Reviewing LONDON'S BEST FISH and CHIP SHOP - Was it GOOD?
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- Опубликовано: 1 фев 2024
- Before I head to Whitby, I wanted to give London one last go at a good Fish and Chip shop and after so many of you had recommended Toff's in Muswell Hill to me, I thought I'd head down there and give it a go!
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This is my new favourite food review channel
That is very kind thank you 😊
C’mon Gary, a challenge for 2024, to find good/high quality, hardworking eateries at budget prices. Prices that us normal folk would be able to go to. As soon as you mentioned £4.50 for mushy peas, it was a case of just forwarding to the end of your video for the final price. Unless those mushy peas give you that ‘When Harry met Sally cafe scene’ then I don’t think us average Joes would even consider it 😂
Hi Tony. I did say that the takeaway menu is far cheaper and basically half the price. I do agree though that the mushy peas are too expensive. Lol, I'm always on the hunt for cheaper places to eat but they're not as easy to find in this day and age! Cheers mate, have a good weekend.
I don't think I agree. I like he mixes both affordable and pricey restaurants in his reviews.
@rickloginname well said, Gary allways gives honest reviews even of people don't allways agree with him,, like he says it's just his opinion, like people have there own opinions.
The Magpie in Whitby, fish n chips, mushy peas, bread and butter and a pot of tea ... absolutely superb ... just as it should be 😊
The Magpie is my go-to in Whitby. Often imitated, never bettered. 👍
Or battered 🤔🤔🤔@@narabdela
Over rated,over priced...👎
@@narabdelayou've obviously never tried Mr Chips then..🤷
Whitby is synonymous with excellent fish and chips
What I love about Gary's videos is the fact that I always feel that they are around 30 minutes yet in reality seem to be, on average, around 12-15 minutes. I think this is the sign of a great RUclipsr i.e fill you content with what people have turned in for.
Very kind to say Garry thank you 😊
Thanks Gary, for going to a chippy I have used for years. Glad you loved it. Their homemade fishcakes are too die for. Love the place.
It was quality 👍
It's always a relief to see Gary take his first bite and not shake his head. German Kebab!
Shhhhhhh 🤣
I saw the steam emanating from that fish and I knew it was going to be a super- steamy mouthful.
The German D'owner kebab in Coventry is also poor, especially for the money.
LOL @lucasmoreno. More like a German Sump Oil Sandwich! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Haha gave me a morning laugh out loud - love the channel and love how honest Gary is with his review - not afraid to go low when it’s not good 👍🏻 respect
Almost 50,000 subscribers. Not surprising, always an enjoyable watch.
Gary is the GOAT 👍
Very kind just got 5herev🎉🎉
When in Whitby we always try and get in The Magpie Cafe, some dont rate it, but we reckon its superb Gary. And lots of choices of fish dishes, not just Fish and chips. Warning, theres nearly always a queue outside, but if you get there in plenty of time you will be fine. Another good place to eat and i recommend the Seafood Linguine especially, is The Marine which is just down from the Magpie, again they did do a lunchtime special menu with Fish and chips on it.
If you can get down to Sandsend, about two miles north, there is a pub called The Hart Inn, and we always aim to go. The food is superb, its always busy whatever the season. The beach hut over the road is great too, crab sandwiches a speciality. Enjoy, its a lovely place.
100% true
Right 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I lived in Muswell Hill for a few years approximately 10 years ago. I had Toffs quite a few times and it was always exceptionally good. Glad you visited my old stomping ground Gary 👌👌
Your welcome Paul 😊
I've eaten there many times, but about 35 years ago in a previous life! Looks as i remember it, even the way its served with a salad garnish. Food was always first class. Brought back memories. Thanks, another great vlog.
I’m really pleaser it brought back memories Angie and thank you 😊
Absolutely love Gary's london videos. So atmospheric paired with Gary's charisma they're unmissable
Very kind Paul thank you mate 👌
West London is just so me
100%
I've heard so many good things about Toffs & your visit has done nothing to dispel those views. Excellent vibe in the place & very friendly/attentive staff makes your experience even more enjoyable. Sticky toffee pudding is one of my favourites & their pudding is top drawer. Quality + Lucky you Gary.
