Stopped in after an appointment. First time coming here. We will be back whenever we are in the area! Food and service were great. read more

I have been craving for a proper chippy tea (aka fish and chips) and this did not disappoint. I got the London Special which was perfect. The fish batter was not too thick and it was fried to perfection. Also, fresh! The chips (fries), I wish were fatter like in the UK, but it was good. I did need to salt it. Overall, a great spot with reasonable prices. Seriously, this is affordable especially these days. Better to get your lunch here. Will definitely come back again. read more

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Tried this place because people have been saying great things about it. The service was fine. Not very welcoming, but took my order and the food was all correct and hot. Only a few seats, so you have to lucky to take it to go. If you get one of the few inside tables, you need to deal with the smell of fried food. Ordered fish and chips with hush puppies and chicken. Fish and batter were great, fries were ok. I asked for well done, but that didn't happen, the chicken seemed like it was from a bag. The batter was not the same as the fish. The hush puppies were good. Overall a good place for fish and chips. I would not get the chicken again, but I will be back to try some other menu items. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Fish, chicken, fries and hush puppies - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Me and my husband dream about having the fish and chips from here again lmao! We live a little ways away but can't wait til we visit again. Probably the best fish and chips I've ever had. Heck, I want to try everything on the menu! read more

Best fish and chips in the area! Everything is made fresh to order, and the fish is perfectly crispy. If you like your fries extra crispy, you can order them well done. I love that their tartar sauce is house made too. Great food at a great price. Highly recommend! read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Food was great but the sign is misleading! As you can see from the picture attached it clearly states "chicken" NOT boneless chicken tenders I could've purchased at a fast food restaurant for 75% lower cost. They also don't disclose fountain drinks don't come with refills. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - The sign states chicken not boneless chicken tenders. - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

This is a very small quaint place when you go inside they have many things that you can purchase as well such as malt vinegar snacks many many items once you go to the counter to order there is many different items that you can choose from the services impeccable and they're very nice even the cook is very nice. You can get either a combo meal or single fish. I've had the fish, the zucchini and the shrimp all of them were absolutely fantastic. The taste was phenomenal and they cook it right on the spot when you order not before nothing is sitting waiting when you walk in they cook it when you order. I highly recommend this place. The food is the best and in talking to other others that were there. They have been going there for years as well. read more

Orders Seafood Comb 1 fish , 1 Large Shrimp , and chips 9.99 Place is quite small with about 4 tables. Output time - 10 minutes which isn't the fastest but they do have a bunch of locals coming in and out. Fish 4/5 - Freshly made but mid size in portion. Shrimp 3/5 - there were 2 sections which consisted of primarily of just hallow batter. Fries - Basic...ended up discarding most at the end of the meal. Tartar Sauce - Very very good! Environment - 5/5 You definitely feel safer to dine in as compared to other trendier spots from village inn or "Englands Fish n chips in Long Beach". Overall - Support your local spot for fresh fish! read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Fries going to the bin. - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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This place is so good really- The vibe is super warm and themed and the fish and chips are honestly the best It's all cooked to order, so obviously it's going to be a bit of a wait but they come out piping hot everytime. The breading is so golden and really crunchy crispy and the fish comes out so light but hearty. Love this place read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Wow. I believe this is authentic. I've never been to England, but I hear stories about flavorless British food and this really opened my eyes. The fish was good. It was shaped like a wedge, it was a good size, and had a delicious flakiness and a strong crunch. It went well with the tartar sauce. I personally didn't like the malt vinegar, it's too sour. But apparently the British go crazy for it? Must be me. 10/10. The fries were dry, lacked salt, and were not crispy. I hated them. Must be me. 10/10. The scallops were actually juicy, they were a bit salty, and they tasted good. Very weird. Shrimp was good too. I learned I don't like fish and chips. I mean personally, my American tastes prefer a square-shaped McDonalds filet-o-fish and a side of McDonalds fries. But I can get that anywhere. If you want an authentic British experience, American tastes be damned, come here. I may get the fish by itself next time, the vinegar was kinda growing on me. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Picadilly Plate (1 Fish and Chips) - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Maybe it is the fact that I use to get fish-n-chips from this same location when I was growing, but I think it was a different restaurant name. The service was polite, but stern. Pleasant, and hospitality but serious. Good honest service. The ambiance was hints of the UK all over again, as I had the pleasure of going there a few times. As for the fish it was flakey and crisp. I would suggest eating the chips there as the steam in the bag made them a bit soft. Although I was impressed that their bags had vent holes in them to help try to relieve the steam while taking your food home. I would definitely go back, but it is more of a comfort food. Enjoy read more

