Fish and chips has long been a favourite meal among Brits, and people all over the world.
There's nothing better than sitting by the seaside, or at home, and enjoying some good old fish and chips. It has been part of British tradition for decades.
The British staple was even recently voted the most popular British dish in 2024 by YouGov.
The most popular British dishes in 2024
The most popular British dishes in 2024 (based on the percentage of people with a positive opinion), according to YouGov, are:
- Fish and chips (86%)
- Roast chicken (86%)
- Chips (85%)
- Soup (81%)
- English breakfast (80%)
- Roast beef (79%)
- Mashed Potatoes (78%)
- Bangers and Mash (77%)
- Beans on Toast (74%)
- Pigs in Blankets (73%)
Michelin-starred restaurant chef labels fish and chips "most overrated food"
But chef Dominic Chapman doesn't seem to agree with the positive assessment of fish and chips provided by YouGov.
Chapman has worked in Michelin-starred restaurants across the UK with the likes of Heston Blumenthal.
The chef, who describes his signature dish as rabbit lasagne, has recently opened Restaurant Dominic Chapman in Henley-on-Thames which, according to its website, serves "classic, uncomplicated, and flavoursome British dishes".
Fish is a "a particular love" for Chapman, according to Great British Chefs, and it features on his current menu in the form of Cornish cod, squid ragu, chorizo gnocchi and purple sprouting broccoli.
But it seems he doesn't like all fish, as when asked "what's the most overrated food" in an interview with Restaurant recently he answered: "Fish and chips from a fish and chip shop."
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Despite his dislike for fish and chips, he did say he was a fan of a "dirty burger every now and then" and added Five Guys was his favourite fast food restaurant.
His admiration for fast food also extends to McDonalds. When asked 'what's the dish you wish you thought of', Chapman answered: "Big Mac".
When it came to his selection for a "last meal", he answered: "A big, grilled wild sea bream with rice, loads of lemon and steamed Greek greens."
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