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    The Frying Scotsman

    4.3 (518 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Tilapia n chips
    Lydia O.

    I keep forgetting this place exists, and yet; every time I chance upon it I'm very surprised . Food is good, MUCH better when it's hot (I was In a rush so didn't get to eat it until it was lukewarm, which is my fault. The owner is umm... how do you say "not a people person but makes really good fish n chips" in English? Because he is that. I tried two different dishes with one being the snapper... it wasn't my favorite , the haddock was really nice, even when it wasn't hot. I would like to try their halibut someday.

    That's me by his food cart waiting 10 minutes while he made everything fresh (he always does!).
    Michael S.

    Man, do I love this place! From that late great food cart pod across from "City Target" to that outstanding Beaverton food cart pod behind City Hall, this guy has held it down! Best, authentic fish and chips served in ample portions with homemade chips. When I was a kid, my USAF Dad was stationed at Lakenheath AFB in Great Britain. That's where I fell in love with fish and chips served in newspapers. Forty years later, I tried this place and was hooked. Authentic food prepared and served by a real Scotsman! My lunch today was perfection. Thanks again! Oh...and his prices are a bargain considering the portions.

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    Sophie M.

    Wow. Hands down the best fish and chips I've ever had. After I scarfed the delicious, well-battered cod down my gullet I almost got emotional and shed a year. I feel like I have a renewed, more optimistic view on life now. Life is good because places like The Frying Scotsman exist. Thank you!!

    Red Snapper and Chips
    Raheem A.

    To conclude our first night in Portland, we decided to check out the popular BGs Food Cartel outdoor food court. My son was in the mood for a burger and tots (in retrospect we should have gone with his decision), and we were in the mood for seafood. I did a quick Yelp review and saw The Frying Scotsman Fish & Chips had solid reviews. Upon walking up to his establishment, he greeted us and asked what we would like to order. Since we have similar tastes, we both ordered red snapper and chips. My wife being the unofficial chef that she is, observed him preparing the meals. One thing that she noticed was that he did not use any kind of seasoning. With that being said, we were optimistic and confident that he had some magical touch that would make the fish delicious...boy were we wrong! The size of the two planks of fish was pretty impressive; however, that's where the good things end. The fish had absolutely no flavor and was extremely greasy. Unfortunately, our Airbnb did not have a stove, nor was it equipped with a line of chef's seasoning. Therefore, we could not bake away the grease and season the fish to our likings. However, one would argue that a meal that you purchase from a restaurant should not need to be "doctored up." If your desire is to have seasoned fish and fries, I HIGHLY suggest that you look elsewhere.

    Snapper fish and chips
    Dawn F.

    One of the few places you can find haddock and snapper fish and chips. Freshly breaded, fried and delicious. Would definitely come here again if I'm in the area.

    Haggis Supper
    Brian M.

    I've been to this food cart a few times. Love the food, it's super tasty. Good things take time, and depending on what you order, it may take some time, But it is so worth it!

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    4 months ago

    Best fish in the metro area. Lightly battered and cooked to perfection. The only place I've had it as good is in Scotland.

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    6 months ago

    Solid fish and chips. Huge portion! Chef is to the point in a good way. Love the chill eating space outside.

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    4 months ago

    Delicious, Fast Service and IRNBRU! 100% Authentic ! The curry sauce makes the chips sing

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    6 months ago

    Best fish in chips I've had. Period. Authentic as well. Mushy peas, HP sauce, and all.

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    Clean your grease dude your fish and chips taste like you haven't clean your fryer in a month

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    Ask the Community - The Frying Scotsman

    Is there egg or dairy in the batter?

    No no eggs or dairy in batter

    Are the cart hours up to date? We've been unable to catch it open even when following Yelp-posted hours?

    Just go on Yelp before you plan on going. I believe the hours are posted here. Appears he is closed on Monday, and when the weather is cold & rainy. Worth trying though as the fish n chips are awesome. Best of luck!!

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    Felt like some catfish. So ordered me 2 piece combo with fries. Catfish was perfectly moist, but…read morelacked seasoning prior to breading and the panko not a fan of as it makes it crispy. Maybe I'm so used to good fried fish in Chicago. Fries were hard and over fried and crunchy. Service was nice. Maybe it was an off day for fries. And panko is just a preference for me but did lack seasoning. Was ok and then fries were bad.

    Oh, now this is actually a really unique new addition to our fish & chips landscape! The fish at…read moreleast is battered with a wonderful cornmeal coating that makes it come out absolutely un-greasy, super crunchy, and very nicely tasty! The coating even held up perfectly to the steelhead I ordered, which, as you know if you love steelhead like I do, is a very fatty/oily delicate fish. I've tried making beer batter with steelhead before and it both breaks apart too easily and also, the oil and fat of the fish make the coating get soggy very fast. Not here! The steelhead was super fresh and tasty. But wait, there's more, much, much more...! When I say that I mean the portions. Holy fabulous fish fry fantasy, Batman! These are BIG chunks of fish, each about the size of half a fillet! See the picture! I ended up giving 1 away to some people near me (who LOVED it) because there was no way I could eat all this! Even with that, I was so full, I could only eat like 3 french fries. And, the fries were very good, handmade, thick cut wedges, not quite jojo's, but thick enough to be super fluffy inside. But, that's not all...! She said she makes everything from scratch, including the tartar sauce. Oh, I love tartar sauce for my fish and chips, and this one was SO gooooooooood! Now, I can't imagine she made the ketchup, but I was very happy to find that, instead of a few measly commercial packets, I got two, count 'em, TWO nice big containers for dipping, much better than most carts. This was the perfect mix of protein and a bit of carbs before a hard bike ride down the Springwater and back!

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