Question of the week: "Do you have any suggestions for cheap eats in London?" "As is the case with many stereotypes, the belief that everyone in Britain eats fish and chips wrapped in newspaper has a kernel of truth. Fish and chips has spread across the country, and even has regional variations, but it is, in its origin, a London combination. The oldest, still running, chippy (as is slang for the fish and chip shop) is in Covent Garden. A Rock and Sole Plaice has been going since 1871.
Other chippies you may want to check out are the Golden Hind and our own local, the Golden Fish Bar, which was named the number one chippy in London.
Try to eat your fish and chips hot and fresh, don't be afraid of getting salt and vinegar, and the most popular types of fish are cod (in the South) and Haddock (in the North). Plaice is also a great choice if you're feeling like a change. If you aren't feeling that hungry, see if they do a small portion, or share the chips with a friend. And try the mushy peas. They are a shade of green that shouldn't exist in nature, but they are delicious.
Enjoy!"- Kris
* Photo by modenadude, used under Creative Commons, with thanks.
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