An American woman recently shared her thoughts on trying British fish and chips for the first time. Sarah, a resident of Orange County, California, is currently chronicling her culinary journey through the UK on social media.
In her latest TikTok post, she made her way to Bournemouth, Dorset, to sample the UK’s renowned dish and compare it to American counterparts. Sarah embarked on a five-hour journey to the coastal city and headed straight to Harry Ramsden’s to order a large cod with regular chips, accompanied by gravy, curry sauce, and mushy peas.
Seated by the sea, Sarah dove into the crispy fish, expressing her delight and curiosity about Brits’ dipping habits with condiments. Undeterred, she proceeded to try her cod with all three sauces, praising the unique flavor of the gravy and expressing interest in the curry sauce pairing.
After tasting each element, Sarah favored the curry sauce over the others. Moving on to the chips, she commended their quality compared to previous experiences, noting the distinctiveness from California fish and chips.
Impressed by her meal, Sarah rated Harry Ramsden’s a perfect 10. In response, a Brit pointed out that independent chip shops may offer an even better experience. Sarah acknowledged the advice and expressed interest in exploring more options in the future.
Encouraged by others to venture further north for exceptional fish and chips, Sarah later visited Whitby in North Yorkshire, opting for haddock over cod. In subsequent videos, she tasted tartar sauce, pickled onions, and gherkins, sharing her reactions to each. Despite her preference for haddock, she declared Whitby and the north as the ultimate winners in the north vs south debate.
Sarah’s culinary escapades continue to generate interest and spark discussions about regional variations in the beloved British dish.
