Popular Post blackcab Posted August 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 16, 2020 I was shopping in Villa Sukhumvit 33/1. As I walked through Villa car park towards the Royal Oak, what did I spy on the left hand side, a bit further up from the flower seller? A new fish and chip shop, nearly finished. Happy days. I popped my head in and said hello, rather hoping they had some food to sell me. Had a lovely chat with Peter, who told me they will be opening on Wednesday. I'll update the thread with my findings. I am partial to a nice bit of fish and chips, so I'm rather hoping things go well for them. 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze666 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Nice bit of news. So Villa is still open then? Went past there a few weeks back and it was boarded up? This did surprise me as the place is an institution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted August 16, 2020 Author Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 minute ago, Keyser Soze666 said: So Villa is still open then? It never closed. It changed from 24 hour opening to closing at 9pm because of the curfew, but it's been back to 24/7 opening for a while now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze666 Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 1 minute ago, blackcab said: It never closed. It changed from 24 hour opening to closing at 9pm because of the curfew, but it's been back to 24/7 opening for a while now. This is all a bit strange. I've been shopping in there for decades but the other week I just couldn't find it, and just saw some place boarded up, all very strange. Ended up in the Soi Thonglor one which is actually much better stocked. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jojothai Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) 39 minutes ago, Keyser Soze666 said: This is all a bit strange. I've been shopping in there for decades but the other week I just couldn't find it, and just saw some place boarded up, all very strange. Ended up in the Soi Thonglor one which is actually much better stocked. Its been open throughout lockdown. Have not seen any problems except the panic to buy beer just before the booze ban was starting As nocolorcab says, there was Limited hours for a while. ???? Have to check out the new fish and chip shop when I am there next thanks. Edited August 16, 2020 by jojothai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoodThaiMaiDai Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 Thank you for the information. I am interested on a report back after you give them a taste. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze666 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 8 hours ago, jojothai said: Its been open throughout lockdown. Have not seen any problems except the panic to buy beer just before the booze ban was starting As nocolorcab says, there was Limited hours for a while. ???? Have to check out the new fish and chip shop when I am there next thanks. Just weird. I literally couldn't see it and eventually gave up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Challenging time to open a new business. Looks like they might open today? Can't find their FB page? Not sure fish and chips survive delivery without getting soggy and oily? It seems like a lot of the tourist haunts have gone under, some early on, a lot just over the last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 29 minutes ago, mtls2005 said: Looks like they might open today? I was told Wednesday 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Definitely will be visiting this place, looking forward to the report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post blackcab Posted August 17, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 17, 2020 7 hours ago, PoodThaiMaiDai said: I am interested on a report back after you give them a taste. 5 minutes ago, SteveK said: ...looking forward to the report. It's been a year or two since I've had fish and chips, so for the advancement of knowledge and the betterment of the forum I will selflessly put myself forward and try some. I don't know how i will cope. 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SooKee Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Last place I tried was the Fish and Ship on Sukhumvit 23. They were OK (ish) for me, wasn't so keen on the place that replaced it. Don't often get the craving these days but I'll give this place a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surelynot Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Menu?.....Do they do battered sausage, mushy peas, scraps, bread and butter, gravy? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted August 17, 2020 Author Share Posted August 17, 2020 2 hours ago, Surelynot said: Menu?.....Do they do battered sausage, mushy peas, scraps, bread and butter, gravy? When I was there they didn't even have a front door. I will take some pictures of the food and the menu when I go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 Will be interesting to see if they are using Pangasius fillets for their fish and chips like everywhere else in Thailand. