Fish & chips served hot. Fish was crispy. I think it needed some salt. Chips were very. Crispy on the outside, and soft on the inside. read more

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Cash only! We had to step outside to the convenience store nearby to the outside ATM in order to retrieve cash. It's a greasy old place. Cooks were decent, but server was very quiet. Fish was mushy, inside and out. Mushy peas were good. Chips were good. Roll and butter was a bit too dry and crumbly. Toilet is a steep walk up and down upstairs. read more

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We were heading to the Charles Dickens museum from the British museum about lunchtime and ran across Fryers Delight. As we are visiting London for the first time, we wanted to try English Fish and Chips. Sherry had cod, and I tried the haddock. Both were perfectly cooked, not at all greasy and served with thick cut chips. The restaurant is your local comfortable place with customers picking up takeaway and about 6 booths. It was nice and clean. Our waiter was an efficient friendly gentleman who took our order quickly and brought our drinks and lunch equally as fast. If you are in the area, give it a try. read more

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The first time I visited this place was almost 20 years ago. It was also my first time in London. Today, the haddock tastes just like it did then. The only difference is the lack of newspaper wrap. Apparently that's not allowed anymore. Nevertheless, the fish and chips is a no frills plate but it is a healthy portion. The breading is light with a perfect crisp without much flavor but that is why you just add salt and malt vinegar. I can't speak for the other dishes but if you're craving fish and chips, this is the place to go. read more

Chips are amazing, secret is they cook in lard and not in oil Been going to this chippy for 48 years seeing two generations of the same family running it, business is slow now as healthy options now excise but in its day it was full of cabbies which is a sign of great food. read more

We were in London only for two nights which as anyone visiting London for the first time will tell you is barely enough time to tackle a quarter of what you plan to do. The thing I most wanted to do was get a proper fish and chips meal from a chippie. I had envisioned dozens of takeaway stands with fish wrapped in newspaper but the reality is, that's a thing of the past in London. We found only a handful of worthy spots in London ... most of them in the soho/theater district area. It came down to Toff's and The Fryer's Delight and FD won because they are one of the few spots to use beef fat dripping for frying. Most other places use less expensive (and healthier) oils for frying. The inside of the FD looks like the 1960's. Same color scheme and formica everything as back then. I rather like the old school time warp but it won't be to everyone's taste as you either retro or you don't retro. The staff can be described as surley to say the least. At first we thought we did something offensive as any bit of conversation was deflected with a grunt or blank stare. The visit was completely devoid of warmth from a staff perspective and often the counter help stared into space like robots while preparing the food. The fish was good ... THICK crisp batter. Very bland so you'll need to douse it with vinegar and salt. I thought the beef dripping would add flavor but apparently not as I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference between US fish and UK fish. Also, note that the Brits leave the skin on the fish filet, which gets gooey and can be eaten, but I must admit I like the filet fried without the skin like in the US. The batter was not as light and tempura style as I had remembered from my experience eating Harry Ramsden fish and chips in Epcot. It was crispy and crunchy at FD but everything tasted fresh. I got the Cod. The chips were okay ... nothing too special. C A side of curry dipping sauce for a few pounds more was a good addition as the fries were bland. The mushy peas was a huge portion and a little mushy peas goes a long way ... Overall, I'm glad we stopped into this time warp. It felt like 1960 inside and the meal was good and cheap for London. I'd like to try one of the other contenders such as Toff's for a comparison. I am surprised chippies are so hard to find in London these days. It seems takeout burrito places, Nandos and Pret a Manger have pushed the chippies out as Britian's takeaway food. read more

Great food for great prices. Definitely worth a visit. Centrally located and easy to find.

This is an old school fish place. It still has a bunch of 60s fixtures in here. And if it was in L.A. it would have a "Film location available" sign placed somewhere. It's really kitsch or whatever that would be in England. The owner's are the third pair of hands to run this place. I do wonder does it take three blokes to run this small shop? We ordered fish and chips of course. We skipped on the bread and butter which is very old school side dish...look how it's served. So cool! Pic: http://bit.ly/WwXAIr - Cup of tea - Haddock and chips $13 - Cooked fresh and served with mushy peas side $? Pic: http://bit.ly/131OLLN - Cute traditional London $free and priceless Pic: http://bit.ly/115OpCu Pic http://bit.ly/103MvzE: read more

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As other reviewers pointed out: this is traditional fish & try shop, they are good at what they are doing. This is first time I tried English style fish & fry, they taste bland, even with ketchup, salt & pepper. Anyway, Fish was fresh, fry was crispy. read more

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Fryers delight? More like rubbish delight, absolutely abysmal service, food, and restaurant. Garbage place.