It was an excellent restaurant Robert very impressed 😊
Gary your reviews are excellent, not bombastic or loud. Very classy sir. At this rate you will need to start your own merchandise as the channel is deservedly growing.
Working on it! Stay posted in 30 minutes 😄
Thank you.
Gary. As a Yorkshire lad Whitby is the home of fish and chips. My top three are
1. Fisherman’s Wife
2. Magpie
3.Trenches
In this order. The view from the tables at the fisherman’s wife are world class.
All I can say is “give it a go”
Yea I agree, give the fisherman’s wife a go, but be careful Gary he gets home about 3 o’clock 😀
agree, try them all mate
Totally agree. Best atmosphere at fisherman’s wife with a sea view on every seat
Appreciated thank you 😊
Hi Gary, I’ve been following you for the last 3 months and have watched every video you have uploaded! This has been my favourite so far! The humour really tickled me and I believe you must be the most wholesome RUclipsr… the only advice, don’t go changing!
I won’t and that is a lovely comment 😊
I'm not sure that a salad garish belongs on a plate of fish and chips! But the addition of bread and butter was a good touch... gotta have a chip butty! Great review as ever!
It is owned by Greek-Cypriots. They of course have a Greek salad on the menu too. Can't begrudge them a bit of salad.
I’ve eaten here , and if I’m honest, it was probably a 3/10
Nothing special and very overpriced
@MonkeyMagic10 That's London. My Dad's side of the family come from there too. He moved to the midlands as the wages didn't match the prices even back in the 60's.
Yes agreed Wendy. Thank you!
Each to their own of course,but I always ' dig' Salad with chips ( or any kind of Spuds for that matter) and of course the Fish!
I feel like flying to London from Chicago just to try Toffs.Looks delicious.
It’s very chilly here 😳
Absolutely and I’ll pop along from Sydney Australia. Looks excellent.
Ah, Toffs! They've been going for decades. I grew up around there. Still remember first dates - bag of chips, battered sausage and scraps with a pack of beers, watching the sun set atop Alexandra Palace. Sad to hear the owner passed away during the pandemic.
That was sad Ken but the family doing an amazing job 👍
Oh happy days, my favourite food, fish, chips, mushy peas, bread and butter and a cup of tea, haddock the Scots favourite fish. Oh jeez Gary this is sublime food, chip sandwich, the joy goes on and on. Your face is radiant. Sticky toffee pudding, how delicious that looks. Have to say this is one of my favourite reviews. Great price.
It was absolutely lovely 😊
On a side note, 49.9k subscribers and counting.
FIFTY THOUSAND INCOMING!
It’s here 🎉🎉
Two months later 70K incoming 👍
This brought back so many memories of living in Muswell Hill 2000 - 2008. I used to go to Toffs every 3-4 weeks and it looks like it's barely changed. So pleased you did this one Gary. A well deserved good review.
Thank youn Steve I’m pleased it brought back some great memories
After seeing the name TOFF’S, I thought you were in the wrong place. But not so. The meal looked delicious….I enjoy watching your expressions Gary. Sometimes words are not needed. Thanks again for another wonderful review.
Really kind Christopher thank you 😊
(I’m officially addicted to this channel - my computer’s under repair and in the meantime I find myself resorting to my phone for my regular dose of Gary Eats 🤣🤪 oh me, oh my 🤣🤣…have no idea how I managed life before chancing upon this channel just before Christmas 🤣💪👍👌)
That is very very kind 😊
Happy memories. Lived 10 mins down road. Toffs was my local. Glad you enjoyed it too!
Great to hear 👍
Toffs was winning awards thirty years ago when I used to go there. Never ate inside. For me fish n chips is all about the take away experience. Eating with your fingers out of a paper wrapping. Vinegar dripping out of the bottom onto your new shoes. Getting stuck into a nice Saveloy. No mushy peas. None of that Northern muck, lol.
