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Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
I'm a fish and chip expert and these are Britain's best - but some say the batter colour is all wrong
A food reviewer says a down-to-earth Yorkshire fish and chip shop serves up the tastiest supper in the UK - but some have questioned the colour of the batter in the dish. YouTuber @Garyeats shared a video entitled 'The UK's best fish and chips - wow, wow, wow!' and revealed that, after eating the dish takeaways across the country, he'd found fish and chip nirvana in a corner of West Yorkshire. He said that Mr Yorkshire, aka Danny Malin from another YouTube channel had Rate My Takeaway, had tipped him off about George A Green Fisheries in Wakefield. The 18-minute video that follows shows @Garyeats ordering a battered haddock with chips for £9.50 - and he samples pots of mushy peas, gravy and curry sauce. The food reviewer also marvels at the fact that he's offered 'scraps', tiny pieces of leftover batter that are popular in northern England but largely unheard of elsewhere in the UK. The dish is cooked in beef dripping, which creates a darker than average hue to both the battered fish and the chips, which many said was 'how they should be served' - but some suggested the shade was 'off-putting'. One person wrote: 'The colour of those chips is incredible!' Another added that the colour was spot on, saying: 'That's exactly how I like my Fish and Chips. Brown and crispy. Nothing worse than a pale, anemic chip that is undercooked.' However, one fish and chip fan penned: 'The fish and chips looked a bit off putting with the dark colour.' Another added: 'Some people might think the batter and the chips look too dark but that is what they should look like if cooked in beef dripping. They are so much more tasty like that.' One person surmised: 'That's not overdone, that's perfect.' Others agreed it was one of the nation's best, with one person writing: 'My mum used to send me to that chippy for tea after school, I'm 67 now and still go. Best in England.' Earlier this year, the National Fish and Chip Shop Awards gave the title of Britain's best fish and chip shop to Darlington-based Yarn Road Fish and Chips. The competition's judging criteria is rigorous, with interviews, mystery taste tests and skill assessments all undertaken by competitors. Owner Will Burrell says that its his shop's ingredients which saw it outmuscle rivals and claim this year's title. 'It starts with the best ingredients that money can buy. We use Icelandic, sustainable cod fillets fried in a nice clean oil with a light batter', Burrell said. The shop had already received rave reviews online, with one Tripadvisor user writing: 'Visited last year for the very first time and their fish & chips are delicious! Everyone is always friendly, welcoming and efficient but never impatient. 'The shop is kept clean and high standards maintained overall. Love the food, prices are good and if it wasn't for my waistline, I'd be there every week!' Another penned: 'Never disappointed with the standard of the food and plenty of it. 'Always call for take away lunch when in the area, you wait for the food to be cooked fresh, but it is worth it.' However, the takeaway boss, serving up portions for £9.90, issued a stark warning about price rises for the nation's favourite dish due to rising costs of food. Burrell warned: 'Our dish is still under a tenner but there are big price rises are coming in the industry. The cost of fish has gone through the roof and the cost of potatoes are on the rise.' Last month, another award winning fish and chip shop in Greater Manchester was accused of 'ripping people off' after it raised the price of haddock to £8.20. Chips @ No 8 in Prestwich has regularly been hailed as one of the best fish and chip shops in the region. It has also made it into a few national lists, and often draws in big crowds during the day. Run by owner Dan Edwards, the takeaway has defended raising the price of its haddock at the weekend, which it has described as its biggest seller besides chips. The takeaway said the cost of ordering a box of haddock from their suppliers had increased by 125 per cent in the last seven years. Costing £58 a box in 2018, Dan said the cost of haddock had now 'jumped to an all-time high' of £130 a box. Dan said that the £4.70 cost of haddock in 2018 would now cost around £12.70 today, not factoring in overheads and utilities which would see it priced at around £15. Instead, the shop has begun temporarily changing £8.20 for haddock until the price drops. Saying he would 'continue to support our domestic fisherladies and fishermen', Dan said he was sharing the news in a bid for 'transparency' after being accused of 'ripping people off'. He posted: 'We temporarily increased the price of haddock to £8.20 on the Saturday so that we weren't in danger of making a loss after we factor in the overheads and the reason for this post was someone accused us of "ripping people off!". So this is for transparency.
