My son and I went there for dinner and wanted to try some fish and chips. While there we ordered a three piece meal, an order of clam strips and orange chicken with the fried rice. The fish was OK nothing special and was not breaded with tempura like we like so no big deal but the fries were soggy which is kind of strange as we waited to dine in. The orange chicken with fried rice was the worst my son and I ever had, there weren't any chicken in the battered and very few pieces with a peachy like sauce that didn't come close to orange. Then came the clam strips which again a lot of battered and mostly burnt. I always give these mom and pop places a chance but this isn't one of it. read more

Service: really great guy taking my order, actually seems thrilled to see me walk in. Fired up the deep fryer and made my fish n chips fresh and quickly. 5 stars. Fish: thick coating of batter which was fried crispy on the outside but soft and spongy on the inside. Smallish portions, definitely not the traditional cod, when I asked I was told it's whitefish. Just okay, 2.5 stars. Fries: 2 stars meh. Tartar Sauce: Tasted like somebody took miracle whip and mixed in pickle relish. And he has the nerve to charge extra for this goop?? 2 stars. Inside: a small dive, didn't seem overly dirty but clearly better to order one's food to go. I frequently enjoy hole-in-the-wall places, so this isn't a negative for me, but said dive MUST serve better-than-average food or no repeat visit. As you can read, you know I won't be returning. read more

Michael's Kitchen - Inside: really more of a takeout place. - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

Completely agree with JJ on his review. Exactly what happened to me, being charged extra for nothing & the bad quality of food. Charged me 1 tablespoon portion of cocktail sauce & 1 tablespoon portion of tarter sauce for $1 each, thought they came with the food. I should have read reviews first before going there. I was doing some shopping at that plaza, saw that place, thought I gave it a try without looking at yelp. It was a ripoff ! read more

The owner is such a kind soul and Everytime I am in the area I buy fish and chips here! I would suggest calling in and placing your order if you don't want to wait. I think the fish and chips are yummy and very affordable! read more

Small hole in the wall places are usually really good. They have good batter and have been here for over 20 years. That's what the owner told us. read more

Michael's Kitchen - Cream cheese wonton. Popcorn shrimp. Fish and chips. It was good batter. Nice hole in the wall place. Owners been three for over 20 years - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

We stumbled on this little place the other day and figured we'd give it a shot. My husband got the fish and chips. He said it was okay, but he said everything had the same oily taste. Had to pay extra for tartar sauce which definitely wasn't worth the .50. I tried the orange chicken. It was battered, fried chicken fat. Terrible. I ate two pieces and couldn't eat any more. My husband tried it and agreed with me. Just terrible. The cream cheese wontons were very good. I'm kicking in an extra star for them. I'd try their teriyaki chicken, but I'm afraid it would be all fat with a different sauce. Not for us. Too bad. The guy who greets you is very nice and friendly. read more

If you want a well prepared, quick meal, this is a good place. A little small on the fries proportion, but good flavors same great service. read more

It seems like this little hole in the wall has been here forever because I remember coming here like 12 years ago......Michael's Kitchen it was, and it still is...even the signs on the window and the furniture, counter and display cases are still as it was...we wanted lunch and yes, the guy behind the counter welcomed us in and is probably very happy to see a customer. The lovely missus ordered the two fish on a plate with chips (French fries). I was hesitating cause I wanted to explore his Chinese foods menu on the wall. Well, this guy didn't give me much of a chance so I got two fish on a plate of fried rice with Cole slaw and the tartare sauce he was pushing. He also got me to order a side of fried zucchini. With two drinks this came just shy of a twenty!..the fish, although not a super size, was fine because of the good batter. Probably same batter is used on the zucchini because it was aok, just not enough pieces, we got 4 pieces. I would not order the fried rice again, I ate it after mixing it up with the Cole slaw to give it a palatable taste. Well, I don't like to give so so reviews as I know this owner most likely is working his tail off to pay the lease. I do wish him and Michael's Kitchen another twelve years of staying power, and I'll be back then in the future to see if he made it or not. read more

