Maddy's Fish Bar // New Cross

New Cross is a hidden gem. Somewhere between Deptford and Peckham, it has its charms. The thing I love about New Cross is that you cannot really tell where the cool spots are (like a hidden tea room - but the teapots and cute cups are filled with delicious cocktails - but that's a whole other post!).

I was craving fish and chips for a while now, but not down to go the the local greasy corner and have its oils dripping down my hand. If I want "junk" food, at least it's gonna look good in my photos. And this one just happened to taste delicious too!

The phone photo doesn't do it justice, though.

I went for the cod. It was flaky and the coating was crispy but light enough to not overpower the fish. So it didn't taste that unhealthy. The chips were the traditional thick cut and tasted amazing with the vinegar - I seem to have sucumbed to the British tradition and cannot go without vinegar on my chips! The side slaw was the perfect companion to have between the fried bites.

Overall, the dish is still your usual Fish and Chips, no crazy twists here. It just tastes fresh and that's what you want. It served its purpose of fulfilling my craving and I would be very happy to go back to Maddy's as their menu has minor alterations everyday and you never know which fish kind you might find, another thing in favour!

Maddy's Fish Bar

397 New Cross Road

SE14 6LA