LivinginKata Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Over many many years here in Phuket I have seen a number of proper fish n chip shops come and go. A guy called Simon opened one about 15 years on Rat-U-Tit about opposite the big massage place. He lasted a few years and moved onto Pattaya. About the same time a place open on Rat-U-Tit about opposite the main Post Office. They lasted even less time. Later a place opened in Kata along the line of small bars opposite the defunct sewage works. Did not last long at all. I'm looking for battered burger or sausage with chips. About 9 years ago Larry opened Ting Tong's Restaurant/Bar on Nanai Road that served a nice battered sausage, chips, and beans. But since Larry left service became erratic. So can anyone point any gems that I don't know about ? Edited April 11, 2016 by LivinginKata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I really don't see fish and chips as being complicated to prepare. Batter on a fillet...some hot oil and french fries. I do prefer Dory. Back in England (ok 40 years back)...I used to get huge helpings in inked up newspapers. Not so bad, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuarty Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 The Frying Kiwi: https://en.tripadvisor.com.hk/Restaurant_Review-g1224250-d6994764-Reviews-The_Frying_Kiwi_Eatery-Choeng_Thale_Thalang_District_Phuket.html https://www.facebook.com/TheFryingKiwi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 I really don't see fish and chips as being complicated to prepare. Batter on a fillet...some hot oil and french fries. I do prefer Dory. Back in England (ok 40 years back)...I used to get huge helpings in inked up newspapers. Not so bad, however. I know a few restuarant that serve very nice battered fish n chips. But I am really looking for battered burger or battered sauage ... And I want to eat out ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 The Frying Kiwi: https://en.tripadvisor.com.hk/Restaurant_Review-g1224250-d6994764-Reviews-The_Frying_Kiwi_Eatery-Choeng_Thale_Thalang_District_Phuket.html https://www.facebook.com/TheFryingKiwi/ Thanks .... checked the menu .... not what I was looking for ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) The Frying Kiwi: https://en.tripadvisor.com.hk/Restaurant_Review-g1224250-d6994764-Reviews-The_Frying_Kiwi_Eatery-Choeng_Thale_Thalang_District_Phuket.html https://www.facebook.com/TheFryingKiwi/ Thanks .... checked the menu .... not what I was looking for ... But I will check it out in person after Songkran ... Edited April 11, 2016 by LivinginKata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick dasterdly Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 I really don't see fish and chips as being complicated to prepare. Batter on a fillet...some hot oil and french fries. I do prefer Dory. Back in England (ok 40 years back)...I used to get huge helpings in inked up newspapers. Not so bad, however. You'd think not, but presumably its harder than we'd think as fish and chips here (or even chips on their own) are nothing like those back in the UK. I think its 'cos the types of fish used are different, as are the potatoes? Can't help you with the battered sausage I'm afraid, but slipperylobster may have a point in that (if you can be bothered to do so) it should be fairly easy to cook battered sausage yourself. And no, I couldn't be arsed either ! I don't get around restaurants much, but the best battered fish I've come across (in my v limited experience!) was served by Coconut Bar in Rawai - but the chips (as in English chips, not french fries) weren't as good as the wedge fries sold by Lucky 13 on Viset Rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Batter is like bread. Easy to make, but, hard to get right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Batter is like bread. Easy to make, but, hard to get right. You are correct about that. The wife has tried to make a batter mix many times over the years ... never crispy right ... funny taste .. Edited April 11, 2016 by LivinginKata Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slipperylobster Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Fries or Chips...absolutely just sliced up potatoes. I like my fries thick..and honestly, many restaurants serve up fries(chips) thickly sliced. Not many of those places will call them chips...but they are fried in oil the same. Even Sizzler serves up fries that are thick enough for englishmen. There are a variety of choices with fries (fried potatoes). You slice them according to your liking. There are no added ingredients in Chips or Fries, normally. A sprinkling of salt. I eat them many ways...and I do prefer tarter sauce or a bit of vinegar. I don't care for ketchup so much...but if nothing else is available, I will mix some mayonnaise in. Bottom line....chips, fries....whatever. Thick sliced. Not rocket science. It's a potato. Edited April 11, 2016 by slipperylobster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 (edited) Not quite as simple as that. All potatoes fall into two classifications. They are either "waxy", or "floury". For frying, or boiling you need a "waxy" variety and for mash, or roasted, "floury" varieties are best. A good way to tell the difference is that in slightly salted fresh water, floury varieties float and waxy varieties sink. Google "floury and waxy potatoes". Lots of useful info. Edited April 11, 2016 by KarenBravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick dasterdly Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Fries or Chips...absolutely just sliced up potatoes. I like my fries thick..and honestly, many restaurants serve up fries(chips) thickly sliced. Not many of those places will call them chips...but they are fried in oil the same. Even Sizzler serves up fries that are thick enough for englishmen. There are a variety of choices with fries (fried potatoes). You slice them according to your liking. There are no added ingredients in Chips or Fries, normally. A sprinkling of salt. I eat them many ways...and I do prefer tarter sauce or a bit of vinegar. I don't care for ketchup so much...but if nothing else is available, I will mix some mayonnaise in. Bottom line....chips, fries....whatever. Thick sliced. Not rocket science. It's a potato. So why is it impossible to find 'fish and chip shop' chips like those in the UK?? I think KarenBravo may partly have the answer, but it also seems likely that the potatoes here (whichever variety) are not quite the same - heat/humidity/seasons etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 11, 2016 Author Share Posted April 11, 2016 Please members ... I am not asking about to make chips or fish at home. I am asking where to find a good old fashioned take away chippie here on Phuket. To be honest I don't expect a positive answer. Just hopeful ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldieinkathu Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Please members ... I am not asking about to make chips or fish at home. I am asking where to find a good old fashioned take away chippie here on Phuket. To be honest I don't expect a positive answer. Just hopeful ... There isn't one . But just to answer a few questions on this thread, fish and chips are cooked in dripping in the North of England, oil in the South. I prefer the ones cooked in Dripping. Dory is too wet, cod or haddock is expensive here so the nearest is swordfish. Batter must have plenty of air whisked into it and the oil or dripping must be very hot. KaronBravo is right, some potatoes are better than others. The best fish and chips in beer batter I've eaten here were at a restaurant that has recently closed, the chef though is now at the Coriacea Boutique Resort in Mai Khao. They do lunches, and I'm sure would do you sausage/burger in batter with chips if you called them up and asked them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Well, you know about Farang Paradise already. They have gone downhill a bit. Cookie used to be a jovial guy but he was surly as can be last time I was there (March). But his fish and chips (battered or breaded) are very good. Go for the food, the rest is not really important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dick dasterdly Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Please members ... I am not asking about to make chips or fish at home. I am asking where to find a good old fashioned take away chippie here on Phuket. To be honest I don't expect a positive answer. Just hopeful ... There isn't one . But just to answer a few questions on this thread, fish and chips are cooked in dripping in the North of England, oil in the South. I prefer the ones cooked in Dripping. Dory is too wet, cod or haddock is expensive here so the nearest is swordfish. Batter must have plenty of air whisked into it and the oil or dripping must be very hot. KaronBravo is right, some potatoes are better than others. The best fish and chips in beer batter I've eaten here were at a restaurant that has recently closed, the chef though is now at the Coriacea Boutique Resort in Mai Khao. They do lunches, and I'm sure would do you sausage/burger in batter with chips if you called them up and asked them. The emboldened part sounds about right to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted April 11, 2016 Share Posted April 11, 2016 Damn! Could murder a savaloy and chips right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soalbundy Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Oh God Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maingmoom Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Simon's Fish shop is still operating in Pattaya. He serves the best fish and chips I've had in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RigPig Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 What about the "Pig and Whistle" in Karon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pest Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Picture on Slug and Lettuces site looks pretty authentic Batter looks smooth not the crunchy crap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lungnorm Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I was raised in England on Fish n Chips. The fish there is all what they call Cold water fish. In Thailand its Warm water fish and tastes very different to anyone with Cold water fish upbringing. When in Rome do as the Romans do I suggest you try Yam pa Padook Foo. You will most likely like it better than English Fish n Chips and a lot more healthy for you. Best way I can describe it is Catfish with a mango salad with cashew nuts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Simon's Fish shop is still operating in Pattaya. He serves the best fish and chips I've had in Thailand. Pleased to hear that Simon is still in business. Best Chippie we ever had in Patong or Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 What about the "Pig and Whistle" in Karon? Know it well. It's really in Kata. But not a chippie. But serves good Brit food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted April 12, 2016 Author Share Posted April 12, 2016 Picture on Slug and Lettuces site looks pretty authentic Batter looks smooth not the crunchy crap Again a Brit eateries. To be honest I looked for this place many years ago, never found it, thought it must have closed. I'll look again ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fester the benevolent Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Picture on Slug and Lettuces site looks pretty authentic Batter looks smooth not the crunchy crap I've had FnC there several times and it's pretty darned good. Little pot of mushy peas with it and malt vinegar available for the chips if that's your fancy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wjdw Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I would have to say, my little haunt on Ao Yon, Brasserie, OK Belgium Owner (not really a problem) but Michelin style Cod and Chips, note also they have Sole, etc everything is generally imported, and there is also an amazing view... Prices 2xx THB for fish and chips for 1 , 5xx THB for fish and chips for two. and my lunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Paul Phuket Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Anns kitchen in boat avenue near Laguna. Does great battered fish and excellent fat chips... She also does lots of other good dishes. And I'm sure on request she would do battered sausage or burgers.. The apple pie is to die for!!!. And an awesome chicken curry with chips... Only disadvantage is she only has out side seats... Otherwise I would be eating there more than once or twice a week... Nearby is the slug and lettuce which also does very nice battered fish and chips... And a pretty good roast although the beef can be a bit tough.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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