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When you walk in, you're just hit with the smell of fresh frying oil. I came here at lunch time, so I know what I was expecting. It was a wait. The wait time was pretty bad, but that's because everyone is trying to get some fresh fried fish and chips. This place makes it fresh and keeps it coming, they work hard! The inside is small, as it's not meant to hold a bunch of people anyway. Most of the people inside are just waiting for their order. The fish and chips are just like the H Salt chain, very similar. But getting the fish and shrimps fresh has a really nice bite and crunch. I would come here again if I was nearby and craved it. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Outside - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Great fish. Crispy and very authentic like you'd have in UK. The fries and onion rings were meh. The atmosphere is basic and minimal, which i don't mind. Interesting British snacks available. The staff was not friendly; maybe he was just having a bad day.. read more

New go to fish and chips place !!! I stumble upon this plaza because I was waiting around to have lunch with my husband and went to the dollar store right next door. I looked up reviews and they had good reviews but I was hesitant, but they even have the United Kingdom flag up so I was like they can't mess that up!! I think he was the owner at the front, super friendly & attentive. He told me my order would take 10 minutes. Everything came out super fresh and crispy, my 2 years old even screamed "I love it!" lol. We will definitely be coming back!! They even sell other items!! read more

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Sometimes you just have to have fiah and chips. We had shrimp and fried clams too. This place is the place to go to satisfy the craving. read more

The fish was really tasty with the malt vinegar and tartar. Two pieces with the "chips" filled me up just right. They have a lot of other English items like mushy peas. Just stick to the fish & chips and you can't go wrong. The dining room is extremely small. Consider getting it to go. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Fish & Chips! - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

This is busy fast casual fish and chips joint in the corner of the plaza. It's in the corner, but the line was consistent and moving along. We purchased the 1 fish, 1 shrimp, 4 scallops, and chips combo and three piece fish, calamari for two people. We got to try a little bit of everything from our meals. The fish was the best item, nice and thick, flaky, but not over battered. The fish and shrimp had the same batter, probably flour. Then the calamari and scallop had the same seasoned breadcrumb batter. The french fries were standard, but could use some salt. They provide condiments in plastic containers and bottles of malt vinegar. It was a small quaint place. They had few tables inside. And shelves of british snacks and candy for sale. I would return to this place, but stick to ordering the fish. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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Best fish and chips we have ever hard. Restaurant is in a strip-center, and very simple layout. Staff were polite and knowledgeable, with typical English manners. read more

This place is very popular! We came in at lunch time and there was a line out the door. They were constantly frying and putting out freshly fried food. There is no ambiance, it's very cozy inside with a few tables crammed in and the ongoing line. There were two employees, one person frying and the guy taking orders (possibly the owner?). He would take turns between taking orders, phone orders, and cooking the food. The line did not move fast. He would prioritize the phone orders over the people standing in line which made it longer on the ordering and pick up side. He would ring people up and give them a receipt but no number or any identifier - he would look at you after some time and ask you what you ordered lol either way, it all worked out. The fish and shrimp were good and worth the wait. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Jumbo shrimp- yum - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

They've been here since I was a kid and it's still good! The fries are meh but the fish is fried to order and piping hot. Would come and order just the fish again. read more