I usually go to Alaskan fish and chips on Westminster blvd (formerly H Salt) but came here after visiting grocery warehouse. the fish and chips were ok. portion was about 10% smaller. there are not a lot of chippies in the area so this place suffices. they also have Chinese food. owner is nice. one positive is that after eating at h salt I get overwhelmed by the oil intake. I didn't get that here read more

Not that good. Most of what we ordered was strangely flavored. The only good things were fried. The fried shrimp and fried chicken strips were both decent. Even the cheese won tons weren't good. I don't recommend this place unless you're just getting fried shrimp, French fries, and chicken strips. read more

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Michaels is one of those places that if you're from the area you know has been around for a very long time, but you may never have stopped in. That was the case for me.Actually I have stopped in before,but I think it was still an H Salt fish and chips location at the time. Anyway I digress. Michael's fish and chips is a very plain little place in a large Strip Center. The man behind the counter, who I assumed was not named Michael, was very friendly. I ordered the 3-piece fish and chips and a can soda. The total came up to $11 and change. I watched him as he hand-battered the fish. I didn't ask what kind but I assumed it was cod. We talked as the fish and chips were frying. He told me he uses only peanut oil which I know is a excellent oil for frying, and cooks at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. I took my order to go and was a little surprised that I had to pay $0.50 for tartar sauce oh, but what the heck he's a small businessman, at least packets of malt vinegar were free. As I walked out I realized I had forgotten to ask for ketchup but seeing that the cook had disappeared to a spot behind the counter I decided to walk into the Del Taco next door and pretend I forgot to get ketchup for my drive-thru order. It always works. I drove to a nearby shaded spot to enjoy my lunch. The fish and chips were good at best but nothing to really write home about. The texture of the batter was more like that of a corn dog then I was expecting and the fries although golden brown didn't really seem to have that crispiness I was looking for. The bottom line is if you have a real Jones for fish and chips are in the in the area it's worth a try but I'm not making a second visit read more

Great fish and chips. Simple, no fuss. A little thick on the batter. But that's the way I like them. read more

Quick stop to grab lunch to eat in my Jeep outside as was a busy Thursday 6/25 inside this small place. Nice friendly man who was very welcoming being cashier and cook. Did the 3 fish and chips, can of soda. Overall, fair price for food served hot and tasted ok. Often I go to H Salt Fish and Chips which I prefer location wise, but nice to know this is here. read more

Love his food. It was fresh and made quickly. Everything was made from scratch! Good food, good price

The. Best. Fish and chips. Ever. I really cannot explain it...I've been to so many overpriced places that aren't even half as good as this. A small, cute little shop that has a man that truly cares about his customers. The way that the fish is cooked is so wonderful because of how well the tartar sauce compliments the fresh crunchy outside of the fish. I also love love love the clam chowder here. I recommend this place to all my friends and family and so should you!!! read more

This place is hole in a wall in Huntington Beach on golden west st and just realized from the owner that they have been here for 20 years and I never knew. Great food and everything looks fresh. 10/10 would recommend. read more

The food was delicious, ordered fish and chips and a teriyaki bowl. We will be coming back here

Fish and chips sign caught my attention, so decided to stop by and have lunch with my kids. I ordered the special, which included 1x fish x1 shrimp 2x scallops 1x zucchini and fries. The fish and zucchini were great! Too bad i cant say the same for the rest. The scallops tasted very fishy, the shrimp had no flavor and the fried were just over cooked. My kids ordered the teriyaki chicken bowl, let's just say that they just ate the white rice. So if your looking for good fish and chips, this is a good stop. Just don't order anything else so you don't end up disappointed like we did. Place is clean and Im guessing the person there is the owner since he's the only one there, he's very friendly. read more

Michael's Kitchen - Menu prices as of 10/18/2016 - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

