Britain's best: Fish and chips

By Alexis Korman | Special to amNewYork

4:26 PM EDT, May 9, 2007

A Salt and Battery, in the Village.

Despite what you may think about British food, this classic battered dish proves the English can make some delicious eats.

Chip Shop There are two locations of this restaurant serving hungry Brooklynites fish and chips in true British fashion. The Park Slope location has yellow walls and several English beers on tap, served in 20 oz pints, that work well with the battered cod and chips ($10.50). 383 Fifth Ave; 718-832-7701; in Cobble Hill: 129 Atlantic Ave.; 718-855-7775

A Salt & Battery The East Village location of this fish & chips joint, created by the owners of popular Tea and Sympathy, may have closed, but diners seeking solid English eats can go to this tiny West Village outpost instead. Each meal is cooked to order: choose between cod, haddock, or sole ($5.99-8.99) and finish it all off with a deep fried Mars bar ($3). 112 Greenwich Ave; 212-691-2713

Bondi Road It may be Australian, but the fish and chips ($15) are delicious at this beach-themed restaurant in the LES. Pick from fresh fish like barramundi and Tasmanian trout flown in from Down Under and choose from a variety of sides. In addition to a lively bar scene, you'll find a wide selection of beer and wine from Australia and New Zealand. 153 Rivington St, 212-253-5311

BLT Fish Shack Located below the pricier BLT Fish, Chef Laurent Tourondel's rowdy Flatiron fish shack serves up fun drinks like the "squid ink" as well as crispy fish and chips ($15) under the watchful eye of a blue plastic Marlin hung from the wall. Though the atmosphere is casual and the food sometimes takes second place to the theme, this boisterous bar is still a place to see and be seen. 21 W. 17th St; 212-691-8888

Telelphone Bar & Grill Look for the old-fashioned telephone booths and you'll discover this fun East Village pub. The fresh scrod filet and chips ($12.95) pair perfectly with one of several English beers on tap, like Young's Double Chocolate Stout ($5) served in a 20-oz. pint glass. In the warmer months, grab a table outside for prime people watching. 149 Second Ave; 212-529-5000

The Chipper This no-frills Sunnyside fish shack lacks tables and chairs (you'll find counters along the walls), but serves a large portion of delicious smoked or regular cod and chips ($7.95) with malt vinegar. For $1.50 more, you can dip your fries in a thick curry sauce, garlic mayo or gravy. 41-28 Queens Blvd; 718-729-2148 (Sunnyside, Queens)