Great to see Toffs maintaining their high standards. Good enough to get a 9/10 from Mister Eats.
Thank you and be lucky.
The good old days 😊
So lovely to see you enjoying the meal, Gary ❣ When it's good, you're so appreciative. Luvvit ❣🤗
Always thank you 😊
Gary, totally agree, as someone who grew up in Barnet and still works in Haringey, spot on. I don't mind paying, if the food is quality. Top review, ta very much.
We fully agree Ken 😊
You can book in The Magpie in the afternoon, they also do a special Winter offer. We have been going there for decades, it is our special place.
👍
Now that's proper good. Finally a London one that matches what towns on the coast do (not always though there are still bad places). The chippy just along from me simply don't open if they can't get the very freshest haddock, they even stayed closed because the potatoes weren't up to scratch once (in Angus, which is potato central. Just down the coast from fish central).
Great info thank you 😊
Enjoyed the video Gary, but boy so expensive. Mushy Peas £4.50 !!!!! Whit.
My standard Fish supper is £7.50 locally. Thanks again for taking the time to
do this. Love the video's.
Yes, definitely pricy Paul. As I said, takeaway menu much cheaper - basically half the price! Cheers mate.
@@GaryEats My favourite fish & chips restaurant is Steels Cornerhouse in Cleethorpes. £15.45 for jumbo haddock, chips, peas, bread & butter and a pot of tea. My old mum has been going there since the early 1960s and if you can't trust your mum, who can you ? Papas are also pretty good. They have restaurants across the north including Blackpool and one in Cleethorpes which is the worlds biggest fish and chip restaurant on the pier.
Can't even get a standard portion of fish for £7.50 locally, let alone a fish supper.
When was that, 20 years ago?
Today@@danielmosey6203
I had fish and chips at ‘ Toffs ‘ in around 2005 !! I had skate and chips I remember first time I had skate ! it was the best then and to hear you say it’s London’s number 1 comes as no surprise .. very nostalgic to see you here .. amazing !! it hasn’t changed much in almost 20 years !! 👌👌👌👌👌
Wow that’s amazing to hear James, skate in black butter my absolute favourite 🤩
Well with a place called Toff's you had to have the pud! It looked very good, not much more can be said! Almost 50,000 subs and only been on youtube just over six months, keep them coming Gary!
Thank you very kind 😊👍
That you bother to seek out the very best places, WHEREVER they are, Gary. This little gem was no exception. That fish and chips looked lovely. I knew it was good because i could see you salivating when you picked up your knife and fork to begin... ( You and me both!)
The batter looked to me like it was as cooked perfectly. It didnt stick like glue to the fish. It was crisp, fresh and there was no oiliness at all wgen you turned ithe bottom of it over. The fish looked succulent , moist and meaty .
Pudding was a class act . The colour and consistency of thar custard..... And tgey wat tgey did tge contrasting stripes of custard drizzled over the sponge.
You take these food reviews to another level, Gary. There is nothing banal about your videos. Great food doesnt hace to be the most expensive food. This place looked special and that made the video very valuable.
Thank you.
Thank you Russ. A superb little place but in all honesty, I'd had so many recommendations that I can't claim this one. Really appreciate your kind words.
@@GaryEats You deserve it, Gary. When you do something you do it properly.
Ahh Gary Toffs is a splendid place to eat ive eaten there three times when ive been in North London over the years was recommended by my good friend Glenda Collins(1960's Joe Meek artistes) who i was with at the time who used it regular we had also been to Pizza Express close by but that was run of the mill place nothing outstanding.
Marc In Bletchley
Great to hear Marc 👍
Can't remember seeing salad garnish on fish 'n chips before.