I agree with the other reviewer. Everything costs extra. So we pretty much go the fish and chips and that's it. Tartar sauce was extra (WTF). I think it would do well for them if they gave the sauce free cuz it would enhance the taste of the fish hence making ppl enjoy the food more hence the returning customers. The fish, however, was great. The outside was crispy and the inside melted in your mouth. Prices are kind of high, probably to even out the nights where they get little business. One guy running the whole place. It's cash only and he didn't really speak English. Wouldn't go there again. read more

Very nice experience.Food was made to order hot and fresh . Very good.Was driving around waiting to kill some time for an open house I was going to end because we were hungry we thought we would just grab something quick and this was pretty quick. Prices were good place was clean would come back read more

Omg! The reviews for this place from others are pretty harsh. They're a small hole in the wall place but have awesome food!!! It needs an update but very well kept and clean. Who cares if sodas are sold in a can. It comes with Ice in a cup. That's all that matters. Great food, excellent service! Best fish and chips around town. I personally drive miles away just to get this. Everything is fried to order and taste amazing. Never greasy and everything on the menu is to die for. Try for yourself then make your own judgement. read more

Michael's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

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I agree with Sherrill. It was late and my husband and I were the only ones in the place. We placed our fish and chips order and the guy turned on his stove to fry the battered fish. It wasn't greasy or soggy or overcooked. It was freshly fried batter that was still tasty when we got home. Drinks are soda cans. Tartar sauce is definitely not typical tartar sauce but my husband, who doesn't typically like tartar sauce, really likes it. read more

Meh. I'm a big fan of Fish & Chips. Their signage looked pretty nice so I decided to give it a go. The sign is the best thing about this place. I should've been wary of a $3 special... but I was lazy and didn't want to drive anywhere so I ordered up. It was ok... a little below average I think. They also have cheapy chinese food available as well. Prolly won't be going back... unless they lure me in again with a newer nicer sign. ;) read more

Michael's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

I've been driving by this place for years and always say I'm going to try it out... I finally did and I'm beyond happy and wish I would have a long time ago. The dude working the counter is very happy. You walk in, he immediately greets you in an upbeat way. The fish and chips is obviously the go-to thing here. Hands down, best fish and chips I've had in... well... ever! They also make their own tarter sauce. Heaven in my mouth. Doing a cheat dinner and picking up the "bucket" of 15 fish and chips combo with coleslaw and a side of zucchini slices, no one will be disappointed. The coleslaw is so good! When they say zucchini, don't expect spears. They're 4 large zucchini coins pretty much. Good nonetheless and goes out-of-this-world well with the tarter sauce. Top this bomb ass fish with some sriracha and you'll never know what you've been doing with your life. Reel me in because I'm hooked! read more

When you're in the mood for some good 'ole fish & chips, this is the place to go! Every time I've ordered the fish it is very crispy and fresh. The owner is so friendly and always very enthusiastic when you come in, you can tell he is very gratefully for his customers. He cooks to order, so expect to sit down and wait a few minutes for your food, but I believe you can call it in if you're in a rush. Last I checked he is open 7 days a week, whereas most fish & chip chains are closed on Sundays. If you're in the area, give Michael's Kitchen a try! read more

I used to love this place. The guy is really cool, but he started using mini shrimps buried under a ton of breading. I won't be back. Sorry Michael. You're a nice guy. read more

Absolutely the best fried fish I've ever had. The meat to batter ratio was great, the fish was quite large, not very oily, and the temperature was spot on. Warm enough to hold, but still hot on the inside. I found the tartar sauce to be tasty, but one of the more mayo-strong ones out there. The chips/fries were crispy, but bland. I'm not sure if that's by design or not to encourage dipping in ketchup, tartar, or vinegar. The coleslaw was fresh and delicious as well. The downside: This place gets expensive fast and I'm not sure if it was intentional or not, but they asked if I wanted coleslaw and rang me up for a regular size without asking what size I wanted (a small would have been fine for just me) and charged $0.50 for the tartar sauce. So basically don't presume anything is included. The owner/manager(?) is energetic and nice, but finding out my total went from $5 to $8.50 at the register without much of a head's up annoyed me a little. Definitely try the place, but be prepared to spend closer to $10 than $5 read more