Given that the Brits have been making fish and chips for the better part of two centuries, it is astounding that this place is still in business. The chips were OK, but the fish had the crispiness of soggy bread and the meat was reminiscent of the rear part of a freezer case which hasn't been opened in five or six years. Truly the worst fish I've ever had anywhere. read more

Holy. Freaking. COW. THIS IS WHAT FISH IS SUPPOSED TO TASTE LIKE, Y'ALL!! You know how New York City has that trans fat ban? Well...I never thought much of it and happily chowed down on my A Salt & Battery fish and chips like a happy little camper. Then I came to The Fryer's Delight, and mine eyes doth opened.* Ignorance, dear friends, is not bliss. On my search for fish and chips, I was walking through Hyde Park and decided to whip out the trusty ol' Blackberry. Time Out London delivered and recommended The Fryer's Delight as a "Cabbies' Favourite." Right there, you already know (1) it can't be THAT expensive if cabbies are regulars and (2) it must be pretty "authentic" because we all know how notoriously curmudgeony and London-local London cabbies are known to be. An unpretentious storefront and English accents abound -- I have a good feeling about this place. And Time Out London does not steer me wrong. Flavor explosions of fresh, crisply fried, succulently meaty fish. Good gawd. I died and went to fishy heaven. "She sleeps with the fishes" has taken on a whole new, fabulously wonderful meaning. Trans fat, I now recognize you for who you are, and I have never been happier to make such an acquaintance!* Sure, you can go to Bibendum for a damn good serving of fish and chips, but seriously...why not save your squids and come make friends with trans fat and its cousin cholesterol at The Fryer's Delight instead?* Trust me....you and your taste buds will leave here delighted. ****************** * Please note that recent communications have indicated that the fried goodness emerging from this institution is not trans fat-inclusive, but rather derived from beef drippings, which may contain trace amounts of naturally occurring trans fat, but which is not the artificially-created type that is banned in NYC (as far as I'm aware). Regardless...beef drippings??? I hate to say it, but...that sounds even BETTER. Nom nom nommmmmm! read more

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Pretty good. Looks like everything is made fresh. Been meaning to get fish and chips in London and i wasn't disappointed. I'd come again if i wasn't leaving in the morning. read more

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There comes a time in one's life where you travel to the far ends of the earth (this term is relative) and search out what is the best of something. Seeing as I'm from San Diego California in the US, the UK is pretty dang far for me. What else is London known for food wise other than fish and chips? We searched for a place for lunch and recalled we were suggested Fryers Delight by an old school friend of mine. We went, we sat, we ate and boy were we surprised. When they plopped down a plate full of chips and half a fish, We thought we should have ordered half the amount and shared. The fish was beautifully cooked (Not overdone and not greasy) and the taste was good. Unfortunately, they were out of some of the fish we wanted to try but we made the best of what we had. I would love to go to other places in London and try this staple dish but alas, the body can only take so much fried food before I have to pay for two plane tickets to get my glutinous butt over there. read more

Proper fish and chip shop. To be honest it's not the greatest of fish n chips but still good. I like it here because it's kept it's 50s look. Even the upholstery on the seats hasn't been changed. read more

Did NOT live up to hype. Bland ... Not much taste. Shouldn't have to add a bunch of vinegar or oil to bring out taste. Service at table was fine, but dudes glaring at you from behind counter is weird. read more

I don't remember my trip to the Fryer's Delight that clearly. I had had at least 4 ciders... which means I was wasted. (I am a lightweight indeed) I don't know if it's because I wasn't raised on them, but I don't like Fish and chips. I KNOW! SHOCK! followed by taking away my visa.. but I feel literally like death after I eat fish and chips. So i was DELIGHTED to find that they had equally (if not more) fattening pies! and they weren't PORK! (I don't eat pork, and most fish just so you know) I had a yummy lil Mushroom and Chicken pie.. and I might have fallen asleep an hour after I ate it at 10 pm at night.. but i think that had more to do with the cider than it did with the delicious pie and chips. read more

