Topic ID 7011
From the outside it looks as if it is more a kebab shop than a traditional fish and chip shop , am I right ?
Reply ID 92483
Yes - definitely a wider selection. Only tried the chips so far - OK.
Reply ID 92484
quote:They are, at least made from taters (in chippy style) as opposed to frozen options from the other kebab emporia in town (even the excellent Bosphorus).
Originally posted by Darcy Sarto
Yes - definitely a wider selection. Only tried the chips so far - OK.
Reply ID 92491
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Reply ID 92495
Has it opened?I though they were still awaiting planning permission - should probably pay more attention on my walk to from work!
Reply ID 92496
Sunnysideup, How do they know it was fresh fish and not frozen?
Reply ID 92498
quote:What planning permission? - I thought it already was a take-away food premises?
Originally posted by Mchardy24
Has it opened?I though they were still awaiting planning permission - should probably pay more attention on my walk to from work!
Reply ID 92510
They saw them take it out of the fridge before adding the batter.
Reply ID 92516
A fridge then rather than a freezer?
Reply ID 92518
quote:I think the difference is fairly clear isn't it? [?]
Originally posted by Leo Densian
A fridge then rather than a freezer?
Reply ID 92527
quote:That is not proof. My OH has a Fish and Chip shop and he has frozen fish delivered twice weekly. It is then defrosted overnight and put in the special fish fridge. If you walk into his shop and order cod and chips, you will see him get what looks like fresh fish out of the fridge. And to wade in even more, his fish is taken from the barents sea where the quotas have increased because there are too many fish there and they are turning cannibalistic. It is then frozen within 4 hours of being caught. Where is the fresh fish taken from? The North sea which has a over fishing problem? And how long from being caught until it gets to the shop? To be honest, in a blind taste test, I defy anyone to choose 'fresh' over frozen. Most people either cannot tell the difference or choose the frozen. You simply would not batter fish that is still frozen and fry it, it won't work.I bet they are using frozen fish.
Originally posted by sunnysideup
They saw them take it out of the fridge before adding the batter.
Reply ID 92528
I paid a visit the other night. Cod was good, nice light batter and no bones. Chips were average, probably sitting there for some time so a bit on the dry side. It did seem a little chaotic - 4 customers present, plus people ringing in with telephone orders. Got the impression that they haven't got their ways of working quite nailed down yet - what order to do things in etc. But overall OK.
Reply ID 92541
Has anyone had any flyers or leaflets regarding what they do?
Reply ID 92548
quote:So it doesn't really matter then. You're either eating frozen fish from the Barents (where there are loads of fish) or, possibly, fresh fish from the overfished North Sea and we are too stupid to tell the difference anyway.
Originally posted by Kateg28quote:That is not proof. My OH has a Fish and Chip shop and he has frozen fish delivered twice weekly. It is then defrosted overnight and put in the special fish fridge. If you walk into his shop and order cod and chips, you will see him get what looks like fresh fish out of the fridge. And to wade in even more, his fish is taken from the barents sea where the quotas have increased because there are too many fish there and they are turning cannibalistic. It is then frozen within 4 hours of being caught. Where is the fresh fish taken from? The North sea which has a over fishing problem? And how long from being caught until it gets to the shop? To be honest, in a blind taste test, I defy anyone to choose 'fresh' over frozen. Most people either cannot tell the difference or choose the frozen. You simply would not batter fish that is still frozen and fry it, it won't work.I bet they are using frozen fish.
Originally posted by sunnysideup
They saw them take it out of the fridge before adding the batter.
Reply ID 92551
I think the use of the word 'stupid' is a bit extreme. You wouldn't call someone stupid for not knowing the difference between Pepsi and coke yet they are different. For me, knowing that the food is sustainable does matter but for others this is less important.
Reply ID 92557
quote:You're right - ignorance does not directly translate into stupidity. I would be hard pressed to vouch for the origins of any food once processed and cooked. On the sustainability issue it is a quandary. Frozen fish from the Barents may be sustainable in terms of fish stocks but may be less so in terms of the environmental impact of its transport to Hertford. Walking to the chippy instead of jumping in the car may not be sufficient to offset the difference.
Originally posted by Kateg28
I think the use of the word 'stupid' is a bit extreme. You wouldn't call someone stupid for not knowing the difference between Pepsi and coke yet they are different. For me, knowing that the food is sustainable does matter but for others this is less important.
Reply ID 92560
quote:And your chips would get cold
Originally posted by Darcy Sarto Walking to the chippy instead of jumping in the car may not be sufficient to offset the difference.
