Best fish and chips in Blenheim

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Competition between takeaway outlets in Blenheim has raised the standard of fish and chips but also led to some closures and ownership changes.

Two award-winning fish and chip shops stand out, much to the relief of Blenheim residents and visitors to the South Island town.

To help identify the best fish and chips in New Zealand, we’ve drawn on many sources including which fryers have taken awards at the national Best Chip Shop competitions. These awards have run since 2006 and are a useful guide to identifying the best in the country and in each region.

Our guide to the best fish and chips in Blenheim includes the following recommendations:

Top choices

Codfathers Takeaways 

151 High St, Blenheim

Includes species such as Chatham Island blue cod and orange roughy when it can, and provides generous portions. Highly commended in the regional section of the Best Chip Competition 2013 and in 2011.

The New Funky Fish

1 Moran St, Blenheim

Highly commended in the regional section of the 2013 Best Chip Shop competition. As well as serving excellent fish and chips, they also have their own line of custard-filled cake donuts.

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Best fish and chips in Nelson

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When it comes to awards for fish and chips, Nelson punches above its weight.

One of Nelson’s leading fish and chip shops featured in the latest industry awards and it’s common for local fryers to look for fresh fish, including local species such as blue cod.

To help identify the best fish and chips in New Zealand, we’ve drawn on many sources including which fryers have taken awards at the national Best Chip Shop competitions. These awards have run since 2006 and are a useful guide to identifying the best in the country and in each region.

Our guide to the best fish and chips in Nelson includes the following recommendations:

Top choice

Victory Square Fish & Chips

176 St Vincent Street, Toi Toi, Nelson

Bought by Nelson couple Ekkehardt and Malia Klinge in 2012, Victory Square was a national finalist in the 2013 Best Chip Shop awards, having won its regional title. The business jointly won the regional title under its previous owners in 2011 and was a regional finalist in 2010.

Next best (not in order)

Milton Street Takeaway

136 Milton Street, The Wood, Nelson

As well as serving excellent fish and chips, a bonus for customers is the chance to nip next door for a craft beer at the Sprig & Fern while waiting for your order. Highly commended in the regional section of the Best Chip Shop competition in 2013. The owners use separate fryers for their fish and chips to ensure they each maintain their flavour, and they use canola oil.

Seabreeze City Takeaways

51 Vanguard St, Nelson

Centrally located, this is a traditional fast food outlet with fish and chips and burgers as its main fare but also serves local favourites such as blue cod. Joint winners of the regional Best Chip Shop title in 2011.

Sands Fish and Chips

623 Rocks Rd, Tahunanui, Nelson

Situated across the road from the beach, this popular shop offers treats such as blue cod. A past finalist in the Best Chip Shop competition in 2010.

Richmond Takeaways 

240 Queen St, Richmond

Only a 17-minute trip from central Nelson, this takeaway boasts a sizeable menu and was highly commended in the regional section of the 2013 Best Chip Shop competition.

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Best fish and chips in Wellington

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Wellington has a reputation for some of New Zealand’s best fine dining but the city can do fast food as well as anyone. 

Its access to freshly caught fish landed at the port gives fryers the chance to cook up magnificent meals.

To help identify the best fish and chips in New Zealand, we’ve drawn on many sources including which fryers have taken awards at the national Best Chip Shop competitions. These awards have run since 2006 and are a useful guide to identifying the best in the country and in each region.

Our guide to the best fish and chips in Wellington includes the following recommendations:

Top choices

Corfu Seafoods

282 Karori Rd, Karori, Wellington

A lengthy menu and diners have the option of taking away or eating in. Highly commended in the regional section of the 2013 Best Chip Shop competition.

So Fine Seafoods

2 Tennyson Ave; Lower Hutt

Highly commended in the regional section of the 2013 Best Chip Shop competition, co-winners of the regional title in 2011 and regional finalists in 2010. So Fine Seafoods won the national Best Chip Shop title in 2008.

Alternatives

The Wellington Absolutely Positive website offers a list of its favourite fish and chip shops in the capital city:

Wellington Seamarket

The Mt Vic Chippery

Huckle & Co, Seatoun

Seaview Takeaways, Lyall Bay

Te Aro Fish Supply

Thornton Chippery, Thorndon

Brooklyn Fish Supply, Brooklyn

Fish Fins, Newtown

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Best fish and chips in Taranaki

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Sea, surf and fish and chips – they go together well. The black sands of the North Island’s West Coast provide the sea and surf but they have also drawn plenty of fast food operators keen to look after the hungry beach-goers in Taranaki.

The tourism site newzealand.com has published a useful list of coastal fish and chip shops in Taranaki:

Marinovich’s Seafood Restaurant & Cafe

42 Devon Street West, New Plymouth

Seafood on the Beach

43 Ocean View Parade, New Plymouth

Blow Fish Takeaway

406a St Aubyn Street, New Plymouth

Oakura Fish Shop

1153 South Road, Oakura

Gills Bank Fish Shop

61 Tasman Street, Opunake

Opunake Takeaways & Tearooms

63 Tasman Street, Opunake

Okato Fish Supply

63 Carthew Street, Okato

Fish Shop & Dairy

48 South Road, Manaia

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