Daily Record
16-05-2025
- Daily Record
The Scottish seaside village home to two of the country's top fish and chip shops
The chippies have earned rave reviews from critics and customers alike. Scotland's many seaside towns and villages are a great place to head when the temperature warms up. They all have something unique to offer, but if it is good fish and chips you are after then one place stands above the rest. Anstruther is a coastal village in Fife, around an hour and a half out of Edinburgh by car. The fishing village, which is situated in the East Neuk of Fife along the Fife Coastal Path, is home to a population of around 4,000 people. A popular destination among day-trippers and holidaymakers alike, top sights in Anstruther include its historic harbour and the Scottish Fisheries Museum. The village is also just a short distance from a number of fabulous sandy beaches. What Anstruther is arguably most famous for, however, is its world-class fish and chip shops. Two chippies in particular have earned acclaim from both critics and visitors. The Anstruther Fish Bar is tucked along Anstruther's scenic harbour-front and is a family-owned business that serves up fish suppers that customers often eat at the picturesque seating area opposite the shop. Only four people in the world are said to know the secret recipe for the restaurant and takeaway's renowned light and crispy batter. The eatery has a huge and varied menu that includes everything from Scottish haddock deep fried in batter to lemon sole in breadcrumbs. It also offers pizzas and burgers, and even home-made curry. The Anstruther Fish Bar has won many awards throughout the years. It has been named Seafish Fish and Chip Shop of the Year, Takeaway of the Year and more. As we previously reported, the Anstruther Fish Bar was also praised by a top online reviewer as "perfect". Danny Malin from the YouTube channel Rate My Takeaway, who reviews takeaways all across the UK, described the food at the chippy as "full of flavour" and "absolutely fantastic". It isn't just critics that the Anstruther Fish Bar is popular with. The takeaway currently has an average rating of 4.5 out of five based on 7,218 reviews on Google. One happy customer shared: "Food was delicious, so fresh and not greasy. Smoked fishcakes were very nice too. "I've cream conveniently placed for a cheeky wee scoop on departure. Only downside is a queue and a long wait but the taste is worth it." Another positive review reads: "Always the best fish and chips In beautiful surroundings. From first bite to last, they are simply the best." Elsewhere, Anstruther is also home to The Wee Chippy takeaway. The family-owned business prides itself on its fresh produce, with its local seafood supplier "delivering fish second to none" according to The Wee Chippy website. The takeaway fries to order in vegetable oil utilising a "tried and tested method". As a result, the takeaway's batter is known by visitors for being light and crispy. The Wee Chippy's takeaway menu includes classics such as battered or breaded haddock suppers, fishcakes, and wholetail scampi. It also offers a gluten and dairy-free menu. Similar to the Anstruther Fish Bar, it has been recognised with a range of awards. The eatery has received prizes from The Food Awards Scotland, The Scottish Takeaway Awards, and the Scottish Fish and Chip Awards. Also like The Anstruther Fish Bar, The Wee Chippy has an overall score of 4.5 out of five on Google. It has received 1,627 reviews from customers. One posted: "Heard great things about here and was very excited to try it. After a 10 to 15 minute wait I wasn't disappointed. "Easily up there with the best fish supper I've tasted. Chips were spot on, batter not too hard or soft and the fish very fresh and tasty. Can't recommend enough." Another echoed: "Other chippies may be available, but this one came recommended by locals and did not disappoint. We had a fish cake supper and a haggis supper. Freshly cooked, beautifully flavoured, not greasy, and great value."
