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Northridge Fish & Chips

Location: 10336 Reseda Blvd., Northridge, CA 91326

Phone Number: (818) 360-3474

Type of Food: Seafood, Cash Only, Deep Fried, Cheap Eats

After wandering aimlessly one afternoon on a day off with Renee and after getting her fix at Red Mango (most likely another post for another time) we decided to walk in. I know, I know, real fish and chips and even then, fish and chips in NORTHRIDGE. This place has stood the test of time since 1968 and this place is proof that what you see is what you get and less is more.

Stolen moment. NOT

The place visually hasn’t changed since it’s opened and I remembered why I found this place so familiar; my parents used to take me here when I was little. Looking at the place takes me back, and there’s a big visible window where you can see the guys cook the food. But seriously, why mess with a good thing!?

Essential Orders: Their menu is small. But for reals ya’ll: 2 words: Fish & Chips. Don’t plan on getting anything else other than that because, sorry to say, everything is just filler.

The Money Shot. Boo-yeah!

We ordered a 4 piece fish and chips and calamari and chips. Their fish is so good. Beer battered and fresh. Everything is made to order; no heat lamps or premade food that’s been chilling for forever and a day. The batter is light and flavored while the fish was still moist and GIHUGEN. Each piece was about 6-8 inches–way bigger than other shit seafood shacks like Red Lobster and WAY BETTER quality. Honestly 1 piece is enough for 1 person. Unless you’re really hungry.

Their mushrooms are also very tasty, but watch out, don’t get overzealous like me and try to take a bite off of the bat because not only are you going to burn your mouth, but all of the moisture bursts out and you burn your front as well. And remember, like I said, everything is just filler.

Their calamari was pretty much out-of-the-bag-shit that you could find in the grocery store and their clams were mediocre, and a while back when my brother got an order their shrimp tasted like it came from Albertson’s or something.

The Bill: Always depends on how many people but usually it’s around 5 or 6 dollars and you totally get what you pay for.

Things to know:

• Cash only!
• If you’re short on time you may want to call in advance; first come first serve
• Everything is made to order, if you peer over to the fry station, there is absolutely NO old food lying around
• On weekdays between 12-2 p.m. they have this Happy Hour where 1-2 pieces of fish and chips are only between 2-3 bucks only!
• Sometimes if I wanna save a buck or two, bring your own drinks. He doesn’t say anything to me. Next time I’m gonna bring Boddington’s to see if he’s gonna say anything.
• Watch your clothes they have the cheapest paper plates. It’s the thinest barrier between you, and the sticky old table.