It all looked so scrumptious
Salad made it look like pub food
It didn’t detract from the food 👍
Fish and chips looked Great but the sticky toffee pudding looked absolutely delicious. Great video mucka 😊
It all was good Neil thank you 😊
Cameraman following your hands as you go from item to item is really good. It feels like I am actually there. Excellent work 👍
I’ll let him know 👌
Definitely the Magpie in Whitby, you wont be disappointed 👍 As well as fantastic fish and chips i recommend the Muscles and Fries which was only about £10 when i went there last a few years back
Or even mussels 😆
💪💪 lol
Good to know! Thank you Gareth :)
I think he said he wanted 3 F&C restaurant recommendations in Whitby and you've given a great one here. I live about 25 mins drive from Whitby and visit a lot. I've added to this Magpie recommendation in an earlier reply to Gary with Trenchers (a must) and one of either Mr Chips, Quayside Fisheries, The Fisherman's Wife and Hadley's.
As a lover of fish and chips, this restaurant looked like it was very good. A good selection on the menu and I think a fair price overall although I did think the mushy peas were a little on the expensive side but it's difficult to judge portions sometimes in a video.
I totally agree with your marking and it's good to see you sampling Haddock for a change.
Well done for hitting over 50,000 subscribers. Every time I come here I see your channel constantly growing, you must be very proud to have got to this stage so quickly.
Cheers
Thank you very much, mushy peas a little expensive 😊
Very proud and find it totally unbelievable 😳
Im so glad you loved the fish and chips, toffs has so many multiple awards, this isnt too far from where i live, also well done for reaching 50k subscribers.
It was very good and thank you 😊
Gary’s the cool uncle you love spending time with on a Saturday
🤣🤣 thank you!
Another great and honest review your definitely the best food reviewer I've found on RUclips and it reflects with the subscribers you have got I'm sure the 50k will be reached in the next few days. Keep up the excellent work Gary.
I appreciate that!
50k subscribers, congratulations Gary ! Well done. 🎉
Many thanks!
Yes that fish looked pretty perfect Gary, I like the skin on. I would recommend Robinsons fish shop in Whitby, the Magpie is ok but there's usually a massive queue!
Need to brace myself for that queue Nick. Cheers!
The Magpie is massively overhyped. Robinson'S for me, too.
That was a superb review Gary. Environment and service first class, beautiful haddock in batter and the chips looked great and the mushy peas. The sticky toffee pudding and custard was lovely. Thought that was excellent value for money, considering London prices. Your rating was spot on and many thanks for sharing with us. Enjoyed your presentation. Take care and see you soon 👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it and many thanks 😊
Gary - absolutely love your videos. Best fish and chips are in the north West of Scotland - Ullapool, and the hotel in Shieldaig. But a bit of a drive! Check out Anstruther as well - maybe not the obvious chip shop, but the wee chippy round the corner. Keep up the good work!
Will do and will do one day Stuart
Thank you, Gary, it's worth a look.
One thing that you might add is the amount that you tipped, or didn't.
It would be interesting to learn what the tipping expectation is these days, and where.
Next time 😊
GARY YOU DID IT!!!! and right on cue!!!! 50,000 subs, I literally COULD NOT be happier for you!!!! P.S this F&C's looked pretty good!!!! GM Rich
Thank you so much Rich!! So kind mate.
I'm looking forward to when Gary shares his culinary knowledge with second channel Gary Cooks cos I'd love to try his signature dishes.
I really love cooking 🧑🍳
That looked like some of the best fish and chips I've seen. Presentation was very nice with fresh ingredients.
It was very good 👍
Congratulations on 50k subscribers Gary, well deserved.
🎉 thank you Paul 👍
Really look forward to these videos Gary. Keep up the good work. The flow and speed of each video is just right and your down to earth, considered approach is brilliant
That is very kind to say 👍
I used to work in Muswell Hill when I lived in London. Really nice area.
Such a lovely plate of food and well deserving of the rating. I'm sure Toffs will be delighted with the review. You were like a happy little kid with that dessert.
