Fish & Chips at The OLDEST British CHIPPY in BENIDORM Rays 1 v Rays 2 BATTLE OF the BATTER

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  • Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
  • The MacMaster is in Benidorm and you may have already seen his Review of Ray’s 2 Chippy which is owned by June, one of the original owners. This time he’s at Ray’s 1 Chippy which is The original Ray’s and also the Oldest Fish and Chip Shop in Benidorm, this however is not affiliated with Rays 2 and are not the original owners. The BIG Question is though, who has The Best Fish and Chips in Benidorm? Let’s find out in The Battle of The Batter.
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Комментарии • 478

  • @jamiemorgan6682
    @jamiemorgan6682 Год назад +4

    My Friday night is now complete. Fish & Chips and MacMaster 😂😂😂. Keep them coming Lee, loving the new series from Benidorm

  • @danielstanoch907
    @danielstanoch907 Год назад +5

    Batter looked better in the first chippy, this one looks a tad thin and soggy
    Love the decor 😍

  • @Shieldmaiden1818
    @Shieldmaiden1818 Год назад +1

    I'm watching all the Benidorm videos, one after the other, only just found you! Been made redundant so feeling low and have some time on my hands. Thank you for cheering me up in this mad mad World. You're a breath of fresh air! And Benidorm was my first true love ❤

    • @TheMacMaster
      @TheMacMaster  Год назад

      Hey Thanks. Hope everything works out fine for you. It's easy to say stay positive, however my Mum used to say, when one door closes, another one opens. Everything hap[ens for a reason. I'm thinking positive for you. Lee

  • @Justino_Zamora
    @Justino_Zamora Год назад +6

    Iris' batter from the vid the other day, hands down more appealing on the eye. This one looks average at best.

  • @fishypie
    @fishypie Год назад +4

    fish looked a bit thin, batter looked soft

  • @stedeetiag
    @stedeetiag Год назад +3

    Been watching since coming in from work, Sunday roast, tapas & Lucy, then we watched the vlog on Lucy’s channel & now spotted this vlog too 😂…. Onwards!

  • @andyk9414
    @andyk9414 Год назад +2

    Those saying curry sauce doesn't belong on fish and chips must all be from down south. Us northerners love it!

  • @michaelkelly2708
    @michaelkelly2708 Год назад +2

    Hi Lee always carry cash and use as often as possible I've said it before ❤️😇👍🤑

  • @MesaLoveYou
    @MesaLoveYou Год назад +2

    Thanks for the daily uploads Lee , hope u are having a great holiday .

  • @martynwilliams4375
    @martynwilliams4375 Год назад +3

    oww your so diplomatic there .lee i think rays 2 iris batter all the way

  • @michaelwalton4118
    @michaelwalton4118 Год назад +3

    As you say Lee, Ray's 1 looks better as a traditional chippy but Ray's 2 fish and chips looked better. Great vlog.👌

  • @rob103rl
    @rob103rl Год назад +3

    Cash is King!

  • @samhenwood5746
    @samhenwood5746 Год назад +4

    The batter looked very greasy 🤢8.Thanks Lee 😎

  • @don-qb4xb
    @don-qb4xb Год назад +7

    vinegar first

  • @ali5on
    @ali5on Год назад +4

    No cards and 2.25 extra for a plate if your sharing!!!!

    • @bodyloverz30
      @bodyloverz30 Год назад +1

      should have taken them down 2 points for that!

  • @cabottaxi
    @cabottaxi Год назад +4

    Fish looks huge but curry sauce belongs in an Indian restaurant.
    Its like eating chicken Kiev then putting gravy over it

  • @paulg0170
    @paulg0170 Год назад +1

    Nice one. Cheers for the video.

  • @kevbooker9451
    @kevbooker9451 Год назад +1

    My lady wife and myself have been visiting lovely benidorm for a good 10yrs and have always eaten at Rays 2 with no complaints but after seeing your marvellous video feel we should go and try Ray's 1 which although as I mentioned earlier that we've been visiting for a good 10yrs hadn't come across Ray's 1 and was very surprised to see where it was in the old town, but that's the thing about this wonderful place no matter how many times you visit you always find something new. I always feel that it's a pity the rest of this world wasn't just a bit like benidorm it would be a far nicer place to live for an awful lot of people

  • @gwenfrance1779
    @gwenfrance1779 Год назад +1

    I enjoyed Rays 1 - that's me at 9min 17sec ! But I will try Rays 2 next out of interest, reviews are great, thanks Lee.