Reply ID 92561
quote:They probably wouldn't make it halfway home [:D]
Originally posted by Leo Densianquote:And your chips would get cold
Originally posted by Darcy Sarto Walking to the chippy instead of jumping in the car may not be sufficient to offset the difference.
Reply ID 92652
Tried this out last week and found the fish to be decent but the chips very dry. Not necessarily a bad thing but not to my liking. It is close enough for me to walk there and back and for the food not to be cold by the time I get home. The service was a bit chaotic but perhaps they'll sort that out in time. Went to our old favourite up a Sele Farm on the way home last night and the fish was superb. Much tastier all round. The chips were a bit greasier but not so much that you couldn't handle them. Sort of what you'd expect from a chippy. Whether or not the fish is sustainable or frozen I've no idea but it's certainly my shop of choice.
Reply ID 92668
My OH thinks the sele farm chippy is the best in Hertford. And I would bet cold hard cash that they use frozen fish.
Reply ID 92674
quote:Ah but - how would we know? "To be honest, in a blind taste test, I defy anyone to choose 'fresh' over frozen. Most people either cannot tell the difference or choose the frozen." Sele Farm chippy also gets my vote currently.
Originally posted by Kateg28
My OH thinks the sele farm chippy is the best in Hertford. And I would bet cold hard cash that they use frozen fish.
Reply ID 92677
By asking them?
Reply ID 92679
visited last week, no one in there had pie and chips found the chips rather dry, but by far the best in hertford, plenty and hot, nice tasting defiantly better than sele farm and the frying pan.
Reply ID 92682
quote:Oh yeah - right - I hadn't thought of that. Is anyone interested in taking the bet?
Originally posted by Kateg28
By asking them?
Reply ID 92723
I had some fish and chips from here last night with my gf and the food was really good. Crisp batter, fresh fish and very nice chips. It also does kebabs which for me isn’t usually a good sign, however I was very impressed. The premises was also spotless with people scrubbing in the background. Wallys and mushy peas we also well received.
Reply ID 92752
We had Cod (10 minute wait for Haddock, so swerved it) chips and mushy peas from here last night. Was ok but all a bit dry and bland, wont be rushing back. Don't have fish and chips very often but is £4.50 expensive for a piece of fish?
Reply ID 92764
Its normal I am afraid my friend, it's not a cheap take away.
Reply ID 92766
Why is cod and chips not a cheap takeaway? What takeaway is cheaper?
Reply ID 92767
Horse burger and chips?
Reply ID 92790
The best fish and chips come from Yorkshire and are fried in dripping - end of argument. So, making allowances as I have to for the local offerings I gave it a go tonight and I'm afraid to say I was totally underwhelmed. The haddock was ok but the batter lacked flavour. Chips were dry and maybe I had the last of the batch because the portion I got seemed to consist of all the small scraps. Didn't expect to say it, but on this evidence the Frying Pan is better. Can't see me rushing back anytime soon.
Reply ID 92791
quote:That goes without saying, hence I only have fish and chips south of the Pennine way once or twice a year. Then i'm always disapointed. Once again been proven right what a shame. (but good news for my thighs, waistline etc)!
Originally posted by Leo Densian
The best fish and chips come from Yorkshire and are fried in dripping - end of argument. So, making allowances as I have to for the local offerings I gave it a go tonight and I'm afraid to say I was totally underwhelmed. The haddock was ok but the batter lacked flavour. Chips were dry and maybe I had the last of the batch because the portion I got seemed to consist of all the small scraps. Didn't expect to say it, but on this evidence the Frying Pan is better. Can't see me rushing back anytime soon.
Reply ID 92792
quote:Being also an expatriate northerner I can agree with all of this (although the ability of "authentic" fish and chips to congeal when cold due to the use of the aforementioned animal fat can be less appealing). At the risk of being censured/censored by admin' I will say the best "southern softy" fish and chip experiences I have had were at Nautilus in West Hampstead and (not quite as good but posher) Sea Shell in Lisson Grove. They are both still going strong and would qualify for a "nice day out from Hertford" if you're looking for a justification for this posting!
Originally posted by Mrs Tquote:That goes without saying, hence I only have fish and chips south of the Pennine way once or twice a year. Then i'm always disapointed. Once again been proven right what a shame. (but good news for my thighs, waistline etc)!
Originally posted by Leo Densian
The best fish and chips come from Yorkshire and are fried in dripping - end of argument. So, making allowances as I have to for the local offerings I gave it a go tonight and I'm afraid to say I was totally underwhelmed. The haddock was ok but the batter lacked flavour. Chips were dry and maybe I had the last of the batch because the portion I got seemed to consist of all the small scraps. Didn't expect to say it, but on this evidence the Frying Pan is better. Can't see me rushing back anytime soon.
