Fladda Fish & Chips

Fab Fish and Chips with Personalized Service

Nestled on the bustling high street, Fladda Fish & Chips conceals an odyssey of culinary promise beneath its unassuming exterior. On my visit, I was enchanted by small touches of hospitality often missed in this genre of eatery—like a handwritten note accompanying my order—a testament to their earnest service. Though the fragmented reviews paint a contradictory panorama, my firsthand experience was largely favorable, basking in the warm glow of classical fish frying. Their IPA recommendation paired delightfully with the core offering; crisp chips, which were golden and ample, offsetting any imperfections in the cod's attire.

Rumored inconsistencies in portion and content—and tales of batter-laden impostor fish—seemed no more than amusing footnotes in my delightful afternoon spent indulging in this quintessential British repast. The seasoned owner adds an air of authenticity, welcoming stories akin to an old English pub bard sharing tales, though such stories are mingled with whispers of strange fiscal policies not unfamiliar to locals paying keen attention. While mystery shrouds some aspects, overall, Fladda strikes as a charming anachronism from another era, revered particularly for harking back to those nostalgic ‘old school scraps’ that invite revisiting fond memories with every crispy bite. — Audrey Al Dente