I grew up in the SF Bay Area, going with my parents and eating on a regular basis, H. Salt Esq. Fish & Chips. One of my favorite ways to eat fried fish, drenched in English Malt vinegar. My wife and I are always on the hunt for an establishment that would be relatively the same as my childhood memories of fish & chips. There have been some places that are pretty good and others that have disappointed us. While my wife shopped, I quickly looked at my list of fish and chip places to try. Looks like Union Jack Fish & Chips was pretty close to where we were at, so off we went. Union Jack is located in the same strip mall where Dutch Bros is located. The line of cars lined up was similar to that of the vehicle line for In n Out's drive thru. There were two Dutch Bros employees taking orders from the vehicles queued up a la the In n Out process, but just be aware of the line sinking behind the Chevron station. Union Jack is tucked in the NE corner of the mall. It is a small establishment with seating for about 15 persons both inside and outside the shop. Most of the folks seemed to picking up phone orders or ordering takeout, but for us neither is an option due to our distance from our residence. When I walked in, I mmediatedly flashed back to memories of walking into an H. salt Esquire shop. The same decorated front prep counter where the freshly fried fish and other goodies would be dumped to drain of their oil while being salted and lightly splashed with malt vinegar was there. We looked at the menu and chose a 3 Piece fish & chip dinner and one 3-piece fish only, with two large fountain sodas. Total price was $33.55. I'm was pretty disappointed with my initial interaction with the gentleman at the counter taking the orders. I observed he was busy taking phone orders and I stood there patiently not like an entitled, demanding patron. Yet, no eye contact, no silently mouthed be with you in a moment etc. It's almost like he had an immediate dislike for me either racially or whatever. I have never been to this place before or met this guy somewhere else so I was puzzled about his lack of congeniality. After he rang up my order, no thank you, nothing. He just literally tossed my payment card on the counter after running it. Yeah, so sorry but I'm not tipping you for that type of unwarranted behavior. I watched him interact with other patrons, and he seemed to be more friendly with them, regarding of gender or ethnicity. Maybe he treats his regulars differently from walk-ins, but that can make a walk-in a new regular as well. As for the food, it arrived after so many orders taken after us were fulfilled. But once we received it, the piping hot fried fish was so delicious. The fillets were lightly battered and fried to a golden brown with flaky moist fish inside. A light sprinkle of paprika on the coating made it very eye appealing as well. The fillets as they cooled were not oily and greasy and the french fries were great also. A bottle of malt vinegar & ketchup was also silently handed to us as we picked up our order. I was in heaven having the ability to douse my fish pieces with the malt vinegar. Four small sampling sized cups filled with tartar sauce was also included on our tray. We both really enjoyed our fish and despite the unexpected cold service from staff, we will come back often for the great fish and chips! read more

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Popped in here randomly leaving the beach and it was worth every penny Fair prices good food Will be returning read more

H. Salt is no longer as far as I know but, Union Jack is here and maybe better than H. Salt! The owner was taking the orders and was very engaging He has owned it since 1990. For less than $20 got what you see here including a large drink The fish was fresh, flaky and perfectly fried and oh so good! The chips, aka fries, were good as well They have a nice selection of traditional English items including candies and sauces. Miss H. Salt? Here is the new go-to place! read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Regular 3 piece dinner - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

We dropped by this place for the first time. I was craving for fried batter fish and chips. We ordered fried fish, onion rings, fried zucchini, fried chicken strips, French fries, and coleslaw. This place is clean. The food is so yummy. Definitely will return. I would want to try out scallops, calamari, and shrimp next time. Prices are reasonable as well. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Zucchini - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

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A hole in the wall restaurant you wish you'd known about sooner. With a simple menu, they've perfected the simple and easy way to order comfort food! Their regular fish and chips dinner has great portions of fries with large pieces of fish for a reasonable price. With the lemon and tartar sauce they provide, it is one of the best dishes to have by the beach! read more

so yummy! came on a monday around 4pm and waited about 10 minutes for my food to be ready. service is nothing crazy and it's a little warm inside since they're frying. regular dinner (4/5) - the fish was a very good size and soo crispy! the chips were standard, also comes with two sides of tartar sauce. very good for the price side of cole slaw (5/5) - this was so good!! a bit on the sweeter side which i enjoyed. very crisp and fresh overall very worth it for the price, ill definitely be coming back when i'm craving fish and chips! read more

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The fish and chips here are SO good! I ordered the Regular Dinner (3 pieces of fish), and my husband got the London Special (2 pieces). Both were absolutely delicious the fish was super fresh and not fishy at all. They definitely know how to cook! read more

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Best fish and chips I've had, hands down. The portions are generous, and I love that they serve it with the classic malt vinegar, just the way it should be! The candy was good! read more

Union Jack is the kind of place that gets the basics right and never overcomplicates things. The fish and chips here are exactly what you hope for: juicy, moist fish with a crisp coating that cracks perfectly with each bite. They do not just drop the fish in oil and rush it to the plate. After frying, they hold each piece on a rack for a short time so the crust sets and stays crisp before serving. That attention to detail shows, and it is why every order tastes balanced and freshly made. The chips are what set this place apart. Straightforward, hearty, and fried just right. They are the kind of uncoated fries that are harder and harder to find these days. I do not understand why so many restaurants insist on using coated fries that ruin the texture. Union Jack stays true to the classic style, and it makes all the difference. The cole slaw deserves mention too. It is balanced and refreshing without being overly sweet, which pairs perfectly with the richness of the fried fish. Everything on the plate feels like it belongs together. If there is one wish, it is that the dining room had air conditioning. On hot days, enjoying fish and chips inside can feel a little warm. Even with that, I still come back because the food is that good. Union Jack Fish & Chips delivers exactly what the name promises. Straightforward, classic, and consistently satisfying. read more

