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I heard good things about the Fish and Chips here. After Duffy's, directly across the street closed and "Across the Pond" closed for relocating, I was on a quest. Being over at Cap Hill we tried the Irish Times. Their idea of Fish and chips was nothing more than glorified fish sticks. For an Irish restaurant with reputation, disappointed is an understatement. Fast forward to Above Ground, a month or so later. We ordered two Fish and Chips dinners and two orders of Curried Fish Puffs, just in case. The fish was so generously sized that hung off the plate. Size aside the fish was cooked perfectly and tasted best as I've had, and I've had my share. The only complaint was the taste of the tarter sauce, I make better . This was my first time having curried fish puffs and they were flaky and the curry sauce on the side was on the sweet side. We were so satisfied that it makes it hard to try something else when we go back. I'm disappointed that there isn't a 6th star. Tim read more

I like to consider myself a fried potato connoisseur. After seeing this place on TikTok and making a mental note of it, I happened to be in the area of Union Market yesterday and decided to pay Above Ground a visit. I am so happy I did. First off, let's give this place a shout for their commitment to giving an authentic experience to the people of the DMV looking for a chip shop vibe. The Lucazade... the Irn-Bru... the selection of UK sweets... everything gave that feeling of a chip shop that I long for as a U.S. citizen who dreams of living in London one day. The service was very personal and charming - I spoke with the owner a bit and he seemed like a guy I'd love to talk to at a house party. He's clearly passionate about what he does and he keeps things moving along while also taking time to get to know the customers. I ordered the chips and if I were to say the portions were generous, that would be an understatement. We love a place who gives good value for the price which, don't get it twisted, these fried potatoes were like $15 or so but it was *easily* enough to share with 2-3 other people. *And* generous portions don't always mean quality -- this place knows ball. Easily the BEST fried potato, fries or otherwise, I've had in the DMV. Not even a competition. Crispy, yet fluffy on the inside. Surprisingly light and airy despite how thick cut they are. And they don't feel heavy or overly greasy. This place is officially on my hit list for the future -- can't wait to try the sausage roll and the beans on toast (my fave). Worth noting: this spot in located inside the Food Hall in Union Market so you have to find it in the food court. It's also a smaller stall and easy to miss if you don't know where you're going. But it's well worth the effort. read more

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Had my first experience at Aboveground as a gluten sensitive person and was blown away! Food: I ordered the Chicken Tikka Masala and Chips. The tikka masala was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Definitely a bit sweeter than an Indian tikka masala which I liked! The chips have been rated best in DC and I can see why. Perfectly seasoned and crispy and I enjoyed it with their curry ketchup. They also sell lots of British treats including candy, so we snagged a few of those too! Service: I was lucky enough to come while Chef Nicolas was working and he is the BEST! So personable and you can tell he's super passionate about what he has created. He gave me lots of background about the food from aboveground, the flavors I was tasting, and the history behind the meals. He also let me know the chicken tikka masala is 100% gluten free and the chips are better for someone who may be gluten sensitive since it's fried in a fryer next to gluten and flour may fall into the chips fryer. Overall, had such a great experience and will be back!! read more

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Tucked inside Union Market and it did not disappoint. The fish sandwich is HUGE, honestly big enough to feed two maybe three people. If you have not tried it yet you need to. You MIGHT be able to finish it solo if you are really hungry but I suggest bringing someone to help you out. Good vibes, friendly staff and the fries were solid too. Go check them out. read more

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Absolutely delicious. The best tartar sauce I've ever had in my life.. The chips were perfectly cooked and seasoned