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Scotsman
Benidorm: I went to the 'Spanish Blackpool' - it felt like Maldives on a budget
Watch more of our videos on and on Freeview 262 or Freely 565 Visit Shots! now Benidorm is often dubbed the "Spanish Blackpool" but this hasn't deterred thousands of Brits from emigrating here. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Many retirees searching for an accessible place in the sun, laid-back lifestyle, and an affordable new home opt for the Spanish resort. In need of a cheap and cheerful break during the school holidays, our reporter Sophie Mei Lan went on holiday to the Spanish resort. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When I told people I was off on my jollies to "Benners," people often replied with cursed lips, "ooh, how lovely." Sophie Mei Lan, Danny Malin, Steve Slack and Mark Scott enjoying the beach in Benidofm As a family of seven, it's a huge feat organising our clan to leave the house, let alone book a holiday together. Other than the TV series Benidorm, which is rumoured to be returning after seven years, I knew very little about 'Benners' or the 'Spanish Blackpool,' I've heard people nickname it. I went with low expectations, purely excited to spend time with my husband, five kids, and their two "grandpopsies" who were meeting us out there. What I discovered shocked me. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sophie Mei Lan , Danny Malin with friends Andrea and Dave Rawson in Benidorm on 'the strip' I had visions of Brits abroad clambering drunkenly onto the plane from Leeds Bradford. Instead, it was families, all sober as far as I could tell, excitedly hopping on board. Following, a two-hour and 45-minute flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante, we were welcomed into the clean and friendly airport. We'd booked a budget all-inclusive family hotel, like the TV series. One that could accommodate all seven of us in a small apartment-like hotel room. I couldn't get over how stunning the beaches are. We were staying in the older part of Finestrat. I'd been warned about "pebbles" and "plebs" on the beach. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sophie Mei Lan and Danny Malin in Benidorm with their kids Instead, we were greeted by vast coves of golden sand with a crystal clear blue sea. I felt like I was on a tropical island. The usual british bars are poking between some nicer authentic bars and restaurants. It all felt clean and very safe. The areas near the beach are built up as are a lot of beach resorts. On a Tuesday, there's a local market akin to some of the stalls we frequented during our last package holiday to Turkey, selling counterfeit goods, handbags, and fruit and vegetables. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Benidorm Later on in the week, we ventured to the 'hubbub of the nightlife' in the newer part of Benidorm. This is where you'll find infamous bars, pubs, and clubs as well as an array of English cafes. There's no shortage of stops for those wanting a cuppa and a full English. This is the tackier part of town. That said, the beach and boardwalk are still stunning. This is more your hen and stag weekender strip. This is no longer my cup of Yorkshire Tea now I've got to be a responsible parent. When I was in my late teens, I would've appreciated the nightlife, but nowadays it's more of an experience for one evening only. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We ate tea at China Garden Benidorm, dubbed the best Chinese restaurant in Benners. I think the "best" description must have been relative to the other south eastern asian restaurants, which were here to serve a Western palate after a few beers. As the sun set, we decided to make our way back to the old town before more groups of tipsy men and women filled the street. Danny Malin with Athena and Arianna Benidorm is like a bag of Liquorice All Sorts, there's something for everyone. If you ordered the Maldives on Temu this would be it. None of the pretentiousness or sky-high prices either. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That said, I've never been to the Maldives, I can't afford it. Where will you land? Wowcher's £199 beach holiday could take you to the Maldives (aff) Not sure where to go on holiday? A new deal from Wowcher could make the decision for you – and potentially save you hundreds. The Mystery Beach Holiday offer includes return flights and hotel accommodation for just £199 per person. You won't know the destination until closer to departure, but options include the Maldives, Mauritius, St. Lucia and several other popular sunshine spots. It's a gamble, but for the price, many see it as a fun and affordable way to book a last-minute escape. Plus, the package covers everything major – you just turn up at the airport. Click here to see the full Wowcher offer and book your mystery holiday – availability is limited and these deals tend to go quickly.
Scotsman
06-05-2025
- Scotsman
Benidorm: I went to the 'Spanish Blackpool' - it felt like Maldives on a budget
Benidorm is often dubbed the "Spanish Blackpool" but this hasn't deterred thousands of Brits from emigrating here. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Many retirees searching for an accessible place in the sun, laid-back lifestyle, and an affordable new home opt for the Spanish resort. In need of a cheap and cheerful break during the school holidays, our reporter Sophie Mei Lan went on holiday to the Spanish resort. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad When I told people I was off on my jollies to "Benners," people often replied with cursed lips, "ooh, how lovely." Sophie Mei Lan, Danny Malin, Steve Slack and Mark Scott enjoying the beach in Benidofm As a family of seven, it's a huge feat organising our clan to leave the house, let alone book a holiday together. Other than the TV series Benidorm, which is rumoured to be returning after seven years, I knew very little about 'Benners' or the 'Spanish Blackpool,' I've heard people nickname it. I went with low expectations, purely excited to spend time with my husband, five kids, and their two "grandpopsies" who were meeting us out there. What I discovered shocked me. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sophie Mei Lan , Danny Malin with friends Andrea and Dave Rawson in Benidorm on 'the strip' I had visions of Brits abroad clambering drunkenly onto the plane from Leeds Bradford. Instead, it was families, all sober as far as I could tell, excitedly hopping on board. Following, a two-hour and 45-minute flight from Leeds Bradford Airport to Alicante, we were welcomed into the clean and friendly airport. We'd booked a budget all-inclusive family hotel, like the TV series. One that could accommodate all seven of us in a small apartment-like hotel room. I couldn't get over how stunning the beaches are. We were staying in the older part of Finestrat. I'd been warned about "pebbles" and "plebs" on the beach. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Sophie Mei Lan and Danny Malin in Benidorm with their kids Instead, we were greeted by vast coves of golden sand with a crystal clear blue sea. I felt like I was on a tropical island. The usual british bars are poking between some nicer authentic bars and restaurants. It all felt clean and very safe. The areas near the beach are built up as are a lot of beach resorts. On a Tuesday, there's a local market akin to some of the stalls we frequented during our last package holiday to Turkey, selling counterfeit goods, handbags, and fruit and vegetables. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Benidorm Later on in the week, we ventured to the 'hubbub of the nightlife' in the newer part of Benidorm. This is where you'll find infamous bars, pubs, and clubs as well as an array of English cafes. There's no shortage of stops for those wanting a cuppa and a full English. This is the tackier part of town. That said, the beach and boardwalk are still stunning. This is more your hen and stag weekender strip. This is no longer my cup of Yorkshire Tea now I've got to be a responsible parent. When I was in my late teens, I would've appreciated the nightlife, but nowadays it's more of an experience for one evening only. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad We ate tea at China Garden Benidorm, dubbed the best Chinese restaurant in Benners. I think the "best" description must have been relative to the other south eastern asian restaurants, which were here to serve a Western palate after a few beers. As the sun set, we decided to make our way back to the old town before more groups of tipsy men and women filled the street. Danny Malin with Athena and Arianna Benidorm is like a bag of Liquorice All Sorts, there's something for everyone. If you ordered the Maldives on Temu this would be it. None of the pretentiousness or sky-high prices either. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad That said, I've never been to the Maldives, I can't afford it. Where will you land? Wowcher's £199 beach holiday could take you to the Maldives (aff) Not sure where to go on holiday? A new deal from Wowcher could make the decision for you – and potentially save you hundreds. The Mystery Beach Holiday offer includes return flights and hotel accommodation for just £199 per person. You won't know the destination until closer to departure, but options include the Maldives, Mauritius, St. Lucia and several other popular sunshine spots. It's a gamble, but for the price, many see it as a fun and affordable way to book a last-minute escape. Plus, the package covers everything major – you just turn up at the airport.
BBC News
15-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Leeds viral star Danny Malin 'felt trapped in mind' after stroke
A man whose social media videos rating takeaways across the country went viral has said getting support for his mental health after suffering two strokes in just two weeks was the "best thing he ever did".Danny Malin, 45, from Leeds, became known for his Rate My Takeaway videos on YouTube, in which he would sit outside cafes tucking into what he called "amazing scran".Mr Malin said he had chosen to speak out about the health problems he has faced since February 2024 after receiving online abuse for looking and sounding different in his more recent said he was now recovering and was getting help for his mental health, but added: "It was a difficult time talking about it afterwards." Mr Malin explained that he had been getting ready to go out for a family meal in February last year when he "suddenly came over a bit fuzzy and went blank from there"."I could feel I was having a hot flush and feeling dizzy," he said."Then, the next thing I knew, my wife Sophie and children were round me saying my left side had dropped and I was slurring my words."Mr Malin said he went to hospital, where scans revealed he had a blood clot in his brain which had caused the stroke. 'Words are gone' After having suffered a second stroke a short time later, Mr Malin said he took a few weeks off from filming his he said he had "missed a bit of content and put a bit of weight on" and had started receiving abuse online as a result."The comments kept coming in and people were saying that I didn't look myself and I wasn't making sense. But I was just waiting for the right time to talk about it," he said."It feels like I'm in a glass box and I'm banging it but nobody can hear, as sometimes when you're trapped in your mind and you know what you want to say, but the words are gone."Mr Malin said speaking to a psychologist had helped his recovery, adding it was important to talk about how suffering a stroke can affect people."The best thing I did was get help for it," he said."There are people in your life who will support you, but if you haven't got that, there are plenty of charities out there."Speak to your GP and be persistent, as they will get you on that waiting list to speak to someone." What are the symptoms of a stroke? The best way to remember the symptoms is the word FAST, which stands for: face, arms, speech and time to call 999, according to the NHS websiteOne of the main symptoms is face weakness, when one side of the face droops and it may be hard to smileAnother is arm weakness, where the sufferer may not be able to fully lift both arms due to weakness or numbness in one armAnd someone having a stroke may have speech problems and slur their wordsAnyone having a stroke, or thinks someone they know is having one, is urged to call 999 immediately Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
