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Brilliant! We used to frequent the Diana fish bar next to Whitechapel station when we went to London - our meal often accompanied by the air ambulance clattering onto the roof of the hospital (Royal London?) over the road.
Fish on a Friday? Excellent.
Brilliantly done. My only slight reservation is that reviews of culinary establishments really should include references to the reviewer's 'companion': 'My companion elected to try the deep-fried saveloy and a bag of scraps...'
It's pleasing to note that Uncle Jim seems to have control of his apostrophes - I've had many pleasant meals spoiled by spotting rogue punctuation....
Only you could make a trip to the local takeaway into an enjoyable reading experience!
Years ago one was never far from a decent chip shop in London. These days there are so few that it can sometimes mean a drive just to get some proper chips wrapped in paper and not a polystyrene box.
This is my local chippy. And it's actually pretty decent.

Hey DG, were you here because you're favourite Plaistow caff is currently closed for refurbishment?
*your, Steve.

I rather wish we had something like Uncle Jim's down our way.

Instead all we have is a hilariously overpriced, overrated "Fish Experience" full of chinless wonders paying £12 a time to "slum it" and buy little Alfie and Flossie some "authentic street food".
Simon's comment is the highlight of today's post.
@Simon - www.olleys.info
@ Simon + NLW: woohoo, "partnered" by Dulwich Squash Club - classy !
From the Olley's menu..

"All grilled fish can be prepared with or without a paste
(coriander, paprika,garlic and olive oil)

All steamed fish can be prepared with or without a garnish
(ginger and spring onion)

CILLA BLACK'S EXPERIENCE

Haddock & Chips, 3 prawns,
3 scampi & onions. Served with
a wedge of lemon and parsley.
Moment of Truth
£ 16.50"


Errr.... Surprise, Surprise.

Or, simply: no
Surprised Olley didn't call the mushy peas guacamole.
You bring a new dimension to the term "fine dining." I had, until now, assumed that the kind of establishments you describe were rotating salmonella parlours. Now I know better, and will also treat the roadside caravans with their plastic chairs and tables with a great deal more respect.
In my street is one of London's (but orginally one of Essex's) longest-standing fish and chip shops. Two years ago its owner retired. You'll be impressed by how long she worked there.

No, really, you will.

Now under new ownership, it's still pretty good.
more than a bit peckish now, would kill for a decent chippie in central croydon, anybody knows of one please post.
@StiltedBanter - usually the companion "plumps" or "opts" for a menu choice (at least in the regional newspapers) but "elects" is a great variation.
Alas, my companion plumped for the fish and chips.
Jim?
Jim???
Don't say that that Oliver bloke is getting into fish & chips now
Please, no :(
The next thing you know, he'll be charging four quid for a bottle of tomato sauce










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