I've walked around Union Market countless times and for some reason had overlooked AboveGround stall every time. I guess I was always lured to the more complex and intense flavors of the stalls that surround it. But I was in the area recently and read all the glowing reviews on Yelp about their fish and chips and decided that I had to try it for myself. I was blown away by how good it was. They serve you a huge piece of freshly fried perfectly crispy cod on a bed of thick cut chips along with a cup of traditional mushy peas. The fish was perfectly seasoned and moist and served with tartar sauce and malt vinegar. The tartar sauce was nicely balanced between tangy, creamy, and acidic. This was probably the best fish and chips I've had in this area and is worth traveling to Union Market for. Additional, and perhaps most importantly, it was an excellent value at just $19 (not including tax or tip). The service was quick and friendly. I look forward to coming back soon and trying other items on their menu. read more

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There are so many options at Union Market, but one place that I come back to is AboveGround, Washington DC's very own chipper. When I get the craving for a pubfood experience, I get myself one of their HUGE Fish & Chips and hope that I can finish it. The fish is a gigantic filet of whitefish (cod, I think) that's the size of my forearm, well breaded and crispy but not too greasy. Add some vinegar and it's ready to go. The fries are a little thicker than expected, but they fit the bill with their smooth, starchy chew. You may be stuffed afterwards, but don't forget to get a few bars of British candy bars to enjoy after you get home. Eat here enough, and you'll be tipping your bowler on the way out! Give AboveGround a try - it's definitely worth it! read more

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I love this little spot. No frills fish and chips. When I order my meal, I pretend I'm in the London Underground. Service is straightforward and I can tell the chef takes pride in his work. I would say this spot and Vic are my go to for f&c. read more

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Friendly service, the food tasted fresh. I ordered a Steak & Ale pie - I was slightly disappointed that it wasn't very full and not a lot of meat but the flavor was ok, I liked the texture of the pie crust top (note: tbe crust is not on the bottom of the pie). I did enjoy trying something new. read more

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Damn good fish and chips. Hot, crunchy, and fresh, each bite was golden. My only gripe is I wanted more tartar sauce (which was amazing, if it's from a brand, please let me know) and I wish there was a bit more fish in it (way more fries than fish). The mashed peas were interesting. The sausage roll I got on the side was good too, perfectly flaky, and went well with the curry sauce. Service was pretty fast. read more

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I do not get the high average review score. I've eaten fish and chips in almost every city on the planet that sells fish and chips. It sounds good on the menu but the fish is about 3° less than mediocre. It tastes frozen and at least 70% of the substance is the breading. The chips, fried potatoes, are actually the highlight of the meal. I'm not a fan of super thick chips, but they managed Make them pretty tasty. They're even a bit crispy. But I can't say it enough, the fish was a sad let down. Why try to serve Alaskan cod in Washington DC? The fish tastes like it took a slow train from Alaska. As for the service, amateur. The guy behind the counter was so preoccupied with his cell phone that he actually missed half of my order. In the end I only ended up with one order of fish and chips although I ordered two. The ambiance has nothing to do with the restaurant, it's all about the public market style dining. I like it. read more

This place is the real deal and I'm ashamed it took me so long to give it a try. The fish and chips here are an absolute knockout. From the mammoth piece of airy crispy fried fish to the absolutely elite chips. Let me tell you these might be the best thick cut fries I've ever had. Aboveground is a must stop when checking out union market. read more

One bite of their fish and chips and I was instantly transported back to childhood family dinners--only this version is grown up and way more delicious. The fish was clearly fresh, not frozen, perfectly crispy, and full of flavor. And as a proud dipper, the sauces were the real MVPs: curry ketchup, curry mayo, and a tartar sauce I'd put on everything. I'm not usually into thick-cut fries, but these were golden, crispy, and seasoned to perfection--made for dunking. The chef? Super personable and passionate--he came out to chat and shared a bit about his background, which made the whole experience feel even more special. You can tell there's heart in the food. The rest of the staff were super friendly too! Union Market can get pretty crowded, especially on the weekends, so if you're wanting a place to sit after grabbing your food, I'd recomendable scoping out a table inside, a picnic table outside, or a spot on the roof so you'll have a place to enjoy your bites. Bottomline -- Aboveground is comfort food with a glow-up, and don't forget the sauces. read more

