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    Big Fry

    Big Fry

    3.3(4 reviews)
    0.4 mi

    I was in the area today and decided on having fish and chips. The closest fish and chip shop was…read morethe Big Fry. The aroma of fish and chips in the air is addictive and I sad to satisfy my needs. Big Fry is housed in a small shop, but the fryers are deep and big. I chose the classic Fish and Chips. I could tell I was eating good quality fish by the texture and taste of the cod. The chips were golden brown and had a buttery taste to them. The batter wasn't too thick and it didn't fill me up. The portion sizes were excellent, I could have shared mine. I love a good fish and chip shop and this one has a nice traditional feel to it. The menu is extensive and all of it is deep fried. They also sell accompaniments such as mushy peas, pickled onions and curry sauce. I had all three with my dinner; the curry sauce was especially good.

    For such a petite fish and chips shop surrounded by other local fish and chip bars, Big Fry…read moredelivers great quality to your standard English fish and chips meal but for quite a pricey charge. Their service is satisfactory and they deal with every customer with smiles and warm greetings. Whenever I pop into this fish and chip bar I order a classic cheese burger with salad and barbeque sauce which they make fresh for you within minutes which is a great and positive reassurance that your meal is going to piping hot as well just been made. For any fish and chip bar this is a superb aspect and quality, because really, who wants stale chips and a crusty made burger for their dinner, even if it is a cheap meal from the corner store...

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    Big John's Fast Food

    Big John's Fast Food

    3.4(27 reviews)
    1.4 mi
    £

    Big John Erdington delivery. As a regular customer who orders food for delivery to my second-floor…read morelocation, I was surprised when a driver refused to bring the food upstairs. This was not stated in any policy on the website or app. When I explained my situation, the driver hung up on me. I sent a text requesting a refund but received no response. When I contacted customer service, I spoke with Ashe, who informed me that Big John has a verbal policy in place that drivers cannot go upstairs or enter the building. However, this policy was not stated on the website or app. After placing another order for cash delivery, I was informed by Ashe that the driver would not come upstairs. Despite explaining that I have a disability that makes it difficult for me to go downstairs, Ashe gave me a five-minute ultimatum and threatened to blacklist me. This behaviour constitutes a breach of the 2010 Act on Harassment/victimization. As a customer with a disability, I feel that I was not treated with the same consideration as able-bodied customers. Ash was very clear that failure to come downstairs would result in being blacklisted. This made me feel victimized and pressured, especially as the driver only gave me two minutes to get downstairs, which was virtually impossible due to my disability. Despite explaining my situation, the driver continued to call me multiple times, putting a lot of pressure on me. This mistreatment has led me to seek legal advice. Unfortunately, I was unable to make it downstairs in the given time frame, as I was struggling with the stairs. I regret to inform you that the food I received was lukewarm and not hot, which made it almost cold. I was disappointed with the experience and felt mistreated. As evident from my history, I am a frequent patron of your services. However, I must bring to your attention that the driver assigned to my recent delivery has constant pressure to get downstair. Big John delivery driver. reference his number 07576 370340, despite my inability to comply with the two-minute deadline due to physical constraints.

    Ahh Big John's... That familiar warmth that washes over me as I see the pink on green colour…read morescheme, and the way that the words 'Famous Five' makes me think of chicken nuggets rather than Enid Blyton perhaps says a lot about my relationship with Birmingham's fast food institution. My relationship with Big John's on the Bristol Road went from a curious first meeting at the outlet opposite the Vauxhall Garage beyond Millenium Point, to a passionate few months of indulgence following a move to Selly Oak (The Bristol Road Big John's stood between my house and the train station as a constant temptation). Following dieting and vegetarianism, we're not really on speaking terms at present, sadly. Perhaps the best reason to visit Big John's on the Bristol Road lies in its rivalry with Pizza Pepper next door, which has led to an outrageous price war between both establishments, slashing pizza prices to less than 50% (In real terms, a massive 12" pizza from Big John's is a steal at £4.99). While Pizza Pepper's pizzas are less drenched in grease, Big John's has a small advantage by letting customers pick as much of their own toppings as they'd like. For example, my usual would be cheese, pepperoni, jalapenos, chinese chicken, regular chicken, red onions, peppers, mince, a second layer of cheese and a top layer of pepperoni - ONLY in that order. While the shame of struggling home with such a large box past masses of people waiting for busses might hurt for a while, the dinner (and following breakfast of leftovers) will be well worth the while. Besides pizza, Big John's covers a large variety of chip shop regulars, peri-peri chicken, kebabs, kid's meals and even paninis. These are all mostly inexpensive, with the 'Famous Five' deal in Selly Oak remaining an old favourite. When I moved to Selly Oak two years ago, a fairly small - but still generous - portion of six chicken nuggets and chips, a slice of pizza and chips, a donner meat burger, one piece of chicken and chips or four hot wings and chips were all available for £1 each, which proved to be a very tempting proposition at first. Following two jumps in price to £1.25, then £1.50 a few weeks ago, it remains a good deal but is less likely to make me count my change in the street like it used to. Perhaps over-indulgence has overshadowed my relationship with the Big John's in Selly Oak, but it continues to open new stores and keep customers happy with a large and often pretty tasty menu, so it must be doing something right.

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