Colossal price of UK's priciest fish & chips as TikTokers flood village for 2.2kg dish that will feed you for a WEEK
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IF you're partial to a fish and chips supper, you may be tempted to try this colossal portion that has gone viral online.
The massive dish is available for an eye-watering price, with people travelling from far and wide to taste it.
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Archies Fish & Chips is said to be home to the country's most expensive fish and chip supper
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Nothing completes a day at the seaside quite like a trip to the local fish and chip shop.
And many people have been rushing to a particular village chipper to get their hands on what is said to be the UK's most expensive fish and chips.
While the enormous treat has even seen people from the US for a taste, many have been put off by the hefty price tag.
The battered fillet weighs in at a whopping 2.2 kilograms, making it roughly 1.9 kilograms bigger than a typical battered fish.
The Big Fish Meal
And if you want to give it a go, head tof Archie's Fish and Chips in Thanet, Kent, for this viral sensation.
But be warned, it'll set you back a staggering £65 , and many patrons struggle to even finish the pricey meal.
If you're still up to the challenge, order "the Big Fish Meal" and maybe consider sharing.
The meal includes the huge fish, four portions of chips, four sides, four drinks, and bread and butter.
Alex and Natalie Bovalyaev, who have been running the chippy for 11 years with the help of their children, originally created the giant fish meal for their friends.
Initially intended to be a one-off, they decided to test it on customers and haven't looked since.
I visited the seaside town with the UK's best fish and chips
Alex previously spoke to KentOnline about the success of the humongous dish.
"It's bringing more customers in, as I think people enjoy something unusual," he said.
"Because it's such a big piece and so chunky, I wasn't sure if it would come out OK. But after it's fried, it comes out very nice."
And millions of people aroudn the world have watched clips online of people trying to tackle the giant fish.
"Our customers are loving their Big Fish Meal," Archies Fish Shop said in a recent Instagram post.
Most affordable fish and chip destinations in the UK
Here are the most affordable places for a portion of fish and chips in the UK, based on the percentage of a local weekly wage. Southwold, Suffolk - £8.35, 1.06% of a local weekly salary New Brighton, Merseyside - £7.67, 1.07% of a local weekly salary Portmeirion, Wales - £8.57, 1.2% of a local weekly salary Folkestone, Kent - £10.53, 1.23% of a local weekly salary Whitstable, Kent - £10.75, 1.25% of a local weekly salary Llandudno, Wales - £8.97, 1.26% of a local weekly salary Tenby, Wales - £9.32, 1.31% of a local weekly salary Hastings, East Sussex - £11.56, 1.35% of a local weekly salary Padstow, Cornwall - £10.10, 1.35% of a local weekly salary Shanklin, Isle of Wight - £11.56, 1.36% of a local weekly salary
The chipper even have to use a bread knife to cut the fish because of its size.
Eager customers
"That batter looks amazing, the crunch is everything," wrote one viewer.
Another enthusiastic follower described the hefty fish supper as their "dream meal".
"Wow that looks incredible," said one person while another joked it "would feed a whole football team".
"I could and would eat that whole plate myself… I still think about the fish and chips I had when I first arrived in England many years ago," reminisced another fan.
"If I ever visit the UK - so getting lunch here," said another future customer.
And the trans-Atlantic draw proved to be a popular case, as another person commented: "Over 4,000 miles away! I'm going!"
Meanwhile, on Trip Advisor one person said it is "the best chippy dinner" they have ever had.
"£65, that's actually pretty decent considering the prices of everything nowadays in London," pointed out another customer.
And while groups have managed to finish off the giant meal, Alex and Natalie said no individual has yet to manage the feat.
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