I certainly was 😊😊😊
Looks lovely Gary the magpie Whitby is number one for me ❤
I’ll take a look Jen 👌
Mister chips by the beach for me.@@GaryEats
Looked great Gary ..... but skin on is a huge no no for me. I'm a menace with the lemon, I'd have squirted Mr camera man right in the eye 😂😂😂 ... you're enthusiasm is infectious .. great vid 😊
Cheers 🍻 Steven thank 👍
Ha ha me too, a lemon wedge and me don't make friends either 🍋😮😅
That was simply mouth watering Gary, love a good old fish n chip review.! As as always brilliant 👏
Glad you enjoyed it
Yep. V highly thought of. Love the idea travelling somewhere special purely for the chippie.
Thank you Tony 😊
Damn you Gary! You've made me crave my favourite meal with this upload haha! It is Fish Friday to be fair so I'll let you off this time 😂
3 Venues in Whitby for Fish & Chips?? I must admit I visited Whitby last year while staying at Scarborough and I loved absolutely everything about it and am actually coming back to Whitby in a few weeks time in early March and I'll be staying at Whitby this time which I reckon will enhance the next experience and make it even better, my personal recommendations for Fish & Chips in Whitby? Now while I tried only 2 of them, the 2 I did try were Magpie's Cafe which by the way was outstanding and very very busy as had to queue outside beforehand, the other one? I went to Trenchers and I must say they were just as good if not only just slightly better, I found the staff at Trenchers to be more friendly and more attentive, now, this is not to say Magpie's was bad because it most definitely wasn't, it was just that it was so busy the staff were all over the place doing multiple things so I'll let them off for that. Very expensive both were that was the only downside to it however in light of the current times combined with other factors, as you said at the end of the video, sometimes, just sometimes you have to pay that little bit more, and as the saying goes? You get what you pay for. If there was a 3rd venue I could think of? Despite not trying them the first few that come to mind would be Mister Chips or The Fisherman's Wife? However to be honest with you this might be something that the locals of Whitby and surrounding areas will know the answer to better than us haha. I might try them next time myself however 🙂 Hope you enjoy Whitby though man, it truly is one of my favourite venues to visit nowadays and am so glad that have discovered it.
P.S Hope you enjoyed the match man the other day? What a result! and What a performance! I don't know if you'd be interested however I have an Instagram page where I upload most of my Matchday Shenanigans, it's called TheKopBaltic and I mention in detail about each match where I can 😀
Additional P.S, Don't stop making Fish & Chips videos in London! :D It's your channel mate and it's upto you what you would like to upload! Besides, there are most likely a fair few hidden gems out there that we don't know about! 😅Let's Find Them!
This is just a quick reply but I will come back to you Monday 👍
@@GaryEats I found the other place in Whitby I was thinking about and wanted to recommend. The 3rd one I would probably go for and would like to try myself is called Royal Fisheries and it seems highly recommended on Google, so that's my personal 3 recommendations for you 😊 Magpie's, Trenchers and Royal Fisheries, definitely ask the locals though just incase! They'll know some Hidden Gems.
Chris
Dear Chap. First off, I really enjoy your beautifully balanced reviews. Next on the list: I seem to remember you saying you enjoy Thai food. I'd like to suggest a place in West London, called Esarn Kheaw. It doesn't look much from the outside, but it's got an awful lot to offer. Personally, I think you'll enjoy it. Keep going - the channel is fantastic!
Whereabouts? I will try it out if I'm passing through.
@@JazzFunkNobby1964 Shepherd's Bush - really worth a look.
Thanks@@myfunfood
Thank you very much. Yes, I do. I'll take a look at that as it's also close to Paolo's Cafe which I like very much - appreciated!
Great fish and chips has been on you tube before. Well done Gary for showing it again.
Glad you enjoyed it
This looks like a delightful place to go for lunch, thank you for sharing. Really great energy in this video, it was clear you were enjoying yourself.
Although you saying this is the first time you've had a pudding on the channel got my Gary Eats trivia whirring - you definitely had a Christmas pudding at Ye Olde Fighting Cocks! That sticky toffee pudding looked incredible though and makes me wish I had a bowl with me now.
