best fish & chips penrose

[CHEF PRASAD]

does anyone know of another fish & chip joint that can compete with penrose?

[tj2007]

Just went to British Style again today. Gotta say I love that place. Great fish and the chips were done perfectly. My husband felt the batter was a bit heavy for his liking, and spoke to the chef who said he would be happy to do light batter. Ask and ye shall receive. Love it! My only wish - homemade tartar sauce...

[haven]

Old York F&C in toronto the fish is fresh, and the batter on the fish is perfect. I like this F&C shop because the food is not oily.

[jamesm]

Has anyone had the fish and chips from the place near Howard Park and Roncesvalles?

[Atahualpa]

Old York's chips kinda suck though and I'm not a particular fan of the batter – it is simply too crisp/crunchy.

NB I last had Old York just about 1 year ago. Things change take my report for what it is.

[millygirl]

Atahualpa, you're missing out....you should give Olde York another chance. On second thought don't, the lineups are staggering, why make it even worse for us!

[Atahualpa]

Oh, I have given them about a dozen chance in the years since they opened. Don't get me wrong, Old York has always been good. Probably in the top 5 in the city that I've tried.

But, I like both Reliable (for fish -- still awful chips) and British Style (stunning chips and very nice fish -- can be a bit greasy and it has gone downhill a little since Ali sold up) better still and both are cheeper (for what you get).

[Snarf]

The trick to Olde Yorke is to give your order for takeout, then tell them you'll be at the bar. You can have a nice relaxing pint, and they'll bring it to you when you're ready. Generally no lineup to sit at the bar.

[Kagemusha]

My local joint is Queen's Fish and Chips in Streetsville: fresh fish, fresh spuds, expert frying, utterly low-key decor, family-run. Great halibut and nice batter. I sometimes pack my own Ponzu and Sriracha but they're OK with such heresy.

[Greyben]

Any place that doesn't use McCain's fries and Captain Highliner fish sticks can compete. I went there after seeing one of those CFTO "My Toronto Is..." spots. The fish and chips I had was no worse but no better than any other F&C. I guess my expectations were heightened after seeing the TV spots often.

[JamieK]

There are already a couple of current alive and lively threads about fish & chips without having to resurrect one from two years ago. Here's one -
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/3572...

[salondeparis]

chippy's

[Finnegan]

Sometimes you get a craving for something nice and crispy and a little greasy...forget Penrose and Duckworths...they're coasting on reputation from about 15 years ago...Try British Fish and Chips on Coxwell and Dundas (across the street from the Police Station) ...get 'em to go and eat 'em in the park just south on Dundas...you can thank me later

[Brain of J]

"Coasting on reputation"? What are these fine F&C shops doing differently now? No complaints about British F&C, they serve up some tasty grub, but I don't need the green dye on my fish on St. Paddy''s Day. :-)

[Brain of J]

Not necessarily any better, but certainly on par is High Street Fish and Chips located at 55 Underhill Drive. Just north of Lawrence, east of the DVP. Excellent!

[Trice]

There are a couple of threads about that I think...
Here's one..
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/326399