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Six stars. Let me just say, upon seeing this tiny booth, I wasn't expecting much. First I saw all of the delicious British junk food that I've enjoyed on my visits there. But then...then I saw the pastry case in all of its glory. Pot pies, shepherd's pie, and other deliciousness. And their menu board advertised triple cooked chips! I had already eaten dinner, so I couldn't enjoy the chips on this visit, but I did get a chicken leek pot pie to go. I couldn't write this review until I had the pie, which I did today warmed up in my oven at 350 for 20 minutes. Oh. My. God. Single best pot pie I have had in maybe a decade or longer. Flakey crust, creamy filling with just the right balance of ingredients. I'm already dreaming of when I can go back for another! read more

Best fish and chips in the city, if not the entire east coast! You can tell they use real ingredients, and the preparation is authentic and thoughtful. read more

Have you ever had fish & chips from England? If no, there is a spot inside of Union Market D.C., that's got that!! This eatery has imported candy too!! Who said English food was bad? Let's GO!! . Where I am: @aboveground_dc . Location Reviewed: 1309 5th St., N.E. Washington D.C. inside of @unionmarketdc . Menu Includes: *See Website* www.abovegrounddc.com/ . Items Reviewed: Their Curry Fish Puff (with Madras curry, English peas, puff pastry, & curry mayo $6). LIKE THAT!! A well blend of curry spices, not fishy!! STAMP that mayo too!! Their Sausage Roll (English spiced pork, puff pastry, & curry ketchup $7). STAMP!! A meaty, mild sausage, flaky, & STAMP that ketchup too!! Their Governor's Fish & Chips (Atlantic Cod, triple cooked chips, tartar sauce, & malt vinegar $18). STAMP!! Best fries I've EVER HAD!! The beer battered fish...GET THIS!! Their Shepherds Pie (with minced lamb, carrot, & mashed potatoes $15). STAMP!! Well seasoned lamb, creamy potatoes, DELECTABLE!! Their Chicken & Leek pie (with free range chicken, Dijon cream, & puff pastry $14). LIKE THAT!! It's like a chicken pot pie!! Their Irn Bru Soda (an orange cream soda $3). STAMP!! Not overly sweet, with a bubble gum aftertaste!! Their Ribena Crush (a black current drink with vodka, lime, & mint $10). DELICIOUS. It was proper bitter ole chap!! Good. The Imported Candy ($3 each). STAMP the Crunchie!! A chocolate coated crunchy butterscotch. STAMP the Lion!! A caramel, Nestle crunch KitKat!! YES!! The Starbar DELICIOUS. It's chocolate covered roasted peanuts with caramel. Personal preference...I just didn't like it. The Fruit & Nut Chocolate Bar...PASS. Chocolaty, but this was like the fruitcake of chocolate!! The Fruit Pastilles...STAMP!! A gummy fruit candy!! . Online Navigation: Easy . Customer Service: On Point . Parking: ROUGH in the lot. . Recommendations: Get the Fish n Fries, that shepherds pie, them candies... . Music:YouTube-The What Band Let the Beat Ride 5 Stars=STAMP 4 1/2 Stars=LIKE THAT 4 Stars=DELICIOUS 3 Stars=DECENT 2 Stars=PASS 1 Star=NAH #Bigschlimsreviews read more

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Cute spot with efficient service and quality eats. Doesn't try to do too much. Had a delicious shepherd's pie that's truly memorable. This classic English dish comes topped with piped mashed potatoes that are broiled to a wonderful, golden crisp. It's really a hearty, savory meal--not just a snack--and satisfying. Jolly good, AboveGround. I'll be back. read more