  • @terrcormier
    @terrcormier Год назад +1

    It looked good Lee, but the batter looked a bit soggy. Rays 2 still has my vote. 8.5 on this one.

  • @HelenDoyle-jo2fg
    @HelenDoyle-jo2fg Месяц назад +1

    I put a few drops of curry sauce as well as pepper.and vinegar on my mushy peas only lively

  • @petejames7328
    @petejames7328 Год назад +3

    Should try fish chips and beans :-) i always put milk in tea last so you can judge the colour,looked nice

  • @suelong3273
    @suelong3273 Год назад +2

    Too many people pay by card now. We need to spend more cash.🥺

  • @HelenDoyle-jo2fg
    @HelenDoyle-jo2fg Месяц назад +1

    I had many a lovely chippy

  • @keithhilton1564
    @keithhilton1564 Год назад +3

    Curry Sauce with fish is the best.

  • @kurtsmith2547
    @kurtsmith2547 Год назад +2

    Good that they only take cash, wish more places here did that. Sick of going in places that say card only.

  • @jon9021
    @jon9021 Год назад +1

    Used to be a great chippy on Bridge Street, Evesham. Run by Greek Cypriots. The owners (husband and wife), always yelling at each other, 8 kids running around the shop, him dropping fag ash into the fryer. He used to wear slippers all the time. You could see him shuffling to the bookies next door before lunchtime opening. Two pieces of fish stuck together…that was one portion! Now, THAT, was a fantastic fish and chips!

  • @malpase
    @malpase Год назад +1

    The best fish and chips in Benidorm without a doubt, The chips are fresh, peeled and cut and the quality of the fish is very good, the battered chicken is amazing, Everything is very good, Regarding the battered fish, it's something personal .

  • @sanjsharma8184
    @sanjsharma8184 Год назад +1

    Salt first, then vinegar as the vinegar draws the salt down with it. Then just a bit more salt on top. This works especially well with a chip cone.

  • @darrenburns123
    @darrenburns123 Год назад +3

    F**k fish n chips! Anyone else see the the 5 pints and 5 tapas for 12 Euro? Get in... I am Scottish and love my drink 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

  • @loneranger5928
    @loneranger5928 Год назад +1

    Lee 👌 the fish and chips ,mushy peas, bread,, and tea . Very good value for money. 10/10

  • @blamhof
    @blamhof Год назад +3

    I'd give it a 6 if you are dishing up chips you would notice any bad chips and remove them.

  • @Cockermadman
    @Cockermadman Год назад +2

    Being very diplomatic there Lee, rays 2 was far better.

  • @diannehardwick950
    @diannehardwick950 Год назад +1

    It’s good to see so many older people escaping the British winter. I’m sure they benefit from the sunshine and the cheap prices. The fish and chips looked delicious. Nice white fish, chunky chips, mushy peas of an appropriate colour and a curry sauce. I like mine a bit yellower than that but for the money, excellent.

    • @selwynowen6213
      @selwynowen6213 Год назад

      I always have a winter sun holiday at this time of the year. Seeing as the last one was in February of 2020 due to the dreaded lurge

  • @sarakirk9542
    @sarakirk9542 Год назад +1

    Hey Lee! I have to agree about Ray’s 2 having the best batter, although both fish looked amazing Didn’t get as many chips either at Rays 2. Sometimes the little places have that character you want to go back to every time, And Rays 1 is a winner. What cracking value for money on what you got there. Having to draw cash out the ATM should put the score down a little more to 9.5
    Take care and safe travels home ✈️😘👍🏻

  • @paulgilmartin9673
    @paulgilmartin9673 Год назад +1

    Going in October we will be calling in at Ray's 1 looks lovely 10

  • @susannah1184
    @susannah1184 Год назад +1

    Never been to Benidorm or Tenerife. Going by what I have seen on your vlogs I think I would enjoy Benidorm more. Just my thoughts xx

