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A chip shop is a British establishment that sells [[chip]]s, usually heated, for [[consumption]] off the premises. Other foodstuffs often for sale include [[Battered fish]], [[pie]]s, [[pickled onion]]s, [[pickled egg]]s and [[saveloy]]s. Many chip shops sell battered sliced potatoes, and regional variations for their names include fritters, scallops and scones. Some of the more up-market establishments might also sell [[doner kebab]]s.
== Regional differences and specialities ==
[[Image:fishchip.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A portion of fish and chips]]
* [[London]]: Saveloys, ([[sausage]]s made up of highly seasoned minced 'meat'); rock salmon. In north London [[guacamole]] is a popular addition to a fish supper. A traditional accompaniment is a small pickle known as a Wally.
* [[Birmingham]]: Chips are often steeped in curry sauce, which is usually served cold, sometimes in a polystyrene cup. Because of its Kashmiri community Birmingham is the [[curry capital]] of the country, and many different styles and blends are available, all of remarkably similar taste and appearance.
* [[Yorkshire]]: Haddock, rather than cod, as the default fish; beef [[lard]] the frying medium of choice. "Fish bits" or "scraps" are the pieces of batter that become separated from the fish during cooking. They may be acquired for a nominal fee from the purveyor of fried produce.
* [[Scotland]]: pizza, haggis, macaroni pies and Mars Bars are popular choices, all deep fried. Haddock is also the fish of choice, though several varieties are often available. A macaroni pie consists of cooked pasta in a pastry envelope.
* [[Edinburgh]] and the Lothians: Chip sauce (a.k.a. chippy sauce), based on a closely guarded and centuries old Italian recipe, is offered alongside salt and vinegar as a dressing for fish and chips. Locals swear by it.
* [[Liverpool]]: with its large Chinese community, boasts more than its fair share of 'Chinese Chippies' which offer such health-conscious multicultural delights as deep fried [[spring roll]]s & chips, [[prawn crackers]], and [[Chop Suey]] (& chips). A fierce debate often ensues in Liverpool as to whether the [[mushy peas]] should be spread over the chips, or eaten [[on the side]]. The [[Beatles]] immortalised the [[Penny Lane]] chip shop with their reference to "four of fish & finger pie".
* [[Hebden Bridge]]: The large number of Dutch immigrants means that this is the only place in the UK where mayonnaise (fritesaus) is commonly offered as a condiment on chips.
*[[Portsmouth]]: This historic naval resort boasted a unique Chinese-Italian chip shop which melded the cuisines of all three cultures. This was especially popular at weekends when the towns streets are thronged by newly discharged sailors.
A chip shop is a British establishment that sells [[chip]]s, usually heated, for [[consumption]] off the premises. Other foodstuffs often for sale include [[Battered fish]], [[pie]]s, [[pickled onion]]s, [[pickled egg]]s and [[saveloy]]s. Many chip shops sell battered sliced potatoes, and regional variations for their names include fritters, scallops and scones. Some of the more up-market establishments might also sell [[doner kebab]]s.
== Regional differences and specialities ==
[[Image:fishchip.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A portion of fish and chips]]
* [[London]]: Saveloys, ([[sausage]]s made up of highly seasoned minced 'meat'); rock salmon. In north London [[guacamole]] is a popular addition to a fish supper. A traditional accompaniment is a small pickle known as a Wally.
* [[Birmingham]]: Chips are often steeped in curry sauce, which is usually served cold, sometimes in a polystyrene cup. Because of its Kashmiri community Birmingham is the [[curry capital]] of the country, and many different styles and blends are available, all of remarkably similar taste and appearance.
* [[Yorkshire]]: Haddock, rather than cod, as the default fish; beef [[lard]] the frying medium of choice. "Fish bits" or "scraps" are the pieces of batter that become separated from the fish during cooking. They may be acquired for a nominal fee from the purveyor of fried produce.
* [[Scotland]]: pizza, haggis, macaroni pies and Mars Bars are popular choices, all deep fried. Haddock is also the fish of choice, though several varieties are often available. A macaroni pie consists of cooked pasta in a pastry envelope.
* [[Edinburgh]] and the Lothians: Chip sauce (a.k.a. chippy sauce), based on a closely guarded and centuries old Italian recipe, is offered alongside salt and vinegar as a dressing for fish and chips. Locals swear by it.
* [[Liverpool]]: with its large Chinese community, boasts more than its fair share of 'Chinese Chippies' which offer such health-conscious multicultural delights as deep fried [[spring roll]]s & chips, [[prawn crackers]], and [[Chop Suey]] (& chips). A fierce debate often ensues in Liverpool as to whether the [[mushy peas]] should be spread over the chips, or eaten [[on the side]]. The [[Beatles]] immortalised the [[Penny Lane]] chip shop with their reference to "four of fish & finger pie".
* [[Hebden Bridge]]: The large number of Dutch immigrants means that this is the only place in the UK where mayonnaise (fritesaus) is commonly offered as a condiment on chips.
*[[Portsmouth]]: This historic naval resort boasted a unique Chinese-Italian chip shop which melded the cuisines of all three cultures. This was especially popular at weekends when the towns streets are thronged by newly discharged sailors.