Beer-Battered Heaven: Shanghai's Best Fish and ChipsCW contributor Alex Cureton-Griffiths is a Brit who knows his fish and chips. Check out where he goes to quell his cravings in Shanghai.
Fusion | Fountain
Cold beer, sunshine and fish and chips is our idea of heaven, and Fountain in Xintiandi delivers all three. They pull out all the stops with their
authentic rendition of fish and chips (¥140). Our large portion came
wrapped in newspaper and accompanied by malt vinegar, just like how
old-time fish and chips shops do it. The delicious, flaky white fish is tender inside a thick beer batter layer while the chips are cooked extra crispy, English-style.
Find It No. 4, North Block Xintiandi, 181 Taicang Lu 太仓路181号4铺, Tel: 6326-8800
Fusion | Mesa & Manifesto
At only ¥82, Mesa has affordable fish and chips. They’re delicious too. With their light and crispy Cooper's beer batter, they’re some of the best we’ve had outside of a “real” British fish and chip shop. The chips are fluffy and well cooked. Portions are smaller than at the other restaurants, but if you’re hungry, just grab two orders. Be sure to go during brunch to get in on the fish and chips.
Find It 748 Julu Lu 巨鹿路748号, Tel: 6289-9108
Bars | Bulldog Shanghai
If you’re after a true British pub experience, dive into the Bulldog’s fish
and chips (¥108). You can find us watching football on the TV while
munching on an order. The firm, flaky cod has a fishier taste than the
others, but is ideal for those who like a bit more flavor. The fish is served
with chunky chips, a salad and a big dollop of tartare sauce (with HP and
Heinz Ketchup also available).
Find It 1 Wulumuqi Nan Lu 乌鲁木齐南路1号, Tel: 6466-7878
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mmm...that sounds kind of delicious in a fatty way.
Not sure about the fish, but The Beaver does an excellent battered sausage and chips. The chips are crinkle cut rather than chippy-like (doesn't seem like any of the above do proper chippy-style chips either), but the battered sausage is 100% authentic. Bizarrely, it comes with a minute side salad, as if that will balance out the unhealthiness of the rest of it. At ¥45 (i think) for a decent sized portion, it's probably the best value in town too.