  • @Roblynch5550
    @Roblynch5550 Год назад

    Lee, You bought back lovely memories, I use to take my Mum and Dad there in the 80's God rest their souls now, Theresa is lovely and her husband Juan, Did you meet him? I sat this evening having a chip butty and watched your professional vlog, you have really done great films this week a breathe of fresh air for Benidorm. Safe travels. 10/10

  • @john07973
    @john07973 Год назад +2

    On your walkabouts I've noticed a distinct lack of "Turkish Barbers" compared with 2023 Broken Britain 👍

  • @margarettaylor601
    @margarettaylor601 Год назад +1

    Hi Lee , looked lovely. Shame you werent there a couple of weeks earlier. The Travel Trolls were there and Dan & Mazzy love fish n chips. Lol M

  • @ThomasWilliams89
    @ThomasWilliams89 Год назад +1

    13:26 "there we go, there we go. There we go."

  • @colindarroch4022
    @colindarroch4022 Год назад

    Nice one looked good fish and chips a 9 from me.

  • @stephenjordan7783
    @stephenjordan7783 Год назад +2

    Cash is king 👑

  • @RommyTobinson
    @RommyTobinson Год назад +1

    Excellent work

  • @kevinsyd2012
    @kevinsyd2012 Год назад +1

    I had pigeon (breast) many years ago at Stringfellow's night club in London. It was delicious, but I have been unable to find it on a menu elsewhere.

  • @tonyburndred2432
    @tonyburndred2432 Год назад +1

    Where do we start, milk before tea isn’t controversial it’s foolish, adding milk after you can judge when it’s right to much milk at the beginning your stuck with it, it seems gone is the day when you could ask for the tail end of cod which use to be a lot better in my opinion, that piece you had where it splits in two I think tends to rubberise it a bit, for that reason 8.8/10. Glad you’re enjoying Benidorm great vid.

  • @thegriswolds4535
    @thegriswolds4535 Год назад +1

    Yet another great video and nice to see Benidorm. Have you ever considered doing a trip to Gibraltar? I'm sure you'd love it ! Cheers.

  • @danibwoking
    @danibwoking Год назад +1

    You need to withdraw money from actual banks in Spain. Those cash points completely rip you off

    • @darrenburns123
      @darrenburns123 Год назад

      Agreed. Euronet is a legal scam... Like you say I try and find an actual bank.

  • @neilrgreatestadventures
    @neilrgreatestadventures Год назад

    Yet again a great vlog will have to give it a try in a few weeks, let’s hope it’s still sunny and warm in February

  • @godblesstheuk2003
    @godblesstheuk2003 Год назад +3

    vinegar salt...and vinegar again lightly

  • @stevelucas1483
    @stevelucas1483 Год назад +1

    Hi Lee, Steven Lewis (Blakey’s) son from On The Buses appears in Benidorm as a comedian & Singer. His name is Mickey Lewis and I think you will enjoy him.

  • @deanfinnie8888
    @deanfinnie8888 Год назад +2

    Cash is king be prepared 👍

  • @angelalaw8252
    @angelalaw8252 Год назад +2

    My name is Angela I live in Aberdeen Scotland and you ❤

  • @davidchisnall4369
    @davidchisnall4369 Год назад +1

    I'm from the North East and Curry Sauce belongs with Fish and Chips along with mushy peas and scraps. Our Chippy offers both Chinese and Fish shop curries. I would give Rays 1 an 8 against the 10 for Rays 2.

  • @independentpuppy7520
    @independentpuppy7520 Год назад +1

    I prefer a thin coating and the batter soft. Don't like hard crispy batter. Just salt. I don't like vinegar.

  • @mdk5112
    @mdk5112 Год назад

    Fish and chips looked pretty good to me! Another entertaining video,Nice one!

  • @Richard-gk3kq
    @Richard-gk3kq Год назад

    Brought back some memories as I used to go in the original shop in the early 80’s. It’s certainly changed as it was an old fashioned chippy with a few tables inside if I remember right.

  • @hadleygodden2323
    @hadleygodden2323 Год назад

    Great. Looking forward to seeing round the hotel from the Benidorm series ;) ;)

  • @philipareed
    @philipareed Год назад +3

    "ACCETP"

  • @everyone06
    @everyone06 Год назад +2

    Cash is King.

