Rds1983 Posted July 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 27, 2023 9 hours ago, villa4europe said: Southern fried chicken and kebabs I can understand but surely scallops are a national thing?! That's mad, never occurred to me I've seen potato scallops in Yorkshire and the South West. But they go by different names around the country. The chippies near me in Cheshire sell 'smack' (which caused a double take when I first saw it), which is a fried and battered potato slice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fightoffyour Posted July 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2023 What about Steels Cornerhouse Restaurant in Cleethorpes again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted July 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2023 On 27/07/2023 at 07:10, Rds1983 said: I've seen potato scallops in Yorkshire and the South West. But they go by different names around the country. The chippies near me in Cheshire sell 'smack' (which caused a double take when I first saw it), which is a fried and battered potato slice. smack barm pea wet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 My wife, of the Walsall, calls scallops "Fairies", never heard them called that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferguson1 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 I’ve always called them a scallop but when I first got with Mrs F (Black Country lass), she is adamant that they were always called a “Klondike or Klondyke”. Now I’ve never ever seen them called this in a chippy, but she assures me she’s right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 Out of interest. How much is a scallop these days? The last time I had one they were 20p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted July 28, 2023 Share Posted July 28, 2023 11 minutes ago, AVFC_Hitz said: Out of interest. How much is a scallop these days? The last time I had one they were 20p. Based on my last experience, 12p 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted July 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2023 Colas in castle brom is the best local one for me. Best ever, Papas in Whitby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Follyfoot Posted July 28, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ferguson1 said: I’ve always called them a scallop but when I first got with Mrs F (Black Country lass), she is adamant that they were always called a “Klondike or Klondyke”. Now I’ve never ever seen them called this in a chippy, but she assures me she’s right. I feel your pain it is true Edited July 28, 2023 by Follyfoot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brummybloke Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 (edited) As I live in Devon by the sea there's loads but for me it's always been Crispies. Regular chips or their orange coated chips. Also cook the fish batter how I like it, slightly fluffy with a bit of crispness at the ends. Nothing worse than overcooked batter when you only have a chippy meal 2 or 3 times a year. Edited July 29, 2023 by brummybloke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I’m sure this take will get some heat but almost all chippies fall into two categories and within that category they are all practically identical: shite and decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icouldtelltheworld Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Cod Pot in Cotteridge was my favourite when I was in South Brum, better than Dad's Lane up the road IMO. B My Chip in Sutton never disappoints as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 29, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 29, 2023 8 hours ago, Spoony said: I’m sure this take will get some heat but almost all chippies fall into two categories and within that category they are all practically identical: shite and decent. When my last decent chippy closed down I went on a extensive hunt for a replacement. Went through all the chippies in Hall Green then radiated outwards. There were probably 15 - 20 chippies in that search radius before I got to Dovehouse Parade. All of them shit. The worst was the nearest to my house School Road Fishbar, it was awful. What amazed me with all these chippies was a) how is it possible to make chips so badly, and in so many establishments and b) who the hell is going to these places and buying these awful chips, and in enough quantities to keep them all open. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 I just remembered the chippy next to Tommies. 6th form lunches sorted. They were good too. Wychall Fish bar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hogso Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 A relatively famous one, but I did think Papa's lived up to the hype. I've been to the one on the pier in Cleethorpes a few times, and it's been great on every occasion. Really good gluten free options too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted July 29, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 29, 2023 11 minutes ago, AVFC_Hitz said: I just remembered the chippy next to Tommies. 6th form lunches sorted. They were good too. Wychall Fish bar. First place I ever had a Balti pie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AVFC_Hitz Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 6 minutes ago, sidcow said: First place I ever had a Balti pie. Mine too. Balti pies are a thing of wonder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NurembergVillan Posted July 29, 2023 Moderator Share Posted July 29, 2023 On 27/07/2023 at 07:10, Rds1983 said: I've seen potato scallops in Yorkshire and the South West. But they go by different names around the country. The chippies near me in Cheshire sell 'smack' (which caused a double take when I first saw it), which is a fried and battered potato slice. Where in Cheshire? I've lived up here for years and never seen that on the menu. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
legov Posted July 30, 2023 Share Posted July 30, 2023 Cod is pretty rare down under, envy you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rds1983 Posted July 30, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted July 30, 2023 7 hours ago, NurembergVillan said: Where in Cheshire? I've lived up here for years and never seen that on the menu. I saw it in Nantwich, near Crewe. Not sure about anywhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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