tetris Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I had a look at their prices and noped the hell out of there, but I do see people in there eating. So for the one's who've been: what's it like? A symphony of breaded or battered fish deluxe decorated with ever so politely placed chips, all complimented with sprinklings of salad? Or is it just bog standard fish and chips...?I mean the chicken shop's right there, it's not like they can pretend.... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 What fancy fish and chip place? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Sea Cow? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828020 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetris Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Sea Cow. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828023 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bic Basher Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 The take-away prices are staggering.http://www.theseacow.co.uk/menu.html Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetris Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Right? I mean I don't mind if it's genuinely good food. But that's what I'm asking the people who've eaten there: is it? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828029 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Really fresh fish (pick your own) and good chips (though not as good as Ollys). And prices not too different to Ollys, either. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828035 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 I've not been in there for four or five years now. I quite liked it then, especially for the red snapper. I liked the fact you could order your chish n fips with a bottle of wine to wash it down with. I'd heard their standards had dropped slightly. Never had a takeaway from there. I'd prefer an old chippie for that. Now you've mentioned it though I might just try it again soon. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 It's a tricky one - and you're right not to go rushing in. One must think very carefully before deciding to drop a whole pound or possibly two - over the odds - on a portion of fish and chips. Gather as much information, feedback and opinion as you can. Collate and assess the evidence. Take as long as you need. Remember - if the fish and chips are not everything you hope for you will never get that extra ?1.50 back - and you'll be kicking yourself for years. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Oh that place. Worst chips I've ever had in my life from a fish and chip shop. Indescribably bad.Any places around ED that still use beef dripping for frying? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828046 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetris Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 ^ that sounds delish.@Bob - yeah yeah har-de-har :P -- it's not really about the money, it's more about whether you're being duped into paying that extra ?1.50 because you're a sucker for a charming smile, rather than paying that extra ?1.50 for getting quality food.Though from what I'm hearing it's an 'experience' thing, which could be genuinely good.@Loz - What's the "pick your own" thing like? Is it actually a tank full of fresh fish, or are you picking off a menu?@Jah - Yeah I know what I'm getting tonight. Just not from where... Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_carnell Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yes - they have a giant salt-water tank in the basement. You pick a cod that's been giving you the skunk-eye and a minimum-wage flunky dispatches it with a priest.Clean, gut, fillet, batter, fry and it's all yours.Given that, the price is a bargain. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandNewGuy Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Actually, Sea Cow is pretty good in our experience and not over-priced. It's main advantage is sitting down to eat when the food's come straight our of the fryer - fish and chips really are better when piping hot. If it's takeaway you want, Sema's on Underhill Road is good. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 That made me laugh, DC.tetris: neither - they have an open cool-area with the fish laid out, fishmonger style, all ready to cook. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 An open cool-area?Like.. a fridge? Is it near to the monetary storage device, or closer to the sedentary zone? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828070 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loz Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Fridges - to me - have doors. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828072 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keekybreeks Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 it used to be better in the old pre gentrifier days* (2008)had a couple of bad fish from there last year- this can happen of course- but have since migrated to the Herne Hill fish bar- proper chips, with random crispy slivers in them. dont order a large F&C unless you are a registered trencherman though, as it comes with about 1kg of chips - im not taking the piss here either Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jah Lush Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Do you mean Ken's Fish Bar on Half Moon Lane, Keekybreeks? That is a superb old school fish and chip shop. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828077 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keekybreeks Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 nah, the one up the hill from the station, towards DK hill. kens is a bit greasy, but the HH fish bar is a real find- always cooked fresh as well. we order F&C, bring it back and then remove half the chips to cool and be frozen afterwards.Easy meals for the babies when the the other 'arf is at book club/ boozing at the Montpellier/ having a heart starter at the Gowlett. they know nothing about this- its mine and the kids little secret Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828078 Share on other sites More sharing options...
keekybreeks Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 oh yea, it does curry sauce for a quid as well. no gravy though, so it keeps the vulgar northern interloper quotient down Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828079 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otta Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Loz Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> tetris: neither - they have an open cool-area with> the fish laid out, fishmonger style, all ready to> cook.Dear God that sounds horrific. I can't imagine eating in the same room as a fish mongeresque stall. The smell would put me right off.Not a big fish lover as you may have guessed. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 This place is a bloody rip off. I've looked at the prices and numerous times and been shocked, hoping that they would eventually knock them down a bit. If I want nice fish & chips i go to Something Fishy in Lewisham, good quality, good price and a good atmosphere - minus the pretentious snobbery.Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Bob* Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 It's priced specifically to keep you out, Lou. Well worth the extra couple of pounds. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828112 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louisa Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Behave yourself *Bob* or else I'll sit on you! Louisa. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBen Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 There's a great gag insert here...but I just can't do it. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55042-that-fancy-fish-and-chip-place-next-to-the-chicken-shop/#findComment-828126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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