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The Chippy
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By Guy Dimond
This licensed café looks as if it’s been here for decades. The dark lino, primrose coloured Formica, wood panelling and bentwood chairs all reference decades past. In fact, it’s only been open a few months, and the retro look and menu are very conscious. There are no desserts, but you won’t need one anyway after tucking into a ‘small’ cod and chips (£7.60) – the freshly fried, hand-cut chips spilling off the plate, the fish encased in a tight, crisp batter. The mushy peas (£1) would do any Yorkshireman proud – proper pigeon peas with no food dye, just the zip of ground pepper. Even the tea is done in the proper British way – presented with the teabag floating in the cup. Ah, nostalgia.
Time Out London Issue 2016: April 9-15 2009
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- 38 Poland Street, Soho, W1F 7LY
- Area: Soho
- Tel: 020 7434 1933
- Category: Fish & Chips
- Travel: Oxford Circus tube
- Times: 12noon-9pm Mon-Sat (Sunday opening is planned, 12noon-6pm)
- Price: Meal for two with wine and service: around £30
- Licenced: Yes
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i must say the chips and mushy peas we had in the chippy were fantastic,no artificial flavours at all. very good value for money spotlessly clean and excellent sevice and background music also,i wouldnt hesitate to call again next time we are in london
I'm probably the fussiest person on the planet for food (as far as to say I find fault wherever I eat). However, I visited The Chippy on Tuesday 21 April 09 and I was 101% satisfied with the freshly cooked fish n chips. The food was delicious and well served by Amy. I certainly will recommend and will return. Or better still, come to South Wales and open up a place like The Chippy here. I have already recommended to a lady working in Marble Arch who was looking for somewhere to eat with her family. Extremely good value considering its London.
I don't think I like it, but I keep going back.
I've used this place a few times recently as a takeaway. A portion of chips (£1.60 I think) is huge (and good quality). I'd definitely recommend.
You're definitely paying for the 'faux-retro' surroundings. It's way way overpriced and the atmosphere is slightly cold inside.
Don't order take away. The portions are smaller and not any cheaper. I had to ask for more chips as I really felt I was being ripped off.
The food is good but not worth it.
If you want a good sized fish and chips head down to Berwick Street opposite the fishmonger for £6.
Much better value.