best fish and chips. I could have guaranteed that you'd pipe in with those answers even though it's a dead cert bet that you haven't tasted either from all around the world. <yawn> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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