Craving a savoury fry-up? We round up our favourite spots for fish and chips in Singapore.
This Brit classic has won our heart and stomach with its humble pairing of fried fish and fries. While it might look like an easy dish to recreate because of the short ingredient list, we say it’s better to leave it to the professionals. From mastering the ratio of fish and batter to getting the thick-cut fries perfectly right, these establishments are our top spots for fish and chips in Singapore.
Where to find the best fish and chips in Singapore
1. Lad & Co.
This eatery likes to joke that it’s an inauthentic chip shop. But we think it’s slinging out gorgeously fried seafood that’s both delicious and comforting. The fish of choice is haddock served atop a bed of thick-cut fries. If you’re still hungry, order other dishes on the menu including bangers and mash, pigs in blankets, and scotch eggs.
Lad & Co., #B1-02, Singapore Post – Tanglin Branch, 56 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247964
2. Tilly’s
Settling comfortably in its new home within Keong Saik is Tilly’s. But it’s not your ordinary Irish pub; it elevates bar food and classic Irish flavours with modern techniques. Trust that the fish and chips experience here will be an absolute delight – it’s served with mushy peas and malt vinegar. Grab a Guinness to make it the best way to unwind after a long day at work.
Tilly’s, 31 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089138
3. Bread Street Kitchen
You can bet your last chip that Bread Street Kitchen doesn’t faff about with its fish and chips. Gordon Ramsay’s flagship restaurant in Singapore serves the classic British dish with traditional crushed peas and tartar sauce. While the fish certainly takes centre stage, we gotta show some love for the thick-cut slabs of chips on the side.
Bread Street Kitchen, #01-81, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, 2 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956
4. Fish & Chicks
With countless branches across the island, you won’t be hard-pressed to get your affordable fish and chips fix here. The hip hawker stall puts a rather Singaporean twist to the quintessential English dish by slathering the fish with salted egg and chilli crab sauce.
Fish & Chicks, multiple locations including Ang Mo Kio and Tampines
5. Smith’s Authentic British Fish and Chips
If you’re a purist when it comes to this age-old English staple, head to Smith’s Authentic Fish and Chips in Singapore. Unlike the more pedestrian offerings, Smith’s prides itself on offering cod and haddock. These two varieties of fish were originally used to make fish and chips in England in the 1800s; they fall apart into chunkier flakes than the usual dory you’ll find in standard fish and chips.
Smith’s Authentic British Fish and Chips, #01-02, Balmoral Plaza, 271 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259708
6. PS.Cafe
Beer-battered fish? Check. Addictive fries? Check. Creamy sauce? Check. Ticking all the requirements for an excellent fish fry-up, PS.Cafe’s fish and chips dish is seriously underrated. As for the fries? We’re talking about the restaurant’s famous shoestring ones that go so well with a citrusy aioli (you can also upgrade them to the truffle version). No complaints here.
PS. Cafe, multiple locations including Ann Siang Hill and East Coast Park
7. Greenwood Fish Market
If you’re particular about what fish goes in your dish, head to Greenwood Fish Market for some of the freshest. The house fish and chips will be a winner with the whole family. If that’s not enough, order the seafood basket that features fish and chips, prawns, scallops, and calamari for a full seafood feast.
Greenwood Fish Market, multiple locations including Bukit Timah and Quayside Isle
8. Sprmrkt
This rendition of the dish is certainly an eye-catching one – the squid ink batter is visually striking, and it comes served with a side of fries and kimchi slaw. Spritz the lemon wedge before cutting through the crispy black crust and you’ll be treated to soft, chunky pieces of sea bass.
Sprmrkt, multiple locations including Cluny Court and Dempsey
9. The English House, By Marco Pierre White
You can always count on The English House to sling out crowd-pleasing British dishes with finesse. Sticking to its traditional English roots, these fish and chips are humble but tasty – no salted egg yolk sauce here. It’s done traditionally with beer batter, served with triple-cooked chips, mushy peas, and tartare sauce.
The English House, By Marco Pierre White, 28 Mohamed Sultan Road, Singapore 238972
10. Molly Malone’s
Fun fact: fish and chips is a typical pub meal in the UK. For an authentic experience, head to this Irish pub and order Molly’s famous dish. The kitchen uses a secret batter recipe to drench the white fish fillet, which means you can expect a golden brown casing of fried goodness paired with thick-cut fries and tartar sauce. For post-dinner drinks, get the potent Irish whiskey that will hit the spot.
Molly Malone’s, 56 Circular Road, Singapore 049411
11. Prive
Another popular player in the cafe scene, Prive offers fish and chips but with a uniquely Asian twist. You’ll find pieces of snapper coated in an Asahi beer batter. Remember to gobble it up with the furikake mayo and nori fries.
Prive, multiple locations including Chijmes and Wheelock Place
All that said, which fish and chips rendition in Singapore do you love most?