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Why Me Posted August 17, 2020 Share Posted August 17, 2020 13 minutes ago, SteveK said: Will be interesting to see if they are using Pangasius fillets for their fish and chips like everywhere else in Thailand. Doesn't Black Swan use cod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordchild Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 (edited) On 8/17/2020 at 12:06 PM, SteveK said: Will be interesting to see if they are using Pangasius fillets for their fish and chips like everywhere else in Thailand. Yess, this is the key. For good fish and chips you need a quality piece of fish (does not have to be Cod!), not just some piece of semi-manufactured rubbish or a cheap local fish that they hope no customer will notice, when covered in batter. BTW, I have always found the Black Swan version pretty average, whatever the fish they use. i have rarely had decent fish and chips in Thailand. Funnily enough the better ones ,I have had, have been in Thai restaurants (where they use good quality fish) , not, so far, in any farang run place. I hope this place defies my rather negative expectation, and , for sure, I will give it a whirl, as it’s just a few hundred meters away from my condo. Thanks to the OP. Edited August 18, 2020 by wordchild Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseytoBKK Posted August 18, 2020 Share Posted August 18, 2020 Last good fish and chips I had in Thailand was in Pattaya about 3 years ago. I think it's still open, it's close to Central Mall. "Everyday is Fryday Fish & Chips Restaurant". Choice of Pangasius or Cod. Google maps has pics of the menu with Fish and chips 110B and Cod and chips 180B. Agree that the better Thai seafood restaurants also generally serve a better version of fish and chips than most tourist oriented places. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 I just went past again. The place looks nearly finished, but they still haven't got a front door. I'm not entirely convinced they will be selling food tomorrow, but I'll give it a go anyway to find out. Intrepid fish and chip hunter, over and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 16 hours ago, blackcab said: I just went past again. The place looks nearly finished, but they still haven't got a front door. I'm not entirely convinced they will be selling food tomorrow, but I'll give it a go anyway to find out. Intrepid fish and chip hunter, over and out. I wouldn't expect the first day would be a fair representation of the quality though - surely they should expect some teething issues in the first few days, especially if construction is going up until the last minute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted August 19, 2020 Author Share Posted August 19, 2020 7 hours ago, josephbloggs said: ...surely they should expect some teething issues in the first few days, especially if construction is going up until the last minute? I think anyone who has been here a while expects the odd speed bump. I popped in this evening to find tilers hard at it and all sorts of activity going on. No food though, which is understandable given the builders haven't quite finished. Friday is the new openinging day, with the added bonus that it is an auspicious day or so I am informed. Fish on a Friday and all that. I'll keep the thread updated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 The best fish and chips I have had in Bangkok was at the Bus Stop on Soi Nana but that was a few years ago. I have just Googled it and it still seems to be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 8:43 AM, Keyser Soze666 said: Just weird. I literally couldn't see it and eventually gave up. Drinking to excess again??? Villa 33-1 hasn't entirely closed anytime thru the pandemic, nor has their storefront there ever been boarded up, AFAIK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, blackcab said: I think anyone who has been here a while expects the odd speed bump. I popped in this evening to find tilers hard at it and all sorts of activity going on. No food though, which is understandable given the builders haven't quite finished. Friday is the new openinging day, with the added bonus that it is an auspicious day or so I am informed. Fish on a Friday and all that. I'll keep the thread updated. Be curious to know will one be able to eat REAL, reasonably healthy fish there from decent reputable sources... As opposed to farm raised local Thai or Vietnamese Dory fish fed and dosed with who knows what.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 (edited) I believe the Huntsman Pub at the Landmark Hotel uses real cod for their fish and chips, or at least gives you a choice of cod. Edited August 19, 2020 by TallGuyJohninBKK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 1:13 PM, Surelynot said: Menu?.....Do they do battered sausage, mushy peas, scraps, bread and butter, gravy? Don't forget the fried Mars bars regards worgeordie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Soze666 Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 21 minutes ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said: Drinking to excess again??? Villa 33-1 hasn't entirely closed anytime thru the pandemic, nor has their storefront there ever been boarded up, AFAIK. Yes that has now been established. I can't get my head around, I just couldn't find the place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephbloggs Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 Had fish and chips from the Londoner tonight. I have to say it was pretty good and I would order it again. They say it is from Lake Toba on the menu but don't say what kind of fish - I am guessing Tilapia. Fresh, tasty, and flaky. Nice home made tartar sauce too. Looking forward to hearing what the new place offers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelaoffy Posted August 19, 2020 Share Posted August 19, 2020 On 8/17/2020 at 6:06 PM, SteveK said: Will be interesting to see if they are using Pangasius fillets for their fish and chips like everywhere else in Thailand. Yes it's foul for fish and chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted August 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 19, 2020 I suspect any Cod and chips will be Pacific Cod, different species ,same family, processed in China, genuine Atlantic Cod from say Norway or Iceland would just be too expensive to use. regards worgeordie 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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