These men know how to cook fish and are very knowledgeable. I ordered the Big Ben, 4 pieces of fish, chips and 2 tartar sauces. The fish is perfect size and the batter is nicely seasoned and cooked perfectly. The chips are lightly seasoned plus the tartar sauce is homemade. They do not rush the cooking, perfection in the goal. Nice covered dinning area outside and people walking by knew Union Jack. Highly recommend and will be going back often. read more

I'm not an English fish and chips expert. I just know I like this place :p I've been going here for a few years, definitely before the panini LOL. It's a very straightforward place. No frills no thrills, just fantastic tasting fried goodness. Hard working guys and nice owner. They have a wall full of English goodies. My recent visit I bought Marmite and it's great to spread on toast when I have an upset stomach. My mom enjoys this place and we're addicted to the fried clams. Next time I'll need to order two for my mom. The onion rings are tasty especially when they salt them. The shrimp are huge and fried butterflied. Everything comes piping hot and fresh. Whenever we crave this , it hits the spot every time! read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Fried zucchini, scallops, fish, shrimp and onion rings - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Ambiance is minimal, lol. There's a wall of British grocery items. It was lunchtime and several persons on line (good). The quality of the fish and shrimp were darn good. The chips (fries) were unremarkable. Service was quick enough. Thanks for a decent UK experience. read more

This place is rated high for a good reason. It's delicious and it's traditional English type. I really enjoyed it.

There is nothing like a classic fish and chips restaurant! And this place is a must try. It's getting harder and harder to find a quality traditional fish and chips eatery, but there is a reason this place is still around AND thriving. Service is quick, menu is pretty basic but packs a punch! You will not leave hungry lol If this is your first time, order a traditional fish and chips plate (and don't forget the vinegar, tartar sauce or cocktail sauce!) Inside is cute, with a couple tables but the old London feel is different than what you would see these days so that's nice. Give this place a try, I wish there were 20 more of these seriously it's that good! Cheers mate! read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

Very authentic fish and chips, service is a little slow but really amazing people, ambiance was more like a breakfast to go, fast and convenient read more

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Union Jack Fish & Chips is the best fish and chips in the area. Best price, best quality and quantity in OC. Cash only! Closes Sunday.

Hands down the only place I'll order fish and chips. Union Jack has been standing tall in this same location for over 20 years...that's how long I've been addicted. A few tables inside and out. A short wall of London pantry staples. Their prices didn't seem to inflate. My friend and I treat ourselves to some real fish and chips once and awhile. Get it with Pepsi and the large portion of tartar sauce. It'll be a little greasy but it's hot off the kitchen fryer. I give it a few to cool down so I can thoroughly savor each bite. I'd recommend you try the hush puppies. Side note: bring cash and leave a tip. read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Menu is still the same. Love that they haven't changed. - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

This is a solid no frills fish and chips. Always made fresh and always a line. I'm not a big chip guy but come here just for the fish. Not much seating area so just a heads up but def will fulfill your fish and chips craving read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California

This fish and chips restaurant has been here forever but I was reluctant to go there as when I was in London, I could not eat anything, their bangles were terrible, they had no salad dressing, no real sauces but I thought after decades living here I might as well try it, to be fair the fish and chips were not bad in London, it was just all I could eat. I ended up dining in Chinatown! I ordered fish and shrimp and zucchini, out the door $26, it was not expensive if it was edible. I have no idea how can anybody rate this 4.5 stars? honestly the fish at Mc Donald is fresher and much better tasting. The batter was not fluffy but it was rubbery, tasted like I was eating cardboard! the shrimp and zucchini were so so, the tartar sauce was terrible, luckily I had one left over from Cheesecake factory. The owner looked like he was from the ME. He was friendly, the store sells groceries too,all English cooked, snacks, etc.. N they had a free newspaper, as I said the MSM no longer reported the news, how could they ignore the fact they had a big election and Nigel Farage came back to power, his party is now #2 overtaking the conservative. I enjoyed browsing the store so I added a star, the food I'm sorry is only 2 stars. read more

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Some of the best fish and chips I've ever had! I stopped by Union Jack Fish & Chips in Fountain Valley and was seriously impressed. We ordered the Big Ben (4-piece) and the London Special (2-piece), and both came out hot, crispy, and incredibly fresh. The fish was light and flaky inside with the perfect crunch on the outside, and the chips were golden and delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better. The place has a slightly outdated vibe, but honestly, that just adds to the charm. It has that "best of the best hole-in-the-wall" feel, and it delivers exactly that. If you're a fan of classic fish and chips, this spot is a must-visit. Highly recommend. 5 stars all the way! read more

Union Jack Fish & Chips - Big Ben - British Near Me - Fountain Valley, California