Fish & Chips! That's what comes to mind when you're asked about the most iconic food in the London. It cannot be denied that the Fish & Chips in London is really fantastic and uniquely British, no one can make Fish & Chips as good as the one you get in London. However, to fly all the way to the UK in order to experience the authenticity and get a taste of the mouth-watering Fish & Chips seemed a bit too far off. Hence, you may be wondering " How can one experience the authenticity of a good British Fish & Chips without having to buy a plane ticket to London?"
Well, fret not! We have found Fish & Chips that is as authentic as the ones you get in London. The restaurant is called " Smiths" and they serve authentic Fish & Chips. It is located at a walking distance from Newton MRT from the Downtown line (Approximately 5- 8 Mins walk).
Upon entering the restaurant, it felt as though you have stepped into a wormhole and teleported to London itself. The place is very well decorated with a myriad of wall-art and it felt as though we were eating in London.
We ordered their best-seller which is the cod Fish & Chips as well as the English sausage. You are able to switch the chips for a healthier option which is the salad bowl. The food is prepared on the spot upon order hence, the fish, as well as the Chips, which were served piping hot.
* They also sell other British food items as well*
The serving of the Fish is super generous and can be shared between two people. Upon cutting into the Fish you can see the fibers of the fish which you can tell it is super fresh. The first bite of the fish, you get a very bland but the strong crunch from the batter gives a nice bite. The batter is not very oily or super thick and the ratio of fish to the batter was perfect. However, when we sprinkle a little bit of salt over the fish, the salt elevated the natural flavors of the fish. As for the chips, all we can say is that is was super addictive and very authentic. The kinds of chips you can when you are in London. However, I do suggest that you sprinkle salt over the chips to fully experience the best of it.
The English sausage that we ordered as well was surprisingly delicious. The sausage was super thick and juicy, however, it was a tad bit salty. The English sausage came with a bowl of gravy but I suggest you to dip it into the gravy to neutralize the saltiness of the sausage. The gravy that came along with the sausage is nothing to rave about as it tasted pretty much like packaged gravy that you can get in the supermarkets. The salad that we replaced for the chips was super refreshing. A very good option to have if you are feeling guilty for eating so sinful. The vegetables in the salad are very fresh. The carrots are still hard which gives a nice crunch and the other vegetables in the bowl like the cherry tomatoes and the onions were very fresh and it felt as though it was plucked fresh from the garden. The salad dressing that was doused over was very citrusy which gives a very light and refreshing palate.
All in all, it is definitely a place worth visiting if you wish to experience an authentic British Fish & Chips. However, do note that the price point sways a bit to the pricey side, but all in all value for money based on the authenticity as well as the taste of the food. Besides, there's free Wifi.
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Ratings:
Fish & Chips: 7.25/10
English Sausage: 8/10
Overal rating: 8/10
Price point: 7/10
Ambiance: 7/10
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