Reply ID 92796
quote:'End of Argument'.......one has to disagree with the two members from the independant republic of Yorkshire. 1. Joseph Malin opened the first recorded combined fish-and-chip shop in London in 1860 or in 1865, while a Mr Lees pioneered the concept in the North of England, in Mossley,Manchester, in 1863. 2.National Fish and Chip Shop Awards 2013, Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award - 1st Place The Bay, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire 2nd Place Simpsons Fish And Chips Cheltenham 3rd Place Hanburys, Torquay. Eee by gum, I bet none of those places cook their fish in beef dripping!!! [:D]
Originally posted by Darcy Sartoquote:Being also an expatriate northerner I can agree with all of this (although the ability of "authentic" fish and chips to congeal when cold due to the use of the aforementioned animal fat can be less appealing). At the risk of being censured/censored by admin' I will say the best "southern softy" fish and chip experiences I have had were at Nautilus in West Hampstead and (not quite as good but posher) Sea Shell in Lisson Grove. They are both still going strong and would qualify for a "nice day out from Hertford" if you're looking for a justification for this posting!
Originally posted by Mrs Tquote:That goes without saying, hence I only have fish and chips south of the Pennine way once or twice a year. Then i'm always disapointed. Once again been proven right what a shame. (but good news for my thighs, waistline etc)!
Originally posted by Leo Densian
The best fish and chips come from Yorkshire and are fried in dripping - end of argument. So, making allowances as I have to for the local offerings I gave it a go tonight and I'm afraid to say I was totally underwhelmed. The haddock was ok but the batter lacked flavour. Chips were dry and maybe I had the last of the batch because the portion I got seemed to consist of all the small scraps. Didn't expect to say it, but on this evidence the Frying Pan is better. Can't see me rushing back anytime soon.
Reply ID 92799
And my other half's shop came second for two consecutive years for this region (didn't enter last year). This region being Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. Just thought I would say as I am proud of him
Reply ID 92800
quote:Nice one KG28. I bet he doesnt fry that lovely tasty fish in beef fat!!!! I don't mind gravy with my chips and mushy peas though [^]
Originally posted by Kateg28
And my other half's shop came second for two consecutive years for this region (didn't enter last year). This region being Hertfordshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire and Hampshire. Just thought I would say as I am proud of him
Reply ID 92803
quote:Ay up lad ta very much fowt info on t't chippys, but eyup does tha know if we can tek us ferrets and t'whippets into tham, thar places?? And does tha ger artt much or just spend too much of tha time lukin up useless info on't't'internet? eky thump!!!
Originally posted by Robboquote:'End of Argument'.......one has to disagree with the two members from the independant republic of Yorkshire. 1. Joseph Malin opened the first recorded combined fish-and-chip shop in London in 1860 or in 1865, while a Mr Lees pioneered the concept in the North of England, in Mossley,Manchester, in 1863. 2.National Fish and Chip Shop Awards 2013, Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award - 1st Place The Bay, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire 2nd Place Simpsons Fish And Chips Cheltenham 3rd Place Hanburys, Torquay. Eee by gum, I bet none of those places cook their fish in beef dripping!!! [:D]
Originally posted by Darcy Sartoquote:Being also an expatriate northerner I can agree with all of this (although the ability of "authentic" fish and chips to congeal when cold due to the use of the aforementioned animal fat can be less appealing). At the risk of being censured/censored by admin' I will say the best "southern softy" fish and chip experiences I have had were at Nautilus in West Hampstead and (not quite as good but posher) Sea Shell in Lisson Grove. They are both still going strong and would qualify for a "nice day out from Hertford" if you're looking for a justification for this posting!
Originally posted by Mrs Tquote:That goes without saying, hence I only have fish and chips south of the Pennine way once or twice a year. Then i'm always disapointed. Once again been proven right what a shame. (but good news for my thighs, waistline etc)!
Originally posted by Leo Densian
The best fish and chips come from Yorkshire and are fried in dripping - end of argument. So, making allowances as I have to for the local offerings I gave it a go tonight and I'm afraid to say I was totally underwhelmed. The haddock was ok but the batter lacked flavour. Chips were dry and maybe I had the last of the batch because the portion I got seemed to consist of all the small scraps. Didn't expect to say it, but on this evidence the Frying Pan is better. Can't see me rushing back anytime soon.
Reply ID 92806
quote:Been on Wikipedia then have we? Obviously there was a profusion of vegetable oil in Victorian England. So, now we are all agreed the best fish and chips are from north of Sheffield, has anyone else tried Oh My Cod?