Misleading ads one price on the window and another price inside!! Poor food charges $1 for tarter sauce when it should be free with your fish and chips. My food was very dark from frying in a dirty oil. If you want fish and chips goto H salt or alaskan fish and chips condiments comes free with your order and plenty of chips unlike this place read more

Went for Fish and Chips last night. Loved the fact that the fish tasted fresh and not greasy. Used the Malt vinegar on both and the taste was outstanding!. Also, the Hush Puppies were delicious, could have eaten a bucket full. Support local small business, it's good for everyone. read more

So it's not the fanciest place in the area but it's definitely a yummy place! Zucchini was super super yummy! At first my husband said there weren't enough fries until he filled up on the nice portion of fish they give you! The owner/counter worker was so beyond friendly! He alone could make me come back! read more

Michael's Kitchen - Preview of the menu - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

I am a pretty regular customer and that's for a reason, this place is great. The owner works very hard and is super cheerful and happy, he remembers all of his customers. Seeing his smile will instantly brighten your day, the best service anyone could ask for. The food is amazing, it's filling and delicious and even though it's fried it isn't heavy. The food sits well and does not leave you with an upset stomach like most fried and greasy food. Overall this place is amazing. Would highly recommend you check it out. read more

Love the food and service here!! This place I highly recommend!! Best place to go for seafood without paying a big price!!

My girlfriend has been coming here since she was little and introduced me to this place. I love the fish and chips they are really good the batter they use is delicious. I have never gotten "food poisoning" from this place. The guy is so nice and friendly it makes this place that much better. Haven't tried the Chinese food so I can't say anything about that, but if your craving so good homemade like fish chips this is the place to go. read more

Michael's Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Westminster, California

Yuck. No offense, but the food is gross & overpriced. I feel like I paid $6.45 for stale fried rice! Next time, lesson learned, I'm gonna go to a better more well known restaurant e- or food chain... less money, more tasty food. I ordered the beef with Brocoli. Gross Gross Dried meat. Overly sugared. Too much rice. Not chewy at all. Not worth the price I paid especially in these hard times. I am looking for the best bang for my buck. This ain't It. The service was personal and friendly however. That's what the one star is for. Otherwise, I'd give it 0/5 edit: eh... two stars. read more

Find somewhere else for your fish & chip fix. I happened to be coming out of Harbor Frieght and I remembered seeing the fish & chip place next door. Sounded ok for a late lunch. Mistake. The big sign in the front window advertised 3 piece fish & chips for $6.38. I ordered for eat in. Tarter sauce is extra! Also, the cole slaw was extra. I didn't order a canned soda. TOTAL = $10.26!! I didn't bother to argue about the price. The fish was precut, because they were exactly the same size. Thin slices of fish for each portion. My fries were a small portion of leftover ends. None was longer than about 1/2 inch. Chewy, not crisp. I'll give it a 2 because the fish was edible, but not good. read more

Not very good at all. The fries were overcooked and really greasy. The fish was ok but the batter was not at all appetizing. The fried zucchini was greasy. Not worth $10.00 read more

Been going here for years now! I've always passed by the store when fresh and easy was around then one day I decided to walk in. The owner is super friendly and the food is always delicious! read more

excellent food made by a friendly staff. They've been in business at the same location for 25 years and we all know that is a great sign. If you want excellent seafood made with love and care or if you're hungry for teriyaki chicken that will knock your socks off make sure to stop by Michael's kitchen in Huntington Beach read more

Fish and chips were very good. Tarter sauce cost Extra but was homemade and tasted good. Clean. Friendly guy that is trying hard to earn a living. I like the change of variety offered by the other fast foods around. read more

I have been ordering from Michaels Kitchen for years and recently I went back to see if it was as good as before. It was excellent, my wife and I had the fish, shrimp, scallops with chips. The service was excellent and the homemade tartar sauce was very tasty. read more