Deep-fried things taste good. Even better when the deep-frying is done by professionals. The owner of Brits Fish and Chips calls himself a “fish fryer from the U.K.” After years of running fish and chip shops in Scotland and England, he and his Canadian wife settled in Edmonton. Lucky for me.
The fish (from cod to turbot to halibut) at Brits is fresh and yummy. The chips are delish. And the onion rings are to die for. Signs proudly declare no trans fats or MSG are used here.
Portions are gigantic and prices are reasonable. The “family special” features 8 huge pieces of fish, fries, onion rings and 4 sides. Four of us couldn’t finish it.
Brits boasts of homemade recipes, including the batters, tartar sauce and mushy peas. You can get sweet curry sauce, which I drown my fries in.
The best part is Brits offers the Scottish delicacy known as the deep-fried Mars bars. You gotta try it at least once. It’s strangely good.
Brits is a simple place. Come through the front door painted like a British phone booth, order and pay at the counter, grab a table and your baskets will be delivered to your table.
Lots of people also come for take-out, so beware long waits on Friday nights and weekends. But I’d rather wait for fresh fish and chips than slog through a soggy basket of mush.
Brits Fish and Chips, 6940-77 St., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, (780) 485-1797. Open 7 days a week.
As the name of my blog suggests, I will pretty much eat anything.
I’m partial to meats but will suffer fruits and vegetables.
I dedicate this to people who love to eat, and find art in their meals. If this blog piques your interest at least once, then I’m happy as a goldfish that eats til it explodes. 
Oh gawd. If I am ever in Edmonton I have got to go there. It looks fantastic.
I have just come from Brits this evening, it was fantastic, the portions were huge, the beer was imported and the fish were fried! I ate so much, I became ill, but would go back anytime.
The owner of this place is the best fish fryer in Canada. I live in England and can’t get Fish & Chips as good as this here!!