Fish and Chips, would you like fries with that?

[Pattaya One]

Halibut at Goose's

A reader requested that I review some fish and ‘chipperys’. Always eager to please, I recently tried a few of the British favourites. For the uninitiated, the fish, usually cod or flake, is dipped in batter or bread crumbs and deep fried. It’s usually accompanied by hand cut chips (French Fries, if you’re American—huh?). A deservedly popular establishment is Goose’s Fish and Chips, located on Pattaya Second Road between Sois Seven and Eight. Goose’s is open daily from noon until 10 pm (Tel: 087 133 4240).  The traditionally-styled, blue and white shop provides a touch of home for its expat customers. Goose’s has an extensive menu which includes filled pies, burgers and Thai food; but, my friend and I stuck to their trademark fish and chips. They offer five kinds of fish: Pacific Dory, Halibut, Cod loin, Cod fillet and Haddock. My dining companion went with the Dory (195 baht for a large portion) and I tried the Halibut (245). The fish itself was very tasty and tender and seemed quite fresh, indeed. The beer batter was light and crunchy; and was accompanied by real tartar sauce. In addition to the delicious, traditional chips, sides are included, such as garden or mushy peas (another British favourite), beans and salad. We ordered two sides of coleslaw, which were perfectly prepared. The meal is also accompanied by bread and butter. There’s a big selection of ‘extras’, including gherkins, pickled egg and onion rings. You shouldn’t leave hungry.

Another ‘can’t miss’ choice is the Jolly Friar, on Soi Lengkee, between Third Road and Soi Buakhow (Web site: www.jollyfriarpattaya.com). They’re open daily from noon to 2 am. They also offer five types of fish, fried in beer batter or breadcrumbs. I tried the cod in breadcrumbs (large size for 200 baht). Everything is a la carte; so, I ordered a ‘small’ portion of chips to accompany my fish. Based on the size of the serving, I’d have to have been starving for a week to handle the medium or large size chips. I must say the fish was perfectly done, tender and moist and the coating was nice and crunchy. The homemade chunky chips were out of this world. This time, my companion was Thai and he ordered spicy seafood, which he said was, indeed, phet mahk and very arroy. The café is also done up in the traditional blue and white motif. Jolly Friar has a loyalty program: after you buy ten meals, your next one is free.

For the last stop on my fish and chips odyssey, I visited The Village Chippy, located just inside The Village housing estate, off Third Road (opposite the Pattaya Fire Station). Their sign, at the entrance to The Village, wasn’t lit on the night I visited. So it was easy to miss; but, fortunately I did find it. They’re open daily from 11am to 11:30pm. Although decidedly not a fancy joint, consisting of a couple of outside tables and a small inside section, primarily for ordering takeout, The Village Chippy makes up for its lack of ambiance with the quality and selection of its food. As with the Jolly Friar, everything is a la carte. I ordered the medium size cod at 130 baht (Portions come in ‘medium’ and ‘large’ sizes.) and medium chips (40 baht). I washed it all down with a pint of Asahi beer for 90 baht. The cod was light, moist, tasty and perfectly coated in crispy batter. The chunky chips passed muster with flying colours. They also offer dory and shark [let’s hope they discontinue that ASAP. Ed.], as well as other traditional British fare, such as steak and kidney pie. You can check out their menu at: www.thevillagechippypattaya.com.

I was glad to know that there’s an abundance of fish and chips places here in Fun Town. Now, how about a nice, juicy steak?

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[bar stool]

Goose’s Fish and Chips went dark a couple of weeks ago. I’m not surprised. The only time I went there, apart from the uncongenial boss, the soup and main dish were disgusting.

[udontony]

Have to say that I have had the fish and chips there before and wasn`t surprised when I saw that the place had closed down.  The food was edible but not really good, service was poor, not a smile from anyone!

[philkrenshaw]

Can anyone tell me what mushy peas are? Just regular peas cooked longer? Peas that have been smashed up? A different kind of pea than garden peas?

[udontony]

Mushy peas are a different variety of peas, marrowfat peas and they are cooked longer, not mashed up just cook that way.

[key visa thailand]

Agreed with the service Tony, mushy peas are terrible they are in my not eat bracket along with Brussels sprouts

 

I bet you love Brussels sprouts don't you Tony?

[Soi Six Snatch Sniffer]

MUSHY PEAS are for winners!!!  They are what separates northerners from southerners in England. And northerners win every time.