  • @JSC131
    @JSC131 Год назад

    Looks bloody lovely Lee fair play great review as usual.

  • @SkylaLovesMoviesvlogsandtravel
    @SkylaLovesMoviesvlogsandtravel Год назад +2

    Ray's 1 6.5/10
    Ray's 2 10/10
    I prefer rays 2 over rays 1 especially coz iris does the best batter on fish in Spain

  • @joyroberts9542
    @joyroberts9542 Год назад +1

    Very diplomatic there Lee, loved the set up, but if you left some food on your plate that says it all. Never watched a vlog of yours when your food isn’t polished off! X thanks.

  • @johnbluett6079
    @johnbluett6079 Год назад +1

    Looked a nice plate of fish and chips. Always use the lemon

  • @number1bloke
    @number1bloke Год назад

    Looking forward to trying Rays 1 on our next trip to Benidorm 👍🏻

  • @ChalcedonXXX
    @ChalcedonXXX Год назад +2

    Curry sauce with Fish & Chips? UGH! Horrible. Fish looked a bit thin too.

  • @junemccann5981
    @junemccann5981 Год назад

    Good morning Lee. I did like the cafe feel of this one and looked another enjoyable fish n chips.. Have a lovely weekend. 🥰🌞🥰Xxx

  • @stephenwelch757
    @stephenwelch757 Год назад +1

    Stop eating fish and chips when I am hungry! Love that dish, may have it later here at home in Salford

  • @johncoombes6291
    @johncoombes6291 Год назад +2

    Only a 8 from me,the curry sauce looked very watered down!

  • @rickhall9026
    @rickhall9026 Год назад +2

    Never mind curry on fish n chips .... How about fish chips peas and gravy?

  • @lizh2213
    @lizh2213 Год назад +2

    I love gravy on my chips.. not on fish though, just the chips 😉

  • @keithrowe4317
    @keithrowe4317 Год назад

    I could easily see myself having a 2nd plate especially when the batter & fish r upto snuff- easily 10/10!! Cheers, 😎👍🇨🇦

  • @martineleven8179
    @martineleven8179 Год назад +2

    Always carry some cash mac. Cards do have their convenience but the amount of fraud is astounding, only ever use the cash machines in the bank.

  • @Ecuacolom
    @Ecuacolom Год назад +1

    That's a bargain price for fish and chips. If I ever go back to Spain to Benidorm, I will visit Ray's 1 and Ray's 2 and indulge and enjoy this with Estrella Cerveza or Vino Blanco Español

  • @johnwinter2404
    @johnwinter2404 Год назад +2

    Hi Mac how do Rays fish and chips stack up against The Palms Tenerife

  • @thomaswilliams755
    @thomaswilliams755 Год назад

    Keep up the good work and your video are the best macmater

  • @hancecrawford
    @hancecrawford Год назад

    Hi mate you will fall in love with Benidorm that was a good deal for Fish & Chips and mussey peas tea bread and butter the doves can be fun

  • @petermyerscough5211
    @petermyerscough5211 Год назад +2

    I would not trust anywhere that cannot spell “accept”

  • @HelenDoyle-jo2fg
    @HelenDoyle-jo2fg Месяц назад +1

    +10

  • @alistaircooper2282
    @alistaircooper2282 Год назад

    Yes the plate looked good , the cod might of gone thru a mangle ! Normally cod is thicker depth but , still appeared a tasty meal 😉

  • @maylloyd3348
    @maylloyd3348 Год назад +1

    Ray 2 for me - even if you went on about Iris so much I thought a proposal was on the cards...

  • @mccarthyjohn576
    @mccarthyjohn576 Год назад +1

    That looked traditional. Cash is king, some of them ATMs do not charge, ask around. I reckon that was Haddock, as it was very thin. 8/10 no tartare sauce and only 1 slice of bread. It was an average kinda price. I would go with Rays-1 given the option. Where's the Paella? LOL

  • @darrenwilson8042
    @darrenwilson8042 Год назад +2

    skinny fish fillet that lacks the magic batter - soggy chips and runny curry sauce - 7 from me

  • @ianthomas1060
    @ianthomas1060 Год назад +1

    I just can't feel at ease when I hear you say "Iris's batter' 😬
    I'm the same, that 3.95 charge to draw out just 50 would niggle me too. I'd draw out a ton to feel better about it.
    Haddock everyday above Cod for me. It tastes better IMO.