Originally posted by Robbo 'End of Argument'.......one has to disagree with the two members from the independant republic of Yorkshire. 1. Joseph Malin opened the first recorded combined fish-and-chip shop in London in 1860 or in 1865, while a Mr Lees pioneered the concept in the North of England, in Mossley,Manchester, in 1863. 2.National Fish and Chip Shop Awards 2013, Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award - 1st Place The Bay, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire 2nd Place Simpsons Fish And Chips Cheltenham 3rd Place Hanburys, Torquay. Eee by gum, I bet none of those places cook their fish in beef dripping!!! [:D]
Reply ID 92821
When I worked in central London, Friday lunch was often purchased from the Fryer's Delight on Theobald Road, opposite Holborn Police Station. They use beef dripping, which gives a fantastic smell and taste to the food. It was always busy, particularly with London's cabbies - more Knees-up Mother Brown than Ilkley Moor bar t'at, but many regional accents were heard at the counter. Locally, whilst Carleys at Sele Farm is acceptable, my favourite requires the passport to be drawn out in order to visit the dark side for a rewarding queue outside Wrights in Ware. If only they did mushy peas.
Reply ID 92832
quote:[?][?] Last I heard Yorkshire possessed a substantially lengthy coastline including fishing ports (although parts of it are falling into the North Sea).
Originally posted by Ewoowarquote:Did you emigrate dahn sarf from the wild and windswept moors, where flocks of cod and haddock wander the dales?
Originally posted by Leo Densianquote:Been on Wikipedia then have we? Obviously there was a profusion of vegetable oil in Victorian England. So, now we are all agreed the best fish and chips are from north of Sheffield, has anyone else tried Oh My Cod?
Originally posted by Robbo 'End of Argument'.......one has to disagree with the two members from the independant republic of Yorkshire. 1. Joseph Malin opened the first recorded combined fish-and-chip shop in London in 1860 or in 1865, while a Mr Lees pioneered the concept in the North of England, in Mossley,Manchester, in 1863. 2.National Fish and Chip Shop Awards 2013, Independent Takeaway Fish and Chip Shop of the Year Award - 1st Place The Bay, Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire 2nd Place Simpsons Fish And Chips Cheltenham 3rd Place Hanburys, Torquay. Eee by gum, I bet none of those places cook their fish in beef dripping!!! [:D]
Reply ID 92834
I made a few posts on this thread, including one in response to the last post by Darcy Sarto, but I've deleted them as the thread has turned into some sort of North/South argument. Great fish from Whitby and great fish from Whitstable. What we hope for is great fish in Hertford. Right.....now I'm hungry.
Reply ID 92925
thought i'd give another try but was disappointed with the dry chips and the fact my fish and chips were shoved and squeezed into a kebab box, takes the whole "fish and chip" experience away.
Reply ID 92931
quote:Yes - two goes now - fish OK, chips too dry! They need to sort this out if they want to keep our business (that Abbots_lass and me at least).
Originally posted by Abbotts_lass
thought i'd give another try but was disappointed with the dry chips and the fact my fish and chips were shoved and squeezed into a kebab box, takes the whole "fish and chip" experience away.
Reply ID 93086
quote:I don't understand this comment Woody so please explain. What has this got to do with a fish and chip shop? Anyway, it's a shame that Captain Cod (Hoddesdon) hasn't opened a shop in Hertford as, in my opinion, it is the best fish and chip shop ever.
Originally posted by Woody
http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=7072 Anyone's? [;)]
Reply ID 93091
quote:Have you read the thread James? Perhaps you missed Mrs T's post of 19 February at 21.20? You clearly have never watched Last of The Summer Wine [:)] http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=7072
Originally posted by James007quote:I don't understand this comment Woody so please explain. What has this got to do with a fish and chip shop?
Originally posted by Woody
http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=7072 Anyone's? [;)]
Reply ID 93094
quote:I think I may have watched the programme a couple of times in the 1970s. I remember the irritating and raucous laughter of several old ladies in the front seat of the live auditorium that was delicately shoved through the speakers of my television set so I must have turned it over. I still do not understand the "anyone's" quote. It doesn't make sense.
Originally posted by Woodyquote:Have you read the thread James? Perhaps you missed Mrs T's post of 19 February at 21.20? You clearly have never watched Last of The Summer Wine [:)] http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=7072
Originally posted by James007quote:I don't understand this comment Woody so please explain. What has this got to do with a fish and chip shop?
