Darrel Posted December 25, 2011 Share Posted December 25, 2011 I had the 100B special in the Soi Lengkee branch last night as I happened to be there and the place I intended going to was closed. The portion was a fair size for the price, and the fish was perfectly OK for tropical fish. The surroundings and service were good. But the chips were a disappointment, though I'm not sure if it was because of the variety of potato or the way they were cooked, or both. I've had chips in other places around there that were better. So maybe mushy peas is the way to go. I will try the Jomtien branch at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koiwaolao Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I treated myself to Icelantic Cod Fish Fingers from Tops Central for homecooking. Cost about 400 baht for 6 ( very big pieces) but are absoluteley delicious and beat any Fish and Chips meal you get in town. Snow white and flakey inside, yummy! Like with so many things in this town, home cooking is the answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 Like with so many things in this town, home cooking is the answer! Imported frozen cod and frozen chips are probably going to beat the locally produced version every time. My local Tops daily has packets of frozen chips for 99B that look quite tempting. But even so the Chinese ought to be able to grow decent spuds for chips: they have the climate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotsira Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 . "Can you tell us where in Jomtien is the new JF restaurant?" It's a bit off the beaten path -- If you're coming from Pattaya, the road to the beach turns right at the Hanuman Statue - If you go all the way to where the road meets the beach road, you've gone a bit too far. Before the beach, there's a large open-air bar on the right side of the road called Country-Roads -- there's a short walking Soi to the left of the bar. Walk back there a short distance where it meets another walking Soi - turn left and Jolly Friar is a short walk down toward the beach on the right. . Thanks for the directions, i'll give it a try, and hope it's a lot better than Simon's fish bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekeeper Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Seniors fish and chip shop in Thornton, just outside Blackpool were voted best chippy in UK 2012 i have been there, it was excellent. to keep it Pattaya related, when i leave Pattaya to go back to UK i will visit Seniors......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awohalitsiktoli Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Like with so many things in this town, home cooking is the answer! Imported frozen cod and frozen chips are probably going to beat the locally produced version every time. My local Tops daily has packets of frozen chips for 99B that look quite tempting. But even so the Chinese ought to be able to grow decent spuds for chips: they have the climate. The Chinese do grow very good potatoes in the north. About fish and chips in Pattaya-Jomtien, I mentioned a place earlier but have to know reverse what I said (will not say the name). I will say, after eating and several places, the fish and chips at Goose's is #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The Chinese do grow very good potatoes in the north. Indeed, but I wonder why they dont seem to make it this far? Other fresh produce comes here from China. I will say, after eating and several places, the fish and chips at Goose's is #1. Never tried that place, but I will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardholder Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 The Chinese do grow very good potatoes in the north. Indeed, but I wonder why they dont seem to make it this far? Other fresh produce comes here from China. I will say, after eating and several places, the fish and chips at Goose's is #1. Never tried that place, but I will. Chinese chips do make it this far. Makro sell "Holland Potatoes" and the boxes are covered in green Chinese writing. Make a good mashed potato and jacket. I use Makro frozen chips because I need consistent results (I am not in Pattaya and have a much smaller customer base). I would also re-iterate my earlier vote for Goose's. I have not found better quality in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jehricaholic Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Like with so many things in this town, home cooking is the answer! Imported frozen cod and frozen chips are probably going to beat the locally produced version every time. My local Tops daily has packets of frozen chips for 99B that look quite tempting. But even so the Chinese ought to be able to grow decent spuds for chips: they have the climate. The Chinese do grow very good potatoes in the north. About fish and chips in Pattaya-Jomtien, I mentioned a place earlier but have to know reverse what I said (will not say the name). I will say, after eating and several places, the fish and chips at Goose's is #1. Yes Goose's is #1, mainly for their fresh cut chips which unbelievably no other chippy's want to do. I wish Goose's had a larger/thicker fish portion, I'd gladly pay the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 I would also re-iterate my earlier vote for Goose's. I have not found better quality in Pattaya. I have not found better quality Fish & Chips anywhere in SEA. When I am in Pattaya I always hit there and Cherries restaurant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Chinese chips do make it this far. Makro sell "Holland Potatoes" and the boxes are covered in green Chinese writing. Make a good mashed potato and jacket. But as far as I know for chips you need a different sort of potato, though they grow the same way. I certainly used to buy different varieties for different uses back in Europe. I wonder where the supply chain goes wrong with those? I understand the convenience of frozen chips for small businesses, and in fact I would prefer good frozen chips to bad fresh ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollarman Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I would also re-iterate my earlier vote for Goose's. I have not found better quality in Pattaya. I have not found better quality Fish & Chips anywhere in SEA. When I am in Pattaya I always hit there and Cherries restaurant. Goose fish (the one from Vietnam) not that good. The chips was good though. Best fish and chips in asia: Shanghai club/bar in Phnom Phen. The fish portion is huge and the fish was perfect. I think it cost 7 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Goose fish (the one from Vietnam) not that good. I'm not sure what "Goose fish from Vietnam" has to do with Goose's Fish and Chips in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekeeper Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Like with so many things in this town, home cooking is the answer! Imported frozen cod and frozen chips are probably going to beat the locally produced version every time. My local Tops daily has packets of frozen chips for 99B that look quite tempting. But even so the Chinese ought to be able to grow decent spuds for chips: they have the climate. The Chinese do grow very good potatoes in the north. About fish and chips in Pattaya-Jomtien, I mentioned a place earlier but have to know reverse what I said (will not say the name). I will say, after eating and several places, the fish and chips at Goose's is #1. Yes Goose's is #1, mainly for their fresh cut chips which unbelievably no other chippy's want to do. I wish Goose's had a larger/thicker fish portion, I'd gladly pay the difference. ok, i have finally tried