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Hong Kong's Best Fish and Chips

Mirror mirror on the wall, who has the flakiest fish of them all?

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Catch's fish'n'chips needs nothing but a squeeze of fresh lemon. Photo: supplied

Catch on Catchick
The Fish (5/5) This K-town resto presented us with a genuinely delicious and quality chunk of sea perch ($198), perfectly seasoned with just a squeeze of lemon. We found ourselves calling it a “fish sandwich” because of how easily it could be picked up and eaten while remaining perfectly intact—the soft and flavorful fish was delicately cradled between the sweet and crispy golden brown batter.
The Chips (4/5) Thick, just how we like them. Twice-cooked and never frozen, these fries have an authentic potato taste while still remaining as crispy as they should be. 
The Sides (4/5) The tartar sauce was made from the owner’s secret family recipe and a little plainer than the rest, but good to complement the strong flavors in the rest of the meal. 
The Verdict (5/5) With its chilled-out atmosphere, Catch is the all-in-one package for enjoying a solid plate of fish‘n’chips with an alfresco vibe.  

Fish and Chick's light and crisp beer-battered hake filet from New Zealand. Photo: Supplied.
Fish and Chick's light and crisp beer-battered hake filet from New Zealand. Photo: Supplied. 

Fish and Chick
The Fish  (5/5) After checking out the wide selection of local and international fish, we settled on the hake from New Zealand ($145). The hake was beer-battered and fried in the crispiest batter we had by far. Though this gold and flaky batter tried its best to outshine the fish, it couldn’t. The hake’s undeniably fresh taste was what defined this dish as more than just your run-of-the-mill fish‘n’chips. 
The Chips (3/5) The chips here are nothing to write home about, but then again, plain ol’ chips are never a bad thing. 
The Sides (3/5) The fish‘n’chips come with traditional mushy peas, homemade tartar sauce, and lemon and salt garnishes. The mushy peas were a bit under-seasoned, but the tartar sauce was creamy and refreshing.
The Verdict (4/5) With a wide selection of fish and no-fuss execution, Fish and Chick spoils you with a satisfying meal and a view overlooking the K-Town harborfront.

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Hooked. Photo: supplied
Hooked. Photo: supplied

Hooked
The Fish (4/5) Hooked serves up a hunk of fresh, sustainably-caught New Zealand blue cod and a mound of classic chips ($95), wrapped in paper for on-the-go feasting. The batter is made from a top-secret recipe, but what we can tell you is that it’s fried in Australian sunflower oil and therefore low cholesterol and non-GMO, so you can feel a little healthier about chowing down on this dish.
The Chips (4/5) Also a product of New Zealand, the chips here are double-fried and go great with the selection of tartar, tomato and chili sauces ($5).  
The Verdict (4/5) If you’ve got fish‘n’chips on your mind but aren’t looking for all the effort of a sit-down meal, then Hooked is your go-to for sure.

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