I decided to try this place again. The more London gentrifies and the fancier it becomes, the more I want parts of its crumbled, bedraggled past to remain and keep it all a bit real. Nothing has changed inside Fryer's Delight in the two and a half years since I set foot in here. Which is no surprise as it might not have changed since before I was born. The only thing that needed to change for me to like this place a lot was the freshness of the fish. And that is one thing that has, thankfully, changed since my last visit. The fish was good enough to bump up my previous rating to 4 whole stars. I would have left skipping, if I hadn't been so full I could barely walk. Remember this is a "chippy" and the food comes with no frills. However, it is good enough not to need any. And stepping inside is like stepping back in time. There aren't many places left you can buy time travel AND good fish for a tenner. read more

Fast fish food. Breading - 3 stars, crunchy not overly thick Chips - 3 stars, thick cut, moderately oily but not terribly savory Fish - fresh but a tad rubbery and overdone Malt vinegar - bland and tasteless Price - reasonable for portion size Decent enough fish and chips for takeout but nothing worth a trip. I've had better fish and chips outside of the UK. read more

I'm partially giving this place a 5 to raise its average, but mostly because it's the best chippie I know of in London. I've recently had fish and chips elsewhere, which has prompted me to write this review, because it made me wish I was back here... Not too greasy, not too much breading, there was actually quite a good amount of fish. The chips were good too, all the way to the end, the sausage was good, the gherkin was good but the pickled onion could have been a little more crunchy. I ate in, and I liked the décor and the atmosphere. All together it's a very solid meal, and for a good price. It's the best chippie I know of so far. It didn't make me feel bad afterwards either, which, all things considered, is pretty damn good read more

Best fish and chips in London. Huge portions and delicious mushy peas make this a perfect dinner or post-drink indulgence. Plus, there's a good chance you'll have to share your booth with a stranger, making it even more of an adventure! read more

Fryers Delight - Fish, chips, and mushy peas! - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Really great spot. Delicious batter, moist flaky fish and great chips! The flavor you get from frying in beef fat is worth a special trip. Also, I ate an entire meal for less than just the fish at many of the more touristy places I've seen. You can even get to go in paper if you feel a need for nostalgia. read more

Fryers Delight - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

I went here, expecting good fish and chips, and I ended up getting bleh. It was recommended by the staff at my school, so it should have been good. It really wasn't. I got the fish & chips - cod - and honestly, the Wetherspoons near the school served better food. My friend got the scampi - that wasn't good either. Definitely don't go for the fish, but the chips were alright. Definitely go and get chips to go, but don't stay for the fish. read more

I believe this is what you'd call a right and proper "chippy." There's no bullshit here but that's exactly why you end up trusting or at least buying into it... There are about four red laminate booths, tiled floors, and a menu that has probably been the same since they opened (adjusted for inflation?). The waitress plunks down plate (or platter... certainly big enough to call it that) straight from the counter - a big ol hunk of golden fish, three handfuls of fries, a wedge of lemon and off you go. Salt shaker and bottle of malt vinegar are on the table. All are crucial for bringing out the flavor, but also especially because they make the "Fish&Chips" experience everything you imagined. A burly man hauled up wire-baskets-full of their chunky squarecut potatoes from a rather dodgy looking basement, at least 3x while we ate, which means they go through them like crazy. In other words, when it comes to frying this place knows what they're doing and they do it a lot (which came first? who knows, but it's a good cycle to get stuck in). read more

Portions are huge. Tried mushy peas for the first time here, which is a pretty big thing in London and it was interesting. It wasn't amazing but it's something worth a try if you're in London. I really liked the chips. Unfortunately you have to pay for tartar sauce? 40p a pack. It's a small little place but that's where I hear you get the best fish and chips! read more

Fryers Delight - Fish & Chips Near Me - London, XGL

Not a bad chippy, just a little bit pricey for what is was. At just under 9 pounds, I got cod, chips and mushy peas. The fish was a little disappointing as it was made up of lots of batter and not too much cod. The chips had quite a few ends in there. The best thing was the mushy peas. Absolutely delicious. All in all, not a bad place to visit and my lowish score is probably a result of being spoilt back home in the North with lots of fish and chips. read more

