When the batter coats a fresh cod fillet in a single layer and the frying time, temperature and oil are right, the fish effectively steams within its crisp golden shell. The hidden treasure – firm, glistening flakes of pearly white cod – distinguishes my picks for Top...
best fish and chips in London
The Best Fish and Chips in London
My quest for the 10 top fish and chip shops in London was initially guided by a host of objective factors: Origin, handling, freshness and shape of the fillets. Cleanliness and temperature of frying fat. Composition and consistency of batter. Cooking time. Draining...
A London chippy off the old block
In my sometimes uphill search for great London chippies, George's Portobello Fish Bar in Notting Hill had the appearance of a dead cert. First, Jamie Oliver had named it "best fish and chips" for the Observer Food Monthly, praising its "flaky cod with a lovely golden...