Masters Superfish London

The cabbie's favourite chippy

Mark from London

""Masters Superfish" isn't one of these overpriced, slickly marketed chippies that have appeared in London in recent years--it's great quality & vfm!"

Despite the relative simplicity of the dish, a classic fish and chips, like other English dishes, is a sum of its parts – and if one element is sub-standard, it more often than not lets the whole thing down. Sadly, many places in London fall short on one or more of the elements, so I pick my fish and chips carefully.

Master’s Superfish isn’t one of these overpriced, slickly marketed chippies that have appeared in recent years. This one has been a cabbies’ favourite spot for many years due to its excellent value for money and the freshness of the fish. I love the fact that if you eat in, you get a complimentary plate of small prawns, along with a basket of French bread and butter. Nothing fancy, but a nice touch. Then there’s the abundant sauces – ketchup and tartare sauce (again complimentary) along with the pickled onions and gherkins, which act as the tart ying to the yang of the dish itself.

The portions are very generous and the crisp batter protects your chosen type of fish like an armour. The chips are thick cut and have the perfect texture. Everything is made fresh to order and the use of fresh oil ensures the lack of excessive greasiness, but you can opt for your fish grilled if you so wish. I’ll sometimes go for the ‘half salad, half chips’ option if I’m in a healthy mood.

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London Spotter Mark

About me I grew up in Japan where I lived until the age of 10 before moving to the UK permanently. I've lived in London since 1999 and I work in the vibrant independent sector of the music industry where I specialise in international marketing. In the not so distant past, I was very active in London's nightlife scene and ran a club event which specialised in bringing some of the emerging DJ talent from all over Europe to the UK. With a wife and small child now, I'm not out at clubs all night so much, but I do spend quite a bit of time at live music gigs and festivals, mainly through my w...

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