Originally posted by Woody
http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=7072 Anyone's? [;)]
Reply ID 93095
quote:App'n ee's tekkin the p' aht o' t' folks from oop north![:D]
Originally posted by James007quote:I think I may have watched the programme a couple of times in the 1970s. I remember the irritating and raucous laughter of several old ladies in the front seat of the live auditorium that was delicately shoved through the speakers of my television set so I must have turned it over. I still do not understand the "anyone's" quote. It doesn't make sense.
Originally posted by Woodyquote:Have you read the thread James? Perhaps you missed Mrs T's post of 19 February at 21.20? You clearly have never watched Last of The Summer Wine [:)] http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=7072
Originally posted by James007quote:I don't understand this comment Woody so please explain. What has this got to do with a fish and chip shop?
Originally posted by Woody
http://www.hertford.net/yoursay/topic.php?id=7072 Anyone's? [;)]
Reply ID 93096
Please return to topic
Reply ID 93434
Just had my first fish and chips from Oh My Cod and am sorry to say that I will not be hurrying back for more. Plan to purchase a deep fat fryer and cook my own in future!
Reply ID 93946
I had chips and saveloy from there and was dissapointed. Chips were ok but saveloy didnt taste of anything.
Reply ID 94124
Did they get planning permission for that horrible new shop front ? The old nice sheltered front has been knocked out and the shop front brought forward finished in a tacky blue frame . The gateway to the Kingdom of Bengeo has gone downmarket . [:0]
Reply ID 94130
quote:My recollection of the "renovations" was the only significant change was the sign. The windows are as before when it was the Curry Centre or am I completely unobservant (which wouldn't come as a surprise)?
Originally posted by Donostia
Did they get planning permission for that horrible new shop front ? The old nice sheltered front has been knocked out and the shop front brought forward finished in a tacky blue frame . The gateway to the Kingdom of Bengeo has gone downmarket . [:0]
Reply ID 94143
Obviously this is new work I'm commenting on , not something you need to dig into your recollections for .
Reply ID 94147
Yes, it's a new shopfront, installed in the last few weeks. Planning permission for a new shopfront was granted in February 2013. However, the new shopfront is completely different from the one in the approved planning application.
Reply ID 94149
Ooo er! Time for a new prescription from the opticians for me then!
Reply ID 94161
Does that mean they will have to change it??? Or should they change it if its not what has been approved??
Reply ID 94166
Only if someone objects. I might like a less "in your face" colour but it appears (to my, as diagnosed above, defective) eyes no more or less offensive than what was there before.
Reply ID 94173
quote:If it's not what's in the plans then it doesn't have planning permission and they'll have to either revert to what it was before or install the approved shopfront.
Originally posted by Drama Queen
Does that mean they will have to change it??? Or should they change it if its not what has been approved??
Reply ID 94175
quote:You really think that tacky flat metal shop front is no less offensive than the shaped sheltered one it replaced ?? [img]http://www.hertford.net/blog/curry_centre_opens.jpg[/img]
Originally posted by Darcy Sarto
Only if someone objects. I might like a less "in your face" colour but it appears (to my, as diagnosed above, defective) eyes no more or less offensive than what was there before.
Reply ID 94187
quote:Sorry but yes. My sensibilities are clearly less finely attuned to the relative merits of various fast food emporia frontage. As is clear from earlier in this thread I didn't really notice the difference in the first place. Feel free to make them put it back the way it was I won't be concerned. I will, however, hang my head in shame for such wanton philistinism.[V]
Originally posted by Donostiaquote:You really think that tacky flat metal shop front is no less offensive than the shaped sheltered one it replaced ?? [img]http://www.hertford.net/blog/curry_centre_opens.jpg[/img]
Originally posted by Darcy Sarto
Only if someone objects. I might like a less "in your face" colour but it appears (to my, as diagnosed above, defective) eyes no more or less offensive than what was there before.
Reply ID 94190
You have replied 4 times on building work you never noticed and a subject you have no interest in , thank you for your input .
Reply ID 94192
Meanwhile back to the nosh: Excellent chips in my opinion, but rubbish chicken shish; reformed chicken pieces and cheap chili sauce from a squeezy thing. I wish them well though, they're very local and I'll be back. And I see from their menu board that you can have an OAP for as little as £3.80!
Reply ID 94194
I'm not interested in an OAP for myself but at £3.80 I'd happily buy one or two and resell them on Ebay.
Reply ID 94210
quote:Anytime [:D]
Originally posted by Donostia
You have replied 4 times on building work you never noticed and a subject you have no interest in , thank you for your input .
Reply ID 94470
Renamed , now called "Mr Fish & Chips" . .
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quote:Is that the golden robot in the TV show Catchphrase [:D]
Originally posted by Donostia
Renamed , now called "Mr Fish & Chips" . .
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