Originally Posted by
erila
I live in the UK and I have sampled fish and chips in the USA and Canada, albeit at small stands at shows and fairs. On those occasions, I have found the fish and chips to be very oily and soft compared to in the UK - as if they are fried either in a different oil, or at a much lower temperature.
Is this normal? Would I have a better experience if I went to a proper restaurant instead of a small stand or canteen?
I love fish and chips at home, but it is something that I avoid when abroad.
Fish and chips is just not the ubiquitous take-away phenomenon here that it is in the UK. I can't recall seeing many independents outside coastal towns and cities. The chains aren't especially good. And, good god, you bought food at a fair? That stuff is just there so you have something to hurl after 5 minutes on the tilt-a-whirl. Over here, I would be wary of buying fish and chips without a local recommendation.