There's nothing much more enjoyable than great fish 'n' chips on the beach, but it's not the…read moreeasiest to make that a reality, as a lot of takeaways places just don't seem that fantastic. Had been planning to get to this place for ages with my girlfriend, and we finally got our act together and made our way down for a naughty unhealthy dinner and find a nice spot to enjoy it. I have to say I don't think I've had a better fish 'n' chips experience outside an actual restaurant than we did here. The fish was fresh, and the batter not stodgy and heavy, nice and light, and the healthy dose of chips made for a pant-stretchingly good meal. Definitely glad we decided to try it, and will be back again for sure.

The Takapuna Fish Shop is my go-to fishmonger - there's not many on the shore but I've always found…read morethe fish fresh and the price right. However, after my takeaways tonight, i'm not as sold on their fish and chips. Sure they're cheap and it's conveniently located 5mins walk from a beach but I found their fish to be dry (overcooked?) and the batter stodgy. On the plus side the chips where well salted and crunchy, and the owner is always so lovely - very chippa, with a smile on his dial. Whilst T.F.S will continue to be my fishmonger of choice, with sooo many fish and chips shops to try, I think i'll go elsewhere to indulge in this kiwi classic in the future.

Being from Ireland my boyfriend is on a never ending quest to find good fish and chips in NZ (he…read morehas given up on finding an acceptable chicken fillet burger). We are on a roller coaster of hope and despair with each chippers we try. We had been told the chippers in Remuera was very good. Unfortunately there are 2 across the road from each other! We chose this one, and ordered chips, battered snapper and a hot dog. After 8 yrs in NZ I still forget a hot dog is not wrapped in a fresh bun with onions but is in fact just a battered sausage on a stick - disappointing every time. The chips were good, crispy with a good serving size. I was not a fan of the battered snapper. The batter felt too dense and greasy. The sausage was actually not too bad, with a lighter covering of batter. I don't think we will return here and so the quest continues. Maybe we will try the one across the road next!

I can't believe that I'm the first to review the Upland Fish shop. This place has been a Remuera…read moremain stay for ages. They have had countless write ups and reviews and have rightfully earned their spot in the top tier of Auckland's best fish and chips. What a lot of people don't know is that the people that own it have a great recipe and they share the recipe and help train up new immigrants to start up their their own shops(and this is great!). I haven't had Upland in years but not because of lack of want or effort. Rather it's because everytime I go its closed no matter day or time. It's seems that since they've gotten so much notoriety they only open when they want to which is completely random. I finally got to indulge after so many failed attempts and it was pretty good, but not as mind blowing as I remembered. Overall I definitely recommend it over the other place across the road but there's only a 50/50 shot they'll actually be open!

Right, the lo down. Kiwi who has been living in New York for way too long. Returns home. Eats…read moreFish'n'Chips for two weeks around the country. There was good and there was average and there was terrible. .. then there was Catch 22. The best fresh snapper and chips I have had. The best. Light fluffy batter, chips with that perfect salty crunch on the outside and pillow soft potato on the inside. I love my fish'n'chips and these were simply the best. Splash out and get the snapper, you won't be disappointed. If you are, really, what's wrong with you people! You should complete the process by sitting on the waterfront and attacking the seagulls who come near with sticks, the bugga's. I would fly back just to get some more (fish'n'chips, not the seagulls)

This must be the worst fish chips in Auckland or NZ ...every thing is over cooked and over priced…read moreand the staff can't understand a word of English ..!,sorry one star ,,

Riddell Takeaway is quite the institution for the local school kids every day after school or…read moreduring lunch for the 7th formers, providing kids with healthy and nutritious burgers, chips and deep fried Moro bars. Okay, obviously not healthy or nutritious in any sense of the words, but the deep fried Moro bar is fricken fantastic, even though you can feel your heart having palpitations mid-consumption. Definitely not a place to go to every day of the week, but if you don't feel like cooking on a Friday and want something quick, cheap and tasty then Riddell Takeaway do a pretty good job of all the standard Kiwi takeaway options.

The little brother of the nearby Fishmonger in St Heliers, Riddell Takeaways offers a cheaper,…read moreeasier Friday night option. For tasty, unfailing fish n chips at a reasonable price, this shop is ideal. My favourite is the BBQ Bacon burger, with hefty lashings of BBQ sauce, bacon and beetroot - must haves for a solid, filling burger. The chips were a favourite after school snack, with $2 getting a can of drink and a decent scoop. Other favourites include the crab sticks, squid rings, potato fritters, and the classic hot dog with sauce in a bag. If only they brought the street figher arcade game back.

