The Fish & Chip Kitchen – 78 Princes Avenue, HU5 3QJ
Having a fish and chip restaurant in the City of Culture would seem like a normality to those who have not had the pleasure of eating out in Hull’s surrounding area.
However, for those of you who have done so before, this has been a long time coming – and I am glad to say it has certainly been worth the wait.
The Fish & Chip Kitchen on Princes Avenue encapsulates Hull’s heritage perfectly, though done with a certain level of subtlety may I add.
All white walls and simple décor allows for the food to take precedence, however subtle reminders and trinkets dotted around the room pay homage to Hull’s port history and fishing tradition.
The way in which the restaurant is laid out allows for an open and welcoming atmospheric vibe to accompany the wholesome food, that is without doubt some of the best fish and chips I have had in a long time.
At first glance the menu may look a tad on the small side, but I would sooner take quality over quantity every day of the week.
A choice of fish, pies and other ‘chippy’ delicacies like jumbo sausages and Hull’s very own ‘Pattie’ make up a menu fit for any high street eatery.
In the drinks department, the Kitchen has like so many of the bars down Princes Avenue upped the ante on the list of refreshments – offering a wide range of classic cocktails, beers and ciders.
Now, being from Hull I would say like most, I have eaten my fair share of fish and chips – thus proving to be a slightly harsher critic – yet I can honestly say that I was more than satisfied with the standard of food.
I opted for the large haddock and chips, which comes with one side and one of the Kitchen’s home-made sauces (my choice being home-made tartar).
The fish was flaky, coated in crisp batter and was a substantial size; ticking all the proverbial boxes. The chips were as expected slightly more refined than you find in your local ‘chippy’, but still provided that warm cosy feeling and the same crisp bite that every good chip should.
These paired with the Kitchen’s home-made tartar sauce, went down perfectly with an ‘Atom Blonde Ale’ (keeping it all things Hull).
It seems almost absurd that it has taken this long for a city like Hull to latch onto the notion that we people would want a restaurant that serves the city’s most famous food.
Of course, plenty of people (myself included) are always looking to try something different or something new, though when it boils down to it, all we really want is something comforting and delicious.
With the Fish & Chip Kitchen opening down Princes Avenue, it seems the City of Culture bid has spurred on the idea that Hull is and will always be closely attached to its heritage.
The food at the Kitchen is undoubtedly delicious and really makes a song and dance about Hull’s port history – yet in a strange kind of way it is almost modest.
Without much fanciful design it delivers in both style and substance; and this is why it delivers such a rewarding eating experience.
By staying true to its roots the Fish & Chip Kitchen will provide a lovely meal, with a real sense of home for anyone who walks through its door – be you from Hull, the City of Culture 2017 or not.
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