I think I may not be a fish and chips kind of guy. I've always found it a tad bland, but thought going to a well-regarded fish shop would change my mind. Unfortunately it didn't. While advertised as a take-away place, Fryer's Delight also has 5 booths of seating and table service. I had the haddock and chips. It was crispy and a huge single piece of fish. Tartar sauce is extra and is just packets. It's a no-frills place, with nice employees, but I can't imagine wanting to go back. Also, they don't serve alcohol, so plan accordingly. read more

Not bad! After being in London for a few days already eyeing different places that served fish & chips, I found this to be a satisfactory place to order it, given its location and price. While it was just a tad on the greasy side, I still liked it. I ordered the cod and it came with with a very large portion of piping hot chips. read more

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If I had lunch here everyday I'd very quickly consume enough salt to drown a baby seal. That's because I love salt. And I love chips. And I love fish. The food here reminds of my childhood, back in the days where I still had taste buds that hadn't been clogged with the lovely filth of excess. Anything powerful enough to break through to what lies beneath is certainly worth a few stars in my mind. I love their chip butty. It is of excellent quality. Soft fluffy chips, fried to a light crispy coating, and lots of melty butter in the roll. It is also excellently priced for food so superior to nearby competitors. The service is brusque, but then it is a fish and chip shop so it is to be expected to an extent. I just wish they'd added more salt. I asked for lots of it. All I ever want is more salt. read more

What a wonderful place - occupied a table with some colleagues from work and we had a great lunch - various types of fish all round that was superbly cooked. An authentic old-fashioned London chippy with formica tables etc. Queues to sit down too so very popular indeed One observation though - because this really is an authentic 'London' chippy you won't find mushy peas, curry sauce or gravy on the menu -you only get that 'oop north ;) read more

The best place I know for fish and chips. Every time I go, it's always a haddock and fries for me. And all that for less than 7 pounds despite the location its at. It can be very popular during peak periods and there won't be any seating available then as this place is rather small. But you will still be able to take away, which is as fast as you can see them make it. There are really only 2 guys and 1 waitress handling the store, but service is good because there aren't too many people in the store at any one time. read more

Very mediocre faire. Traditional decor earns them a star. Recieved terrible service and what amounted to a scowl when, aftyer spending the best part of £50 we asked if our young nephew coupld use the toilet- hard to believe theyu havent got one. Sure our fish was re-frioed as well. Really let down, its not hard to get a chippy right is it?? read more

Thank gawd for @master-bates. If i hadn't read his review I would've thought I'd gone mad. I live about 10 mins from this joint and I almost never get a takeaway. Tonight, dunno why, I was just in the mood for fish n chips. So I troll up Theobald's Rd, quivering with excitement at the thought of really good Friday night nosh. Well. I'm not quivering now. I'm as limp as the utterly ordinary (okay, rubbish) food I just ate. Any chippy, anytime, anywhere, is as good as this. Not worse, but every bit as good. Which is to say: completely medicore. Seriously, fellow citizen-reviewers, have you ever actually eaten good fish and chips? Where the chips are crisp on the outside and fluffy in the middle? Where the fish still tastes of the sea? Have you? Really? Until recently I lived at the seaside. Okay, they have an advantage in the freshness department. But honestly, even the worst chippy in my old town was better than this. Giving five stars to this sort of swill is an insult to statisticians. Avoid! read more

The Fryers Delight is a great change from the myriad collection of kebab shops, fried chicken outlets and generally unimaginitive fast food in central london. It is a proper 'old school' chippy, complete with an eat-in menu at one of the formica tables inside. It sells proper chips at a reasonable price and is great to grab a snack from if you are heading into town. Alternatively, treat yourself to a sit down meal of fish n chips, bread and butter and a nice mug of tea. Its clientele are locals and office workers who are in the know, and whilst it is always busy, you never have to wait too long to get served! A steady stream of taxi drivers is all the advertising that a place like this needs... read more

This is the quintessential British fish-and-chips shop. They offer several different kinds of fish that are skillfully fried. Portions are large and very good value for the money. Every time I am in London I seek this place out for a good meal. I enjoy the plaice, haddock, or cod depending on my mood. The fryers really do know their craft! Inside is clean, tidy, and vintage. Formica obviously lasts a long time. There is no pretense or posturing here with the food, decor, and staff. They serve great fish traditionally prepared in a simple environment. Located very near the British Museum, it is worth the short walk. I recommend this shop to everyone who wants the real deal without the high price and pretense. read more