All the best to you Gary and Cameraman and congratulations on 50,000 subscribers, much deserved!
Your completely correct apologies and thank you 😊
Another great review! Particularly loved the B&B side dish :) I'm a 'skin on' punter. Seeing the plethora of Northern Hemisphere fish on the menu left me feeling very nostalgic! Where I live we have some great fish... Coral Trout, Snapper and Red Emperor are excellent in a fish and chip 'setting', but I long to taste the battered Plaice my mum would share with me :) Thank you.
What about grunter
@@johngibson3837 I imagine Grunter would be really good. If I ever see it on the menu I'll certainly give it a go 😀 I also love our local Whiting too.
Sorry mate didn't read the menu bit, thought you must be going fishing up north, grunter is a fine fish
@@johngibson3837 Fishing up north... In my dreams 😀
Why not mate, the fish you mentioned are ozi so guess that's where you live
Skin on, without question. So much flavour!
If you want simple, honest one of each, try the Fish Box just down from the station.
Noted! Thank you :)
Great video! I’ve watched you for months now and you never fail to entertain and inform! I absolutely loved Quayside Restaurant when I travelled to Whitby. As a vegetarian, I really appreciated how they catered to every type of dietary requirement. I had a battered sausage for the first time in years. My partner loved the fish and chips, it was also the quickest to be served and very cost friendly compared to some of the other restaurants. Keep up the great content!
Thanks so much Amy. Good recommendation, I'll be putting up a community post about Whitby next week!
Gary!!! Mum and I have been shouting at the TV for ages now for you to go there!! 😂 finally a good north london fish and chippy!! All the best from Muswell Hill and N london! :)
Yeayyyyyy finally I delivered, regards to you and most of all your mum!
All right Gary. Never been to
Toff's but seems it is a nice
place and the food itself is
really worth to try. The prices
are ok for such quality and
that dessert was awsome.
Come on, let's give it to the
next one.😊
So good 😊
Another great episode Gary! Greetings from Laguna Beach USA 🐳🐳🐳🏄♂️🏄♂️🏄♂️
Hello there!
Excellent video Gary. You love your cup a tea and a beer or two. But surely for the 50 thousand subscribers you'll have to have a glass of champagne. Don't forget a thimble for Mr Cameraman.
Lol very good John 😂
Another excellent review Gary. You really have a talent for these reviews. Keep up the great work. I look forward to more reviews.
That is very kind thank you 😊
You looked so happy with everything. They even put a bit of mixed salad on the side of the plate. An important touch. Portions were excellent. All in all, very unHarrods. Your romantic lunch with your cameraman was clearly well timed for an early Valentine's outing..... Hahahaha. Thank you again for the enjoyable video. As always, it is much appreciated!
Noooooooo!!!! Salad with fish and chips should be illegal.
Lol Sylvia very funny 😆
Glad to see you in my neck of the woods.
Lovely area
My mouth was watering at the fish. Looked lovely . Little touches like the bread , nice big portion of chips etc, goes a long way. And that's my favourite pudding for afters. Wow indeed. Look forward to your videos Gary all the time 👍
Thanks so much Wayne
Excellent presentation @Gary
Thank you 😊
Looked like a quite traditional place, and all the food looked lovely. One reservation though, salad... For me, salad has no place on a plate of fish and chips :)
Are you ok with the Lemon or not?
@@JazzFunkNobby1964 Oh aye, I like a nice slice of lemon for that citrusy zing.
Fair enough!
You must be sophisticated.@@jfergs.3302
Don’t they do scraps in London? 😮
I mentioned Toffs in another review, so glad you came over to my neck of the woods Gary. The prices on the menu looked expensive but thats a reflection of the area which is quite a posh part of North London, and also the quality that is undoubted with this place. Toffs has not only won the best fish and chip shop in London, its also won national prizes before. So much for the best fish and chips being up north ehhh! And you are within a few miles of the mighty Arsenal Football club! Just one last thing this is a family business and sadly the owner of the shop died a few years ago during the COVID pandemic, his name was George Georgiou. Good to see the family are carrying on producing decent fish and chips in his memory.