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Despite being located in a bustling food hall, Above Ground stand out with its English Pub vibes. They serve a very popular fish and chips meal, along with various hands pies and other options. I enjoyed an order of chips with curry ketchup. I was totally shocked, in a good way, by the large portion size! The chips were perfectly fried and perfectly salted, large potato wedges. The curry ketchup was quite tasty! Service was efficient. I was given a pager that summoned me when my order was ready. They also sell a large variety of English candies and snacks. I snagged one of my favorites, a Bounty Bar! read more

Above Ground in DC? Fire. The vibes are right from the moment you walk in, cool but not trying too hard, just real solid energy. The food? Next level! . You can tell they're serious about quality without being fussy. Service is on point too, chill, friendly...10/10!!!! read more

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My favorite chocolate bar is Cadbury's Starbar. Since Dean & Delucca closed, it is challenging to find it in DC. Eastern Market has a cute stand inspired by Britain. There is a selection of treats and food you would find in Britain. No worries, you can leave your passport at home! I am willing to pay more for something that is an easy commute from my house. During the week, it is easier to find parking. read more

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Decent fish and chips The fish was hard to eat as the bottom breading was almost disintegrated. I ate in too so it shouldn't be that soggy. What was left was tasty and the homemade sauce was good. Some of the chips were grainy and just seemed old. Service was quick and friendly. read more

My go-to union market spot! The food goes ABOVE and beyond lol loved the chicken tikka and they have the best fries in dc! service was incredible! I am gluten free so they let me know exactly what I could have. It's also so cute there will a tiny candy store with all the english goodies read more

Came here on a weekday. This isn't a restaurant that you pay a premium to experience the ambience, it is a small stall in an indoor shopping area. That being said the service was fast and the food was excellent. I only tried the Shepard pie but it was definitely one of the better things I've eaten in a long time. The potato topping had a crispy layer almost like a potato chip while the inside had peas beef and other things. It was really good and I could see myself eating them all day. I definitely plan on coming back and trying their other items. read more

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The fish is well seasoned, tender, and fried to perfection. It goes perfectly well with the bun and coleslaw. read more

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Had the Fish & Chips today. The Fish was fried to perfection flaky white and the batter was light and tasty. The chips were melt in your mouth . Thanks to Chef Nick for a wonderful meal. read more

Ordered from their place at Union Market. I loved seeing the spread of chocolates they had available. Unfortunately the chocolates are pretty pricey so I didn't go crazy eating all the nostalgic treats. I would like to come back to try their fish and chips, this time around I stuck with a pie. What we got: Chicken and leek pie - 3.5* I was a little bit disappointed with the crust. I felt that it could have been thicker as it almost felt non-existent. The inside was nice and creamy and the chicken and leak was pretty good. But once again, it almost felt like it was more of a thicker soup than a satisfying, hearty pie. read more

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Another business trip another restaurant to try, albeit this one is located in Union Market. Sat a t a high table , watched the lady prepare by Fish and Chip freshly and it did not disappoint. perfect crust , moist fish , all the sauces with it. it was just perfect read more

The shepherds pie is delicious! Fish and chips are huge and crispy. Great chips too. My next try will be their mushy peas! read more

We love trying a variety of food and restaurants when we go to food halls and this was one of our picks when we were at Union Market. My husband and I only got a sausage roll since we were trying other places too. I've actually never had one before, but I enjoyed this one. I'd happily come back and try more of the menu. read more

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This place is a small pocket england in DC. I got the fish and chips and it was great sized portion and nice presentation. All the parts of the dish were great. A solid place for fish in chips not just un union market but in the whole city. read more

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I haven't tried much from AboveGround but what I have tried I really like. I love a sausage roll and theirs is pretty good and the sausage even has a slight hint of heat. The fish and chips are the standout. The fish is super crisp and delicious, as are the fries. I couldn't finish it all as the portion is big. I even heated up some later and it was still good. Service is super friendly. I think the few times I've been there I've chatted chatter with the owner/chef, who has been excellent. I highly recommend AboveGround. read more