Went for lunch with friends and should have taken the hint that they have an amazing view and were…read moreempty. The best way to describe it was the food was mediocre at best, and I do mean at best, and the service was absolute shite! The experience was so bad, we chose to leave during a rainstorm rather than stay any longer.

A proper fish and chips spot!…read more The day we visited Waiheke Island, we stumbled upon The Local and we're glad that we did! Upon walking in, we were greeted by friendly staff and ordered at the counter. We tried the beef burger, hoki fish and 2 kinds of chips (regular and kumara), a fish cake, and calamari. Tartar sauce packs were 50¢ each but malt vinegar was readily available on the table. Everything was piping hot when it came out. The fish was extra crispy, the fries were the perfect texture, the fish cake was delectable, the calamari was tasty, and the burger was very flavorful! We had a great lunch and would return!

If you've got fish 'n' chips on the brain but don't want to bring a soggy bag of oil and batter…read morehome from your local chippie, head to the Fish & Chip Shop in Sandringham. Serving up really good fish 'n' chips is their business - from sourcing delectable fresh fish straight from the market each day to thickly chopping up agria potatoes for their chips, the guys at this shop really know their stuff. As far as this sort of food goes, expect to pay a little bit more for what you're getting, but also expect to see a really good quality product. Burgers range from $7.90 for a hamburger to $10 for a scotch fillet burger - much more expensive than your average chippie but totally worth it. Chips are cheap - $3 for a small scoop and $4.50 for more. Also, I'm allergic to vinegar, so I can't have tartare sauce. When I told the owner that I couldn't have tartare, he made up for it by giving me extra fish in the burger. Extra fish! Ka pai, Fish & Chip Shop.

Terrible customer service, closed before advertised closing time (like 10 mins at least) and…read morerefused to serve me or even acknowledge me. I'll be actively advising people to avoid this place in favour of a place that treats its customers with respect and common courtesy.

My friends and I were in town visiting and had seen The White Lady on YouTube and social media with…read morepeople regarding it as an institution. The White Lady is a food truck serving a variety of burgers and sandwiches, as well as chips. There is no seating, so they offer take away only. I was a little uncomfortable, as there was a group of homeless people sitting and laying down right next to the food truck. Because of this, I just wanted to grab my food and go. The food took about 15 mins to finish and we were out of there. They did have tomato sauce, as well as garlic aoli sauce, free to take as much as you want. I ordered the White Lady, which is one of their signature burgers. It had a beef patties, Scotch steak, Colby cheese, bacon, fried egg, grilled pineapple, fried onions, lettuce, and tomato. It sounded like a ton of ingredients, but I figured I had to try their namesake burger. I had taken my food back to my hotel, which was only about a 10-15 minute walk back. Understandably, the burger was a bit soggy. That wasn't the worst part though. My main gripe with this burger though, was the Scotch steak. It was probably my fault for not entirely knowing what a Scotch steak was. The steak was chewy and I was NOT able to bite it off each time I took a bite of the burger. After a couple bites struggling to separate the steak from the rest of the burger, I ended up just taking the steak out and eating it with a fork and knife. I cannot understand why you would put something on a burger if it cannot be bitten off solely with your teeth. It goes against the point of having something handheld. On top of that, the steak was very bland. The burger patties itself was okay, nothing amazing. I come from the United States, the home of fatty foods and the best burgers, so maybe I just have high standards. For me, this place was a one and done just to see what the hype was about.

Great simple burger stand. Old history behind the place and tasty burgers and fries (chips).read more

Al & Petes is/was an institution in Auckland back in the 80's & 90's…read more It great to know that there are some things that never change. Al & Petes has always been a personal favourite for its takeaway Toasted Sandwiches. In particular the Steak and Cheese toasted is 'to die for!' Now in this day and age eating takeaways is no longer as fashionable as it once was. That said it will be a very long and chilly day in hell before anyone can convince me that eating an Al and Petes toasted sandwich is bad for you. Just look at the posted pic and ask yourself... Do I really want to miss out of this gastronomical delight? Long live 'Al & Petes!'

. Scottish filet burger is really good, being very tender and juicy (warning, so you must love it…read morerare meat to appreciate that). Haven't eaten fish and chips in a while (I liked it but I cannot say if it better than average or not)