They are doing a great job, obviously being near the gunners was the issue lol, big game tomorrow especially as I’m a LFC fan, bragging rights for one of us tomorrow mate 👌
🎉🎉 Congratulations 🎉🎉
50k Subscribers
Fantastic food review channel.
It's extremely well deserved Gary, & the most famous Cameraman in the world! 👏
What an impressive 6 month's on RUclips 93 vlogs, & 50,000 subscribers decided to " Give it a go!" 🎉🎉 Well done!!!!
Many many thanks 😊
@@GaryEats It's's been an absolute pleasure watching Gary, & I could have added a lot more to the comment, it was just over 10 weeks ago on the 11th November I congratulated you on 10,000 subs, when you went to the World war 2 cafe in Norfolk... If you ever decide to do a Gary eats trivia quiz, I'm fairly confident 😂👍
It's well deserved, & I'm also confident you'll hit 100k this year!
Can't fault ya 👏
Cheers 🍻
Another great review of a good place to visit.
Triangular cut bread is often served but is almost pointless for a chip butty. A chip butty needs 90 degree angles for best results in construction of and eating of the butty.
I don’t mind Ian, just more mess as usual 😂
Great review Gary
It's skin on for me, adds to the flavour.
So good
Thank you for being the BEST You Tube food channel as always and congrats on 50K too !!! Loved the review and really look forward to the Whitby series.
That is so very kind Stephanie thank you 😊
I lived in Muswell Hill as a student in the early 70s and can’t remember racing back from Hornsey College of Art for a plate like that. Remember some nice pubs though. Looks delicious! Two things go well with a nice cup of tea : one is beans on toast and the other has to be fish and chips.
Very very nice
It’s expensive but well worth it. Lucky to live nearby. Glad you enjoyed being in the dizzy heights of Muswell Hill!
It’s a lovely area Robin
The only problem of Toff's is that they tend to get too busy on spring and summer Saturdays. On those days there is a long takeaway queue extending through the sidewalk outside and table service gets very inconsistent as some staff members get a bit stressed. I don't recommend crossing London to go to Toff's in these situations.
But the food is very good. However, great fish and chips is also found elsewhere in London.
Where would you recommend Fabio 👍
Congrats on the 50,000 subscribers, Gary! Well-deserved! Looking forward to more phenomenal videos 😊🎉❤
Thanks so much!!
Gary, great videos. Whitby, Magpie, Trenchers, those are the 2.
On your way, call in to Ossett, The Mews hotel and bar. Well with it, but book in advance. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the tips Paul really appreciated 👍
Glad you enjoyed it. Toff's is my local. Been going there for years. Nice family business too! Look forward to the next video.
You know how good it is Jake 🤩
I go to Whitby most weekends and I can honestly say that there is only one fish and chips worth eating and that’s the magpie it’s absolutely fantastic and the rest are very poor
😅
This is nonsense and unhelpful. I have never experienced a very poor fish and chip restaurant in Whitby and to answer Gary’s question, I would consider The Magpie Cafe, Trenchers and Fisherman’s Wife.
@@davidedwards2197 well you certainly don’t know good food then and you most certainly don’t know a good quality fish and chips and as for the fisherman’s wife been better than the magpie is absolute rubbish as the place is hardly ever open so that pretty much tells you or should tell you , it has good views but that’s it .. I know magpie might be a little expensive for you but try it and you will see and taste the quality
Now let’s be nice, I’ll take a look at all but mostly appreciate your recommendations, thank you everyone 😊
Looks superb, Gary! Must have been friday as I had fish and chips last night as well. I love mayo or curry sauce with my chips as well. 😃
Can’t disagree Adam 👌
YES Gary, glad to see you enjoyed Toff’s. I live in Highgate and find myself at Muswell Hill once or twice a week. I’ve eaten here a few times and enjoyed it. Not sure if you mentioned it but they have a lunchtime offer for approx £12. Good value. However, at the end of that street there is an exceptionally good Wetherspoons; The Mossy Well. I work in hospitality but never on Mondays. That’s always my day off and I can often be found there on a Monday lunchtime enjoying a fish and chips and a great pint of real ale for £8.64. Bear in mind that not all spoons are as decent as this one. However, I intend to have lunch at Toff’s soon- the quality is of course better. A few pints after to follow, of course. Cheers!
