Do you know the kind that I mean? The kind of fish and chips that you just can't buy in a restaurant. The kind of fish and chips that comes bundled in large pieces of newsprint paper. The kind of fish that's covered in a crispy batter with the kind of potato chips that are soft, thick, salty, and laden with vinegar.
Yum!
Nick
Definitely.
And the best is still from Lusitania fisheries in Waterkant/Riebeek street.
Paul
Post authorProtea Fisheries is pretty darn good… so I’m going to have to give Lusitania a try! Thanks!
Beverley
Aaaaah Fish and Chips now that brings back lots of memories of visiting seaside places as a child and the big treat of the day was Fish and Chips wrapped in newspaper with salt and vinegar – sadly they are no longer allowed to sell them in newspaper anymore and they cost a fortune now adays – no longer a cheap meal out!!
Paul
Post authorSo Bev… perhaps we should go out for Fish and Chips in newspaper when you two visit Cape Town again? A portion for two costs only 34 ZAR!
Jonathan
As someone who is full of shit and very picky about fish & chips, I can attest to the quality of their food.
The fish and chips place in Oakdale at the Caltex there is also very good, but they’re much more expensive.
Miguel from Protea Fisheries Stellenberg (the one in photo)
I take my hat off for Lusitania, they’ve built a very good business!
My father in law, Mr Alvaro Ferreira took over the Brackenfell branch
Protea Fisheries about 14 years ago. Being a fisherman himself back in the
50’s he brought in a ‘new way’ of preparing fish the ‘old fashioned fisherman way’,
I’ve learn a lot from him and I’m currently in charge of the Stellenberg branch.
Give us a try, our portions are generous as mentioned and our prices are hard to beat
For that reason! Christmas lucky draw coming up, LCD TV and blue-ray player up for grabs!
ENJOY!!!
Paul
Post authorMiguel, I actually popped in this evening to buy chips to accompany the rest of the meal I was cooking. I’m glad to see that you now have a R10 container of chips. Your “small” portions (at R17) are awesome, but too much for the two of us if we intend having other veggies as well. The R10 mini chips is perfect for this purpose. I’d fry up chips myself, but to be honest, yours is better. :)
We actually use to support your father-in-law’s business in Brackenfell – way back in the day so I was flippin’ glad when I discovered you just a little way from our new house!
Jonathan Carter
@Migual I used to Live in Stellenberg and ate your Fish and Chips regularly! Then I moved down a bit to Vredenberg and got Fish and Chips form the Brackenfell branchh with friends! I live in Canada for the moment and miss it dearly (along with Spur, etc of course). One of the first things I’m doing when I’m back is to eat some decent F&C!!!
Chandre De Wet
In the blog you say “we-don’t-have-time-or-inclination-to-cook-a-meal foods”, just to add “don’t-have-lots-of-money-and-want-to-be-full-or-need-to-share-meal”
For me the best is Stikland Fisheries :) they even sell keyrings…then in town Lusitania, and in Kuils River Kariba’s On ur way to Blackheath
Paul
Post authorI’ve never tried Stickland Fisheries Chandre – thanks, I’ll give ’em a try. :)
Jonathan Carter
Another good one (but I can’t remember the name) is that one next to the shell garage just off Old Paarl road next to the Shell garage! I’ve had Kariba’s fish & chips a few times in the mid 90’s and they were quite good back then too!
Paul
Post authorOMW… at this rate I’ll put on 10kg in no time…
Albert
Have just tasted Snoekies fish and chips in Rondesbosch..fresh snoek, crisp batter and the chips were crispy on the outside, mmmm
Paul
Post authorAh, Albert, thanks for the hot tip. Perhaps I should have a special “where to find awesome fish and chips” page on this site. :)
Tiago
Protea Fisheries Stellenberg makes the best ” FISH AND CHIPS “
Natalia
Protea Fisheries food is of top quality and standard, definitely worth the drive and great value for money! I recommend them 200% !