I love local restaurants. This one caught my eye before I got to Aberystwyth and I decided to pull off and jaunt in. Glad I did. A nice assortment of homemade fried and baked goods in a tiny unassuming storefront, with patient and friendly service. Some people around Wales (drivers in particular) have not been very kind to my unfamiliar heiny. The Chip Box was happy to see me.
In no particular order:
* Cod fish is your standard fare. A nice size for the price, heavily fried as one would expect. A bit oily but it fits the local flavour.
* Chips are excellent. I love the thicker ones, so I'm still noshing even as they've cooled down. Thicker helps keep the oil at bay as well.
* Pickled egg was a fun side jaunt.
* The rissole was delicious. Definitely get that.
* The pie was amazingly outstanding. Definitely get that. They say there's no one favorite but locals love the pies, and I agree with locals on this.
* Curry sauce was nice - not my thing, but I asked for local flavour and this was part of the bill.
All in all, not one for the American palate. Not one for the foodie palate. 125% one for the local Welsh palate, and all the stars go to you, wondrous establishment! read more