Gooses now so i can say with some confidence that i have eaten from the main contenders in Pattaya so heres what i think about Gooses Cod fillet was very good, nice light batter, good sized portion & likely the best i have had in Pattaya chips were ok but small portions (i counted x20 thin cut chips) and were slightly hard and i felt were underdone mushy peas ; small portion not exceptional taste , a little on the dry side battered sausage; small size not jumbo, pretty uninspiring after all the hype on here, frankly i was dissapointed with Gooses, in my opinion, for the best fish & chip & extras supper in Pattaya you might need to shop around to gather together a top meal: cod -gooses dory-jolly friar chips-jolly friar for fat chip lovers and quantity/gooses if they offered a bigger portion and cooked them slightly longer mushy peas-lakeside chippy fish cake -village chippy battered jumbo sausage-jolly friar best value-jolly friar, dory & chips 100 baht overall i am still a fan of Jolly Friar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) I am not discounting your opinion of Goose's, but in Thailand, IMO one visit is not enough. I do not know of any restaurant in Thailand that is totally consistent about making Western food well. Did you try the dory at Gooses? That is all I eat there because it is so good and the cheapest fish on the menu. I agree that it is not cheap and that the portions are not very big, but to me, the excellent quality more than makes up for it. It is the only place in South East Asia that I have had fish and chips that were as good as a decent place back home. Edited January 21, 2012 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I do not know of any restaurant in Thailand that is totally consistent about making Western food well. Loaf Bakery in Soi Lengkee must be a contender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Goose fish (the one from Vietnam) not that good. I'm not sure what "Goose fish from Vietnam" has to do with Goose's Fish and Chips in Pattaya. I suspect that he meant "the fish from Vietnam that Goose's sell". Possibly frozen farmed tilapia or similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekeeper Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) I am not discounting your opinion of Goose's, but in Thailand, IMO one visit is not enough. I do not know of any restaurant in Thailand that is totally consistent about making Western food well. Did you try the dory at Gooses? That is all I eat there because it is so good and the cheapest fish on the menu. I agree that it is not cheap and that the portions are not very big, but to me, the excellent quality more than makes up for it. It is the only place in South East Asia that I have had fish and chips that were as good as a decent place back home. i did not try the dory i always have cod as first choice that way i can compare like for like at different places i mean if you can't get the most expensive menu item right then is it worth a second try? if i go again maybe i will try dory and compare with other dory offerings i have had in other places as to being like home, it depends where you call home i am from the Uk, where it all started and theres nowhere around here that comes close to qualify that, i have eaten F & C at this years 2012 chippy of the year, Seniors and at the 2nd and 3rd placed finalists also at the Cottage, a 5* fish and chip shop in an independant guide to chippys and recomended by the TV seafood specialist chef Rick Stein so whilst i am not a F & C expert, i can claim to have eaten at some of the best that the UK can offer, which might just give me an edge in the taste stakes whereas you might be used to Arthur Treachers and think its good........ Edited January 21, 2012 by timekeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Awohalitsiktoli Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 About the "Vietnam" fish at Gooses....it is simply one species they serve that they get from the waters off the coast of Vietnam (inexpensive option). Gooses has several other options: Halibut, cod, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hello2you Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 If you are a fish and chips lover you have to try the new 'Lakeside Chippy' on lake Mabprachan. I know it is a bit of a drive out of town but it is well worth the effort - the fish and chips are fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 whereas you might be used to Arthur Treachers and think its good........ I don't. I have had great fish and chips in San Francisco and a number of places in Australia, but never in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darrel Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I can recommend a place about 10 miles outside Bournemouth that does a large portion of excellent cod and chips for GBP3.25 (About 170B.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekeeper Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 whereas you might be used to Arthur Treachers and think its good........ I don't. I have had great fish and chips in San Francisco and a number of places in Australia, but never in England. i am thinking you answered that in a purposely ambiguous manner, so lets get to it either you have never had great fish & chips in England or you have never been to England which is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattayaParent Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I can recommend a place about 10 miles outside Bournemouth that does a large portion of excellent cod and chips for GBP3.25 (About 170B.) Best F&C in UK http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2012/jan/17/uk-best-fish-chip-shop?newsfeed=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulysses G. Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) whereas you might be used to Arthur Treachers and think its good........ I don't. I have had great fish and chips in San Francisco and a number of places in Australia, but never in England. i am thinking you answered that in a purposely ambiguous manner, so lets get to it either you have never had great fish & chips in England or you have never been to England which is it? Actually, not on purpose at all. I have never been to England, but I'm sure that excellent fish and chips are available there. . Edited January 21, 2012 by Ulysses G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 I have been to England many times, this topic however does not have legs and does not want to visit there again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 A further post discussing English chippies has been removed, if the previous post was not clear enough then I will spell it out. Stay on Topic please . As this is the Pattaya forum this is the area we are talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
striderman Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 i have eaten twice this trip at the jolly friar in soi lengkee excellent both times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk888 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 thanks to this thread we went to Jolly Friar last night. Excellent F&C meals of dory & fries and halibut & the chunky chips and great value.. Tasty garden peas too. Very busy, no delays and good polite service. Recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWalkingMan Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I have been to the Jolly Friar a few times and have always enjoyed. A buddy of mine speaks very highly of Goose's on 2nd Road. I also went to The Village Chippy and had a nice meal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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