Um, average. Chips were tasty, probably due to being fried in essence of cow. The fish was adequate, but overcooked. When I got my meal home it had almost disintegrated the paper it was wrapped in, so it gets points for effort. It certainly filled me up too, but it just wasn't up to scratch with the chippy from my hometown. That is my yardstick, and this one doesn't come close. read more

The Mister and I decided to try this place after reading about it. All I have to say is that we left feeling like we ate a big vat of lard.

OMG. Where do i begin here. Ive eaten in many restaurants in my life as my family has always been into food, running a restaurant for many years, and I've learn't to enjoy various flavors from all around the world. I'm as comfortable in a Michelin starred restaurant in a posh area in London as i am in a beautifully run down hole in a wall in the Southern reaches of the Mekong Delta in Vietnam. Now, Ive wanted to write a review on yelp for a long time but i am probably too busy enjoying the food Ive been eaten and leave it up to others to write reviews. Until now. This place has inspired me to tell the world to never ever go here. Haha Its actually funny in hindsight, and actually when we were chowing down on the chewy refrozen chips we kinda giggled at how badly we chose this place. I used to live in London for a few years so i have been re visiting some of my old haunts and old favorites, yesterday my girlfriend suggested we go to a fish and chips place - as its a good English thing to do. We rocked up to Holborn, and walked over to the place from the Tube stop. Walking past a fantastic looking old school butcher i thought, hell yeah we are in a good part of town where the tourists dont go and this will be tasty! There are great booths to sit at in The Fryers Delight, great old photos and reviews from famous people and a great big Take away menu full of interesting fried goods including Cod Roe Fry. We sat down with a fried piece of Cod, chips, peas, and a fried piece of Cod Roe. As Im an adventurous type and i love all things roe, i had to try this. First sign of trouble: As we are kinda impartial to a good mushy pea (like the one at Harry's in Sydney) we asked what kind of peas, and whether they were the mushy type, the waitresses answer, no they are processed. Ok, maybe i could live with this. What proceeded was the worst meal Ive had in a Long time! The peas were indeed from a can, no matter, i do like things from a can sometimes! But these peas tasted like they were cooked in Mineral Turpentine. i kid you not. The cod was precooked so it was luke warm. The fish although frozen was ok inside, it was frozen fresh so it wasn't deadly but the batter was terrible and soggy and limp. The chips, the best things on out plate, felt dry and frozen several times before being cooked. Now the Cod roe. wow. I have never tasted anything that vile. It was obviously cut from a solid block that was fallen from a can. It had the smooth sides to prove it. Ive smelt dog food before and you can imagine what it could taste like, but this cod roe actually tasted that bad. It had so much vinegary preservatives in it that kept it from rotting, i had two little bites as i was game enough to give it another go. We also had a little side dish of pickled egg, I now can taste the difference between fresh vinegar and bad sourness like i had in the roe. We left kinda smiling at how in the world other people actually rated this place, even if we went at the wrong time of day, No place that serves food to the public should be allowed to what they did to us. read more

This place is amazing. We often make mile-long detours to this chip-shop as it is probably the best in the area, and is also probably the cheapest. There is usually quite a long queue outside, but it is well worth a wait, even in the rain if necessary. The food is excellent- all the fish is freshly fried to order and the chips are fried in beef dripping. There are a few communal tables in the restaurant but it isn't a huge venue so we usually get take out. read more

Fryer's Delight is a shrine to the fried fish supper. It's built in the style of a classic caff with white tiled walls, simple, comfortable and communal tables and big windows facing out onto busy Theobald's Road. This is the home of the law courts and legal bigwigs, but leave any pretensions at the door along with your brolly. The servings of fresh plaice, cod and whiting are massive, for the price, and come with an optional slice of buttered crusty white bread, a pyre of chips and lashings of whatever sauce you may fancy. I was foolish enough to ask for a large chips with my meal last time I visited, thinking I had an appetite. 30 seconds later I was sitting at my table contemplating how I was going to even attempt to tackle the kilo of fried potatoes on my plate... read more