American tourists visiting London have been sharing their enthusiastic reviews of traditional fish and chips, with many expressing surprise at the generous portion sizes and high quality. One visitor from the US, Chris, left a glowing review on TripAdvisor for The Golden Chippy in Greenwich, describing the portions as “monstrous” and the fish as “fresh” and “crispy”. He recommended trying the haddock and noted that the staff were “extremely friendly”.
Another American reviewer on TripAdvisor was equally impressed, stating that The Golden Chippy served “absolutely hands down the best fish n’ chips” they had during a two-week stay. The reviewer, from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, praised the welcoming service and rated the experience as “100% amazing”.
Food and travel creator @shawnthefoodsheep tried fish and chips at Poppie’s in Soho earlier this year, calling it a “disgrace” that he had not tried the dish sooner. Despite scoring it 7.1 out of 10, he noted that the portion size was larger than expected, contradicting the stereotype that UK portions are smaller than those in the US. However, he expressed dislike for mushy peas, a traditional accompaniment.
Another American couple praised Gigs restaurant in Fitzrovia, saying on Google Reviews that after a dozen visits to London, they had yet to find a better fish and chips establishment. They described the fish as “crispy and hot” and noted the “sublime” Greek side dishes. YouTubers The Magic Geekdom also shared a positive experience at Hoxton Fish and Chips, particularly enjoying the “curry pancake”.