Someone else told me that was the first Spoons as well 🤷♂️
That is one great review Gary. BTW you are nearly 50k subs!! congrats - is Whitby where Dracula landed in England 🤣🤣🤣 Hope your FANGS are ready to bite into the locals...Count Gary
Lol very good
Trenchers does great fish and chips in Whitby. But there are so many places in Whitby to choose from that are good. But Trencher’s were great last time I was there. Another great video Gary. 👍
Thank you Matthew really appreciated 👍
Haven't been to Toffs in years. It's hard to tell from your review if they're pushing the sit-down side of things more now or if that was just what you chose. Certainly remember it more as a take away place (which I know would be harder to film a review of) but I must admit I did give a bit of a sigh at the inclusion of that salad garnish, and I'm afraid I can't see myself ever getting used to seeing mushy peas in a London fish n chip shop. Top review as ever, Gary
No completely my choice and thank you so much 😊
Great review gary. Everything looked great. My kind of of food. Pudding looked delicious. 👍👍
Thanks 👍
Another good review. I have never had greenery(salad) with fish and chips. It was pricey, but it is London. I like skin on the fish so that was a bonus. Up in Yorkshire, if in a chippy restaurant, we usually get Tea and bread and butter with our fish and chips, and I love to make a chip butty! For best results, there has to be plenty of butter on the bread so the chips can melt it, just fab!
That sound amazing Allan 😊
love youre videos gary watch them all honestly so relaxing. just thanks doing these videos there brilliant make me hungry everytime
Very kind Wayne thank you 😊
The moment I saw the peas I thought 'he's gonna love this' everything looked spot on....cheers !!
Thank you Andy 👍
Gary your the best food reviewer that I watch on RUclips. Really interesting and enjoyable !
Very very kind to say thank you 😊
That looked lush. Skin on wouldn’t bother me and the fish looked pretty perfect. Good portion and I like the salad if only for presentation and colour. Bred and butter was also a good touch. Everything else was expensive though. I had to laugh at your use of the word “uncouth” I haven’t heard that from anyone except my dad who fought in the British army long ago. Well done. 👍
I am getting old Phillip 😳
Being a northerner I've never encountered salad with fish and chips, especially if you're having mushy peas too. It's just something that you won't get up here. What I did like especially then was bread and butter, now that's nice and traditional and although the quality looked excellent I'm not keen on the skin on the fish. Great review sir 👏
Thank you very kind 👍
This is one of my wife's favourite places for fish and chips in London. But as you know, I can't eat fish, so I usually go to the pub and enjoy a couple of pints and some bangers and mash. In Whitby, The Magpie is number one, Trenches second and Royal Fisheries in third, all according to the wife and not me. But remember to order it with mushy peas, curry sauce and gravy, when your up in Whitby. Another fantastic review, mate and soon 50K, should celebrate that with a visit to The Ritz and a have a breakfast there. 🙂 Have an absolutely wonderful weekend and relax, Gary! BTW, did you see my last email, buddy, as I haven't heard anything back, mate! 😊
Yep, Trenchers and Magpie seem to be the most popular and then had a few votes for other places. I'll make the decision on that one! Take care mate and I would love to do that video but I'm too fearful of my comment section!! I still haven't received anything mate but please message contact@garyeats.com from now on. Have a good weekend Frank!
Yay! 50k subscribers! Congrats and well deserved! As for Whitby, has to be the Magpie Cafe!!!
Very kind Michelle 🎉🎉
WOW - that looked like a great plate of fish and chips.
TOFFs noted as a place to try.
Hope you enjoy