    • @scotland638
      @scotland638 Год назад +1

      Lol,same here, "Iris's batter" 🤢

  • @johnwelch5132
    @johnwelch5132 Год назад

    Sweet to watch. I was 12 till I got overseas - to Majorca. First overseas holiday. You got Benidorm what, two years before? (We’re the same age) My trip was a big deal for my folks. Glad you enjoyed. Majorca has lovely places. It’s otherwise been Andalusia for me. Would like to see you in Malaga and it’s ‘environs’.

  • @sheilam4525
    @sheilam4525 Год назад

    I much preferred the look of the last one and Iris's batter! Good portion for the price. Really think you should do a wee video feeding the doves before you leave!🕊

  • @stephaniewhite9526
    @stephaniewhite9526 Год назад

    I'm really enjoying this series. Hope you go back in the Summer in peak season too.

    • @746laurie
      @746laurie Год назад

      No, it will be too hot for Lee! He's already said in other videos of this current trip "It's too hot!" 🥵

  • @alanpatterson2759
    @alanpatterson2759 Год назад

    Liking the look o that, chips and the batter.

  • @MARKKY2727
    @MARKKY2727 Год назад

    Chip shop curry sauce is a staple love it ,need to visit this place next time iam in benidorm 👍👍

  • @scottishtravellerarch6088
    @scottishtravellerarch6088 Год назад +2

    Never use Euronet atms
    They rip yo of all over Europe
    Find d bank atm like Santander

  • @alanpatterson2759
    @alanpatterson2759 Год назад

    Loved the sign at 7.47👍

  • @neilpowers6794
    @neilpowers6794 Год назад

    Hi Lee, that fish looks huge and I could just eat that. My personal opinion is that I love curry with fish, chips & peas, it's a must, like with bread & butter. It's funny that we all say "salt & vinegar" but I always put vinegar on first then the salt as I think the vinegar washes the salt away.

  • @stephenhardman8699
    @stephenhardman8699 Год назад +1

    Sorry forgot to tell you if you want money exchange go to the indoor market you get the best rates and zero commission!

  • @scaveman70
    @scaveman70 Год назад

    MacMaster please make your Benidorm experience more often you will miss the opportunity to rate more hotels if you don't visit more often
    I've been to Rays 1 3 weeks ago and your review is spot on nice girl there
    Its better than Tenerife
    Keep up the good work
    More more more 👌👍🏻❤️

  • @johnmullin1188
    @johnmullin1188 Год назад

    Nice 1 Mac can you remember home ale

  • @jontownsend8090
    @jontownsend8090 Год назад

    You are swaying my mind to give Benidorm a visit one day. It will be a train journey from the UK to the resort, just to change things a bit. To be honest with you, we have Tenerife in our hearts now, thanks to your vlogs back in 2020 and then some.

    • @annhann8605
      @annhann8605 Год назад

      Not been to Benidorm for 30 years .. just started going back .. November time .. been good

    • @annhann8605
      @annhann8605 Год назад

      I love Tenerife.. BUT Tenerife expensive to get there now.€1 pint good .. but not if flights and accommodation expensive.. . Mind still cheaper than in UK

  • @john07973
    @john07973 Год назад

    Ten, haddock looked the biz, a couple of scabby chips that you leave to oneside indicates non handwringing traditional fish and chips. Top vid as per usual.

  • @bertigod9329
    @bertigod9329 Год назад

    Good to see you having a cup of tea with fish and chips👍washes away the greasy food taste👍A must.

  • @shyloq
    @shyloq Год назад +1

    The batter looked a little like Chinese restaurant batter. Could be wrong. Did sound very crispy.

  • @Impulse5596
    @Impulse5596 Год назад +2

    I can't believe anyone would travel without at least the equivalent of £100 cash in their pocket whenever they go out. How can you possibly leave a tip for anyone, or buy anything from a street trader?

    • @TheMacMaster
      @TheMacMaster  Год назад

      Street traders take contactless now. 😜