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Edinburgh Live
10 hours ago
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- Edinburgh Live
Couple visit American chippy and are baffled to find Scottish delicacy on menu
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info While fish and chips is often seen as a quintessentially British dish, it turns out you can savour this classic in the heart of New York City. Nestled in Greenwich Village, A Salt and Battery serves up authentic British-style fish and chips, complete with all the trimmings you'd expect from your local chippy. From battered cod or haddock to chip butties and even battered sausage, this overseas chippy doesn't skimp on variety. Visitors can also indulge in traditional sides like mushy peas, gravy, tartar sauce, or beans. But the burning question remains: can it truly match up to the British original? This was precisely what one couple aimed to discover during their recent trip to New York. Ryan and Jade were eager to see if A Salt and Battery could live up to their expectations, so they popped in to order their usual and conduct a transatlantic taste test. To their astonishment, the menu boasted an array of choices, including a Scottish favourite that caught their eye. "I never knew there was a British chip shop in New York city," exclaimed Ryan in their video. Meanwhile, Jade placed an order for fish and chips, ensuring she enquired about the availability of a side of gravy. "It was exactly like a chip shop at home," Jade stated, as viewers got a glimpse inside the establishment before the video cut to her unveiling their meal. "There was a choice of fish, we went for cod, cos cod is the best. Everyone knows that." As she poured gravy over the battered fish, Jade commented on its runny consistency, suggesting it hadn't been prepared 'by a Northerner'. She also expressed surprise at finding it on the menu alongside mushy peas. She then showcased the main meal, featuring a bed of chippy chips topped with a large crispy battered fish fillet. "It looks like a normal fish and chips," Jade observed, revealing that the meal had set them back $18 (£13.27) before tucking in with a fork. "It's good. It tastes very fishy." The "pièce de résistance" however was tucked away in a small paper bag, to which Ryan said: "I haven't seen these anywhere outside of Scotland." ""Looks like an alien invasion," he quipped as he held up a battered Mars bar, which they purchased for $5 (£3.69). Although he didn't provide a review, his impressed expression as he took the first bite of the fried sweet treat spoke volumes. In the video's comment section, several viewers shared their thoughts on the chippy, with some Americans revealing other British foods they enjoy. "Wait til you find out we call it shepherds pie even though it's usually just cottage pie," one person noted, while another viewer shared : "The entire state of Wisconsin does fish and chips, but they call it fish fry. Culver's is a fast food chain from Wisconsin that features usually cod, and during Lent, they also have walleye." "Clearly, you never had Halibut," another viewer said. "A weekly visit for me. Shame it costs waaaaay more than in the UK. But 100% worth it!" exclaimed another viewer. However, a different person argued: "Fish and chips is disgusting. French fries and fish sticks. I ate that when I was poor."
Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
British tourists visit chippy in New York and are stunned to find Scottish delicacy
British couple Ryan and Jade were stunned after finding a Scottish delicacy being sold in a fish and chip shop in central New York City, and they had to try it for themselves While fish and chips is often seen as a traditional British meal, you might be surprised to learn you can get the delicacy in New York City. Located in Greenwich village, A Salt and Battery is a British-style fish and chip shop offering a wide variety of foods you'd usually expect to find in your normal chippy, including battered cod or haddock, battered sausage, and chip butties along with sides of mushy peas, gravy, tartar sauce, or beans. But the main question is, does it compare to British fish and chips? That is what one couple wanted to find out as they visited the chippy on their recent holiday to New York. Ryan and Jade decided to put A Salt and Battery to the test as they went in to order their usual and compare it to a British chippy. However, they were soon shocked by how many different items were on offer, including one Scottish delicacy. "I never knew there was a British chip shop in New York city," Ryan said in the video. Jade then orders a portion of fish and chips and made sure to ask if they also offered a side of gravy. "It was exactly like a chip shop at home," Jade stated as the camera showed the inside of the chippy before cutting to Jade unwrapping the meal. "There was a choice of fish, we went for cod, cos cod is the best. Everyone knows that." As she was seen pouring the gravy over the battered fish, Jade stated that it was clear it hadn't been made 'by a Northerner' due to how runny it was. However, she also mentioned her surprise at it having been on the menu at all alongside mushy peas. She then went on to show of the main meal itself, which included a bed of chippy chips with a large crispy battered fish fillet on top. "It looks like a normal fish and chips," Jade said, revealing that the meal had cost them $18 (£13.27) before digging in with a fork. "It's good. It tastes very fishy. The "pièce de résistance," according to Ryan, was contained in a small paper bag. He said: "I haven't seen these anywhere outside of Scotland." "Looks like an alien invasion," he said as he held up a battered Mars bars, which they bought for $5 (£3.69). While he didn't give it a review, he looked impressed as he took the first bite of the fried sweet treat. Taking to the comment section of the video, several people shared their thoughts on the chippy, with some Americans also revealing what other British foods they often enjoy. "Wait til you find out we call it shepherds pie even though it's usually just cottage pie," one person commented, while a second viewer revealed: "The entire state of Wisconsin does fish and chips, but they call it fish fry. Culver's is a fast food chain from Wisconsin that features it. Usually cod, and during Lent, they also have walleye." "'Cod' is the best. Clearly, you never had Halibut," another person said. "A weekly visit for me. Shame it costs waaaaay more than in the UK. But 100% worth it! one viewer said. However, another argued: "Fish and chips is disgusting. French fries and fish sticks. I ate that when I was poor."