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Stopped in recently on a whim - overall enjoyed, the sausage roll and steak and ale pie are pretty decent and it's not like these are available many places in dc. the pastry part of them were good, but the inside of both weren't quite there for me. Prices feel expensive for what is more of a snack vs a meal though read more

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AboveGround is a new concept in Union Market serving British street food. Having grown up overseas passing through London a few times a year, I'm down for this new food stand. I went on an August Thursday afternoon for lunch. Here's my experience: 1) Food: Keep in mind that British food is less spicy and flavor-forward as other Union Market vendors like TaKorean or Thai Street Food. Appreciating both the spice and bland, I found my sausage roll and braised red cabbage tasty. The bread and sausage combo played well. Candidly, I lost my breath every time I ate a bite of the braised red cabbage due to the intense vinegar, but I enjoyed it. 2) Prices: AboveGround is expensive. The fish and chips cost $17. A shepherd's pie is $15. A chicken and leek pie is $14. Because of the prices, I opted for a $7 sausage roll and $7 braised red cabbage, both way too expensive for what you get. For $14, I expect to leave lunch full, but that wasn't the case. 3) Service: It wasn't friendly, but it was efficient, which I appreciate. The small line flowed well and my food was out within seconds. They put it in a small brown bag with napkins and silverware. 4) Market: Behind the cut-out of the Queen is a little market of products from England like smarties, Heinz baked beans (my favorite) and digestives. If you have a connection to England, you'll appreciate this food stall. If you're a Gallaudet student, you get a 10% discount. read more

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Came here for lunch based of a suggestion from a friend who had heard it was opening up but that was all we knew. Always being curious to trying new places we ventured out. We got an order of Fish n Chips, Sausage Roll, mushy peas & two waters totaling $34. Small portions & not cheap but you're in Union Market so real estate is prime. Fish n Chips ~ one piece of fish, served with a lemon wedge, side of mushy peas & steak fries. Fish was hot & flaky but very much on the bland side. Perfectly cooked but unseasoned "chips" & flavorless mushy peas. Sausage Roll ~ this was on the bland side too & incredibly small. Mushy peas ~ the most bland of all (zero flavor) & very soupy for mushy peas - literally thought I was eating subpar pea soup. This was the most flavorless, under-seasoned meal I have eaten since I don't know when. The only saving grace to our food was the sauces, thank you sauces!!! The curry ketchup saved the day & was very delicious. We were also given HP sauce & malt vinegar. This place just opened recently so they do not have their liquor license yet - the guy said they'd be serving in two weeks (today's date 7/24/21). No cause for concern as all of the other venues in the market sell whatever libation you are looking for if you so desire. To top it off, the guy at the register seemed annoyed & irritated by questions from any customers that were asking. At one point he rather curtly answered an inquiry from two girls to talk over top of them & flirt with another girl sitting at the table directly across from the counter. I give three stars because they are so new and hopefully they will iron out the kinks but I won't be back anytime soon to find out. read more

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In a place chock full of options, this place stuck out the most. The workers were kind, and the food was quickly prepared. The chips were great, on the saltier side of things. The sausage was a bit dry, so if i were to go here again id probably try something else. They also provided several different sauces like mustard, ketchup, and vinegar. read more

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Food Great. place was clean and nice to look at. Service was fast and friendly. Fish and chips were very tasty there. Need to try the pot pies. read more

Staff is really friendly. Found the little gem while walking around and seeing what the market and taking in all of the offerings. I loved this place they had some candies that I remember from my last trip there. They even had the different pies!! read more

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Amazing fries and a large portion of crispy fish. Was ready in about 10 minutes and delicious! read more

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We need an AboveGround in San Diego! I really loved the charm and look of AboveGround, London is probably one of my favorite cities and seeing the tube logo made me feel so nostalgic. While I didn't get any foods, I did see that there were sausage rolls ready for you buy and go! I ended up getting a couple of my favorite chippies, prawn cocktail and the twirl chocolate bar. Again, I wish we had something like this in San Diego! read more