[bigbill340]

MUSHY PEAS are for winners!!!  They are what separates northerners from southerners in England. And northerners win every time.

 

The north of England is just full of whippet walkers and people who couldn't make it in to Scotland(imagine how bad they must be!)

 

 Mushy peas are a fave up there as it is the only source of veg they have ever seen! 5555

 

 

Bill

[Kane987]

We're not a fan of mushy peas here in the South. We prefer steamed asparagus

 

55

[Soi Six Snatch Sniffer]

The north of England is just full of whippet walkers and people who couldn't make it in to Scotland(imagine how bad they must be!)

 

 Mushy peas are a fave up there as it is the only source of veg they have ever seen! 5555

 

 

Bill

I cant believe we are having north south banter on a thread about a chipshop. The south of england shouldnt even be mentioned in the same sentance as chip shop lets be fair. 55

[overseas516]

MUSHY PEAS are for winners!!!  They are what separates northerners from southerners in England. And northerners win every time.

Don't forget the curry sauce and yes i am a southerner too but born in the north.    

[bigbill340]

I cant believe we are having north south banter on a thread about a chipshop. The south of england shouldnt even be mentioned in the same sentance as chip shop lets be fair. 55

 

Sorry, I will stick to my pie,mash and liquor threads next time! 555

 

I don't think I have ever been in a chippy in the North? are they that much better? it must be hard to beat the chippy they have in Aldborough, that is just bloody fantastic!

 

Bill

[Soi Six Snatch Sniffer]

Sorry, I will stick to my pie,mash and liquor threads next time! 555

 

I don't think I have ever been in a chippy in the North? are they that much better? it must be hard to beat the chippy they have in Aldborough, that is just bloody fantastic!

 

Bill

Aldborough is very good yeah, not too far from me....

[Edge RIP]

Ill be back......

[udontony]

Agreed with the service Tony, mushy peas are terrible they are in my not eat bracket along with Brussels sprouts

 

I bet you love Brussels sprouts don't you Tony?

Yes I do!  Used to grow my own but not good to eat until after the first frosts!  Now waiting for a frost in Thailand!!!

[udontony]

Sorry, I will stick to my pie,mash and liquor threads next time! 555

 

I don't think I have ever been in a chippy in the North? are they that much better? it must be hard to beat the chippy they have in Aldborough, that is just bloody fantastic!

 

Bill

Magpie fish and chips in Whitby is one of the best ever and one of the things that I do miss about the UK.  If I ever do go back, that is one place that I will definitely visit. 

[rickyt]

Goose’s Fish and Chips went dark a couple of weeks ago. I’m not surprised. The only time I went there, apart from the uncongenial boss, the soup and main dish were disgusting.

Agree i went there once and once was enough for me, 

[Skalliwag]

The English contribution to world cuisine.lol.

 

 

[rickyt]

Fair go Skalli 

What about the spotted dick!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0B7sWxtX3s

 

[rickyt]

Yes I do!  Used to grow my own but not good to eat until after the first frosts!  Now waiting for a frost in Thailand!!!

Head up to Loei i've heard it get's down to 0 degree's in the mountian;s there.  Slight chance of a frost.... LOL

[udontony]

Head up to Loei i've heard it get's down to 0 degree's in the mountian;s there.  Slight chance of a frost.... LOL

We go every year so my wife can buy flowering plants for the garden and yes it is cooler there but I haven`t seen any Brussel sprout plants there as yet!  Maybe start a new trend!

[rickyt]

We go every year so my wife can buy flowering plants for the garden and yes it is cooler there but I haven`t seen any Brussel sprout plants there as yet!  Maybe start a new trend!

 U might be on to something there, Brussell sprout and Mushy pea farm, the thai's probably wouldn't know what they are. but there might be a market with the xpat's in pat's, give you a good exuse to travel down

[Teddysad]

And for all this time I thought spotted dick was what you caught after an ungloved liaison with a BR girl

[Skalliwag]

Fair go Skalli 

What about the spotted dick!!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0B7sWxtX3s

 

Never seen that mate.Lol.

[udontony]

 U might be on to something there, Brussell sprout and Mushy pea farm, the thai's probably wouldn't know what they are. but there might be a market with the xpat's in pat's, give you a good exuse to travel down

I am lucky in that I travel to Pattaya every seven weeks or so on my own for a weeks holiday.  My wife knows that I need to go to the bank in Bangkok and the pharmacy there as well!  So Pattaya is so close, just have to have a weeks holiday at the same time.